Guide · France

Paris and the Royal Île-de-France

A six-day route linking the principal Paris monuments with royal residences and medieval heritage beyond the capital.

6 days14 stopsModerate pace

The trip, in order

Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.

Day 1

Historic Paris

Paris

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    Louvre Museum

    Louvre Museum is a museum or interpretation site in or near Paris, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Louvre Museum, focus on principal galleries or displays, building and collection context, interpretive material.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris

    Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris is a historic religious site in or near Paris, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris, focus on architecture and interior spaces, liturgical or devotional setting, sculpture, glass or stonework.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Sainte-Chapelle

    Sainte-Chapelle is a historic religious site in or near Paris, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Sainte-Chapelle, focus on architecture and interior spaces, liturgical or devotional setting, sculpture, glass or stonework.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 2

Monuments and collections

Paris

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    Eiffel Tower

    Eiffel Tower is a historic monument in or near Paris, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Eiffel Tower, focus on principal architecture, public exterior and setting, historic details.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Arc de Triomphe

    Arc de Triomphe is a historic monument in or near Paris, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Arc de Triomphe, focus on principal architecture, public exterior and setting, historic details.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Musée d'Orsay

    Musée d'Orsay is a museum or interpretation site in or near Paris, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Musée d'Orsay, focus on principal galleries or displays, building and collection context, interpretive material.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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Day 3

Montmartre and the Right Bank

Paris

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    Sacré-Cœur Basilica

    Sacré-Cœur Basilica is a historic religious site in or near Paris, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Sacré-Cœur Basilica, focus on architecture and interior spaces, liturgical or devotional setting, sculpture, glass or stonework.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Palais Garnier

    Palais Garnier is a historic monument in or near Paris, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Palais Garnier, focus on principal architecture, public exterior and setting, historic details.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Panthéon, Paris

    Panthéon, Paris is a historic monument in or near Paris, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Panthéon, Paris, focus on principal architecture, public exterior and setting, historic details.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 4

Versailles

Versailles

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    Palace of Versailles

    Palace of Versailles is a historic château in or near Versailles, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Palace of Versailles, focus on state rooms or surviving interiors, fortified or ceremonial architecture, grounds and landscape setting.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 5

Royal estates south of Paris

Fontainebleau

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    Château de Fontainebleau

    Château de Fontainebleau is a historic château in or near Fontainebleau, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Château de Fontainebleau, focus on state rooms or surviving interiors, fortified or ceremonial architecture, grounds and landscape setting.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

    Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is a historic château in or near Maincy, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, focus on state rooms or surviving interiors, fortified or ceremonial architecture, grounds and landscape setting.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 6

Royal necropolis and medieval town

Provins

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    Basilica of Saint-Denis

    Basilica of Saint-Denis is a historic religious site in or near Saint-Denis, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Basilica of Saint-Denis, focus on architecture and interior spaces, liturgical or devotional setting, sculpture, glass or stonework.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Provins Medieval Town

    Provins Medieval Town is a historic townscape in or near Provins, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Provins Medieval Town, focus on street pattern and historic buildings, principal civic or religious landmarks, public squares and viewpoints.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information