36 days in Paris, Lyon & Roses 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Latin Quarter and The Army Museum. Explore Paris' surroundings by going to Chateau de Fontainebleau (in Fontainebleau), Rouen (Historial Jeanne d’Arc, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, &more) and France Miniature (in Elancourt). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Musee National des Arts Asiatiques - Guimet, don't miss a visit to Le Trocadero et son esplanade, step into the grandiose world of Chateau Royal de Blois, and pause for some serene contemplation at Pantheon.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, use the Paris trip itinerary builder tool.

San Francisco, USA to Paris is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 9 hours traveling from San Francisco to Paris. In August, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 77°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) 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.

Explore hidden gems such as La Vieille Ville and Musee Miniature et Cinema. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lyon: Cathedrale Notre-Dame (in Le Puy-en-Velay), Les Gorges du Fier (in Lovagny) and Chambéry Cathedral (in Chambery). The adventure continues: skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, don't miss a visit to La Renaissance Du Vieux Lyon, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To find photos, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Lyon trip planner.

Fly from Paris to Lyon in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in September, and nighttime lows around 55°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Roses.

Roses is a municipality in the comarca of the Alt Empordà, located on the Costa Brava, in Catalonia, Spain. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Village Medieval de Pals and Scuba & Snorkeling. Change things up with these side-trips from Roses: Castell de Begur (in Begur), Calella de Palafrugell (Sculpturepark Jardíns de Cap Roig & Playas de Calella) and Cadaques (Cap de Creus National Park & Esglesia de Santa Maria). And it doesn't end there: delve into the distant past at Ciutadella de Roses, explore the world behind art at Salvador Dali House, kick back and relax at Cala Rostella, and steep yourself in history at Dali-Gala Castle Museum-House (Castell de Pubol).

To find ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the Roses online visit planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Lyon to Roses. Traveling from Lyon in September, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 61°F in Roses. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.