31 days in Paris, Toulouse & Tarbes 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens and Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse. Get some historical perspective at Eiffel Tower and Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte. Change things up with these side-trips from Paris: La Tour Cesar (in Provins), Eglise Saint-Laurent (in Nogent-sur-Seine) and Saint-Maurice Church (in Blandy). The adventure continues: take a stroll through Île de la Cité, surround yourself with nature on Evasion Canine, explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina to Paris is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Argentina Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 4 hours. Traveling from Buenos Aires in December, things will get cooler in Paris: highs are around 9°C and lows about 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to fly to Toulouse.

On the Garonne River, Toulouse is on the site of an ancient Roman settlement, and even today, many of the smaller streets follow their Roman counterparts, while many of the red brick buildings are built in a pseudo-Roman style.

Get in touch with nature at Grottes de Lacave and Adrenaline & Extreme Tours. Get some historical perspective at Cathedrale Sainte-Cecile and Chateau Comtal. Venture out of the city with trips to Angaka Village Nordique (in Les Cabannes), Gaillac (Chateau Foucaud et parc & Abbaye Saint-Michel) and Albi (Hotel Reynes, Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, &more). There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Grotte de Massabielle, explore the world behind art at Fondation Bemberg, appreciate the extensive heritage of Quai de la Daurade, and contemplate the waterfront views at Garonne.

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Getting from Paris to Toulouse by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In December, daily temperatures in Toulouse can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to go by car to Tarbes.

Tarbes is a commune in the Hautes-Pyrénées department in the Occitanie region of southwestern France. Kids will enjoy Boulevard des Pyrenees and Château de Pau. Step off the beaten path and head to Au dela du Boulevard and Station de Ski Peyragudes. Venture out of the city with trips to Eglise Saint Martin (in Pau), Moulin de Saoussas (in Loudenvielle) and Station De Ski Piau Engaly (in Aragnouet). There's much more to do: hit the slopes at Station de Ski Bourg D'oueil, admire the natural beauty at Jardin Massey, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Notre Dame, and hike along Le Caminadour.

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Getting from Toulouse to Tarbes by car takes about 2 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Tarbes can reach 12°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can travel back home.