10 days in Paris & Lyon Itinerary

Get some cultural insight at Eiffel Tower and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. Explore hidden gems such as The Army Museum and Latin Quarter. When in Paris, make a side trip to see Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis in Saint-Denis, approximately Saint-Denis away. The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, see the interesting displays at Atelier des Lumieres, pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, and visit 1st Arrondissement.

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Washington DC, USA to Paris is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington DC to Paris is 6 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Washington DC in August: high temperatures in Paris hover around 77°F and lows are around 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Lyon.

Explore hidden gems such as La Vieille Ville and Cathedrale Notre-Dame. Do some cultural sightseeing at Musee Miniature et Cinema and Statue de Notre Dame de France. Change things up with these side-trips from Lyon: Les Gorges du Fier (in Lovagny), Parasailing & Paragliding (in Annecy) and Cite medievale de Perouges (in Perouges). There's much more to do: delve into the distant past at Théâtre gallo-romain, get engrossed in the history at Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon, admire the landmark architecture of Cloitre de la Cathedrale du Puy-en-Velay, and don't miss a visit to Chemin du Viaduc.

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You can fly from Paris to Lyon in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In August in Lyon, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 61°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.