8 days in Paris & Chalons-en-Champagne 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Palace of Versailles (in Versailles), Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen (in Rouen) and Fondation Claude Monet (in Giverny). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, take a stroll through Montmartre, admire the natural beauty at Luxembourg Gardens, and admire the landmark architecture of Sainte-Chapelle.

For maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Paris tour itinerary website.

Athens, Greece to Paris is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Athens to Paris due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Athens in May; daily highs in Paris reach 64°F and lows reach 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Chalons-en-Champagne.

Châlons-en-Champagne is a city in France. On the 28th (Sat), do a tasting at Champagne Pierre Morlet, learn about winemaking at Paul-Etienne Saint Germain, and then do a tasting at Cite du Champagne. On the 29th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: do a tasting at Champagne Thierry Rodez.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Chalons-en-Champagne trip itinerary builder website.

Explore your travel options from Paris to Chalons-en-Champagne with the Route module. In May, daytime highs in Chalons-en-Champagne are 65°F, while nighttime lows are 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.