7 days in Champagney, Annecy & Paris Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Mon): take in the history at Musee Memorial du Vieil Armand and then witness the site of a historic battle at Hartmannswillerkopf.

For reviews, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Champagney trip planner.

Chicago, USA to Champagney is an approximately 24-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 7 hours. Traveling from Chicago in May, expect Champagney to be little chillier, temps between 66°F and 46°F. On the 16th (Tue), you'll travel to Annecy.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Pont des Amours, take in nature's colorful creations at Jardins de l'Europe, take in breathtaking views at Les Gorges du Fier, then examine the collection at Palais de l'Ile, and finally make a trip to La Vieille Ville.

To see traveler tips, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Annecy day trip app.

Traveling by car from Champagney to Annecy takes 4 hours. In May in Annecy, expect temperatures between 65°F during the day and 46°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to fly to Paris.

Get some cultural insight at Eiffel Tower and Île de la Cité. Get some historical perspective at Arc de Triomphe and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Chateau of Vincennes, explore the different monuments and memorials at Pere-Lachaise Cemetery, admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, and examine the collection at Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac.

For ratings, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Paris tour itinerary planner.

You can fly from Annecy to Paris in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In May, daytime highs in Paris are 64°F, while nighttime lows are 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.