Paris, France Trip Planner — 5-Day Itinerary

Overview

Paris rewards unhurried mornings and a willingness to walk — the Louvre, Notre-Dame, the Latin Quarter, and the Seine's riverbanks are all within a compact, walkable core, with Montmartre's hilltop streets and Sacré-Cœur just a short metro ride away.

Five days is enough to cover the major landmarks at a comfortable pace, with a day left over for either a Versailles side trip or a slower neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood wander through areas like Le Marais and Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

Highlights

• 📍 Eiffel Tower — daytime view and sunset light-up
• 📍 The Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay
• 📍 Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur
• 📍 Seine river cruise at dusk
• 📍 Palace of Versailles day trip

Best time to visit

April–June and September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds than peak summer (July–August), which is also when hotel prices peak.

Budget breakdown (5 days, per person)

Flights (India round-trip)

₹45,000–₹65,000

Stay (5 nights, mid-range)

₹35,000–₹50,000

Food

₹25,000–₹35,000

Museums, Versailles, activities

₹20,000–₹30,000

Sample 5-day itinerary

This is a starting point — Wanderplanner's AI concierge Anya personalises pacing, budget, and activities to your actual dates, group, and interests.

Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Paris?

4–5 days covers the major landmarks and a day trip comfortably; add extra days for a slower, neighbourhood-focused pace.

Do Indians need a visa for Paris?

Yes — France is in the Schengen Area, so Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa valid for France.

Is Paris expensive?

It can be, but museum passes, metro day tickets, and bakery lunches keep costs well below fine-dining-every-meal budgets.