8 days in Paris, Bordeaux & Lourdes Itinerary

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New Delhi, India to Paris is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You'll gain 4.5 hours traveling from New Delhi to Paris due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New Delhi in May, things will get much colder in Paris: highs are around 20°C and lows about 11°C. On the 13th (Sat), you're off to Bordeaux.

On the 13th (Sat), take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Andre Cathedral. On the 14th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to The Water Mirror, then get to know the fascinating history of Place de la Bourse, and then admire the landmark architecture of La Cite du Vin.

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You can take a train from Paris to Bordeaux in 3 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Paris in May: highs in Bordeaux hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can drive to Lourdes.

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Drive from Bordeaux to Lourdes in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. May in Lourdes sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C at night. On the 16th (Tue), you're off to Paris.

Step out of Paris to go to Versailles and see Palace of Versailles, which is approximately 46 minutes away. See some other sides of Paris: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Sainte-Chapelle, stroll around Luxembourg Gardens, and examine the collection at Musee Rodin.

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You can fly from Lourdes to Paris in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.