7 days in Paris & Reims 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Île de la Cité and Ile Saint-Louis. Louvre Museum and Musee Marmottan Monet will appeal to museum buffs. There's lots more to do: appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe, admire the masterpieces at Atelier des Lumieres, admire all the interesting features of Eiffel Tower, and shop like a local with Champs-Elysees.

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Los Angeles, USA to Paris is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 9 hours. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Los Angeles in August: high temperatures in Paris hover around 77°F and lows are around 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to take a train to Reims.

Reims is home to Champagne--the most celebrated and celebratory wine in the world.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Basilique Saint-Remi and Avenue de Champagne. Visit Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Laon and Castle of Sedan for their historical value. Change things up with these side-trips from Reims: La Tranchee de Chattancourt (in Chattancourt), Musee du feutre (in Mouzon) and Moet et Chandon (in Epernay). The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Axo Plage and do a tasting at Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin.

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You can take a train from Paris to Reims in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Paris in August, Reims is slightly colder at night with lows of 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to fly back home.