32 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France travel route builder
Start: Seattle
Fly to Paris CDG, Train to Bayeux
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Bayeux
— 2 nights
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Mont-Saint-Michel
— 1 night
Fly
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Nice
— 5 nights
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Hyeres
— 4 nights
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Marseille
— 4 nights
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Lourmarin
— 2 nights
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Avignon
— 3 nights
Drive
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Carcassonne
— 3 nights
Fly
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Paris
— 6 nights
Fly
End: Seattle
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Bayeux — 2 nights
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Bayeux is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the different monuments and memorials at Normandy American Cemetery, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedrale Notre-Dame, pause for some photo ops at D-Day Monument, and brush up on your military savvy at Memorial de Caen.
To find where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Bayeux trip planner.
Seattle, USA to Bayeux is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of flight and train. You'll lose 9 hours traveling from Seattle to Bayeux due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 62°F in October, and nighttime lows around 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can drive to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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To find where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Bayeux trip planner.
Seattle, USA to Bayeux is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of flight and train. You'll lose 9 hours traveling from Seattle to Bayeux due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 62°F in October, and nighttime lows around 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can drive to Mont-Saint-Michel.
Side Trips
Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Caen, Normandy American Cemetery, Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema, Pointe du Hoc
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 1 night
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On the 14th (Sat), steep yourself in history at Mont Saint-Michel and then explore the different monuments and memorials at Cimetiere Militaire Americain de Saint-James.
For maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Mont-Saint-Michel trip planner.
You can drive from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. October in Mont-Saint-Michel sees daily highs of 62°F and lows of 49°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Nice.
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For maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Mont-Saint-Michel trip planner.
You can drive from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. October in Mont-Saint-Michel sees daily highs of 62°F and lows of 49°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Nice.
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Nice — 5 nights
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Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)
Get out of town with these interesting Nice side-trips: Musee Picasso (in Antibes), Cannes (Rue d'Antibes & Lérins Islands) and Mougins (Village de Mougins & Galerie Lifetime Gallery). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Art Moderne Et d'Art Contemporain, see the interesting displays at Musée Marc Chagall, make a trip to Place Massena, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.
For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Nice trip planner.
Getting from Mont-Saint-Michel to Nice by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Mont-Saint-Michel in October, with highs in Nice at 70°F and lows at 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Hyeres.
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For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Nice trip planner.
Getting from Mont-Saint-Michel to Nice by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Mont-Saint-Michel in October, with highs in Nice at 70°F and lows at 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Hyeres.
Side Trips
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Hyeres — 4 nights
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Explore Hyeres' surroundings by going to Wine Tours Provence & Riviera (in Cogolin), St Roch's Mill (in Grimaud) and La Croix-Valmer (Pause Serenite & Plage Des Brouis).
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Hyeres road trip tool.
You can drive from Nice to Hyeres in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Hyeres are 71°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Marseille.
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To see other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Hyeres road trip tool.
You can drive from Nice to Hyeres in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Hyeres are 71°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Marseille.
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Marseille — 4 nights
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Gateway to Provence
Change things up with these side-trips from Marseille: Port de Cassis (in Cassis) and Aix-en-Provence (Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence & Cours Mirabeau). There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, take a leisurely stroll along Le Vieux Port, make a trip to Randonnees theatrales Marcel Pagnol Cie Dans la cour des Grands, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
To see maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Marseille day trip planning app.
You can drive from Hyeres to Marseille in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 72°F, and evening lows to 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can go by car to Lourmarin.
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To see maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Marseille day trip planning app.
You can drive from Hyeres to Marseille in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 72°F, and evening lows to 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can go by car to Lourmarin.
Side Trips
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Lourmarin — 2 nights
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On the 28th (Sat), view the masterpieces at 912 Arty Gallery, slough off your stress at Hammam Saint Augustin, and then explore the different monuments and memorials at Albert Camus Grave. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Sun): step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Lourmarin, do a tasting at Le Caves du Chateau, then experience rural life at Truffle Hunting at Les Pastras, and finally pause for some photo ops at Fontaine aux Trois Masques.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Lourmarin online sightseeing planner.
You can drive from Marseille to Lourmarin in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, daytime highs in Lourmarin are 71°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Avignon.
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To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Lourmarin online sightseeing planner.
You can drive from Marseille to Lourmarin in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, daytime highs in Lourmarin are 71°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Avignon.
Side Trips
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Avignon — 3 nights
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City of Popes
Change things up with these side-trips from Avignon: Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau (in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer), Les Baux de Provence (Carrieres des Lumieres & Chateau des Baux de Provence) and Chateau de la Gardine (in Chateauneuf-du-Pape). The adventure continues: step into the grandiose world of Palais des Papes, sample the fine beverages at Distillerie A. Blachere, look for all kinds of wild species at Wine Safari, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
For reviews, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Avignon trip builder app.
Drive from Lourmarin to Avignon in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, plan for daily highs up to 70°F, and evening lows to 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can drive to Carcassonne.
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For reviews, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Avignon trip builder app.
Drive from Lourmarin to Avignon in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, plan for daily highs up to 70°F, and evening lows to 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can drive to Carcassonne.
Side Trips
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Carcassonne — 3 nights
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Medieval Heart of France
Change things up with these side-trips from Carcassonne: Grotte de Niaux (in Niaux) and Perpignan (Castillet, Room Escape Games, &more). There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Cité de Carcassonne, take in the views from Le Pont Vieux (The Old Bridge), do a tasting at O'Vineyards, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Jeff de Bruges Carcassonne.
For ratings, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Carcassonne travel itinerary planner.
You can drive from Avignon to Carcassonne in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Carcassonne can reach 58°F, while at night they dip to 45°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Paris.
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For ratings, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Carcassonne travel itinerary planner.
You can drive from Avignon to Carcassonne in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Carcassonne can reach 58°F, while at night they dip to 45°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Paris.
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Paris — 6 nights
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City of Light
Step out of Paris to go to Versailles and see Palace of Versailles, which is approximately 46 minutes away. The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, wander the streets of Le Marais, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.
To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Paris trip builder site.
Getting from Carcassonne to Paris by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or take a train; or drive. When traveling from Carcassonne in November, plan for slightly colder days in Paris, with highs around 51°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 42°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Paris trip builder site.
Getting from Carcassonne to Paris by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or take a train; or drive. When traveling from Carcassonne in November, plan for slightly colder days in Paris, with highs around 51°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 42°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) 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.
