11 days in Paris & Brussels 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.

Take a break from Paris with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles, about 48 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower.

To see maps, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Paris online journey planner.

Kochi (Cochin), India to Paris is an approximately 15-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 4.5 hours traveling from Kochi (Cochin) to Paris. In March, Paris is much colder than Kochi (Cochin) - with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can catch the train to Brussels.

The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.

Change things up with these side-trips from Brussels: Bruges (Groeningemuseum, Belfry of Bruges, &more). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Grand Place, browse the different shops at Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, appreciate the history behind Manneken Pis, and take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule).

To find other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Brussels road trip site.

Traveling by train from Paris to Brussels takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. While traveling from Paris, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Brussels, ranging from highs of 10°C to lows of 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.