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Solo in Paris: A 7-Day Guide to Art & Day Trips

Mar 2 - 8, 2026

Empowering 7-day solo itinerary in Paris. Master the Metro, visit Versailles and Giverny, and enjoy safe, scenic neighborhoods. Your complete guide to exploring France on your own terms.

Sunday, Mar 1 (Day 0)
ORD → CDG
18:00 → 09:30 (Mar 1 - Mar 2)United UA987

Paris · Boutique Hotel — Central Paris (Solo Room)

Mar 2 → Mar 86 nights
Monday, Mar 2(Day 1)
Aéroport Paris-CDG → Châtelet–Les Halles (Paris)
11:10 → 12:00
Arrival + Check-in + Quick Reset
13:00 - 14:30
Drop bags, shower, re-pack day bag, charge devices.
Seine Walk: Île de la Cité → Notre-Dame area → Saint-Michel
16:00 - 18:30
Keep it slow. If tired, do just Île de la Cité + a café.
Dinner: Classic Bistro (early night)
19:30 - 21:00
Early dinner to protect energy for Day 2.
Tuesday, Mar 3(Day 2)
Paris (various) → Paris (various)
08:45 → 09:15
Louvre Museum (timed entry)
09:00 - 12:30
Pick 3 priorities (e.g., Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, Egyptian rooms).
Tuileries → Place de la Concorde → Champs-Élysées (short loop)
13:00 - 15:00
If it’s cold/rainy, swap for covered passages in the 2nd arrondissement.
Le Marais: small galleries + coffee + sunset walk
16:00 - 19:00
Aim for Place des Vosges. Optional: falafel dinner.
Wednesday, Mar 4(Day 3)
Musée d’Orsay (Impressionists focus)
09:30 - 12:00
Perfect pacing after Louvre. Don’t try to see everything.
Eiffel Area: Champ de Mars → Trocadéro viewpoints
14:30 - 17:30
If you want the tower summit, pre-book and treat it as the main event.
Night Paris: Seine stroll + photo mission
19:30 - 21:00
Low-effort but high reward. Keep valuables safe in crowded spots.
Thursday, Mar 5(Day 4)
Paris (Central) — RER C → Versailles Château–Rive Gauche
08:40 → 09:20
Versailles Palace + Gardens (timed entry)
09:45 - 14:30
Start inside early, then gardens. Bring water + snacks.
Versailles Château–Rive Gauche → Paris (Central) — RER C
16:45 → 17:30
Return to Paris + relaxed evening in Saint-Germain
18:30 - 21:00
Bookstore + café + easy dinner.
Friday, Mar 6(Day 5)
Giverny: Monet’s House & Gardens + village walk
10:00 - 14:00
If gardens are off-season, pivot to Vernon + Musée des Impressionnismes (if open).
Back in Paris: food crawl (pastry + ramen/steak-frites)
19:00 - 21:30
Treat yourself—day trips are energy heavy.
Saturday, Mar 7(Day 6)
Château de Fontainebleau + short forest walk
10:30 - 15:30
Museum inside + 45–60 min forest loop if weather is decent.
Paris evening: Montmartre sunset + Sacré-Cœur
18:30 - 21:00
Metro up, walk down (or reverse). Keep it flexible.
Sunday, Mar 8(Day 7)
Brunch + last-minute shopping (souvenirs / gifts)
08:00 - 09:15
Keep it close to hotel—airport transfer buffer matters.
Checkout + Airport transfer (RER B) + Departure
09:15 - 12:10
Aim to arrive at CDG ~2h before flight.
Châtelet–Les Halles (Paris) → Aéroport Paris-CDG
09:20 → 10:05
Sunday, Mar 8 (Day 7)
CDG → ORD
13:00 → 15:30United UA986

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