Paris Travel Guide: Icons, Art & Easy Day Trips

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Paris earns its reputation one landmark at a time — the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre-Dame — but the city’s excellent rail connections also make it an easy base for day trips across northern France and beyond.

Best cities to visit near Paris

Suggested Route (5–6 Days)

  • Days 1–3 — Central Paris: The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre-Dame, and Montmartre’s hilltop views.
  • Day 4 — Versailles: The Palace and its gardens, an easy train ride from the city.
  • Days 5–6 — Day trip: Pick from the city’s well-connected neighbours — Brussels, Strasbourg, or Lyon are all under three hours by train.
Paris day-by-day itinerary

Visa & Entry Notes

France is in the Schengen Area — one visa, and Paris’s central location makes multi-country add-ons especially easy.

Best Time to Visit

April–June and September–October for mild weather without peak-summer crowds.

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