9 days in Paris & Louvres 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Paris side-trips: Versailles (Palace of Versailles & The Trianons & The Hamlet). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, stroll around Luxembourg Gardens, see the interesting displays at Musee Rodin, and contemplate the long history of Sainte-Chapelle.

For where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read our Paris journey planner.

Athens, Greece to Paris is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Athens to Paris, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Athens in May; daily highs in Paris reach 20°C and lows reach 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Louvres.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sun): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Justin and then have fun and explore at Archea.

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You can drive from Paris to Louvres in an hour. In June, daily temperatures in Louvres can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. You'll set off for home on the 8th (Mon).