4 days in Paris & Loire Valley 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.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Thu): admire the striking features of Sainte-Chapelle and then admire the striking features of Louvre Museum. Keep things going the next day: stroll through Île de la Cité, steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, then appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe, and finally explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay.

To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Paris holiday planner.

Durham, USA to Paris is an approximately 12-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Durham to Paris. Traveling from Durham in November, you will find days in Paris are a bit cooler (51°F), and nights are about the same (42°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Orleans.

Orléans is a city in north-central France, about 111km southwest of Paris. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sat): have some family-friendly fun at Pure Mission.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Orleans trip itinerary builder website.

Drive from Paris to Orleans in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 51°F in November, and nighttime lows around 40°F. On the 9th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.