Start: Zurich
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Lyon
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Aix-en-Provence
— 1 night
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Montpellier
— 1 night
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Bordeaux
— 1 night
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Paris
— 2 nights
Fly
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Lyon — 1 day
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.On the 6th (Mon), get outside with Cyclo City Tours, then relax and rejuvenate at Mona Spa Lyon-Chassieu, and then make a trip to Eglise Saint-Bonaventure.
To see photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Lyon day trip site.
Zurich, Switzerland to Lyon is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in June, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to fly to Aix-en-Provence.
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Aix-en-Provence — 1 night
Aix-en-Provence is a small, classically Provençal town, famous for being home to Cézanne.On the 7th (Tue), indulge your senses at La Belle Echappee, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chapelle des Bourras ou Penitents Gris, and then admire the landmark architecture of Le Tour de l'Horloge.
To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our Aix-en-Provence visit planning site.
Getting from Lyon to Aix-en-Provence by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in June, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Montpellier.
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Montpellier — 1 night
"Montpellier is a modern, compact, and fast-growing city about 10 km (6 mi) inland from the Mediterranean coast with an active, youthful vibe.Kick off your visit on the 8th (Wed): admire the masterpieces at l'Atelier musee Fernand MICHEL Arts brut et singulier, then see some colorful creatures with Latitude Plongee, and then contemplate the long history of Citadelle.
To see reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Montpellier trip itinerary maker.
You can drive from Aix-en-Provence to Montpellier in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to drive to Bordeaux.
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Bordeaux — 1 night

With a long history of producing regional wines since the Romans brought grapevines here during the first century, so many people consider Bordeaux to be the wine capital of the world.Kick off your visit on the 9th (Thu): stroll around Parc animalier Rene CANIVENC (Le Moulineau) and then take a stroll through Port de la Lune.
To find maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Bordeaux tour itinerary app.
Getting from Montpellier to Bordeaux by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and flight; or take a train. Expect little chillier evenings in Bordeaux when traveling from Montpellier in June, with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time to take a train to Paris.
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Paris — 2 nights

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.On the 10th (Fri), pause for some serene contemplation at Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, then take a stroll through Left Bank (Rive Gauche), then pause for some serene contemplation at Fontaine Saint-Sulpice, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Église Saint-Eustache.
To see more things to do, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Paris driving holiday planning tool.
You can take a train from Bordeaux to Paris in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in June, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) 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.