11 days in Paris, Lyon & Zurich Itinerary

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Musee Marmottan Monet and Chateau of Vincennes. Get outdoors at Île de la Cité and Ile Saint-Louis. Next up on the itinerary: admire all the interesting features of Eiffel Tower, pause for some serene contemplation at Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse, see the interesting displays at Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, and admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe.

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London, UK to Paris is an approximately 3.5-hour train ride. You can also fly; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from London to Paris, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from London in June, plan for a bit warmer days in Paris, with highs around 27°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Lyon.

On the 30th (Fri), wander the streets of The Presqu'ile, then browse the exhibits of Fresque des Lyonnais, and then explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. On the 1st (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the striking features of Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon, then get engrossed in the history at Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon, and then admire the striking features of Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere.

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You can fly from Paris to Lyon in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In June, daily temperatures in Lyon can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can drive to Zurich.

Head to Einkaufszentrum Glatt and Victorinox Flagship Store Zurichfor some retail therapy. Get a sense of the local culture at Old Town and Hofkirche. Get out of town with these interesting Zurich side-trips: Lucerne (Lion Monument, Glacier Garden Lucerne (Gletschergarten), &more). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Wyden Badi, visit Niederdorf, see the interesting displays at Zoological Museum, and admire the landmark architecture of Church of St. Peter.

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You can drive from Lyon to Zurich in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or take a train. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Lyon in July: highs in Zurich hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can fly back home.