15 days in Lyon & Paris Itinerary

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Cite medievale de Perouges and La Roche de Solutre. Escape the urban bustle at Grotte de Choranche and Les Pertes de le Valserine. Get out of town with these interesting Lyon side-trips: Col du Beal (in Saint-Pierre-la-Bourlhonne), Chateau de Chasselas (in Chasselas) and Chateau De La Greffiere (in La Roche-Vineuse). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Jardin des Fontaines Petrifiantes, enjoy some diversion at Les Truites d'Andaure, get to know the fascinating history of Vieux Lyon, and take in the dramatic scenery at Cascade du Saut du Chien.

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Toronto, Canada to Lyon is an approximately 13-hour combination of ferry and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Toronto to Lyon. In May, daytime highs in Lyon are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to fly to Paris.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Left Bank (Rive Gauche) and Champagne Chateau de Boursault. Your inner history buff will appreciate Chartres Cathedral and Latin Quarter. Change things up with these side-trips from Paris: Champagne Roger-Constant Lemaire (in Villers-sous-Chatillon), Chateau de Fontainebleau (in Fontainebleau) and Champagne Tarlant (in Oeuilly). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the waterfront views at Seine River, admire the masterpieces at Musee De Cluny, wander the streets of Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, and step off the mainland to explore Ile Saint-Louis.

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Traveling by flight from Lyon to Paris takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Lyon in June; daily highs in Paris reach 27°C and lows reach 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.