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Île-de-France, France

1 week in Paris

Iconic museums, cafés and romance along the Seine. Here's how to spend 1 week in Paris: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 1 week Paris trip is May, June and September. Budget roughly €157/person/day before flights.

Length
1 week
Best time
May, June, September
~Cost/day
€157
Currency
EUR
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Your 1 week Paris itinerary, day by day

1

Day 1

09:00
Louvre Museum (book timed entry)~20
Culture • ~3.5h
12:30
Day trip to Versailles gardens~29
Nature • ~6h
16:00
Seine-side bistro dinner~51
Food • ~2h
2

Day 2

09:00
Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité walk
Culture • ~2h
12:30
Luxembourg Gardens picnic~14
Nature • ~2h
16:00
Rue Cler market lunch~23
Food • ~1.5h
3

Day 3

09:00
Musée d'Orsay impressionists~15
Culture • ~2.5h
12:30
Eiffel Tower summit at sunset~27
Culture • ~2h
16:00
Champs-Élysées & Galeries Lafayette
Shopping • ~3h
4

Day 4

09:00
Cabaret show in Montmartre~87
Nightlife • ~2.5h
12:30
Bois de Vincennes cycle + lake~11
Hiking • ~3h
16:00
Le Marais pastry & cheese crawl~37
Food • ~2.5h
5

Day 5

09:00
Latin Quarter wine bars~41
Nightlife • ~2.5h
12:30
Le Marais pastry & cheese crawl~37
Food • ~2.5h
16:00
Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité walk
Culture • ~2h
6

Day 6

09:00
Day trip to Versailles gardens~29
Nature • ~6h
12:30
Seine-side bistro dinner~51
Food • ~2h
16:00
Musée d'Orsay impressionists~15
Culture • ~2.5h
7

Day 7

09:00
Luxembourg Gardens picnic~14
Nature • ~2h
12:30
Rue Cler market lunch~23
Food • ~1.5h
16:00
Cabaret show in Montmartre~87
Nightlife • ~2.5h

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What 1 week in Paris costs

What this trip costs

€2,324
Flights€57025%
Stay€44719%
Activities€61126%
Food€34815%
Local transport€1396%
Shopping€934%
Buffer€1165%
€332/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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1 week in Paris: FAQ

Is 1 week enough for Paris?+

1 week is a comfortable amount of time to explore Paris, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Paris?+

Start with Louvre Museum (book timed entry), Day trip to Versailles gardens and Seine-side bistro dinner. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 1 week in Paris cost?+

Budget around €157 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly €1,100 per person for 1 week. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Paris?+

The best months to visit Paris are May, June, September and October, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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