14 days in Paris & Strasbourg 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.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Thu): explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay and then admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum. On the next day, admire the landmark architecture of Sainte-Chapelle, wander the streets of Île de la Cité, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, then admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, and finally contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. In March, plan for daily highs up to 53°F, and evening lows to 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to take a train to Strasbourg.

Strasbourg is famous for its beautiful historical center, the Grande Île, which was the first city center classified entirely as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Strasbourg is one of the nine largest cities in France with nearly half a million inhabitants in the metropolitan area crossing the river to the German city of Kehl, on the eastern bank of the Rhine River.

Explore Strasbourg's surroundings by going to Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg (in Orschwiller), Nancy (Parc de la Pepiniere, Place Stanislas, &more) and Eglise Abbatiale Saint Maurice d'Ebersmunster (in Ebersmunster). There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg, admire the striking features of Œuvre de la cathédrale, explore the world behind art at Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg, and wander the streets of Little Venice.

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Traveling by train from Paris to Strasbourg takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, shuttle, and train; or drive. In March in Strasbourg, expect temperatures between 54°F during the day and 35°F at night.