11 days in Paris & Rome 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Chateau de Breteuil and Parc des Capucins. Bring the kids along to Palace of Versailles and Grand Canal. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Paris: Le Bois des Aigles (in Balines), Versailles (The Royal Chapel & La Galerie des Batailles) and Musee de la Gendarmerie Nationale (in Melun). There's more to do: admire the natural beauty at Le Jardin du Moulin de la Pointe and see where the action happens at Stade Sebastien Charlety.

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Moscow, Russia to Paris is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Moscow Standard Time (MSK) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -2 hour difference. In May in Paris, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to travel to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Zoomarine and Lido La Playa. Explore hidden gems such as Cinecitta World and Spiaggia di Torre Paola. Change things up with a short trip to Statua di San Michele Arcangelo in Aprilia (about 54 minutes away).

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You can fly from Paris to Rome in 5.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Paris in June; daily highs in Rome reach °C and lows reach °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Paris.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in nature's colorful creations at Square du Serment de Koufra, get outside with Cite Universitaire, thendon't miss a visit to Cite Florale, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint Hippolyte.

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Fly from Rome to Paris in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Rome in June; daily highs in Paris reach °C and lows reach °C. On the 7th (Fri), you'll travel back home.