10 days in Paris & Nantes 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.

Bring the kids along to Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. Get a sense of the local culture at Musee d'Orsay and Musee Marmottan Monet. Next up on the itinerary: brush up on your military savvy at The Army Museum, don't miss a visit to Le Trocadero et son esplanade, engage your brain at Musee des Arts et Metiers, and wander the streets of Latin Quarter.

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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. When traveling from Washington in October, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Paris: temperatures range from 62°F by day to 48°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Nantes.

Regarded as an art and history city, Nantes is called the Venice of the West.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Musee des Blindes and Chateau d'Angers. Kids will enjoy Le Cadre Noir and Jardin des Plantes. Venture out of the city with trips to Cathedrale Saint-Maurice d'Angers (in Angers) and Chateau du Plessis-Mace (in Longuenee-en-Anjou). There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul, shop like a local with Passage Pommeraye, and explore the historical opulence of Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne.

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You can fly from Paris to Nantes in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In October, plan for daily highs up to 65°F, and evening lows to 48°F. On the 27th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.