13 days in Lyon, Barcelona & Paris Itinerary

Lyon is a historical city with a vibrant cultural scene as the birthplace of cinema, the silk capital of the globe, and the second biggest Renaissance city following Venice.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Parc de la Tete d'Or and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. There's much more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, get to know the fascinating history of Vieux Lyon, don't miss a visit to Traboules du Vieux Lyon, and see the interesting displays at Musee Miniature et Cinema.

For ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read our Lyon route planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport, Grenoble-Isère Airport and Chambéry-Savoie Airport. In March, plan for daily highs up to 56°F, and evening lows to 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) 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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and Casa Mila - La Pedrera. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Barcelona: Camino de Ronda (in S'Agaro) and Fundacio Mona, Centre de Recuperacio de Primats (in Riudellots de la Selva). And it doesn't end there: walk around Parc Guell, stop by Las Ramblas, explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

For traveler tips and tourist information, read Barcelona visit planner.

Traveling by flight from Lyon to Barcelona takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Lyon in March, things will get somewhat warmer in Barcelona: highs are around 62°F and lows about 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to fly to Paris.

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.

Kids will enjoy Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay. Step out of Paris with an excursion to Disneyland Paris in Marne-la-Vallee--about 38 minutes away. There's much more to do: admire all the interesting features of Eiffel Tower, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe.

To see maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Paris trip itinerary builder.

You can fly from Barcelona to Paris in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Barcelona in March: high temperatures in Paris hover around 53°F and lows are around 38°F.