27 days in France & Imola Itinerary
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Start: Rome, Italy
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Avignon, France
— 3 nights
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Arles, France
— 3 nights
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Nimes, France
— 2 nights
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Rouen, France
— 3 nights
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Honfleur, France
— 3 nights
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Etretat, France
— 2 nights
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Mont-Saint-Michel, France
— 2 nights
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Caen, France
— 3 nights
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Amboise, France
— 4 nights
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Imola, Italy
— 1 night
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Avignon, France — 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.Change things up with these side-trips from Avignon: Roman Theatre of Orange (in Orange), Marseille (Cathédrale La Major & Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde) and Aix-en-Provence (Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence, Cours Mirabeau, &more). There's still lots to do: step into the grandiose world of Palais des Papes, see the interesting displays at Site Memorial du Camp des Milles, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque, and snap pictures at Pont d'Avignon.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Avignon trip planner.
Rome, Italy to Avignon is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. October in Avignon sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can drive to Arles.
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Arles, France — 3 nights
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Soul of Provence
Remote, uneventful, but definitely not a waste of time, Arles is absolutely steeped in Provençal culture.Explore Arles' surroundings by going to Chateau des Baux de Provence (in Les Baux de Provence) and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau & Les Arnelles). And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Carrieres des Lumieres, take an in-depth tour of Musee Departemental Arles Antique, explore the striking landscape of The Camargue, and contemplate the long history of Eglise St-Trophime.
For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Arles trip planner.
You can drive from Avignon to Arles in an hour. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Arles can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Nimes.
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Nimes, France — 2 nights
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French Rome
Nîmes has a rich history dating back to the Roman Empire, with a stunning coliseum that is second only to Rome's.On the 20th (Tue), delve into the distant past at La Maison Carree, take in nature's colorful creations at Jardins de la Fontaine, and then snap pictures at Pont du Gard.
To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Nimes day trip planning tool.
Traveling by car from Arles to Nimes takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In October in Nimes, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Wed) to allow time for the flight to Rouen.
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Rouen, France — 3 nights
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City of a Hundred Spires
Rouen is situated on the River Seine, about 90 minutes from Paris.Explore Rouen's surroundings by going to Baptiste Baly, Fleuriste (in Lyons-la-Foret), Fondation Claude Monet (in Giverny) and Golf du Champ de Bataille (in Le Neubourg). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique Notre-Dame de Bonsecours, admire the landmark architecture of Ecole Supérieure d'Art et Design Le Havre-Rouen, and admire the natural beauty at Jardin des Plantes.
For reviews, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Rouen travel planner.
Getting from Nimes to Rouen by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In October, Rouen is slightly colder than Nimes - with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can go by car to Honfleur.
Side Trips
Basilique Notre-Dame de Bonsecours, Baptiste Baly, Fleuriste, Fondation Claude Monet, Golf du Champ de Bataille
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Honfleur, France — 3 nights
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Honfleur is a town surrounding a beautiful little 17th-century harbor in Lower Normandy.Explore Honfleur's surroundings by going to Cerza (in Hermival-les-Vaux), Le Havre (Musee d’art Moderne Andre Malraux - MuMa & Eglise Saint-Joseph) and Ville de Lisieux (Sanctuaire Sainte Therese & Chateau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet). And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Vieux Bassin, take in the views from Pont de Normandie, pick up some new knowledge with Maison Du Patrimoine - Atelier Perret, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Saint Catherine's Catholic Church.
To find photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Honfleur planner.
Traveling by car from Rouen to Honfleur takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In October in Honfleur, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Etretat.
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Etretat, France — 2 nights
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Etretat is a small coastal village on the Alabaster Coast in Normandy.On the 28th (Wed), don't miss a visit to Falaises d'Etretat, then play a few rounds at Golf d'Etretat, and then relax in the rural setting at Le Valaine. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chapel Notre-Dame-du-Salut and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Trinity Abbey (Abbey de la Trinite).
For traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Etretat online route planner.
Drive from Honfleur to Etretat in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can go by car to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Mont-Saint-Michel, France — 2 nights
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Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Fri): cool off at Alligator Bay, then examine the collection at Scriptorial d'Avranches, musee des manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel, and then head outdoors with Chemins de la Baie du Mont Saint-Michel. On the next day, get to know the resident critters at Zoo de Champrepus and then admire the natural beauty at Musee Christian Dior.
For reviews, photos, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Mont-Saint-Michel road trip planner.
Drive from Etretat to Mont-Saint-Michel in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and taxi; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in October, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) so you can go by car to Caen.
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For reviews, photos, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Mont-Saint-Michel road trip planner.
Drive from Etretat to Mont-Saint-Michel in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and taxi; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in October, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) so you can go by car to Caen.
Side Trips
Alligator Bay, Musee Christian Dior, Chemins de la Baie du Mont Saint-Michel, Zoo de Champrepus, Scriptorial d'Avranches, musee des manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel
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Caen, France — 3 nights
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City of a Hundred Steeples
Caen is known for its historical buildings built during the reign of William the Conqueror, who was buried there, and for the Battle for Caen--heavy fighting that took place in and around Caen during the Battle of Normandy in 1944, destroying much of the city.Venture out of the city with trips to Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer (in Longues-sur-Mer), Musee du debarquement (in Arromanches-les-Bains) and Omaha Beach (in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedrale Notre-Dame, brush up on your military savvy at Memorial de Caen, and stroll the grounds of Normandy American Cemetery.
For traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Caen trip maker tool.
Traveling by car from Mont-Saint-Michel to Caen takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Caen are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to go by car to Amboise.
Side Trips
Bayeux, Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer, Chateau Guillaume-le-Conquerant, Musee du debarquement, Normandy American Cemetery
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Amboise, France — 4 nights
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Amboise is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amboise: Chateau de Villandry (in Villandry), Chateau de Cheverny (in Cheverny) and Chateau de Chambord (in Chambord). There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Chateau Royal d'Amboise, contemplate the long history of Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau, examine the collection at Chateau de Chenonceau, and take an in-depth tour of Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci.
To see other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Amboise online tour itinerary planner.
You can drive from Caen to Amboise in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. November in Amboise sees daily highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Imola.
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To see other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Amboise online tour itinerary planner.
You can drive from Caen to Amboise in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. November in Amboise sees daily highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Imola.
Side Trips
Chateau de Villandry, Chateau de Chenonceau, Chateau Royal de Blois, Chateau de Cheverny, Chateau de Chambord
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Imola, Italy — 1 night
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Imola is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Bologna, located on the river Santerno, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sun): do a tasting at Enoteca Regionale Emilia Romagna, then step into the grandiose world of Rocca Sforzesca, and then explore the historical opulence of Rocca di Riolo.
To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Imola trip itinerary planning tool.
You can drive from Amboise to Imola in 11.5 hours. In November, daytime highs in Imola are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Imola trip itinerary planning tool.
You can drive from Amboise to Imola in 11.5 hours. In November, daytime highs in Imola are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight 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.
