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 Île de la Cité. Do some cultural sightseeing at Louvre Museum and Ile Saint-Louis. Change things up with these side-trips from Paris: Historial Jeanne d’Arc (in Rouen), Parc des Felins (in Lumigny-Nesles-Ormeaux) and Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens (in Amiens). The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, stop by Montmartre, 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 °F in June, and nighttime lows around °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 Saint-Philibert. 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 Basilique Saint Andoche de Saulieu (in Saulieu), Village Medievale (in Noyers-sur-Serein) and Chablis Vititours (in Chablis). The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at Abbaye Imperiale de Baume-les-Messieurs, step into the grandiose world of Chateau Corton C., do a tasting at Les Caves de l'Abbaye, and stop by Athenaeum.

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Traveling by train from Paris to Beaune takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Beaune are °F, while nighttime lows are °F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can take a train back home.