11 days in Paris, Lyon & Marseille Itinerary

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Arc de Triomphe and Île de la Cité. Louvre Museum and Le Marais are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, stroll the grounds of The Paris Catacombs, pause for some photo ops at Pantheon, and take a stroll through Saint Germain des Pres Quarter.

To find photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read Paris trip planner.

If you are flying in from Kuwait, the closest major aiports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. In June, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to fly to Lyon.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Saint-Philibert de Tournus and Chateau De La Greffiere. Visiting La Roche de Solutre and Montagne du Dun will get you outdoors. Change things up with these side-trips from Lyon: Chateau historique de Pierreclos (in Pierreclos), Parc d'Activites de Montagne de Praboure (in Saint-Antheme) and Chateau Fuisse (in Fuisse). There's still lots to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Vieux Lyon.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Lyon tour itinerary builder site.

Getting from Paris to Lyon by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In June, daytime highs in Lyon are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Marseille.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Cours Mirabeau and Chateau la Croix des Pins. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Palais des Papes and Domaine de Marie - Caveau Luberon/Provence. Get out of town with these interesting Marseille side-trips: Mercantour National Park (in Roubion), Moulin Fortuné Arizzi (in Les Mees) and Auberge du Vin (in Mazan).

To see ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Marseille online trip itinerary maker.

You can fly from Lyon to Marseille in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In June, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.