What a 7-day Paris trip actually looks like
Paris is one of those cities where the tourist trail and the real city barely overlap. The Eiffel Tower queue and the neighbourhood boulangerie two streets away exist in parallel worlds. A good Paris itinerary navigates both — hitting the unmissable without being consumed by it.
The sample below is a balanced plan for two people on a first visit. Your AI-generated itinerary will shift based on whether you're here for food, art, architecture, or all three — and whether you want a relaxed café-heavy week or a packed cultural sprint.
Arrival & the Marais
The Louvre & Tuileries
Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur
Versailles, Belleville & your priorities
Essential Paris trip planning tips
Good planning makes Paris feel effortless. Here's what actually matters.
Book tickets ahead
The Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and Versailles require timed-entry tickets booked online. Walk-ups for the Louvre are often 90+ minute queues.
Navigo or carnet
A weekly Navigo pass covers all zones including the RER to CDG. Much cheaper than per-trip tickets if you're staying 5+ days.
Eat like a local
Lunch formules (set menus) at sit-down restaurants are €12–18 for two courses and far better value than tourist-street dinner menus.
Museum Mondays
Many Paris museums are closed on Mondays — check before you go. The Louvre and Musée d'Orsay are closed Tuesdays.
Walk more than you think
Paris's central arrondissements are highly walkable. Many 'transit trips' between attractions are only 15–20 minutes on foot.
Tipping
Service is included by law in France. A round-up or small tip is appreciated but never expected — unlike in the US or UK.
This itinerary is just the starting point
Your Wandercrafted Paris plan adapts to exactly how you like to travel. Tell it your preferences:
Paris trip planning – frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Paris?
Five days is the minimum for a first visit — enough for the big sights without rushing. Seven days lets you slow down, do Versailles, and discover a neighbourhood or two on your own terms. Wandercrafted will build the right plan whatever your duration.
What's the best time of year to visit Paris?
April to June and September to October are ideal — mild weather, fewer crowds than July–August, and the city at its most photogenic. July and August are peak tourist season with higher prices and queues. Winter is cold but Christmas markets and fewer crowds make it worthwhile.
Is Paris expensive?
It can be. Budget travellers eating lunch formules and using Airbnb can manage on €100–130/day. Mid-range with hotels and decent restaurants runs €200–300/day per person. The main splurges are accommodation and fine dining — most parks, churches, and neighbourhoods are free.
How does Wandercrafted personalise my Paris itinerary?
Tell us your pace (relaxed, balanced, or packed), what you're here for (art, food, architecture, all of it), your budget level, and who you're travelling with. The AI builds a day-by-day plan with specific restaurant recommendations, opening time reminders, and neighbourhood logic — not a generic tourist route.
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