14 Days in Paris
🗼 Complete Itinerary & Cost Guide
14 days in Paris lets you go beyond the highlights — take day trips, revisit favourites, and enjoy slow mornings. Here's a realistic day-by-day plan plus what it costs.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
This plan covers the essentials without burnout. Adjust based on opening hours, weather, and your stamina. Most days are 4–6 hours of activity with long meals and downtime built in.
Settle into your hotel, grab a light lunch, then ease into Paris with Louvre — go after 5pm Wed/Fri. Don't overbook day one — jet lag is real.
Eiffel Tower from Trocadéro. Pair it with a sit-down lunch nearby and an evening walk through a different neighbourhood.
Musée d'Orsay. Take the morning slow and use the afternoon to explore a quieter district away from the tourist core.
Le Marais food crawl. Pair with a long lunch — Skip the touristy bistros in the 1st. Eat in the 11th, 18th or Belleville.
Day trip to Versailles. This day usually involves a longer journey so start early.
Revisit Louvre — go after or spend the morning at a café in a quieter neighbourhood. The best travel days are often the unscheduled ones.
Revisit Eiffel Tower from Trocadéro or spend the morning at a café in a quieter neighbourhood. The best travel days are often the unscheduled ones.
Revisit Musée d'Orsay or spend the morning at a café in a quieter neighbourhood. The best travel days are often the unscheduled ones.
Revisit Le Marais food crawl or spend the morning at a café in a quieter neighbourhood. The best travel days are often the unscheduled ones.
Revisit Day trip to Versailles or spend the morning at a café in a quieter neighbourhood. The best travel days are often the unscheduled ones.
Revisit Louvre — go after or spend the morning at a café in a quieter neighbourhood. The best travel days are often the unscheduled ones.
Revisit Eiffel Tower from Trocadéro or spend the morning at a café in a quieter neighbourhood. The best travel days are often the unscheduled ones.
Use this day for whatever you didn't get to: a museum, a hammam, a long lazy lunch. The best memories come from unplanned hours.
Hit one final must-see (Day trip to Versailles), pick up souvenirs, and leave time for a relaxed lunch before your flight or onward train.
What does 14 days in Paris cost?
Estimates below are per person, including accommodation, food, local transport, and ~1 paid activity per day. Flights to Paris are not included — they vary wildly by origin.
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Paris survival tips
Metro Navigo Easy pass beats single tickets. Avoid taxis at peak hours — traffic is brutal.
Skip the touristy bistros in the 1st. Eat in the 11th, 18th or Belleville.
Beware "found ring" scams near tourist sites and petition signers around the Louvre.
When to go
April, May, September, October are the best months for Paris — the climate is at its best and crowds haven't peaked. Avoid August (locals leave, many bistros close).
Frequently asked questions
Is 14 days enough for Paris?
Yes. Most travellers find 5 days ideal for Paris, so 14 days gives you time for the major sights, day trips and slow mornings.
How much does 14 days in Paris cost?
Expect around $2,800 per person mid-range (3-star hotel, casual restaurants, one paid tour). Budget travellers can do it for ~$1,540, luxury runs ~$5,600. Flights not included.
What is the best month to visit Paris?
April, May, September, October offer the best balance of weather and crowds. Avoid August (locals leave, many bistros close).
How do I get around Paris?
Metro Navigo Easy pass beats single tickets. Avoid taxis at peak hours — traffic is brutal.