Last updated: February 2026 · Prices and booking requirements verified
The 6-Day Plan at a Glance
Day 1: Louvre, Sainte-Chapelle & Arc de Triomphe. Day 2: Full day at Versailles. Day 3: Orsay, Orangerie & Rodin. Day 4: Full day at Fontainebleau. Day 5: Army Museum, Panthéon & Musée Picasso. Day 6: Full day at Chantilly. Three advance bookings required: Louvre, Sainte-Chapelle, and Versailles.
Centre Pompidou is closed until approximately 2030 for renovation and has been removed from this itinerary. See the Pompidou page for details.
Day 1The Louvre, Sainte-Chapelle & Arc de Triomphe
€83
pass value today
Start your six days with the unmissables. Book the 9:00am Louvre slot and spend the morning there, then cross the Seine to Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie. End the day at the Arc de Triomphe for sunset views.
Book the 9:00am slot for the quietest experience. Focus on the highlights: Winged Victory, Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and the Medieval Louvre foundations. Allow 3 hours.
At the Pyramid, join the green or pink priority line — not the orange walk-up queue
Book your free timed slot at louvre.fr — select “Paris Museum Pass ticket”
Climb to the top for panoramic views at golden hour. Enter via the underground pedestrian tunnel — never cross the roundabout on foot.
4
Venues
~8hrs
On your feet
2
Advance bookings
€83
Pass value used today
Day 2 · Day TripA Full Day at the Palace of Versailles
€21
pass value today
Day Trip · RER C · 40 min from Paris
Palace of Versailles
The Sun King’s extraordinary palace demands a full day. Allow 2–3 hours for the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors, then another 2–3 hours in the formal gardens. The Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and Domaine de Marie-Antoinette are a further 20-minute walk — all included with the pass.
Take RER C from any central Paris station to Versailles-Rive Gauche. Book the earliest available timed slot — morning crowds at the palace entrance are far lighter than midday.
40 min
by RER C
€21
individual ticket
800 ha
of gardens
Full day
recommended
5
Royal Palace · Day TripAll day — arrive by 9:30amBooking required
Hall of Mirrors, Royal Apartments, formal gardens, Grand Trianon and the Domaine de Marie-Antoinette. One of the most extraordinary places in France. The scale consistently surprises visitors — allow a full day and still not see everything.
On Musical Fountain show days (Saturdays and Sundays, April–October) a separate garden fee applies — not covered by the pass
Book the earliest available timed slot — morning queues are dramatically shorter
Wear comfortable shoes — the gardens alone involve several kilometres of walking
1
Venue
~8hrs
On your feet
1
Advance booking
€21
Pass value used today
Day 3Musée d’Orsay, Orangerie & Musée Rodin
€45
pass value today
A deliberately relaxed day after Versailles — all walk-in, no bookings. The Orsay, Orangerie and Rodin cluster naturally on the Left Bank and are connected by pleasant walks through the Tuileries and along the Seine.
Monet, Renoir, Degas, Van Gogh — the world’s greatest Impressionist collection in a magnificent converted railway station. Go straight to the top floor first where the Impressionists are.
Monet’s Water Lilies in two oval rooms — one of the most beautiful spaces in Paris. Shorter queues than the Orsay and a perfect counterpoint to the Impressionist crowds.
The Thinker, The Kiss, The Gates of Hell in beautiful gardens in Rodin’s former home. Spend most of your time in the garden — late afternoon light on the sculptures is extraordinary.
3
Venues
~7hrs
On your feet
0
Advance bookings
€45
Pass value used today
Day 4 · Day TripA Full Day at Fontainebleau
€14
pass value today
Day Trip · Transilien R · 40 min from Gare de Lyon
Château de Fontainebleau
While Versailles gets the crowds, Fontainebleau gets the connoisseurs. The largest royal château in France — 1,500 rooms across eight centuries of history, from François I to Napoleon III — in a beautiful forest setting 60km south of Paris. Far less crowded than Versailles, with more rooms accessible and a more intimate atmosphere.
