8 days in Paris & Nice 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.

Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay will appeal to museum buffs. Do some cultural sightseeing at Eiffel Tower and Champs-Elysees. Get out of town with these interesting Paris side-trips: Fondation Claude Monet (in Giverny) and Rouen (Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen & Rue du Gros-Horloge). And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, admire the landmark architecture of Sainte-Chapelle, appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe, and take a stroll through Montmartre.

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Denver, USA to Paris is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Denver to Paris is 8 hours. Traveling from Denver in March, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Paris, with lows around 38°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Nice.

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

La Croisette and Palais Lascaris will appeal to history buffs. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Castel Plage and Paloma Beach. Take a break from Nice with a short trip to Rue d'Antibes in Cannes, about 42 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of Old Town, admire the natural beauty at Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze, and steep yourself in history at Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild.

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Traveling by flight from Paris to Nice takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in March, expect Nice to be a bit warmer, temps between 59°F and 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.