60 days in France Itinerary

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.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Saint Germain des Pres Quarter and Champs-Elysees. You'll explore and learn at Louvre Museum and The Army Museum. Explore Paris' surroundings by going to Arboretum de la Vallee-aux-Loups (in Chatenay-Malabry), Epernay (Moet et Chandon & Avenue de Champagne) and Reims (Palais du Tau & Basilique Saint-Remi). There's much more to do: visit 1st Arrondissement, admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower.

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Expect a daytime high around 18°C in April, and nighttime lows around 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to take a train to Dijon.

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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Owl's Trail and Eglise Saint-Michel de Dijon. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Musee Magnin and Museum d'Histoire Naturelle. Explore Dijon's surroundings by going to Maison de Louis Pasteur (in Arbois), Baume-les-Messieurs (Abbaye Imperiale de Baume-les-Messieurs & Cascade de Tufs) and La Maison du Comte (in Poligny). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Palace of the Dukes, get engrossed in the history at Musee de la Vie Bourguignonne, step into the grandiose world of Chateau De Germolles, and see the interesting displays at Musee Archeologique.

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Traveling by train from Paris to Dijon takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Dijon are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Lyon.

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.

Get some cultural insight at Institut & Musee Lumiere and Fresque des Lyonnais. Let the collections at La Cite du Chocolat Valrhona and Maison des Canuts capture your imagination. Venture out of the city with trips to Le Puy-en-Velay (Cathedrale Notre-Dame & Statue de Notre Dame de France), Safari de Peaugres (in Peaugres) and Saint-Etienne (Musee des Verts, Musee de la mine, &more). There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Chapelle St. Michel d'Aiguilhe, don't miss a visit to La Place Bellecour, ponder the world of politics at Hotel de Ville de Lyon, and take a stroll through The Presqu'ile.

To find reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Lyon trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Dijon to Lyon takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in April, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to drive to Grenoble.

At the foot of the French Alps where the river Drac joins the Isère (the lion and the serpent), Grenoble offers you tons of winter and summer activities to keep the entire family busy, like hiking, climbing, skiing, and snowboarding, as well as swimming in clean mountain lakes.

Get a sense of the local culture at Musee de l'Ancien Eveche and Chocolaterie Jouvenal. You'll explore and learn at Musee International de la Chaussure (International Footwear Museum) and Musee Dauphinois. Change things up with these side-trips from Grenoble: Saint-Antoine l'Abbaye - Découverte du Patrimoine (association Les Amis des Antonins) (in Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye), Musee Hector Berlioz (in La Cote-Saint-Andre) and Eglise Saint Bruno de Voiron (in Voiron). And it doesn't end there: get engrossed in the history at Musee de la Resistance et de la Deportation de l'Isere, stop by Fromagerie Les Alpages, ponder the design of Fontaine des Trois Ordres, and get interesting insight from Tours.

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You can drive from Lyon to Grenoble in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Grenoble can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Nice.

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.

Get some cultural insight at Old Town and Musee d'Art Moderne Et d'Art Contemporain. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Musée Marc Chagall and Palais Lascaris. Get out of town with these interesting Nice side-trips: Chateau de Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin), Musee National Fernand-Leger (in Biot) and Antibes (Old Town, Chapelle de la Garoupe, &more). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Place Garibaldi, take some stellar pictures from Colline du Chateau overlook, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise de l'Annonciation dite de Sainte-Rita, and walk around Parc des Arenes de Cimiez.

To see where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Nice trip planner.

You can fly from Grenoble to Nice in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Grenoble in April, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 13°C in Nice. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Marseille.

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 a sense of the local culture at Palais du Pharo and Palais des Papes. Discover out-of-the-way places like Abbaye de Montmajour and Monastery Saint-Paul de Mausole. Venture out of the city with trips to Cassis (Calanque d'En-Vau & Calanque de Port-Miou), Avignon (Pont d'Avignon & Musee du Petit Palais) and Arles (St-Trophime Cloister (Cloitre St-Trophime), Eglise St-Trophime, &more). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Vincent de Paul Church, examine the collection at Musee Regards de Provence, and relax in sumptuous surroundings at Spa La Bonne Adresse.

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Traveling by car from Nice to Marseille takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Marseille can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to fly to Toulouse.

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.

Chateau Comtal and Quai de la Daurade are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Visit Cathar Castles and Cloitre de la Collegiale Saint Salvy for their historical value. Venture out of the city with trips to Eglise Saint-Vincent de Carcassonne (in Carcassonne), Albi (Les Jardins de la Berbie & Palais de la Berbie) and Carcassonne Center (Le Pont Vieux (The Old Bridge) & Carcassonne Cathedral). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Fondation Bemberg, see the interesting displays at Moulin de Boly - Maison Natale de Bernadette, do a tasting at Cave de Labastide, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sanctuaires Notre-Dame de Lourdes.

