Paris is a city of poetry, world-defining art, architectural grandeur, and exquisite café culture. Planning your very first visit to the City of Light can feel overwhelming with so many iconic landmarks to experience. Here is Nice Holidays’ handpicked 7-day Paris itinerary designed for seamless sightseeing and unhurried luxury.
Day 1: Arrival, Eiffel Tower Vistas & Twilight Seine River Cruise
Check into your Parisian boutique hotel and head straight to the Champ de Mars. Marvel at the Eiffel Tower up close, then embark on an evening Seine River glass-canopy boat cruise as the city’s historic bridges and monuments illuminate around you.
Day 2: Louvre Masterpieces & The Royal Tuileries Gardens
Dedicate your morning to the Louvre Museum with pre-booked priority access. Gaze upon the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the Venus de Milo. In the afternoon, enjoy an unhurried stroll through the sculpted alleys of the Tuileries Garden toward Place de la Concorde.
Day 3: Bohemian Montmartre & Panoramic Sacré-Cœur Views
Ride the funicular up to Montmartre, Paris’ historic artists’ quarter. Wander cobblestone streets lined with portrait painters in Place du Tertre and take in sweeping panoramic vistas of the Parisian skyline from the steps of the white-domed Sacré-Cœur Basilica.
Day 4: Royal Splendour at the Palace of Versailles
Take a short scenic excursion to the Palace of Versailles. Walk through the opulent Hall of Mirrors, explore the King’s Grand Apartments, and rent a bicycle or golf cart to admire the grand fountains and symmetrical gardens designed by André Le Nôtre.
Day 5: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sainte-Chapelle & The Latin Quarter
Explore Île de la Cité, the cradle of Paris. Admire the stunning 13th-century stained glass windows of Sainte-Chapelle, view the restored majesty of Notre-Dame Cathedral, and browse independent bookstores along the Latin Quarter.
Day 6: Musée d’Orsay & Fashion on the Champs-Élysées
Cross the Seine to the Musée d’Orsay, housed in a magnificent Beaux-Arts railway station, showcasing Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh. Spend the afternoon walking down the Avenue des Champs-Élysées to the triumphant Arc de Triomphe.
Day 7: Historic Le Marais, Gourmet Pastries & Farewell Dinner
Spend your final day in the trendy Le Marais district, home to private aristocratic mansions, contemporary art galleries, and renowned French patisseries. Celebrate your Parisian adventure with a traditional gourmet dinner in an authentic Saint-Germain bistro.
