Hi there! My partner and I will be taking our 6yo on our first 'with kid' international adventure - 10 days (not incl travel days) in late November (over American Thanksgiving). While we love museum-going, our favorite travel tends to be flexible, aimless wandering down random side streets, especially in smaller or intimate-feeling towns or neighborhoods, punctuated with frequent stops for local treats and eats (I can never resist a good market and local food). We're from Maine, so we're not terribly phased by the prospect of inclement weather.
We're flying into CDG and spending 4 days in Paris - from there, I'm considering 2-3 days in Colmar and/or Strasbourg, and 2-3 days in Beaune and/or Lyon (those regions seemed accessible by TGV, and align well with the village-wandering theme). I like wine, but am no means an aficionado (I know that can be important in both regions!). We will be touring by train, bus, and foot, no car. Moderate to affordable price points, with at least one sensational meal in each destination.
I just thought I'd check in to see if it seems we're on the right track, or perhaps overly ambitious? Would you suggest leaning toward one or the other of my proposed cities (ie, Colmar over Strasbourg, Lyon over Beaune)? Are there places I shouldn't miss here? Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer... it feels very hard to settle on just a couple of regions in a short time, especially as I'm sure we can't go wrong anywhere we end up!