31 days in France, Bilbao & Portsmouth Itinerary
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Start: London, United Kingdom
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Drive to Folkestone, Train to Calais-Fréthun, Drive to Troyes
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Troyes, France
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Annecy, France
— 7 nights
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Val d'Isere, France
— 7 nights
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Villefranche-sur-Saone, France
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Bordeaux, France
— 1 night
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Soorts-Hossegor, France
— 12 nights
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Bilbao, Spain
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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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End: London, United Kingdom
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Troyes, France — 1 night
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Jerusalem of Stained Glass
Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): admire the natural beauty at Jardin de L'hotel Juvenal des Ursins and then get to know the fascinating history of Ruelle des Chats.
To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read Troyes online tour itinerary planner.
London, UK to Troyes is an approximately 6-hour train ride. You can also do a combination of car and train; or drive. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In July, daytime highs in Troyes are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Annecy.
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To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read Troyes online tour itinerary planner.
London, UK to Troyes is an approximately 6-hour train ride. You can also do a combination of car and train; or drive. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In July, daytime highs in Troyes are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Annecy.
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Annecy, France — 7 nights
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Venice of the Alps
You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Lake Annecy and La Vieille Ville. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Annecy: Walibi Rhone-Alpes (in Les Avenieres), Jardin des Cinq Sens (in Yvoire) and Lac du Bourget (in Aix-les-Bains). Next up on the itinerary: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at La Tournette, steep yourself in history at Musee Chateau, skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, and don't miss a visit to Pont des Amours.
For more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Annecy trip itinerary builder site.
You can drive from Troyes to Annecy in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in July, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Val d'Isere.
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For more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Annecy trip itinerary builder site.
You can drive from Troyes to Annecy in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in July, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Val d'Isere.
Side Trips
Talloires, Mont Saleve, Grotte Et Cascade de Seythenex, Chateau de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Les Gorges du Fier
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Val d'Isere, France — 7 nights
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Attractions like Refuge du Prariond Par Les Gorges de Malpasset and Lac de la Plagne make great kid-friendly stops. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Val d'Isere: Little St Bernard Pass (in Seez), Sensations Vanoise (in Sollieres-Sardieres) and Col du Mont-Cenis (in Lanslebourg Mont Cenis). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at.
To find maps, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Val d'Isere trip itinerary maker tool.
You can drive from Annecy to Val d'Isere in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Annecy in August: highs in Val d'Isere hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can go by car to Villefranche-sur-Saone.
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To find maps, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Val d'Isere trip itinerary maker tool.
You can drive from Annecy to Val d'Isere in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Annecy in August: highs in Val d'Isere hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can go by car to Villefranche-sur-Saone.
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Villefranche-sur-Saone, France — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): enjoy the sand and surf at Plan D'Eau de Bordelan, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Touroparc Zoo, and then examine the collection at Musee Paul-Dini, musee municipal de Villefranche sur Saone.
To see maps, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Villefranche-sur-Saone trip itinerary builder app.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Val d'Isere to Villefranche-sur-Saone. In August, Villefranche-sur-Saone is slightly colder than Val d'Isere - with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Bordeaux.
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To see maps, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Villefranche-sur-Saone trip itinerary builder app.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Val d'Isere to Villefranche-sur-Saone. In August, Villefranche-sur-Saone is slightly colder than Val d'Isere - with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Bordeaux.
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Bordeaux, France — 1 night
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The Port of the Moon
Start off your visit on the 13th (Sun): don't miss a visit to The Water Mirror, then don't miss a visit to Place de la Bourse, and then admire the local landmark of Fontaine des Trois Graces.
To see other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Bordeaux day trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Villefranche-sur-Saone to Bordeaux. In August, daily temperatures in Bordeaux can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Soorts-Hossegor.
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To see other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Bordeaux day trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Villefranche-sur-Saone to Bordeaux. In August, daily temperatures in Bordeaux can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Soorts-Hossegor.
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Soorts-Hossegor, France — 12 nights
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Family-friendly places like Le Chateau des Enigmes and Adrenaline Parc will thrill your kids. Venture out of the city with trips to Sainte-Engrace (Grotte de La Verna & Les Gorges de Kakuetta), Chateau de Maytie d'Andurain (in Mauleon-Licharre) and Chapelle de Bouricos (in Pontenx-les-Forges). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 17th (Thu) at Aquatic landes. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 25th (Fri) at Atlantic Park.
To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Soorts-Hossegor day trip planner.
Drive from Bordeaux to Soorts-Hossegor in 2 hours. August in Soorts-Hossegor sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can drive to Bilbao.
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To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Soorts-Hossegor day trip planner.
Drive from Bordeaux to Soorts-Hossegor in 2 hours. August in Soorts-Hossegor sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can drive to Bilbao.
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Modern Capital of Spain
Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Vizcaya Bridge and then explore the world behind art at Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
To find other places to visit, reviews, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Bilbao trip planner.
You can drive from Soorts-Hossegor to Bilbao in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in August, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Portsmouth.
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To find other places to visit, reviews, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Bilbao trip planner.
You can drive from Soorts-Hossegor to Bilbao in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in August, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Portsmouth.
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For other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the Portsmouth trip builder app.
Traveling by flight from Bilbao to Portsmouth takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Bilbao to Portsmouth. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Bilbao in August: high temperatures in Portsmouth hover around 23°C and lows are around 13°C. You'll set off for home on the 27th (Sun).
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Traveling by flight from Bilbao to Portsmouth takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Bilbao to Portsmouth. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Bilbao in August: high temperatures in Portsmouth hover around 23°C and lows are around 13°C. You'll set off for home on the 27th (Sun).
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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.
