7 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.

Get some cultural insight at Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. Discover out-of-the-way places like Musee Marmottan Monet and Musee Nissim de Camondo. And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, make a trip to Le Trocadero et son esplanade, and see the interesting displays at Musee des Arts Forains.

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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. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Washington in October: highs in Paris hover around 62°F, while lows dip to 48°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Nantes.

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Chateau d'Angers and Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul. Get a sense of the local culture at Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Passage Pommeraye. Change things up with these side-trips from Nantes: Chateau du Plessis-Mace (in Longuenee-en-Anjou) and Cathedrale Saint-Maurice d'Angers (in Angers). There's more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin des Plantes.

For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Nantes route planner.

You can fly from Paris to Nantes in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In October, daily temperatures in Nantes can reach 65°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. On the 13th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.