10 days in Paris & Beaune Itinerary

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen and Musee Marmottan Monet. Do some cultural sightseeing at Louvre Museum and Latin Quarter. Change things up with these side-trips from Paris: Parc des Felins (in Lumigny-Nesles-Ormeaux), Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens (in Amiens) and Historial Jeanne d’Arc (in Rouen). The adventure continues: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, take a stroll through Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, visit Montmartre, and don't miss a visit to Le Trocadero et son esplanade.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in June, and nighttime lows around 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to catch the train to Beaune.

The Wine Capital of the Burgundy region in the Côte-d'Or department, Beaune is a walled city with features remaining from the pre-Roman and Roman eras in eastern France.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Palace of the Dukes and Abbaye Imperiale de Baume-les-Messieurs. Family-friendly places like Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu and Hotel-Dieu de Lons-le-Saunier will thrill your kids. Explore Beaune's surroundings by going to Chablis Vititours (in Chablis), Village Medievale (in Noyers-sur-Serein) and Basilique Saint Andoche de Saulieu (in Saulieu). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Maison aux Mille Truffes by l'Or des Valois, pause for some serene contemplation at Collegiale Notre Dame, learn about winemaking at Olivier Leflaive, and get engrossed in the history at Musee d'Art Sacre.

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You can take a train from Paris to Beaune in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 76°F, and evening lows to 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train back home.