31 days in Western Europe 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.

Get some cultural insight at Montmartre and Latin Quarter. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Paris: Palais du Tau (in Reims) and Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen (in Rouen). The adventure continues: admire the natural beauty at Luxembourg Gardens, wander the streets of 6th Arrondissement, pause for some serene contemplation at Fontaine Saint-Sulpice, and get a sense of history and politics at Assemblee Nationale.

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Bangkok, Thailand to Paris is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Bangkok to Paris due to the time zone difference. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Bangkok in February; daily highs in Paris reach 9°C and lows reach 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Lyon.

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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere and Cave Dumien - Serrette. Head to Galerie Estades Lyon and Rue de la Republiquefor some retail therapy. Step out of Lyon with an excursion to Mont-Saint-Vincent in Mont-Saint-Vincent--about 1h 55 min away. Next up on the itinerary: walk around Parc de la Tete d'Or, examine the collection at Musee Henri Malartre, get to know the fascinating history of Vieux Lyon, and shop like a local with Taverne Gutenberg.

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Traveling by flight from Paris to Lyon takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In February, daily temperatures in Lyon can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to drive to Annecy.

The canals is in Annecy helped earn the medieval town the nickname the Venice of the Alps.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Musee de la Boissellerie and Ville Ancienne. Explore Annecy's surroundings by going to Musee de la Resistance et de la Deportation de l'Isere (in Grenoble), Val Thorens (Ski Cool & Prosneige) and Espace des Mondes Polaires (in Premanon). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Annecy, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, make a trip to La Vieille Ville, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Abbaye d'Hautecombe.

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You can drive from Lyon to Annecy in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect little chillier evenings in Annecy when traveling from Lyon in March, with lows around 1°C. You'll set off for Megeve on the 9th (Wed).

Megève is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France with a population of over 4,000 residents. Le Chemin du Calvaire and Église Saint-Nicolas de Véroce are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get out of town with these interesting Megeve side-trips: Eglise Notre Dame de la Gorge (in Les Contamines-Montjoie) and Xtreme Glisses (in Samoens). The adventure continues: head outdoors with Aperigloo Megeve, pause for some serene contemplation at Chapelle Sainte Anne (Dite des Penitents), look for gifts at Cooperative Fruitiere en Val d'Arly Savoie Mont-Blanc, and hit the slopes at Mont d'Arbois Ski Area.

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Getting from Annecy to Megeve by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In March, daily temperatures in Megeve can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can drive to Paris.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Palace of Versailles and Halle St-Pierre. For shopping fun, head to Westfield Parly 2 or Mouffetard Market. Go for a jaunt from Paris to Versailles to see The Trianons & The Hamlet about 40 minutes away. See some other sides of Paris: get the lay of the land with Walking tours and head off the coast to Ile Saint-Louis.

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You can drive from Megeve to Paris in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Megeve in March, you will find days in Paris are a bit cooler (13°C), and nights are about the same (3°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.