10 days in Paris & Nantes Itinerary

Musee des Arts Forains and Louvre Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Musee Nissim de Camondo and Musee Marmottan Monet. Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, take a stroll through Quartier Montparnasse, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and steep yourself in history at Arc de Triomphe.

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Washington, USA to Paris is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 6 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Paris when traveling from Washington in January, with lows around 35°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Nantes.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Village de Trentemoult. Step off the beaten path and head to Le Passage du Gois and Jardin Ile de Versailles. Take a break from Nantes with a short trip to Le Remblai in Les Sables-d'Olonne, about 1h 30 min away. Next up on the itinerary: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul de Nantes, wander the streets of Passage Pommeraye, and take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin des Plantes.

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You can fly from Paris to Nantes in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In February, daily temperatures in Nantes can reach 50°F, while at night they dip to 37°F. On the 9th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.