22 days in France & Amsterdam Itinerary
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Paris, France
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Lyon, France
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Marseille, France
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Hyeres, France
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Villefranche-sur-Mer, France
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Marseille, France
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Carcassonne, France
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Toulouse, France
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Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France
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Paris, France
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Paris, France — 1 night
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City of Light
Kick off your visit on the 8th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Sainte-Chapelle, then walk around Luxembourg Gardens, then see the interesting displays at Musee Rodin, and finally shop like a local with Champs-Elysees.
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If you are flying in from South Africa, the closest major aiports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. In September, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Lyon.
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If you are flying in from South Africa, the closest major aiports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. In September, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Lyon.
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Lyon, France — 1 night
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Culinary Capital of France
Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sat): stroll around Parc de la Tete d'Or, appreciate the extensive heritage of Vieux Lyon, then make a trip to Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Colline de Fourviere.
To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Lyon trip planner.
You can fly from Paris to Lyon in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In September, daily temperatures in Lyon can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Marseille.
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To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Lyon trip planner.
You can fly from Paris to Lyon in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In September, daily temperatures in Lyon can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Marseille.
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Gateway to Provence
On the 10th (Sun), steep yourself in history at Chateau d'If.
To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Marseille travel planner.
You can fly from Lyon to Marseille in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Hyeres.
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To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Marseille travel planner.
You can fly from Lyon to Marseille in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Hyeres.
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Hyeres, France — 3 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Port Grimaud (in Grimaud), Plage de Pampelonne (in Ramatuelle) and Chateau Des Garcinieres (in Cogolin).
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Traveling by car from Marseille to Hyeres takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. September in Hyeres sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Villefranche-sur-Mer.
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Traveling by car from Marseille to Hyeres takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. September in Hyeres sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Villefranche-sur-Mer.
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Villefranche-sur-Mer, France — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 14th (Thu): admire the natural beauty at Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze, then steep yourself in history at Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild, then take a memorable tour with Tours, and finally go for a stroll along the water at Old Harbor (La Darse).
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You can drive from Hyeres to Villefranche-sur-Mer in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in September, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to drive to Marseille.
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You can drive from Hyeres to Villefranche-sur-Mer in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in September, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to drive to Marseille.
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Marseille, France — 1 night
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Gateway to Provence
Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): visit The Panier and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde.
To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Marseille online vacation builder.
Traveling by car from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Marseille takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Carcassonne.
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To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Marseille online vacation builder.
Traveling by car from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Marseille takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Carcassonne.
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Carcassonne, France — 1 night
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Medieval Heart of France
Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sat): wander the streets of Cité de Carcassonne, then explore the activities along Canal du Midi, then pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, and finally learn about winemaking at O'Vineyards.
To find photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Carcassonne planning tool.
Getting from Marseille to Carcassonne by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. September in Carcassonne sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Toulouse.
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To find photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Carcassonne planning tool.
Getting from Marseille to Carcassonne by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. September in Carcassonne sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Toulouse.
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Toulouse, France — 2 nights
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La Ville Rose (Pink City)
Venture out of the city with trips to Albi (Les Jardins de la Berbie, Cathedrale Sainte-Cecile, &more). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Saint-Sernin, don't miss a visit to Le Capitole, admire the masterpieces at Musee des Augustins, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
To find photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our Toulouse vacation planning site.
Traveling by car from Carcassonne to Toulouse takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. September in Toulouse sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
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Traveling by car from Carcassonne to Toulouse takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. September in Toulouse sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
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Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France — 3 nights
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Start off your visit on the 20th (Wed): take in the spiritual surroundings of Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste, savor the flavors at Les Halles, trek along Sentier Du Littoral, then stroll through Grande Plage, and finally take in the waterfront at Promenade Jacques Thibaud. Keep things going the next day: observe the fascinating underwater world at Aquarium de Biarritz, then make a trip to Rocher de la Vierge, then take a tour of Hermione - La Fayette, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at La Cote des Basques.
To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Saint-Jean-de-Luz trip planning site.
Traveling by car from Toulouse to Saint-Jean-de-Luz takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In September, daily temperatures in Saint-Jean-de-Luz can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Paris.
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To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Saint-Jean-de-Luz trip planning site.
Traveling by car from Toulouse to Saint-Jean-de-Luz takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In September, daily temperatures in Saint-Jean-de-Luz can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Paris.
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Paris, France — 2 nights
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City of Light
Explore Paris further: don't miss a visit to Louvre Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Montmartre, admire all the interesting features of Eiffel Tower, and pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Paris online attractions planner.
Traveling by flight from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Paris takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Saint-Jean-de-Luz in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Paris, with lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can take a train to Amsterdam.
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To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Paris online attractions planner.
Traveling by flight from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Paris takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Saint-Jean-de-Luz in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Paris, with lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can take a train to Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands — 4 nights
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Venice of the North
Get out of town with these interesting Amsterdam side-trips: Haarlem (Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo), Grote Markt, &more). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Begijnhof, take in the architecture and atmosphere at De Duif, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at ARTIS.
To find out how to plan a trip to Amsterdam, use our trip itinerary maker.
Traveling by train from Paris to Amsterdam takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 13°C.
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Traveling by train from Paris to Amsterdam takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 13°C.
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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.
