20 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France vacation planner
Start: Bangkok
Fly
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Paris
— 3 nights
Fly
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Nice
— 2 nights
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Aix-en-Provence
— 2 nights
Drive
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Marseille
— 2 nights
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Avignon
— 3 nights
Fly
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Versailles
— 2 nights
Drive
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Mont-Saint-Michel
— 2 nights
Drive
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Bayeux
— 2 nights
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly to Bangkok
End: Bangkok
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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.Head to Champs-Elysees and Saint Germain des Pres Quarterfor plenty of shopping. There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, admire the striking features of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe, and contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower.
To find where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Paris trip itinerary planning website.
Bangkok, Thailand to Paris is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Traveling from Bangkok to Paris, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. In July, Paris is slightly colder than Bangkok - with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Nice.
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Nice — 2 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.Start off your visit on the 21st (Fri): take a stroll through Old Town, then enjoy the sand and surf at Castel Plage, and then make a trip to Place Massena. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais, get great views at Colline du Chateau overlook, and then see the interesting displays at Musée Marc Chagall.
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You can fly from Paris to Nice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Nice, with lows of 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can drive to Aix-en-Provence.
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Aix-en-Provence — 2 nights
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City of a Thousand Fountains
Aix-en-Provence is a small, classically Provençal town, famous for being home to Cézanne.Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): get a taste of local nightlife at La boutique de la Biere, savor the flavors at Marche d'Apt, then hunt for treasures at Farmers' Markets, and finally take a stroll through Cours Mirabeau. On the 24th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the world behind art at Hotel de Caumont - Art Centre, stop by La Chambre Aux Confitures, and then take in the awesome beauty at Montagne Sainte Victoire.
For maps, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Aix-en-Provence trip itinerary builder site.
Getting from Nice to Aix-en-Provence by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Nice in July since evenings lows in Aix-en-Provence dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can drive to Marseille.
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Marseille — 2 nights
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Gateway to Provence
The 2013 European "Capital of Culture," Marseille is the largest port city on the breezy Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France.Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): explore the striking landscape at Parc national des Calanques, then look for gifts at 72% Petanque, and then look for gifts at Trois Fenetres. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take a stroll through The Panier, tour the pleasant surroundings at Plage de la Pointe Rouge, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde.
For reviews, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Marseille travel route website.
You can drive from Aix-en-Provence to Marseille in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can go by car to Avignon.
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Avignon — 3 nights
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City of Popes
An ancient town center surrounded by medieval ramparts, Avignon is a major city of Provence and a Mediterranean city in the Vaucluse department on the left bank of the Rhône River.Start off your visit on the 27th (Thu): look for gifts at Les Secrets De Lola, make a trip to Pont d'Avignon, then step into the grandiose world of Palais des Papes, and finally pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Avignon Antiquites Antiquae. Here are some ideas for day two: hunt for treasures at Avignon Les Halles, then browse for treasures at L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Market, then look for gifts at La Cour aux Saveurs, and finally look for gifts at Les Colorades.
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Traveling by car from Marseille to Avignon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. July in Avignon sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Versailles.
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Versailles — 2 nights
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Royal Paradise
Renowned for its vast royal palace and gardens built by King Louis XIV, Versailles is also one of the wealthiest suburbs of Paris and home to a new cultural notability, such as a thriving artistic and musical scene.On the 29th (Sat), admire the striking features of Palace of Versailles. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Sun): admire the striking features of The Trianons & The Hamlet, admire the striking features of The Hall of Mirrors, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Grand Canal, then stop by One Nation Paris, and finally don't miss a visit to Chateau de La Roche-Guyon.
To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Versailles trip itinerary builder tool.
Traveling by flight from Avignon to Versailles takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Avignon in July; daily highs in Versailles reach 30°C and lows reach 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) early enough to go by car to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 2 nights
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Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. Kick off your visit on the 31st (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of Chapelle Saint-Aubert and then appreciate the history behind Mont Saint-Michel. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Le Moulin de Moidrey, stop by La Petite Confiturerie, then kick back and relax at Plage Saint-Martin-de-Brehal, then stop by Andouillerie de la Baleine, and finally look for gifts at L'Atelier Gourmet.
For photos, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, use the Mont-Saint-Michel travel route planner.
Traveling by car from Versailles to Mont-Saint-Michel takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Versailles in July, expect nights in Mont-Saint-Michel to be about the same, around 15°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can go by car to Bayeux.
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For photos, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, use the Mont-Saint-Michel travel route planner.
Traveling by car from Versailles to Mont-Saint-Michel takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Versailles in July, expect nights in Mont-Saint-Michel to be about the same, around 15°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can go by car to Bayeux.
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L'Atelier Gourmet, La Petite Confiturerie, Plage Saint-Martin-de-Brehal, Andouillerie de la Baleine, Le Moulin de Moidrey
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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.Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): explore the different monuments and memorials at Normandy American Cemetery and then enjoy the sand and surf at Deauville Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Notre-Dame, look for gifts at La Maison du Biscuit, and then examine the collection at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux.
For maps and tourist information, use the Bayeux trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Mont-Saint-Michel to Bayeux in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. August in Bayeux sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Fri) to allow time for travel 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.
