Paris trip from India: 6-day plan with Versailles, visa & cost
A 6-day Paris itinerary from India: Schengen visa steps, a rupee budget, Versailles and Giverny day trips, vegetarian food tips and the best months to go.
France
Paris museums and boulevards, the gardens of Versailles and Monet's Giverny, all within an hour of one city.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | Schengen short-stay visa (type C), filed on the France-Visas portal and lodged at the French visa centre for your state |
|---|---|
| Stay | Up to 90 days in any 180 |
| Government fee | €90 for adults and €45 for ages 6–12 (EU Commission fee table), plus the visa centre's service charge |
| Processing | Normally 15 days, up to 45 if more checks are needed; apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before travel; medical insurance is required |
| Official site | france-visas.gouv.fr |
When to go
The best months are April, May, June, September, October. Flights from India: About 8 h 30 m non-stop from Delhi or Mumbai to Paris; one-stop fares via the Gulf or Europe are often cheaper. Currency: Euro (EUR), roughly ₹95–105; check the day's rate. Clocks: IST − 4:30 (IST − 3:30 in summer).
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