New here and to points world.

I'm planning vacation for two in July/Aug 2014, DFW to Paris (CDG or ORY), then to Rome (any trans mode).
Dates and connecting cities are flexible as long as we are in Paris July 27th.

I have about:
100,000 BA Avios points with a free companion pass (for same class).
70,000 AAdvantage Points.

I've tried online and have called BA and AA today...but having challenges getting round trip or one way using points. (I know I may not combine AA & BA points.)

Any suggestions/routes on how to maximize use of our points?
Or where do I look to figure out alternative routes?

Thank you in advance for your time!