8 days in Paris, Monaco & Barcelona 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.

Change things up with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles (about 48 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, take in nature's colorful creations at Luxembourg Gardens, admire all the interesting features of Eiffel Tower, and admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe.

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Springfield, USA to Paris is an approximately 13-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from Springfield to Paris. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Springfield in April: highs in Paris hover around 60°F, while lows dip to 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to La Condamine.

La Condamine is the central Ward in the Principality of Monaco. Start off your visit on the 19th (Wed): explore the historical opulence of Prince's Palace, then explore the fascinating underground world of Jardin Exotique de Monaco, then try to win big at Casino of Monte-Carlo, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Casino Square.

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Do a combination of flight and bus from Paris to La Condamine in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in La Condamine when traveling from Paris in April, with lows around 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can travel to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Barcelona is known for sightseeing, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: walk around Parc Guell, make a trip to Casa Mila - La Pedrera, wander the streets of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), and admire the striking features of Palau Guell.

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Getting from La Condamine to Barcelona by combination of bus and flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. In April in Barcelona, expect temperatures between 66°F during the day and 52°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.