- Updated: 15.12.2024
Want to spend a week in Paris?
Want to spend a week in Paris? Check out my Paris itinerary for 7 days for the best recommendations and tips on how to see the best of Paris in a week. This 7-day Paris itinerary is ideal for first-time visitors to Paris as it covers the main tourist attractions in Paris as well as a day trip to Versailles.
Paris is very big, there is a lot to see and do. It can be overwhelming at times, so it's good to have a plan. My recommendations for what to do in 7 days in Paris.
This article is good for everyone and of course it's perfect itinerary for your first visit too. Also there is am article 4 Days in Paris Itinerary for Your First Visit. You will need to book tickets in advance, this will save you hours when you find yourself in Paris, links for tickets are included in this post.
To avoid museum fatigue, I didn't collect too many museums in one day. Paris has amazing museums, but most people can't visit more than 2-3 museums a day, maybe even just one.
The times in the daily schedule are approximate to give you an idea of the time during the day. Your time may vary depending on the queues and how much time you choose to spend at each location.
These ideas and recommendations are also suitable for Honeymoon in Paris and Valentine's day in Paris
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Where to stay for 7 days in Paris?
Paris is a big city. It's also a trendy city, so finding a place to stay is not so easy, but I will show you the best options, check below!
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th arrondissements.
You can also click on the county link to view a large list of hotels.
Hotel La Lanterne & Spa 4*
Best hotels in 5th arrondissement
| Hotel | Stars | Price / Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Maison Colbert Member of Melia Collection | 5 | VIEW |
| Seven Hotel | 4 | VIEW |
| Hotel Jardin de Cluny | 4 | VIEW |
| Royal Saint Michel | 4 | VIEW |
| Hotel le Lapin Blanc | 4 | VIEW |
| Hotel Atmospheres | 4 | VIEW |
| Hotel de L'Esperance | 4 | VIEW |
| Hotel La Lanterne & Spa | 4 | VIEW |
| Les Jardins Du Luxembourg | 4 | VIEW |
Best hotels in 6th arrondissement
| Hotel | Stars | Price / Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel d'Aubusson | 5 | VIEW |
| Hotel Lutetia | 5 | VIEW |
| Villa-des-Pres | 5 | VIEW |
| Hotel Bel Ami | 5 | VIEW |
| L'Hotel | 5 | VIEW |
| Hotel De Buci | 4 | VIEW |
| Hotel Madison | 4 | VIEW |
| Hotel Artus | 4 | VIEW |
| Le Littre | 4 | VIEW |
| Hotel Louis II | 4 | VIEW |
Best hotels in 7th arrondissement
| Hotel | Stars | Price / Photo |
|---|---|---|
| J.K. Place Paris | 5 | VIEW |
| Le Narcisse Blanc | 5 | VIEW |
| Hotel Le Walt | 4 | VIEW |
| Hotel Duc De St-Simon | 4 | VIEW |
| Hotel de Varenne | 4 | VIEW |
| Hotel Villa Saxe Eiffel | 4 | VIEW |
| Le Tourville Eiffel | 4 | VIEW |
| Hotel Duquesne Eiffel | 3 | VIEW |
Best hotels in 8th arrondissement
| Hotel | Stars | Price / Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel George-V | 5 | VIEW |
| Hotel Barrière Fouquet's Paris | 5 | VIEW |
| Fauchon l'Hotel Paris | 5 | VIEW |
| Bulgari Hotel Paris | 5 | VIEW |
| Hotel de Crillon | 5 | VIEW |
| Hotel Vernet Champs Elysées Paris | 5 | VIEW |
| Hotel Elysia | 5 | VIEW |
| Hotel Bowmann | 5 | VIEW |
→ Top Hotels with Eiffel Tower Views
Paris Itinerary - Day 1
On the first day, you frequent some of the biggest and most iconic sights in Paris: the Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Arc de Triomphe. Be ready to take lots of photos. Keep in mind the very top of the tower can take 2 to 3 hours during peak season. Also Louvre on Tuesdays is closed.
Eiffel Tower
Coffee break: Family run bakery near Eiffel called Boulangerie du Champ de Mars, tasty croissants and coffee!
Pont Alexandre III
Place de la Concorde
Champs-Elysees
Arc de Triomphe
Free Time
I recommend buying tickets on official websites, Eiffel Tower tickets,
Arc de Triomphe tickets.
Paris Itinerary - Day 2
2nd day will be mainly in the old districts of Paris, including the ancient area of the Latin Quarter, Your day will be mainly in the old districts of Paris, including the ancient area of the Latin Quarter, where the building of the Roman Empire is located, Arenas of Lutetia.
Louvre
Rodin Museum
Hotel des Invalides
Church of Saint-Germain-des-Pres
Luxembourg Garden
Walk along the Seine
Free Time
I recommend buying tickets on official websites, Louvre tickets, Rodin Museum tickets,
Paris Itinerary - Day 3
Pont Neuf
Pont des Arts
Sainte-Chapelle
Notre Dame Cathedral
Musee d’Orsay
Walk along the Seine
Free Time
I recommend buying tickets on official websites, Musee d’Orsay tickets,
Sainte-Chapelle tickets.
→ Top Rated Family Hotels in Paris
Paris Itinerary - Day 4
Gardens of Palais Royal
Galerie Vivienne – Galerie Colbert
Place Vendome
Opera Garnier
Galeries Lafayette
Wall of Love
Montmartre (Sacre-Coeur Basilica, Place du Tertre) (after 17:00 PM)
Moulin Rouge
Paris Itinerary - Day 5
Jardin des Plantes
Pantheon
Arenas of Lutetia
Baths of Cluny
Seine River Cruise
Free Time
Paris Itinerary - Day 6
Place de la Bastille
Place des Vosges
Maison de Victor Hugo (Museum)
Jardins des Archives Nationales
The Centre Pompidou
Free Time
Paris Itinerary - Day 7
Versailles
Free Time
I recommend buying tickets on official websites, Versailles Palace tickets.
Hotels and apartments on the Paris map
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