15 days in Paris, Epernay & Bordeaux 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.

On the 20th (Mon), visit Left Bank (Rive Gauche), then visit 6th Arrondissement, and then examine the collection at Musee du Parfum - Fragonard.

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If you are flying in from Malaysia, the closest major aiports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. In March, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Epernay.

Best known for its Champagne production, Épernay is a small town featuring several famous brands, including Moët & Chandon, that have been aged in the miles of tunneled cellars carved from chalk rock beneath the town.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): do a tasting at Champagne Alfred Gratien, do a tasting at Champagne Jacquinot & Fils, then learn about winemaking at Champagne Jean-Philippe Bosser, and finally do a tasting at Champagne Pierre Legras. On the 23rd (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: unwind over a drink at Champagne Gabriel Boutet, do a tasting at Champagne Alain SUISSE, then do a tasting at Champagne Michel Bahuchet Pere et Fils, and finally learn about winemaking at Champagne Crucifix.

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Traveling by car from Paris to Epernay takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Traveling from Paris in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Epernay, with lows of 0°C. On the 24th (Fri), you'll travel to Bordeaux.

With a long history of producing regional wines since the Romans brought grapevines here during the first century, so many people consider Bordeaux to be the wine capital of the world.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Institut Culturel Bernard Magrez and Chateau Les Chaumes. Discover out-of-the-way places like Chateau Guadet and Chateau Coutet. Explore Bordeaux's surroundings by going to Chateau de La Dauphine (in Fronsac), Chateau Bernateau (in Saint-Etienne-De-Lisse) and Chateau La Croizille (in Saint-Laurent-des-Combes). There's much more to do: visit Port de la Lune, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Collegiale de Saint-Emilion, do a tasting at Chateau Beaurang, and walk around Parc animalier Rene CANIVENC (Le Moulineau).

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Fly from Epernay to Bordeaux in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Epernay in March since evenings lows in Bordeaux dip to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can take a train to Paris.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Musee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris and Musee des Arts Forains. Museum-lovers will get to explore Memorial De La Shoah and Musee de la Chasse et de la Nature. Explore Paris further: awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, visit 7eme Arrondissement, explore the world behind art at Musee Cernuschi, and soak in style at Les Bains d'AliA.

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You can take a train from Bordeaux to Paris in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. When traveling from Bordeaux in March, plan for a bit cooler days in Paris, with highs around 13°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to travel back home.