10 days in Paris & Nantes Itinerary

Discover out-of-the-way places like Musee des Arts Forains and Musee Nissim de Camondo. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, take a stroll through Quartier Montparnasse, explore the world behind art at Musee Marmottan Monet, and get a sense of history and politics at Hotel de Ville.

For maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Paris trip itinerary planner.

Washington, USA to Paris is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Traveling from Washington to Paris, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Paris when traveling from Washington in January, with lows around 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can fly to Nantes.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Le Passage du Gois and Jardin Ile de Versailles. Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Passage Pommeraye are good opportunities to explore the local culture. When in Nantes, make a side trip to see Le Remblai in Les Sables-d'Olonne, approximately Les Sables-d'Olonne away. There's much more to do: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, take a stroll through Village de Trentemoult, admire the natural beauty at Jardin des Plantes, and steep yourself in history at Cathedrale Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul de Nantes.

For maps, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Nantes online visit planner.

Getting from Paris to Nantes by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In February, daytime highs in Nantes are 50°F, while nighttime lows are 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.