If you’re lucky enough to have seven full days in Paris, you’re in for something truly special. A full week allows you to enjoy the city at a relaxed pace — not just ticking off landmarks, but soaking in its culture, flavors, rhythm, and soul.
This 7-day itinerary blends the iconic with the intimate: world-famous museums and quiet gardens, elegant boulevards and bohemian alleys, bustling markets and candlelit cafés. Get ready for the ultimate Parisian experience.
🗓️ Day 1 – The Paris Icons
🗼 Start at the Eiffel Tower
- Begin your trip at Trocadéro for classic photo ops
- Walk to Champ de Mars, then ascend the tower (book skip-the-line tickets)
👉 Reserve Eiffel Tower Entry
🖼️ Optional: Musée du Quai Branly
- For something nearby and under the radar, explore this world cultures museum
🌆 Evening: Seine River Cruise + Dinner
- Book a sunset Seine cruise (glass boat or dinner cruise for something special)
👉 Book Seine Cruise Here
🗓️ Day 2 – The Artistic Heart
🎨 Morning: The Louvre
- Reserve a timed-entry ticket in advance
- Focus on key pieces: Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, Venus de Milo
👉 Get Louvre Tickets
🖼️ Afternoon: Musée d’Orsay
- Short walk across the Seine
- See works by Monet, Degas, Van Gogh, and more
- Tip: Visit late afternoon to avoid peak crowds
🍷 Dinner in Saint-Germain
- Try a classic bistro like Le Procope या Les Deux Magots
🗓️ Day 3 – Montmartre Magic
🗺️ Morning Walking Tour
- Start at Abbesses, visit the Wall of Love, then explore Place du Tertre
- Climb to सैक्रे-कूर बेसिलिका for sweeping views
🧀 Lunch in Montmartre
- Try Le Consulat या Hardware Société
🎭 Afternoon: Espace Dalí or Parisian Street Art Walk
🌃 Evening Option: Moulin Rouge Show
🗓️ Day 4 – Historic Paris & the Islands
⛪ Morning: Île de la Cité
- Walk around Notre-Dame and visit Sainte-Chapelle
👉 Book Sainte-Chapelle Entry - Optional: Visit La Conciergerie for French Revolution history
🍨 Afternoon: Île Saint-Louis
- Grab an ice cream at Berthillon
- Wander the narrow lanes and peaceful riverbanks
🍷 Dinner in the Latin Quarter
- Try Chez René या Le Petit Prince
🗓️ Day 5 – Parks, Palaces & Picnics
👑 Morning: Versailles Day Trip
- Visit the Palace of Versailles, the Hall of Mirrors, and the gardens
- Book early + consider a bike rental for the gardens
👉 Skip-the-Line Versailles Tour
🧺 Evening: Return + Picnic Dinner in Luxembourg Gardens or Champ de Mars
💡 Pack cheese, baguette, fruit, and wine from a local market before leaving Paris.
🗓️ Day 6 – Food, Markets & Shopping
🧀 Morning: Marché Bastille or Rue Cler Food Market
- Sample cheese, pastries, and fresh produce
🍴 Afternoon: Cooking Class or Wine Tasting
👉 Find Paris Culinary Experiences
- Or go café-hopping through Le Marais or Canal Saint-Martin
🛍️ Late Afternoon: Shopping
- High-end: Avenue Montaigne, Galeries Lafayette, Le Bon Marché
- Indie: Le Marais boutiques, vintage shops, and design stores
🗓️ Day 7 – Choose Your Own Paris
Use your final day to revisit a favorite spot or explore something new. Ideas:
- Père Lachaise Cemetery
- Musée de l’Orangerie (Monet’s Water Lilies)
- कैनाल सेंट-मार्टिन stroll
- Rodin Museum & Garden
- Promenade Plantée (Paris’ answer to NYC’s High Line)
- Relax with a final crêpe by the Seine or a long coffee near Place des Vosges
🎟️ Paris Passes & Transit Tips
- Paris Museum Pass: Great value if visiting 4+ major museums
👉 Compare Pass Options Here - Metro Pass (Navigo Easy or Paris Visite): Cost-effective for 7 days of travel
- Consider a guided walking tour for context and convenience
🍽️ Restaurant Tips
- Book popular bistros and restaurants at least 1–2 days in advance
- Avoid dining in tourist zones near landmarks — explore side streets
- Try a mix of casual cafés, mid-range bistros, and one fine-dining treat
💡 Final Travel Advice
- Don’t overpack your days — leave space for wandering
- Wear good shoes — Paris is best explored on foot
- Learn a few French basics: Bonjour, merci, l’addition s’il vous plaît
- Pause. Sip coffee. Watch the world go by. That’s Paris.
One week in Paris gives you time to not only see the city — but feel it.
From morning croissants to twinkling nights on the Seine, your perfect Parisian week starts here.