10 days in Paris & Nantes Itinerary

Kids will enjoy Eiffel Tower and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Latin Quarter and Petit Palais. Take a break from Paris with a short trip to Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis in Saint-Denis, about 32 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, pause for some photo ops at Pantheon, 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 changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 6 hour difference. In August, Paris is a bit cooler than Washington - with highs of 77°F and lows of 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to fly to Nantes.

Get some cultural insight at Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Cathedrale Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul de Nantes. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Jardin des Plantes and Sous-Marin l'Espadon. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nantes: Chateau de Tiffauges (in Tiffauges), Chateau de Ranrouet (in Herbignac) and Planete Sauvage (in Port-Saint-Pere). There's much more to do: make a trip to Cite Medievale de Guerande, stop by Village de Trentemoult, observe the fascinating underwater world at Ocearium du Croisic, and shop like a local with Passage Pommeraye.

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You can fly from Paris to Nantes in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. August in Nantes sees daily highs of 77°F and lows of 56°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.