48 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France tour itinerary planner
Start: Noumea, Grand Terre
Fly to Paris-Orly Airport, Drive to Orleans
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Orleans
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Drive to Paris-Orly Airport, Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, Drive to Forcalquier
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Forcalquier
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Drive
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Montpellier
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Toulouse
— 5 nights
Fly
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Blois
— 12 nights
Train
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Strasbourg
— 6 nights
Train
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Paris
— 8 nights
Fly
End: Noumea, Grand Terre
Fri, Nov 4 - Wed, Dec 21
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Orleans — 1 night
Orléans is a city in north-central France, about 111km southwest of Paris. To see more things to do, maps, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Orleans trip planner.
Noumea, New Caledonia to Orleans is an approximately 56-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 10 hours traveling from Noumea to Orleans due to the time zone difference. In November, plan for daily highs up to 12°C, and evening lows to 5°C. On the 6th (Sun), you'll travel to Forcalquier.
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Noumea, New Caledonia to Orleans is an approximately 56-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 10 hours traveling from Noumea to Orleans due to the time zone difference. In November, plan for daily highs up to 12°C, and evening lows to 5°C. On the 6th (Sun), you'll travel to Forcalquier.
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Forcalquier — 7 nights
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Forcalquier is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France.Forcalquier is located between the Lure and Luberon mountain ranges, about 30km south of Sisteron and 10km west of the Durance river. Venture out of the city with trips to Cascade de Sillans (in Sillans-la-Cascade), Moustiers Sainte-Marie (Lallier- Moustiers, faience d'art, produits locaux, Musee de la Faience, &more) and Route des Cretes La Palud (in La Palud sur Verdon). And it doesn't end there: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Montagne de Lure, contemplate the long history of Les Penitents des Mees, stroll around Parc Morelon, and relax and rejuvenate at Body Sense Massage Manosque.
For maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Forcalquier tour itinerary tool.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Orleans to Forcalquier. While traveling from Orleans, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Forcalquier, ranging from highs of 19°C to lows of 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can drive to Montpellier.
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For maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Forcalquier tour itinerary tool.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Orleans to Forcalquier. While traveling from Orleans, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Forcalquier, ranging from highs of 19°C to lows of 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can drive to Montpellier.
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Montpellier — 5 nights
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"Montpellier is a modern, compact, and fast-growing city about 10 km (6 mi) inland from the Mediterranean coast with an active, youthful vibe.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Montpellier: Nimes (Place du Marche, La Maison Carree, &more), Arles (Musee Departemental Arles Antique & Amphitheatre (les Arenes)) and Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau (in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer). There's much more to do: stroll around Maison de la Nature, learn about winemaking at Bertrand Bosc, explore the world behind art at Musee Fabre, and see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour.
For photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Montpellier trip itinerary maker site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Forcalquier to Montpellier. In November, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to drive to Toulouse.
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Toulouse — 5 nights
La Ville Rose (Pink City)
On the Garonne River, Toulouse is on the site of an ancient Roman settlement, and even today, many of the smaller streets follow their Roman counterparts, while many of the red brick buildings are built in a pseudo-Roman style.Get out of town with these interesting Toulouse side-trips: Albi (Place Savene & Cathedrale Sainte-Cecile), Cave de Labastide (in Labastide-de-Levis) and Carcassonne Center (La Porte D'aude, Eglise Saint-Nazaire, &more). And it doesn't end there: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, don't miss a visit to Le Capitole, admire the natural beauty at Jardin Japonais, and take a leisurely stroll along Port Viguerie.
To find other places to visit, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Toulouse trip planner.
Traveling by car from Montpellier to Toulouse takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In November in Toulouse, expect temperatures between 16°C during the day and 7°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Blois.
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Blois — 12 nights
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Town of Art and History
Situated on the banks of the lower Loire river, Blois opens doors to many activities centered along the banks of the river.Venture out of the city with trips to Le Moulin des Aigremonts (in Blere), Chateau de Chenonceau (in Chenonceaux) and Futuroscope (in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou). Spend the 28th (Mon) in the animal kingdom at ZooParc de Beauval. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Chateau de Chambord, step into the grandiose world of Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau, get engrossed in the history at Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Fontevraud L'Abbaye Royale.
For traveler tips and more tourist information, read our Blois online trip itinerary builder.
Traveling by flight from Toulouse to Blois takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. When traveling from Toulouse in November, plan for a bit cooler days in Blois, with highs around 13°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can take a train to Strasbourg.
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Strasbourg — 6 nights
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Crossroads of Europe
Strasbourg is famous for its beautiful historical center, the Grande Île, which was the first city center classified entirely as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Strasbourg is one of the nine largest cities in France with nearly half a million inhabitants in the metropolitan area crossing the river to the German city of Kehl, on the eastern bank of the Rhine River.Your day by day itinerary now includes La Maison des Sorcieres. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Strasbourg: Vieille ville d'Eguisheim (in Eguisheim), Colmar (Old Town & Little Venice) and Nancy (Fontaine d'Amphitrite & Place Stanislas). There's lots more to do: make a trip to Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg, do a tasting at Vin d'Alsace HORCHER, step into the grandiose world of Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg, and stroll around Parc de l'Orangerie.
To see ratings, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Strasbourg day trip planner.
Traveling by train from Blois to Strasbourg takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and flight. December in Strasbourg sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can catch the train to Paris.
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Paris — 8 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.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Paris: Palace of Versailles (in Versailles) and Disneyland Paris (in Marne-la-Vallee). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, visit Le Marais, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and admire all the interesting features of Eiffel Tower.
For more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Paris trip planner.
You can take a train from Strasbourg to Paris in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train, shuttle, and flight; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in December, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough 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.
