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 Arc de Triomphe. Change things up with these side-trips from Paris: Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens (in Amiens), Historial Jeanne d’Arc (in Rouen) and Parc des Felins (in Lumigny-Nesles-Ormeaux). The adventure continues: head off the coast to Ile Saint-Louis, stop by 1st Arrondissement, make a trip to Le Trocadero et son esplanade, and admire the masterpieces at Atelier des Lumieres.

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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 Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu. Family-friendly places like Abbaye Imperiale de Baume-les-Messieurs and Parc de l'Auxois will thrill your kids. Explore Beaune's surroundings by going to Basilique Saint Andoche de Saulieu (in Saulieu), Village Medievale (in Noyers-sur-Serein) and Chablis Vititours (in Chablis). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Maison aux Mille Truffes by l'Or des Valois, get engrossed in the history at Musee d'Art Sacre, learn about winemaking at Olivier Leflaive, and admire the masterpieces at Hotel-Dieu de Lons-le-Saunier.

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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.