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 Musee Marmottan Monet. 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). There's lots more to do: appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe, stop by Montmartre, contemplate the long history of Hotel de Ville, and head off the coast to Ile Saint-Louis.

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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. 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 Maison aux Mille Truffes by l'Or des Valois. Family-friendly places like Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu and Collegiale Notre Dame 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). There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at Abbaye Imperiale de Baume-les-Messieurs, do a tasting at Les Caves de l'Abbaye, explore the world behind art at Hotel-Dieu de Lons-le-Saunier, and step into the grandiose world of Chateau Corton C..

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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 in Beaune, expect temperatures between 76°F during the day and 54°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train back home.