17 days in Paris & Colmar 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.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): engage your brain at Parc de la Villette and then make a trip to Champs-Elysees. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: partake in some friendly competition at THATLou, Treasure Hunt at the Louvre and then discover the magic at Walt Disney Studios Park.

Plan my day in Paris using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.

Los Angeles, USA to Paris is an approximately 14-hour flight. Traveling from Los Angeles to Paris, you'll lose 9 hours due to the time zone difference. In August, Paris is a bit cooler than Los Angeles - with highs of 77°F and lows of 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Wed) to allow time for the train ride to Colmar.

Situated along the Alsatian Wine Route, Colmar is renowned for its German and French culture, well-preserved old town, numerous architectural landmarks, and its museums.

Bring the kids along to Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg and La Volerie des Aigles. Venture out of the city with trips to La Montagne des Singes (in Kintzheim), Parc du Petit Prince (in Ungersheim) and Fraispertuis City (in Jeanmenil). And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of Little Venice, make a trip to La Citadelle de Besancon, contemplate the waterfront views at Lac de Gerardmer, and see the sky in a new way at Observatoire de Merelle.

To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Colmar travel site.

Traveling by train from Paris to Colmar takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 78°F in August, and nighttime lows around 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to take a train to Paris.

Kids will enjoy Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum. Take a break from Paris with a short trip to Disneyland Paris in Marne-la-Vallee, about 38 minutes away. Enjoy Paris some more: admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, pause for some serene contemplation at Sainte-Chapelle, and stroll around Luxembourg Gardens.

To see ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Paris journey planner.

Getting from Colmar to Paris by train takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. You will have some time to spend on the 18th (Tue) before leaving for home.