11 days in Paris & Versailles Itinerary

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Shop till you drop at Saint Germain des Pres Quarter and Champs-Elysees. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to The Army Museum and Musee Marmottan Monet. Venture out of the city with trips to Prieure de Longpre (in Haramont), Amiens (Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens & Les Hortillonnages d'Amiens) and Cathedrale Saint-Pierre (in Beauvais). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, learn about winemaking at Moet et Chandon, wander the streets of Latin Quarter, and examine the collection at Musee Somme 1916.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in June, and nighttime lows around 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Versailles.

Renowned for its vast royal palace and gardens built by King Louis XIV, Versailles is also one of the wealthiest suburbs of Paris and home to a new cultural notability, such as a thriving artistic and musical scene.

On the 14th (Sun), ponder the world of politics at Hotel de Ville, take in the spiritual surroundings of Eglise Notre-Dame de Versailles, then take an in-depth tour of Galerie des Carrosses, then make a trip to Académie Équestre de Versailles, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with The Royal Chapel. On the 15th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to Place de l'Aitre de St. Maclou, then take a stroll through Rue du Gros-Horloge, then admire the masterpieces at Musee Secq des Tournelles, and finally admire the masterpieces at Musee national de l'Education.

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Drive from Paris to Versailles in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. June in Versailles sees daily highs of 73°F and lows of 54°F at night. On the 16th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive back home.