15 days in France Itinerary
15 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France trip itinerary maker
Start: New York City
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Paris
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Carcassonne
— 1 night
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Nice
— 4 nights
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Mont-Saint-Michel
— 1 night
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Bayeux
— 2 nights
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Rouen
— 1 night
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End: New York City
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Paris — 5 nights
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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.Change things up with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles (about 48 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Louvre Museum, take a stroll through Le Marais, contemplate the long history of Sainte-Chapelle, and get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees.
For where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Paris trip planner.
New York City, USA to Paris is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from New York City to Paris. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from New York City in June, with highs in Paris at 74°F and lows at 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Carcassonne.
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Carcassonne — 1 night
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Best known as a fortified town, Carcassonne is a walled city that provided the inspiration for the castle in Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" and the location for many scenes in Kevin Costner's movie "Robin Hood." For a daily dose of excitement, medieval jousting tournaments are held twice per day between the two walls--while this may sound like a typical touristy show, it's actually an entertaining display of combative competition and horsemanship.Kick off your visit on the 1st (Fri): snap pictures at Le Pont Vieux (The Old Bridge), then wander the streets of Cité de Carcassonne, then pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, and finally get engrossed in the history at Musee De L'ecole.
For more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Carcassonne trip planning tool.
Traveling by flight from Paris to Carcassonne takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In June, daytime highs in Carcassonne are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) to allow time to fly to Nice.
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Nice — 4 nights
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Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Nice: Forcerie Vial (in Tanneron), Village de Mougins (in Mougins) and Massif de l'Esterel (in Agay). There's lots more to do: delve into the lush surroundings at Lérins Islands, get great views at Colline du Chateau overlook, see the interesting displays at Musée Marc Chagall, and don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais.
For maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Nice trip itinerary builder app.
You can fly from Carcassonne to Nice in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Carcassonne in July since evenings lows in Nice dip to 71°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 1 night
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Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. On the 6th (Wed), stroll the grounds of Cimetiere Militaire Americain de Saint-James and then appreciate the history behind Mont Saint-Michel.
To see reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Mont-Saint-Michel trip planner.
You can fly from Nice to Mont-Saint-Michel in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or drive. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Nice in July; daily highs in Mont-Saint-Michel reach 72°F and lows reach 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to drive to Bayeux.
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To see reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Mont-Saint-Michel trip planner.
You can fly from Nice to Mont-Saint-Michel in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or drive. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Nice in July; daily highs in Mont-Saint-Michel reach 72°F and lows reach 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to drive to Bayeux.
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Bayeux — 2 nights
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Most travelers take a trip to Bayeux to see the famed tapestry depicting the legendary Norman Conquest from the 11th century.On the 7th (Thu), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale Notre-Dame, admire the masterpieces at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, then stroll the grounds of Bayeux War Cemetery, and finally get engrossed in the history at Pegasus Memorial. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Fri): appreciate the history behind D-Day Monument, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Normandy American Cemetery, then take in the history at Omaha Beach, and finally contemplate the long history of Pointe du Hoc.
For reviews, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Bayeux trip planner.
Drive from Mont-Saint-Michel to Bayeux in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In July, daily temperatures in Bayeux can reach 74°F, while at night they dip to 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Rouen.
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Rouen — 1 night
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Rouen is situated on the River Seine, about 90 minutes from Paris.On the 9th (Sat), admire the masterpieces at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, and then wander the streets of Rue du Gros-Horloge.
For reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Rouen trip planner.
Traveling by car from Bayeux to Rouen takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 73°F, and evening lows to 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.
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France travel guide
France has been the world's most popular tourist destination for decades, and geographically, it is one of the most diverse countries in Europe. Its cities are holiday hot spots and contain some of the greatest treasures in Europe, its countryside is prosperous and well tended, and it boasts dozens of major tourist attractions, like Paris, the French Riviera, the Atlantic beaches, the winter sport resorts of the French Alps, as well as the castles of the Loire Valley, Brittany, and Normandy. The country is renowned for its gastronomy, particularly wines and cheeses, as well as its history, culture, and fashion industry.
You'll find that the French people are very polite and may react coldly to you if you forget this. You might be surprised as you're greeted by other customers and the proprieter when you walk into a restaurant or a shop. Be sure to take your sightseeing off the beaten path in France. Besides the famous Eiffel Tower and the chic resorts of the Côte d'Azur (French Riviera) you'll find many places to visit in the form of museums filled with fine art, crafts, and archaeological relics, wonderful medieval villages and castles, diverse national parks, and local shopping direct from artisans themselves.
Whether you're touring the Christmas Markets or going skiing during winter, viewing the springtime influx of color in Provence, sunbathing on the Mediterranean coast in the summer, or watching the fall foliage against the backdrop of the châteaux in the Loire Valley, you're sure to find just the right place to be. Spring is a time when the tourist attractions are just starting to expand their hours, but it may still be cold in the mountainous regions and the north. Summer is the busiest time in France with the longest hours for many museums and attractions, but it's often when you will experience the most crowds. Winter in France is filled with winter carnivals, Christmas Markets, and of course, skiing. Fall is a time to celebrate the release of Beaujolais nouveau wine in November, as well as experience Nuit Blanche, a day in October when major attractions, museums, galleries, parks, and swimming pools remain open all night.
