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 Musee de l'Orangerie. Get a sense of the local culture at Eiffel Tower and Montmartre. There's lots more to do: learn about all things military at The Army Museum, examine the collection at Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe, 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 difference when traveling from New York City to Paris is 6 hours. In June, Paris is slightly colder than New York City - with highs of 74°F and lows of 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to 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 Vila Vella (Old Town) and La Playa de Sitges. Casa Vicens and Museu d'Història de Barcelona MUHBA will appeal to museum buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Barcelona: Passeig Maritim (in Sitges), Museu Municipal de Tossa de Mar (in Tossa de Mar) and Fenals Beach (in Lloret de Mar). There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, examine the collection at Carrer del Mirador del Palau Nacional, wander the streets of El Born, and stroll through Parc de Montjuic.

To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Barcelona trip planning site.

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.