49 days in France Itinerary
49 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France tour itinerary maker
Start: Melbourne
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Paris
— 6 nights
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Dijon
— 6 nights
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Lyon
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Nice
— 7 nights
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Saint-Tropez
— 7 nights
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Marseille
— 7 nights
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Toulouse
— 6 nights
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Paris
— 2 nights
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End: Melbourne
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Paris — 6 nights
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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.Do some cultural sightseeing at Eiffel Tower and Sainte-Chapelle. Visit Arc de Triomphe and Latin Quarter for their historical value. The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse, take a stroll through Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, make a trip to Pere-Lachaise Cemetery, and step into the grandiose world of Chateau of Vincennes.
For more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Paris trip planner.
Melbourne, Australia to Paris is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Melbourne to Paris. Traveling from Melbourne in June, expect Paris to be somewhat warmer, temps between 27°C and 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to take a train to Dijon.
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Dijon — 6 nights
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Perhaps best known for its locally produced mustard, Dijon also makes a wonderfully flavorful crème de cassis, or blackcurrant liqueur, and boasts excellent examples of regional architecture with polychrome roofs made of tiles in terracotta, green, yellow, and black placed in geometric patterns.Do some cultural sightseeing at Basilique Sainte Madeleine and Abbaye de Fontenay. Discover out-of-the-way places like Owl's Trail and Musee des Beaux-Arts de Dijon. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Dijon: Reculee de Baume-les-Messieurs (in Baume-les-Messieurs), Chateau de Frontenay (in Frontenay) and Chateau fort Medieval (in Chateau Chalon). Dedicate the 26th (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Next up on the itinerary: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Paroisse Notre-Dame De Dijon, contemplate the long history of Halles de Dijon, examine the collection at Musee Rude, and don't miss a visit to Le Cassissium.
To see maps, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Dijon day trip site.
Traveling by train from Paris to Dijon takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Dijon can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to drive to Lyon.
Side Trips
Basilique Sainte Madeleine, Reculee de Baume-les-Messieurs, Abbaye de Fontenay, Saint-Philibert de Tournus, Chateau de Frontenay
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Lyon — 6 nights
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Lyon is a historical city with a vibrant cultural scene as the birthplace of cinema, the silk capital of the globe, and the second biggest Renaissance city following Venice.Musee Miniature et Cinema and Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Discover out-of-the-way places like Théâtre gallo-romain and Chateau de Cormatin. Get out of town with these interesting Lyon side-trips: Statue de Notre Dame de France (in Le Puy-en-Velay), Chapelle St. Michel d'Aiguilhe (in Aiguilhe) and La Roche de Solutre (in Solutre-Pouilly). And it doesn't end there: appreciate the extensive heritage of Colline de Fourviere, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, take a stroll through The Presqu'ile, and see the interesting displays at Institut & Musee Lumiere.
To see reviews, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Lyon trip builder website.
You can drive from Dijon to Lyon in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Nice.
Side Trips
Chateau de Cormatin, Statue de Notre Dame de France, Chapelle St. Michel d'Aiguilhe, La Roche de Solutre
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Nice — 7 nights
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Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Vieille Ville and Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild. We've included these beaches for you: Castel Plage and Plage de Passable. Change things up with these side-trips from Nice: Tourrettes-sur-Loup (in Tourrettes-sur-Loup), Promenade Le Corbusier (in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin) and Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d'Antibes (in Antibes). There's lots more to do: head outdoors with Promenade du Paillon, step into the grandiose world of Haut de Cagnes, contemplate the long history of Place Garibaldi, and let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.
For ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Nice online road trip planner.
Fly from Lyon to Nice in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Lyon in July, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 25°C in Nice. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Saint-Tropez.
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Saint-Tropez — 7 nights
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Saint-Tropez is a town, 100km west of Nice, in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France. Abbaye du Thoronet and Cimetiere marin de Saint-Tropez will appeal to history buffs. Visit Plage de l'Escalet and Plage Des Brouis for some beach relaxation. Venture out of the city with trips to Scuba & Snorkeling (in Bormes-Les-Mimosas), Grande Plage du Lavandou (in Le Lavandou) and Lac de Sainte-Croix (in Aiguines). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Citadelle de Saint-Tropez - Musee d'histoire maritime, stroll through Plage des Graniers, enjoy the sand and surf at Heraclee Beach, and go for a stroll along the water at St. Tropez Harbor.
For reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Saint-Tropez travel planning site.
You can drive from Nice to Saint-Tropez in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of train and ferry. Traveling from Nice in July, expect nights in Saint-Tropez to be slightly colder, around 20°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 38°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) to allow time to drive to Marseille.
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For reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Saint-Tropez travel planning site.
You can drive from Nice to Saint-Tropez in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of train and ferry. Traveling from Nice in July, expect nights in Saint-Tropez to be slightly colder, around 20°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 38°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) to allow time to drive to Marseille.
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Marseille — 7 nights
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The 2013 European "Capital of Culture," Marseille is the largest port city on the breezy Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France.Get some cultural insight at Amphitheatre (les Arenes) and Chateau de Tarascon. Get in touch with nature at Route des Cretes and Chateau d'If. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Marseille: Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine (in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume), Eglise St-Trophime (in Arles) and Aix-en-Provence (Vieil Aix, Hotel de Caumont - Art Centre, &more). Next up on the itinerary: take in nature's colorful creations at Palais du Pharo, take in the spiritual surroundings of Abbaye Saint Victor, get engrossed in the history at Musee d'Histoire de Marseille, and identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.
For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Marseille online travel planner.
Traveling by car from Saint-Tropez to Marseille takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In July in Marseille, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 23°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Toulouse.
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Toulouse — 6 nights
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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.Cathedrale Sainte-Cecile and Eglise Saint-Nazaire are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get some historical perspective at Basilique Saint-Sernin and Cathedrale St-Etienne. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Toulouse: Cathedrale Saint-Etienne (in Cahors), Carcassonne Center (Cathar Castles, Chateau Comtal, &more) and Albi (Cloitre de la Collegiale Saint Salvy & Musee Toulouse-Lautrec). And it doesn't end there: appreciate the extensive heritage of Quai de la Daurade, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of Les Jacobins, see a show at Theatre du Capitole, and snap pictures at Pont Neuf.
For maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Toulouse tour planning app.
Getting from Marseille to Toulouse by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Marseille in July; daily highs in Toulouse reach 33°C and lows reach 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Paris.
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Paris — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 4th (Thu): admire the masterpieces at Musee Marmottan Monet, admire the masterpieces at Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, then explore the world behind art at Musee De Cluny, and finally see the interesting displays at Musee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris. On the next day, wander the streets of Montmartre and then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.
For other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Paris itinerary planning tool.
Getting from Toulouse to Paris by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Toulouse in August: high temperatures in Paris hover around 29°C and lows are around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.
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For other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Paris itinerary planning tool.
Getting from Toulouse to Paris by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Toulouse in August: high temperatures in Paris hover around 29°C and lows are around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time 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.
