5 days in Paris Itinerary

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

For shopping fun, head to Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann or Champs-Elysees. Take a break from the city and head to Fontainebleau Forest (Foret de Fontainebleau) and Île de la Cité. Get out of town with these interesting Paris side-trips: Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte (in Maincy) and Evasion Canine (in Fontainebleau). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, pause for some serene contemplation at Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse, stroll the grounds of Pere-Lachaise Cemetery, and stop by Shakespeare and Company Bookstore.

For more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Paris travel website.

If you are flying in from United Arab Emirates, the closest major aiports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. In November, daytime highs in Paris are 12°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C.