15 days in France Itinerary
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Start: Paris
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Paris
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Bayeux
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Azay-le-Rideau
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Arles
— 2 nights
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Nice
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Paris
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Paris — 3 nights
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City of Light
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.Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum. Let the collections at Musee d'Orsay and Musee Rodin capture your imagination. There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, contemplate the waterfront views at Seine River, and get a taste of the local shopping with Le Marais.
To find ratings, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Paris tour app.
The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Paris. In June, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Bayeux.
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Bayeux — 4 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.You'll explore and learn at Memorial de Caen and Airborne Museum. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Normandy American Cemetery and Musee du debarquement. Change things up with these side-trips from Bayeux: D-Day Experience (Dead Man's Corner museum) (in Saint-Come-du-Mont) and Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach (in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont). Next up on the itinerary: explore the different monuments and memorials at Bayeux War Cemetery, admire the masterpieces at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, see the interesting displays at Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedrale Notre-Dame.
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You can drive from Paris to Bayeux in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Paris in June, you will find days in Bayeux are little chillier (24°C), and nights are about the same (12°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can go by car to Azay-le-Rideau.
Side Trips
Arromanches-les-Bains, Colleville-sur-Mer, Cimetiere Militaire Allemand de La Cambe, Omaha Beach, D-Day Experience (Dead Man's Corner museum)
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Azay-le-Rideau — 2 nights
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As the center of the Touraine Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) for the Loire Valley, Azay-le-Rideau produces dry, white wines and red wines rich in tannins.Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): take in nature's colorful creations at Chateau de Villandry, then step into the grandiose world of Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau, and then make a trip to Château de l'Islette. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Chateau de Chenonceau and then explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Langeais.
For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Azay-le-Rideau day trip planning site.
You can drive from Bayeux to Azay-le-Rideau in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Arles.
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Arles — 2 nights
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Soul of Provence
Remote, uneventful, but definitely not a waste of time, Arles is absolutely steeped in Provençal culture.On the 26th (Mon), step into the grandiose world of Chateau des Baux de Provence, then admire the masterpieces at Carrieres des Lumieres, then explore the world behind art at Musee Departemental Arles Antique, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Eglise St-Trophime. Here are some ideas for day two: look for all kinds of wild species at Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau, admire the striking features of Tours et Remparts d'Aigues-Mortes, then enjoy breathtaking views from Notre Dame de la Mer - Église fortifiée, and finally contemplate the long history of Amphitheatre (les Arenes).
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Fly from Azay-le-Rideau to Arles in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Azay-le-Rideau in June, with highs in Arles at 32°C and lows at 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Nice.
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Nice — 3 nights
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Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)
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.You'll explore and learn at Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild and Musée Marc Chagall. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Old Town and Musee des Arts Asiatiques de Nice. There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais, hunt for treasures at Marche aux Fleurs Cours Saleya, see the interesting displays at Musee Matisse, and take some stellar pictures from Colline du Chateau overlook.
For where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Nice road trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Arles to Nice takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. While traveling from Arles, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Nice, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time 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.
