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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.

Saturday, Feb 28(Day 1)
ORD → CDG
18:00 → 09:30 (Feb 28 - Mar 1)United UA987

Paris · Boutique Hotel — Central Paris (Solo Room)

Mar 1 → Mar 76 nights
Sunday, Mar 1(Day 2)
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.
Monday, Mar 2(Day 3)
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.
Tuesday, Mar 3(Day 4)
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.
Wednesday, Mar 4(Day 5)
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.
Thursday, Mar 5(Day 6)
Vernon–Giverny Station → Giverny Village (Monet Gardens)
09:20 → 09:40
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.
Friday, Mar 6(Day 7)
Fontainebleau–Avon Station → Château de Fontainebleau
09:55 → 10:15
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.
Saturday, Mar 7(Day 8)
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
Saturday, Mar 7(Day 8)
CDG → ORD
13:00 → 15:30United UA986

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