10 days in Paris & Nice 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.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Rue du Gros-Horloge and Le Marais. Museum-lovers will appreciate Musee Marmottan Monet and Atelier des Lumieres. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Paris: Rouen (Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen & Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen). Next up on the itinerary: admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, admire the masterpieces at Musee De Cluny, step off the mainland to explore Ile Saint-Louis, and get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees.

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Cedar Rapids, USA to Paris is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 7 hour difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Cedar Rapids in June; daily highs in Paris reach 74°F and lows reach 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Nice.

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

Get a sense of the local culture at Old Town and Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild. Musee d'Art Classique de Mougins and Musee Fragonard will appeal to museum buffs. When in Nice, make a side trip to see Le Suquet in Cannes, approximately Cannes away. And it doesn't end there: let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, take a stroll through Place Rossetti, steep yourself in history at La cité médiévale, and don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais.

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Traveling by flight from Paris to Nice takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Nice, with lows of 66°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to travel back home.