10 days in Bordeaux, Paris & Stuttgart Itinerary

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Chateau Cantenac and Chateau Pape Clement. Appreciate the collections at Les Bassins de Lumieres and Institut Culturel Bernard Magrez. Venture out of the city with trips to Saint-Emilion (Chateau Guadet, Chateau Laniote, &more) and La ville d'Hiver (in Arcachon). There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Musee d'Aquitaine, admire the striking features of Tour Pey-Berland, appreciate the extensive heritage of Place de la Bourse, and pause for some serene contemplation at Église Notre-Dame.

To see more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Bordeaux driving holiday site.

Chicago, USA to Bordeaux is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Bordeaux is 7 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Chicago in March, with highs in Bordeaux at 59°F and lows at 42°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to catch the train to Paris.

On the 10th (Sun), examine the collection at Fondation Louis Vuitton, contemplate the long history of Arc de Triomphe, and then admire the masterpieces at Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac. On the next day, make a trip to Ile Saint-Louis, take an in-depth tour of Memorial De La Shoah, then take a stroll through Île de la Cité, and finally steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower.

To find ratings and more tourist information, use the Paris trip planner.

You can take a train from Bordeaux to Paris in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Bordeaux in March: highs in Paris hover around 53°F, while lows dip to 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train to Stuttgart.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Residenzschloss Ludwigsburg and Porsche Museum. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Room Escape Games and Burgruine Hofen. And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Mercedes-Benz Museum, stroll around Schillerplatz, make a trip to Feuerseeplatz, and explore the galleries of Landesmuseum Wurttemberg.

To find maps, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Stuttgart trip planner.

You can take a train from Paris to Stuttgart in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Stuttgart when traveling from Paris in March, with lows around 33°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.