Take the Transilien R train from Gare de Lyon to Fontainebleau-Avon (approximately 40 minutes). A shuttle bus or taxi connects the station to the château.
40 min
from Gare de Lyon
€14
individual ticket
1,500
rooms
Far less crowded
than Versailles
9
Royal Château · Day TripAll day — arrive by 10:00amWalk-in
Eight centuries of French history in one château — François I’s Renaissance apartments, Napoleon’s throne room, Marie Antoinette’s boudoir, and the extraordinary Galerie François Ier. The surrounding Fontainebleau Forest is also one of the most beautiful in France if you want to extend the day.
No timed slot required — walk straight in with your pass. Far less queuing than Versailles.
The Napoleon I Museum within the château is particularly excellent — often overlooked
Combine with a walk or picnic in the Fontainebleau Forest if weather permits
Day 4 is a good rest day too. After three intense days in Paris and a full day at Versailles, Fontainebleau is a more relaxed château visit. There is no Musical Fountain surcharge, no requirement to book in advance, and the town of Fontainebleau itself has excellent restaurants for a leisurely lunch. See our full day trips guide → for more options.
1
Venue
~7hrs
On your feet
0
Advance bookings
€14
Pass value used today
Day 5Army Museum, Panthéon & Musée Picasso
€44
pass value today
Back in Paris for a day of contrasts — Napoleonic grandeur at the Invalides, French republican history at the Panthéon, and 20th-century genius in the Marais. All walk-in, no bookings needed.
One of the world’s great military history museums — and Napoleon’s tomb under the gilded Dôme des Invalides. Medieval armour, Napoleonic campaigns, and extensive WWII galleries. Allow 2–2.5 hours.
Napoleon’s tomb in the Dôme des Invalides is one of the most dramatic spaces in Paris
🚇 Metro line 10 to Cluny · or line 4 to Saint-Michel · lunch in the Latin Quarter
France’s national mausoleum — resting place of Voltaire, Rousseau, Marie Curie, Victor Hugo and Alexandre Dumas. Foucault’s Pendulum, stunning neoclassical architecture, and an underrated crypt. Rarely crowded even in peak season.
🚇 Metro line 4 from Saint-Michel to Saint-Sébastien–Froissart · 20 min
Over 5,000 works spanning Picasso’s entire career in a magnificent 17th-century Marais mansion — the world’s largest Picasso collection. The building is as impressive as the art. End the evening with dinner in the Marais.
3
Venues
~7hrs
On your feet
0
Advance bookings
€44
Pass value used today
Day 6 · Day TripA Full Day at Chantilly
€20
pass value today
Day Trip · TER Train · 25 min from Gare du Nord
Château de Chantilly
The most underrated day trip from Paris — a fairy-tale château reflected in an ornamental lake, surrounded by one of France’s greatest forests. The Musée Condé inside holds the finest collection of old master paintings in France outside the Louvre, including works by Raphael, Poussin and Watteau. Significantly less visited than Versailles or Fontainebleau.
Take a TER train from Gare du Nord to Chantilly-Gouvieux — just 25 minutes. Taxis and buses connect the station to the château entrance.
25 min
from Gare du Nord
€20
individual ticket
Musée Condé
2nd finest collection in France
Low crowds
even in peak season
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Château · Day TripAll day — arrive by 10:30amWalk-in
A 19th-century château of extraordinary beauty — rebuilt by the Duc d’Aumale and filled with one of the most important art collections in France. The Musée Condé, the English garden, the Grand Stables, the ornamental lakes and the surrounding forest make this a genuinely full day out.
No timed slot required — walk in with your pass. Rarely crowded even in summer.
The Grand Stables (Les Grandes Écuries) are extraordinary — the horses were apparently housed better than many courtiers
The town of Chantilly is famous for its whipped cream — crème Chantilly was invented here. Worth a café stop.
