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 Latin Quarter. Do some cultural sightseeing at Louvre Museum and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. Change things up with these side-trips from Paris: Parc des Felins (in Lumigny-Nesles-Ormeaux), Historial Jeanne d’Arc (in Rouen) and Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens (in Amiens). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Atelier des Lumieres, stop by Montmartre, contemplate the long history of Hotel de Ville, and head off the coast to Ile Saint-Louis.

For photos, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Paris vacation maker site.

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. In June, plan for daily highs up to 74°F, and evening lows to 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a 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 Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu. Family-friendly places like Abbaye Imperiale de Baume-les-Messieurs and Collegiale Notre Dame will thrill your kids. Explore Beaune's surroundings by going to Basilique Saint Andoche de Saulieu (in Saulieu), Chablis Vititours (in Chablis) and Village Medievale (in Noyers-sur-Serein). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Maison aux Mille Truffes by l'Or des Valois, browse the exhibits of Hotel-Dieu de Lons-le-Saunier, stop by Athenaeum, and do a tasting at Domaine Armelle et Bernard Rion.

To see ratings, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Beaune sightseeing planning tool.

Getting from Paris to Beaune by train takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Beaune can reach 76°F, while at night they dip to 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can take a train back home.