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), Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens (in Amiens) and Historial Jeanne d’Arc (in Rouen). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Musee Marmottan Monet, see the interesting displays at Atelier des Lumieres, visit Île de la Cité, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Saint Germain des Pres Quarter.

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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 Parc de l'Auxois will thrill your kids. Explore Beaune's surroundings by going to Village Medievale (in Noyers-sur-Serein), Chablis Vititours (in Chablis) and Basilique Saint Andoche de Saulieu (in Saulieu). 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.