The Potager des Princes organic garden nearby is a lovely bonus if you have extra time
Why end with Chantilly? After five intensive days, Chantilly offers a gentler final day — beautiful grounds, world-class art in a quiet setting, and a 25-minute train journey home. It’s an ideal last impression of France before departure. See all day trip options in our complete day trips guide →
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Venue
~7hrs
On your feet
0
Advance bookings
€20
Pass value used today
Before You Leave Home — Booking Checklist
Buy the 6-day Museum Pass — buy online → for instant digital delivery and free cancellation before activation
Book Versailles timed entry first — fills up weeks ahead in peak season. Do this before anything else. See Versailles guide →
Book your Louvre timed slot — free at louvre.fr. Select “Paris Museum Pass ticket”. Book the 9:00am slot on Day 1. See Louvre guide →
Check for Tuesday closures — Louvre and Orsay close on Tuesdays. Do not start your pass on a Monday if Day 1 or Day 3 falls on a Tuesday
Check Versailles Musical Fountain dates — if Day 2 falls on a Saturday or Sunday between April and October, a garden surcharge applies (not covered by the pass)
What the 6-Day Pass Is Worth on This Itinerary
Based on February 2026 individual ticket prices.
Venue
Day
Individual ticket
With pass
Day 1 — Paris: Louvre, Sainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie, Arc de Triomphe
The Louvre
1
€32
Included
Sainte-Chapelle
1
€22
Included
La Conciergerie
1
€13
Included
Arc de Triomphe
1
€16
Included
Day 2 — Day Trip: Versailles
Palace of Versailles
2
€21
Included
Day 3 — Paris: Orsay, Orangerie, Rodin
Musée d’Orsay
3
€16
Included
Musée de l’Orangerie
3
€15
Included
Musée Rodin
3
€14
Included
Day 4 — Day Trip: Fontainebleau
Château de Fontainebleau
4
€14
Included
Day 5 — Paris: Army Museum, Panthéon, Picasso
Musée de l’Armée
5
€15
Included
The Panthéon
5
€13
Included
Musée Picasso Paris
5
€16
Included
Day 6 — Day Trip: Chantilly
Château de Chantilly
6
€20
Included
Total individual cost
€227
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6-day pass cost
—
€135
You save
€92+
Still more to explore. The 6-day pass covers 50+ venues. Other highlights worth fitting in: Musée de Cluny (€12), Château de Vincennes (€11), or a second day at any venue that captivated you. Use our pass calculator → to build your own combination.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have 6 days in Paris, yes — the 6-day pass (€135) is €26 more than the 4-day (€109) but covers two additional château day trips. Chantilly alone costs €20 as an individual ticket, and Fontainebleau €14 — together that’s €34 in savings, more than covering the price difference. See our full 2-day vs 4-day vs 6-day comparison →
Yes — other day trip options included in the pass include Château de Vincennes (Metro line 1, 30 minutes), Château de Compiègne (60 min by train from Gare du Nord), and Château de Malmaison (30 min by Metro and bus). See our complete day trips guide → for all options and transport details.
Use Tuesday for a day trip — Versailles, Fontainebleau and Chantilly are all open on Tuesdays. Alternatively, the Army Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Panthéon and Musée Picasso are all open on Tuesdays. Only the Louvre and Orsay close on Tuesdays.
Honestly — very. Six consecutive days of museums and châteaux is intensive. We’ve deliberately alternated heavy Paris days (Days 1, 3, 5) with day trips (Days 2, 4, 6) to provide variety, but you’ll be on your feet 7–8 hours most days. Comfortable shoes, an early breakfast, and a proper lunch break are essential. Build in at least one café or garden pause each day.
Yes — the Museum Pass covers entrance fees only, not transport. Versailles requires an RER C ticket or a Paris Visite travel card. Fontainebleau requires a Transilien R ticket from Gare de Lyon. Chantilly requires a TER ticket from Gare du Nord. All are affordable (typically €7–€14 return) and purchased at the station. Check our day trips guide → for current fare information.
