11 days in Paris & Barcelona 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.

Appreciate the collections at Louvre Museum and The Army Museum. Get a sense of the local culture at Eiffel Tower and Musee Rodin. There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, examine the collection at Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and take a stroll through Île de la Cité.

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New York City, USA to Paris is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 6 hour difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from New York City in June; daily highs in Paris reach 74°F and lows reach 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can fly to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like El Born and Fenals Beach. Museu d'Història de Barcelona MUHBA and Casa Vicens will appeal to museum buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Barcelona: Tossa de Mar (Museu Municipal de Tossa de Mar & Vila Vella (Old Town)) and Sitges (La Playa de Sitges & Passeig Maritim). There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, stroll around Parc de Montjuic, wander the streets of Passeig de Gracia, and appreciate the extensive heritage of El Barri Gòtic.

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Traveling by flight from Paris to Barcelona takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Barcelona when traveling from Paris in June, with lows around 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.