10 days in Paris & Nantes Itinerary

Discover out-of-the-way places like The Army Museum and Musee National des Arts Asiatiques - Guimet. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Eiffel Tower and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. Step out of Paris to go to Saint-Denis and see Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis, which is approximately 32 minutes away. There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, take a stroll through 1st Arrondissement, admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, and make a trip to Louvre Museum.

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Washington, USA to Paris is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington to Paris is 6 hours. Traveling from Washington in August, things will get a bit cooler in Paris: highs are around 77°F and lows about 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to fly to Nantes.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Cathedrale Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul de Nantes. Attractions like Jardin des Plantes and Terra Botanica make great kid-friendly stops. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nantes: Le Grand Blockhaus (in Batz-sur-Mer), Chateau d'Angers (in Angers) and Sous-Marin l'Espadon (in Saint-Nazaire). There's much more to do: visit Cite Medievale de Guerande, take an in-depth tour of Musee Jules Verne, and wander the streets of Passage Pommeraye.

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Fly from Paris to Nantes in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In September, daily temperatures in Nantes can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.