8 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.

When in Paris, make a side trip to see Disneyland Paris in Marne-la-Vallee, approximately Marne-la-Vallee away. There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Paris travel itinerary planner.

Denver, USA to Paris is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 8 hours. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Denver in March since evenings lows in Paris dip to 38°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Bayeux.

Most travelers take a trip to Bayeux to see the famed tapestry depicting the legendary Norman Conquest from the 11th century.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Tue): admire the masterpieces at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, then stroll the grounds of Bayeux War Cemetery, then stroll the grounds of Normandy American Cemetery, and finally awaken your taste buds at Cave Cidricole Lecornu.

For more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read Bayeux trip builder tool.

You can drive from Paris to Bayeux in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 52°F in March, and nighttime lows around 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can drive to Mont-Saint-Michel.

Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. Start off your visit on the 30th (Wed): admire the landmark architecture of Mont Saint-Michel, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Église Saint-Pierre - Le Mont-Saint-Michel, and then hike along Sport Evasion Mont Saint Michel - Day Tours.

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You can drive from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In March, daytime highs in Mont-Saint-Michel are 52°F, while nighttime lows are 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Versailles.

Renowned for its vast royal palace and gardens built by King Louis XIV, Versailles is also one of the wealthiest suburbs of Paris and home to a new cultural notability, such as a thriving artistic and musical scene.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Thu): don't miss a visit to Palace of Versailles.

To find maps, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read our Versailles trip itinerary tool.

Drive from Mont-Saint-Michel to Versailles in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. In March in Versailles, expect temperatures between 53°F during the day and 37°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.