22 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France trip planner
Start: Amsterdam
Fly to Geneva, Shuttle to Chamonix
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Chamonix
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Courchevel
— 3 nights
Drive
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Val Thorens
— 3 nights
Drive
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Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
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Fly
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Perros-Guirec
— 1 night
Drive
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Saint-Malo
— 3 nights
Drive
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Honfleur
— 4 nights
Drive
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Paris
— 5 nights
Train
End: Amsterdam
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Chamonix — 1 night
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Alpine Capital of the World
Situated near the massive peaks of the Aiguilles Rouges and, most notably, the Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix is one of the oldest ski resorts in France and known as the Alpine Capital of the World.Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, then take in the awesome beauty at Brevent Cable Car, and then gear up at Sport 2000 Cham'Sport Aiguille du Midi. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Vallee Blanche and then take in the awesome beauty at Aiguille du Midi.
To see maps, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Chamonix online travel route builder.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Chamonix is an approximately 6-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Courchevel.
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Courchevel — 3 nights
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Get in touch with nature at La Folie Douce Meribel-Courchevel and Oxygene Ski & Snowboard School La Tania. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Courchevel and Mission Black Forest. Change things up with these side-trips from Courchevel: Macot-la-Plagne (Oxygene Ski & Snowboard School La Plagne & snow panthers motoneige).
For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Courchevel sightseeing planner.
Drive from Chamonix to Courchevel in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In March, daytime highs in Courchevel are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to drive to Val Thorens.
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For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Courchevel sightseeing planner.
Drive from Chamonix to Courchevel in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In March, daytime highs in Courchevel are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to drive to Val Thorens.
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Val Thorens — 3 nights
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Val Thorens, located in the Tarentaise Valley, Savoie, French Alps, is the highest ski resort in Europe, at 2300 m altitude. Get outdoors at Prosneige and Domaine Skiable de Val Thorens. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Val Thorens Toboggan Run and Ecole de Ski Prosneige. There's more to do: stroll through La Grave and look for all kinds of wild species at Promenade le Lac du Lou.
To see maps, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Val Thorens road trip planning site.
Drive from Courchevel to Val Thorens in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in March, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
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To see maps, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Val Thorens road trip planning site.
Drive from Courchevel to Val Thorens in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in March, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
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Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer — 1 night
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Engulfed in the Provençal culture, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer has many literary, artistic, and musical references from master artists due to its location where the Rhône meets the Mediterranean and as the pilgrimage destination for Romany people, sometimes called gypsies.Start off your visit on the 9th (Thu): identify plant and animal life at Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau, take in panoramic vistas at Notre Dame de la Mer - Église fortifiée, and then kick back and relax at Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Beach.
To find photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer travel route builder tool.
You can drive from Val Thorens to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of shuttle, train, and bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer when traveling from Val Thorens in March, with lows around 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Perros-Guirec.
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Perros-Guirec — 1 night
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Coast of Pink Granite
Perros-Guirec is a popular seaside resort with beaches and opportunities for water and beach sports.On the 10th (Fri), take in the dramatic natural features at Cote de Granit Rose, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Grand Site Naturel de Ploumanac'h, and then enjoy the sights with a stroll at Sentier des Douaniers.
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Fly from Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer to Perros-Guirec in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or drive. Traveling from Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in March, expect nights in Perros-Guirec to be about the same, around 5°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can go by car to Saint-Malo.
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Saint-Malo — 3 nights
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Once the feared base of pirates and heavily fortified against Norman attacks, today's coastal Saint-Malo is one of the top tourist draws.Explore hidden gems such as Pointe du Grouin and Centre Historique. Your inner history buff will appreciate Cap Fréhel and Chateau de Fougeres. Venture out of the city with trips to Mont-Saint-Michel (Mont Saint-Michel & Église Saint-Pierre - Le Mont-Saint-Michel) and Cimetiere Militaire Americain de Saint-James (in Saint James). The adventure continues: stroll through Plage du Sillon.
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Traveling by car from Perros-Guirec to Saint-Malo takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. March in Saint-Malo sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to drive to Honfleur.
Side Trips
Mont-Saint-Michel, Centre Historique, Cap Fréhel, Cimetiere Militaire Americain de Saint-James, Pointe du Grouin
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Honfleur — 4 nights
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Honfleur is a town surrounding a beautiful little 17th-century harbor in Lower Normandy.Get some historical perspective at Saint Catherine's Catholic Church and Cathedrale Notre-Dame. Discover out-of-the-way places like Chemin des Douaniers and Vieux Bassin. Explore Honfleur's surroundings by going to Rouen (Rue du Gros-Horloge & Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen), Falaises d'Etretat (in Etretat) and Pegasus Memorial (in Ranville). Next up on the itinerary: indulge in some personalized pampering at Thalazur Cabourg, stroll the grounds of Normandy American Cemetery, and witness the site of a historic battle at Omaha Beach.
To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Honfleur online trip builder.
Traveling by car from Saint-Malo to Honfleur takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 12°C in March, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can go by car to Paris.
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Paris — 5 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.Get some historical perspective at Eiffel Tower and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. Take a break from Paris with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles, about 48 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, take a stroll through Montmartre, and get to know the fascinating history of Île de la Cité.
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Drive from Honfleur to Paris in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In March in Paris, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to take a train 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.
