50 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France itinerary planner
Start: Sydney
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Nice
— 6 nights
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Hyeres
— 5 nights
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Marseille
— 4 nights
Drive
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Avignon
— 4 nights
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Lyon
— 5 nights
Drive
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Nancy
— 1 night
Train
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Paris
— 7 nights
Drive
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Bayeux
— 5 nights
Drive
9
Mont-Saint-Michel
— 1 night
Fly
10
Bayonne
— 5 nights
Drive
11
Carcassonne
— 5 nights
Train to Barcelona, Fly to Sydney
End: Sydney
Sat, Nov 19 - Sat, Jan 7
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Nice — 6 nights
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Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)
Venture out of the city with trips to Cannes (Rue d'Antibes & La Croisette). There's much more to do: stop by Old Town, admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Art Moderne Et d'Art Contemporain, examine the collection at Musée Marc Chagall, and don't miss a visit to Place Massena.
To find photos, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Nice trip itinerary planner.
Sydney, Australia to Nice is an approximately 25.5-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Sydney to Nice due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Sydney in November; daily highs in Nice reach 20°C and lows reach 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Hyeres.
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To find photos, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Nice trip itinerary planner.
Sydney, Australia to Nice is an approximately 25.5-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Sydney to Nice due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Sydney in November; daily highs in Nice reach 20°C and lows reach 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Hyeres.
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Hyeres — 5 nights
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Explore Hyeres' surroundings by going to Six-Fours-les-Plages (Eglise Saint Pierre Du Brusc, La Fromagerie de Six-Fours, &more), Chateau de Cabran (in Puget-sur-Argens) and Le village des Tortues (in Gonfaron).
To see where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Hyeres road trip website.
You can drive from Nice to Hyeres in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Hyeres can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Marseille.
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To see where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Hyeres road trip website.
You can drive from Nice to Hyeres in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Hyeres can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Marseille.
Side Trips
Six-Fours-les-Plages, La Londe Les Maures, Mini World Cote d'Azur, Domaine de la Sangliere, Villa des Flo
Find places to stay Nov 25 — 30:
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Marseille — 4 nights
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Gateway to Provence
Explore Marseille's surroundings by going to La Ciotat (Route des Cretes & Spas), Aix-en-Provence (Fondation Vasarely, Paul Cezanne’s Studio, &more) and Cassis (Port de Cassis & Trolib). There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, stop by The Panier, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and take an in-depth tour of Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations.
For where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Marseille day trip site.
You can drive from Hyeres to Marseille in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In November in Marseille, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can go by car to Avignon.
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For where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Marseille day trip site.
You can drive from Hyeres to Marseille in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In November in Marseille, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can go by car to Avignon.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Nov 30 — Dec 4:
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Avignon — 4 nights
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City of Popes
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Avignon: Maison de la Nature (in Lattes), Secrets de l’Orient (in Maussane-les-Alpilles) and Musee des Beaux-Arts (in Nimes). There's still lots to do: explore the historical opulence of Palais des Papes, view the masterpieces at Art Gallery Contemporary Tapiezo, take an exotic tour of Wine Safari, and snap pictures at Pont d'Avignon.
To find reviews, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Avignon journey planning tool.
Drive from Marseille to Avignon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Marseille in December; daily highs in Avignon reach 11°C and lows reach 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to catch the train to Lyon.
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To find reviews, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Avignon journey planning tool.
Drive from Marseille to Avignon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Marseille in December; daily highs in Avignon reach 11°C and lows reach 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to catch the train to Lyon.
Side Trips
Gordes, Carrieres des Lumieres, Maison de la Nature, Secrets de l’Orient, Parc Naturel Regional de Camargue
Find places to stay Dec 4 — 8:
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Lyon — 5 nights
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Culinary Capital of France
Explore Lyon's surroundings by going to Lake Annecy (in Annecy), Room Escape Games (in Annemasse) and Grenoble (Musee Dauphinois, Musee de Grenoble, &more). There's much more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, make a trip to Traboules du Vieux Lyon, get to know the fascinating history of Vieux Lyon, and relax and rejuvenate at Spa de l’Auberge du Pere Bise.
