22 days in France Itinerary
22 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France holiday maker
Start: Ho Chi Minh City
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Paris
— 7 nights
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Orleans
— 7 nights
Drive
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Dijon
— 3 nights
Drive
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Lyon
— 3 nights
Train to Paris CDG, Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
End: Ho Chi Minh City
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Paris — 7 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.Visit Eiffel Tower and Palace of Versailles for their historical value. Head to Champs-Elysees and Le Maraisfor some retail therapy. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Paris: Evasion Canine (in Fontainebleau), The Trianons & The Hamlet (in Versailles) and Arboretum de la Vallee-aux-Loups (in Chatenay-Malabry). And it doesn't end there: admire the striking features of Sainte-Chapelle, admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, take a stroll through Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, and explore the activities along Seine River.
To see reviews, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Paris travel route planner.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Paris is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Paris. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Ho Chi Minh City in July; daily highs in Paris reach 30°C and lows reach 18°C. You will have some time to spend on the 22nd (Fri) before leaving for Orleans.
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Orleans — 7 nights
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Orléans is a city in north-central France, about 111km southwest of Paris. Get a sense of the local culture at Chateau de Chenonceau and Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau. Get some historical perspective at Chateau de Chambord and Chateau Royal d'Amboise. Change things up with these side-trips from Orleans: Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci (in Amboise), Safari Train - Reserve de Beaumarchais (in Autreche) and Instant Nature (in Nevers). The adventure continues: trek along Domaine Eric Louis, explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Cheverny, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Orléans Cathedral, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Centre-ville.
To find maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Orleans trip planner.
You can drive from Paris to Orleans in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Orleans are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Dijon.
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To find maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Orleans trip planner.
You can drive from Paris to Orleans in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Orleans are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Dijon.
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Dijon — 3 nights
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Perhaps best known for its locally produced mustard, Dijon also makes a wonderfully flavorful crème de cassis, or blackcurrant liqueur, and boasts excellent examples of regional architecture with polychrome roofs made of tiles in terracotta, green, yellow, and black placed in geometric patterns.Visit Cathedrale Saint-Benigne de Dijon and Collegiale Notre-Dame de Dole for their historical value. Get outdoors at Reculee des Planches and Sentier karstique du Grand Bois. Get out of town with these interesting Dijon side-trips: Beaune (Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu & Galeries Bartoux Beaune). And it doesn't end there: walk along Owl's Trail, steep yourself in history at Maison Milliere, and admire the masterpieces at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Dijon.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Dijon online travel planner.
You can drive from Orleans to Dijon in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Dijon can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to go by car to Lyon.
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Lyon — 3 nights
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Lyon is a historical city with a vibrant cultural scene as the birthplace of cinema, the silk capital of the globe, and the second biggest Renaissance city following Venice.Take a break from the city and head to Carrieres de Glay and Safari de Peaugres. Appreciate the collections at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Galerie Estades Lyon. The adventure continues: admire the landmark architecture of Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, see the interesting displays at Institut & Musee Lumiere, and get to know the fascinating history of Vieux Lyon.
To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Lyon road trip planner.
You can drive from Dijon to Lyon in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Lyon can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to 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.
