A Week in Paris

Paris is an enchanting land that is not only blessed with inimitable natural beauty but also it contains a large number of entertaining options. Paris contains historical sites, sightseeing destinations, scenic places, museums, parks, and shopping areas etc. All these things are enough to keep you absorbed for a long time but if you are on a European travel tour then you can spend a great week in Paris. You must be wondering what to do when visiting Paris for only a week because it is very difficult to explore entire Paris in a week only. Let us help you in planning an unforgettable itinerary in Paris because a week consists of seven days, and if you are really enthusiast then you can make the most of one week through a wise planning. Here are the best activities that you can carry out while spending a week in Paris, here you go:

Day One of the Week in Paris

Try to arrive in Paris early so that you can conveniently take a little nap, unpack your luggage and make a plan. Make sure that you have made advance booking at any hotel.
After refreshing yourself, start your one week tour in Paris and move along the Seine. Move towards the Louvre and Place de la Concorde. When you get tired continue your travel through metro.
Visit the Eiffel tower and take enjoyable dinner near the world famous Champs Elysees(if you are rich enough) otherwise you can take dinner at any budget restaurant near or at your hotel.

Day Two of the Week in Paris

You can enjoy a bus tour to the entire city of Paris. That can help you to become familiar with the Paris city. By a bus tour can easily explore various major tourist destinations such as Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur etc.
Go to Pigalle district and visit Monmartre and the Moulin Rouge. Also explore meandering streets. You can also carry out a good shopping at this site and purchase souvenirs, gifts etc.

Day Three of the Week in Paris

Rush early to Orsay Museum and enjoy exploring impressionist collections that is located in an old train station.
After lunch visit St. Germain and the Latin Quarters.
Take a break and enjoy pastries or macaroons at Pierre Herme near the St. Sulpice Church. Then move towards southern part and enjoy eating your stuff in the great Luxembourg Gardens.
To spend a wonderful night, go to Bastille/Oberkampf and enjoy a dinner with tasteful drinks. You can also hang out in a bar or club if want to enjoy nightlife.

Day Four of the Week in Paris

Wake up early and go to the Louvre. Don’t try to explore the entire museum in a day because you’ll get tired. Just try to see the famous highlights of the museum such as Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory etc.
Move to Boulevard Haussman to explore the world famous art galleries and to shop at the world famous departmental stores. You can enjoy eating a good food at this site.
Now grab metro to explore the modern art galleries at the Centre Pompidou.

Day Five of the Week in Paris

Start day five at the best flea market of Paris, Porte des Vanves.
Go to explore the wonderful catacombs.
In the afternoon, move to the food streets of Rue Mouffetard, Bois de Boulogne etc.
After exploring above areas just go to Marais historical Jewish Quarters to enjoy dinner on Rue des Rosiers.
If you are feeling to enjoy some contemporary art then move to Palais de Tokyo near the Eiffel tower. You’ll find it open till the middle of the night.

Day Six of the Week in Paris

Start your day six tour to Paris from Montparnasse and take train to get to the gothic town of Chartres.
You can enjoy exploring this great cathedral by walk. That’s because it consists of great glass windows that are painted with enchanting colors.
Your tour to this great gothic town must be completed before the afternoon.

Day Seven of the Week in Paris

Now the last day of your one week in Paris arrived at last, to make this day unforgettable get your tickets to Versailles.
After arriving in Versailles, go to explore the Palace of Versailles. You can also enjoy a guided tour to this palace if you really want to know something about this palace such as its history, artifacts etc and French history.
You can enjoy lunch at any of the great restaurants that are located around this great palace.
Now it is the time to get back to Paris and complete your shopping. After finishing your shopping take dinner and enjoy night tour to say goodbye to the great city of lights.

I hope that above mentioned information will be proved beneficial for you. Though it seems impossible to explore Paris in one week only but make the impossible “possible” just by little but wise planning. That’s because one week in Paris means seven full days in Prais and wise people know how they can utilize every second of their tours. Here are some useful tips for you that will help you a lot during your Paris tour.

Tips

Try to arrive early at the airport and make sure that you have at least 3 hours to check in your luggage and pass through various security checkpoints.
Try to be polite with Parisians because that’s the only way to get mingle with them otherwise Parisians are known as rude and cold towards foreigners.
Try to travel in metro because it is the most convenient, cheapest, and fastest way to get around in Paris.
Must explore French street art because they value your admiration.

Walk more explore more conveniently. That’s because if you want to explore Paris in its real meanings then walk is the only way.