16 days in Paris & Saint-Remy-de-Provence 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Le Trocadero et son esplanade and Hotel de Ville. Get outdoors at Ile Saint-Louis and Fontainebleau Forest (Foret de Fontainebleau). Venture out of the city with trips to Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte (in Maincy), Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis (in Saint-Denis) and Evasion Canine (in Fontainebleau). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, and pause for some photo ops at Pantheon.

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Louisville, USA to Paris is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Louisville to Paris due to the time zone difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Louisville in September: high temperatures in Paris hover around 70°F and lows are around 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to travel to Saint-Remy-de-Provence.

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.HistoryThe town is named after Saint Remigius.GeographySaint-Rémy-de-Provence is situated about 20km south of Avignon, just north of the Alpilles mountain range.TransportationThe high-speed train station is 20 km from the city. Discover out-of-the-way places like Amphitheatre (les Arenes) and Chateau des Baux de Provence. Step out of the city life by going to Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau and Fishing Charters & Tours. Venture out of the city with trips to Salt Pan Observation Mound (in Salin de Giraud), Abbaye de Montmajour (in Arles) and Tarascon (Eglise Sainte-Marthe de Tarascon & Abbaye Saint-Michel de Frigolet). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Monastery Saint-Paul de Mausole, get engrossed in the history at Hotel de Sade, look for all kinds of wild species at Centre de Decouverte du Scamandre, and explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Tarascon.

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Traveling by combination of train and taxi from Paris to Saint-Remy-de-Provence takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or drive. Traveling from Paris in October, you will find days in Saint-Remy-de-Provence are somewhat warmer (70°F), and nights are about the same (52°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Paris.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Mon): take in panoramic vistas at Montparnasse Tower, then wander the streets of 1st Arrondissement, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Église Saint-Eustache.

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You can do a combination of taxi and train from Saint-Remy-de-Provence to Paris in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or drive. When traveling from Saint-Remy-de-Provence in October, plan for little chillier days in Paris, with highs around 62°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.