To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Lyon trip tool.
Traveling by train from Avignon to Lyon takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can go by car to Nancy.
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To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Lyon trip tool.
Traveling by train from Avignon to Lyon takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can go by car to Nancy.
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Nancy — 1 night
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Cultural Heart of Lorraine
Kick off your visit on the 14th (Wed): ponder the design of Fontaine d'Amphitrite, make a trip to Place Stanislas, then meet the residents at Museum-Aquarium de Nancy, and finally explore the world behind art at Musee de l'Ecole de Nancy.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Nancy online tour itinerary maker.
You can drive from Lyon to Nancy in 4 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Lyon in December, expect nights in Nancy to be about the same, around 0°C, while days are slightly colder, around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to take a train to Paris.
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To see where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Nancy online tour itinerary maker.
You can drive from Lyon to Nancy in 4 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Lyon in December, expect nights in Nancy to be about the same, around 0°C, while days are slightly colder, around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to take a train to Paris.
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Paris — 7 nights
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City of Light
Step out of Paris with an excursion to Palace of Versailles in Versailles--about 46 minutes away. There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, take a stroll through Montmartre, and walk around Luxembourg Gardens.
To see ratings, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Paris road trip site.
You can take a train from Nancy to Paris in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Nancy in December: highs in Paris hover around 9°C, while lows dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Bayeux.
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To see ratings, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Paris road trip site.
You can take a train from Nancy to Paris in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Nancy in December: highs in Paris hover around 9°C, while lows dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Bayeux.
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Bayeux — 5 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Bayeux: Cite de La Mare (in Cherbourg-Octeville), Etretat (Chemin des Douaniers & Falaises d'Etretat) and Calvados Pere Magloire L'Experience (in Pont-L'Eveque). And it doesn't end there: explore the different monuments and memorials at Normandy American Cemetery, get engrossed in the history at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, take in the views from Pont de Normandie, and steep yourself in history at Pointe du Hoc.
For traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Bayeux road trip planning tool.
Traveling by car from Paris to Bayeux takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in December, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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For traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Bayeux road trip planning tool.
Traveling by car from Paris to Bayeux takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in December, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Find places to stay Dec 21 — 26:
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 27th (Tue): admire the landmark architecture of Mont Saint-Michel and then make a trip to Tour du Nord.
To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read Mont-Saint-Michel road trip planning website.
You can drive from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In December in Mont-Saint-Michel, expect temperatures between 12°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can fly to Bayonne.
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To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read Mont-Saint-Michel road trip planning website.
You can drive from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In December in Mont-Saint-Michel, expect temperatures between 12°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can fly to Bayonne.
Find places to stay Dec 26 — 27:
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Bayonne — 5 nights
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bayonne: Bordeaux (Grosse Cloche de Bordeaux, Tour Pey-Berland, &more).
Make your Bayonne itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
Fly from Mont-Saint-Michel to Bayonne in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 13°C in December, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) to allow time to drive to Carcassonne.
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Fly from Mont-Saint-Michel to Bayonne in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 13°C in December, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) to allow time to drive to Carcassonne.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Dec 27 — Jan 1:
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Carcassonne — 5 nights
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Medieval Heart of France
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Carcassonne: Toulouse (Musee des Augustins, Basilique Saint-Sernin, &more), Hotel des Barons de Lacoste (in Pezenas) and Spas (in Perpignan). There's still lots to do: do a tasting at O'Vineyards, snap pictures at Le Pont Vieux (The Old Bridge), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, and take an in-depth tour of Musee De L'ecole.
To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Carcassonne trip itinerary maker tool.
You can drive from Bayonne to Carcassonne in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Carcassonne are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.
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To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Carcassonne trip itinerary maker tool.
You can drive from Bayonne to Carcassonne in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Carcassonne are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.
Side Trips
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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.