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Traveling by flight from Marseille to Toulouse takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Toulouse are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can drive to Bordeaux.

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.

Chateau Cantenac and Chateau Laniote are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Let the collections at Musee d'Aquitaine and Musee du Vin et du Negoce capture your imagination. Venture out of the city with trips to Chateau La Croizille (in Saint-Laurent-des-Combes), Chateau Paloumey (in Ludon-Medoc) and Chateau Lamothe-Bergeron (in Cussac-Fort-Medoc). There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Chateau Pape Clement, stroll around Parc animalier Rene CANIVENC (Le Moulineau), don't miss a visit to Grosse Cloche de Bordeaux, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To see photos, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Bordeaux online trip maker.

You can drive from Toulouse to Bordeaux in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can go by car to Nantes.

Regarded as an art and history city, Nantes is called the Venice of the West.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Collegiale Saint-Aubin. Get a sense of the local culture at Village de Trentemoult and Eglise Notre Dame de Behuard. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nantes: Batz-sur-Mer (Le Grand Blockhaus & Eglise Saint Guenole), Plage de Pen Bron (in La Turballe) and Village de Kerhinet (in Saint-Lyphard). There's lots more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Saint-Maurice d'Angers, browse the exhibits of Musee des Beaux-Arts, take a stroll through Place Graslin, and admire the masterpieces at Musee Lurcat.

To find reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read Nantes trip planner.

Traveling by car from Bordeaux to Nantes takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Nantes are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to drive to Rennes.

Many tour guides skip Rennes, a "City of Art and History," but that doesn't mean you should.

On the 19th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: soak in style at Awelys Spa Privatif, see the interesting displays at Ecomusee de la Bintinais, examine the collection at Musee de Bretagne, then see the interesting displays at Espace des Sciences, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique Saint-Sauveur de Rennes, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Couvent des Jacobins.

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You can drive from Nantes to Rennes in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Rennes are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to drive to Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer.

Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France. Start off your visit on the 21st (Sun): witness the site of a historic battle at Memorial 1st US Infantry Division Omaha Beach, learn about all things military at Musee D-Day Omaha, steep yourself in history at Eglise Saint-Come-et-Saint-Damien d'Angoville-au-Plain, then take an in-depth tour of Airborne Museum, then delve into the distant past at La Batterie d'Azeville (Azeville gun battery), and finally steep yourself in history at Batteries de Crisbecq. On the 22nd (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Pointe du Hoc, learn about winemaking at Vergers De Romilly, pause for some photo ops at Les Braves, then appreciate the history behind D-Day Monument, and finally take in the history at Omaha Beach.

To see maps, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer trip planner.

Drive from Rennes to Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can go by car to Honfleur.

Honfleur is a town surrounding a beautiful little 17th-century harbor in Lower Normandy.

Step off the beaten path and head to Saint Catherine's Catholic Church and Deauville Beach. Get in touch with nature at Plage de Cabourg and Promenade Marcel Proust. Explore Honfleur's surroundings by going to Plages de Houlgate (in Houlgate) and Vedettes Baie de Seine (in Le Havre). The adventure continues: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, appreciate the history behind Les moulieres d'Honfleur, steep yourself in history at Greniers a sel de Honfleur, and see the interesting displays at Appartement Temoin.

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Traveling by car from Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer to Honfleur takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. May in Honfleur sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can drive to Rouen.

Rouen is situated on the River Seine, about 90 minutes from Paris.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Fri): admire the masterpieces at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, take a stroll through Rue du Gros-Horloge, make a trip to Parlement de Normandie, don't miss a visit to Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de Bonsecours, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Cote Sainte-Catherine.

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Getting from Honfleur to Rouen by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In May in Rouen, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 8°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Lille.

On the Deûle River near the Belgium border, Lille has a very active cultural life as France's fifth-largest metropolitan area and the fourth-largest urban area with a large college student population.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Vieux-Lille and Paroisse Saint Maurice. Museum-lovers will appreciate LaM, Lille Métropole Musée d'art moderne d'art contemporain et d'art brut and Le Palais Des Beaux Arts de Lille. There's much more to do: examine the collection at Musee de la Vie Rurale, don't miss a visit to Grande Place, appreciate the extensive heritage of Place aux Oignons, and explore the activities along Parc du Heron.

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You can drive from Rouen to Lille in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Lille can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 9°C.