Is 1 week enough for France?

But you can have a memorable vacation in Paris and see other highlights of France in a week if you budget your time carefully. One week provides enough time—barely—to visit the major attractions of Paris, such as the Musée du Louvre (world's greatest art gallery), the Eiffel Tower, and Notre-Dame.



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Paris in a week is kind of the perfect amount of time to see the city. It leaves plenty of time to discover both the main attractions like the Louvre and even enjoy smaller, hidden gems like a picnic in Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.

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Especially if it's your first time in the city, seven days in Paris gives you plenty of time to see the city's main attractions (especially since some main attractions and museums are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays), visit lesser-known gems, and even go on a day trip or two.

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Planning Your Trip to Paris A trip to the French capital is likely to be an excellent experience. First-time travelers should try and plan around 4-5 days—ample time to enjoy some classic Parisian highlights and visit a few of the 20 arrondissements (neighborhoods).

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Planning Your Trip to Paris A trip to the French capital is likely to be an excellent experience. First-time travelers should try and plan around 4-5 days—ample time to enjoy some classic Parisian highlights and visit a few of the 20 arrondissements (neighborhoods).

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With seven days, you have enough time to visit two big cities or one big city with day trips. A road trip through one small region can also easily be done if you have one week in Europe.

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To avoid packing in too much, we budget a minimum of two weeks to travel Italy. If you have anything less than that you should take a more leisurely trip (see below). There is no more quintessential Roman experience during your trip to Italy than a stroll around the Colosseum and Palantine Hill.

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If it's your first time in Paris, our recommendation is that you stay either in the 7th Arrondissement at the feet of the Eiffel Tower, or in Le Marais, the heart of medieval Paris.

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Is Paris an expensive city to visit? Yes, Paris is considered one of the most expensive cities in the world, but there are ways to reduce your expenses.

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Best Place to Stay in Paris for Fantastic Boutiques, Galleries, Bistros, Bars, & Nightlife: The Marais, 3rd & 4th Arrondissements. Best Central Paris Neighborhood for Your Budget: The Latin Quarter, 5th District. Where to Stay Near the Eiffel Tower: 7th Arrondissement.

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But with 5 days you can see most of Paris' highlights without having to rush *too* much. Could you technically squeeze the Paris highlights into 3-4 days? Sure! But I honestly think 5 days is the perfect amount of time for a comprehensive Paris visit, with time for one day trip.

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