22 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France trip planner
Start: Buffalo
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Paris
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Epernay
— 3 nights
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Chablis
— 3 nights
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Beaune
— 5 nights
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Sancerre
— 3 nights
Drive
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Paris
— 3 nights
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End: Buffalo
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Paris — 4 nights
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City of Light
Palace of Versailles and Champs-Elysees will appeal to history buffs. Get a sense of the local culture at Louvre Museum and Latin Quarter. The adventure continues: examine the collection at Musee Rodin, take a stroll through Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, stop by Place de la Bastille, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.
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Buffalo, USA to Paris is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from Buffalo to Paris, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. September in Paris sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 53°F at night. On the 18th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Epernay.
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Buffalo, USA to Paris is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from Buffalo to Paris, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. September in Paris sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 53°F at night. On the 18th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Epernay.
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Epernay — 3 nights
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Capital of Champagne
Champagne Lallement Massonnot and Champagne Janisson Baradon et Fils are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Avenue de Champagne and Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers will appeal to history buffs. Explore Epernay's surroundings by going to Champagne Lallement Massonnot (in Coulommes-la-Montagne) and Le Phare de Vezernay (in Verzenay). Next up on the itinerary: learn about winemaking at Paul-Etienne Saint Germain and visit Champagne Collard-Picard.
For other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Epernay visit planner.
Traveling by car from Paris to Epernay takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Paris in September since evenings lows in Epernay dip to 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can drive to Chablis.
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Traveling by car from Paris to Epernay takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Paris in September since evenings lows in Epernay dip to 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can drive to Chablis.
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Chablis — 3 nights
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Golden Gate of Burgundy
Abbaye de Fontenay and Chateau Ancy-le Franc will appeal to history buffs. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Wine Tours & Tastings and Abbaye de Pontigny. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Chablis: Musee de l'Automobile du Chateau de Montjalin (in Sauvigny-le-Bois), Chateau de Bazoches (in Bazoches) and Vezelay (Basilique Sainte Madeleine & Musee Zervos). The adventure continues: learn about winemaking at Domaine Celine & Frederic Gueguen, steep yourself in history at La Fosse Dionne, and step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Tanlay.
For where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Chablis trip planner.
You can drive from Epernay to Chablis in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in September, and nighttime lows around 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to drive to Beaune.
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You can drive from Epernay to Chablis in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in September, and nighttime lows around 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to drive to Beaune.
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Vezelay, Abbaye de Pontigny, Musee de l'Automobile du Chateau de Montjalin, La Fosse Dionne, Chateau de Bazoches
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Beaune — 5 nights
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Wine Capital of Burgundy
Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Chateau Corton C. and Cathedrale Saint-Benigne de Dijon. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like La Cave de l'Ange Gardien and Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Beaune: Chateau de Cormatin (in Cormatin), Dijon (Owl's Trail, Musee des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, &more) and Eglise Saint-Martin (in Chapaize). The adventure continues: pause for some serene contemplation at Saint-Philibert de Tournus, learn about winemaking at Patriarche Pere & Fils, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Gervais et Saint-Protais, and admire the landmark architecture of Monastere Royal de Brou.
To find traveler tips, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Beaune journey planner.
You can drive from Chablis to Beaune in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 71°F in September, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Sancerre.
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You can drive from Chablis to Beaune in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 71°F in September, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Sancerre.
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Sancerre — 3 nights
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Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Vinitour Centre-Loire and Château de Sully-sur-Loire. Your inner history buff will appreciate La Maison de Colette and Guédelon. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sancerre: Chateau de Saint-Fargeau (in Saint-Fargeau), Briare (Eglise Saint-Etienne, Briare aqueduct Pont-canal de Briare, &more) and Eglise Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc (in Gien).
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You can drive from Beaune to Sancerre in 3 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 71°F, and evening lows to 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can go by car to Paris.
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You can drive from Beaune to Sancerre in 3 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 71°F, and evening lows to 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can go by car to Paris.
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Paris — 3 nights
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City of Light
Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, then steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, and finally wander the streets of Île de la Cité. Here are some ideas for day two: wander the streets of Montmartre, then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, then pause for some serene contemplation at Fontaine Saint-Sulpice, and finally wander the streets of Le Marais.
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Traveling by car from Sancerre to Paris takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Traveling by car from Sancerre to Paris takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough 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.
