60 days in France Itinerary
60 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France route planner
Start: Melbourne
Fly to Zurich, Train to Colmar
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Colmar
— 4 nights
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Annecy
— 4 nights
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Val Thorens
— 2 nights
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Lyon
— 6 nights
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Honfleur
— 3 nights
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Bayeux
— 4 nights
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Rennes
— 5 nights
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Tours
— 6 nights
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Nantes
— 3 nights
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Toulouse
— 5 nights
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Narbonne
— 4 nights
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Montpellier
— 3 nights
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Marseille
— 5 nights
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Nice
— 4 nights
Fly
End: Melbourne
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Colmar — 4 nights
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Situated along the Alsatian Wine Route, Colmar is renowned for its German and French culture, well-preserved old town, numerous architectural landmarks, and its museums.Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Musee du Jouet and La Volerie des Aigles. Get out of town with these interesting Colmar side-trips: Sanctuaire du Mont Sainte Odile (in Ottrott), Mulhouse (Cité du Train - Musée français du chemin de fer & Musee National de l’Automobile – Collection Schlumpf) and Nancy (Musee de l'Ecole de Nancy & Musee des Beaux-Arts de Nancy). There's lots more to do: get to know the resident critters at NaturoparC - Hunawihr, get engrossed in the history at Musée d'Unterlinden, and make a trip to Vieille Ville.
To see reviews, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Colmar online trip itinerary builder.
Melbourne, Australia to Colmar is an approximately 26.5-hour combination of flight and train. You can also do a combination of flight, bus, and train; or fly. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Melbourne to Colmar due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Melbourne in April, with highs in Colmar at 19°C and lows at 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to fly to Annecy.
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Annecy — 4 nights
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The canals is in Annecy helped earn the medieval town the nickname the Venice of the Alps.You'll discover tucked-away gems like Aiguille Rouge and Station de Ski les Saisies. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Annecy: Lac du Bourget (in Aix-les-Bains), Oxygene Ski School La Plagne (in Macot-la-Plagne) and Room Escape Games (in Grenoble). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Palais de l'Ile, snap pictures at Pont des Amours, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and make a trip to La Vieille Ville.
For traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Annecy journey planner.
Traveling by flight from Colmar to Annecy takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In April, daytime highs in Annecy are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Val Thorens.
Side Trips
Lac du Bourget, Station de Ski les Saisies, Aiguille Rouge, Oxygene Ski School La Plagne, Room Escape Games
Find places to stay Apr 5 — 9:
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Val Thorens — 2 nights
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Val Thorens, located in the Tarentaise Valley, Savoie, French Alps, is the highest ski resort in Europe, at 2300 m altitude. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): fly down the slopes at Domaine Skiable de Val Thorens. Keep things going the next day: get all the equipment you need at Prosneige, then head outdoors with La Tyrolienne, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at La Plagne.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Val Thorens road trip planner.
Getting from Annecy to Val Thorens by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In April, daytime highs in Val Thorens are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can go by car to Lyon.
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For traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Val Thorens road trip planner.
Getting from Annecy to Val Thorens by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In April, daytime highs in Val Thorens are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can go by car to Lyon.
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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.You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Maison Milliere and Chateau de Tournoel. Get out of town with these interesting Lyon side-trips: La Cite du Chocolat Valrhona (in Tain-l'Hermitage), Clermont-Ferrand (L'Aventure Michelin & Cathedrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption) and Dijon (Place de la Liberation & Musee des Beaux-Arts de Dijon). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Fresque des Lyonnais, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, appreciate the history behind Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
For photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Lyon trip itinerary planning tool.
Traveling by car from Val Thorens to Lyon takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Honfleur.
Side Trips
Dijon, Clermont-Ferrand, Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval, La Cite du Chocolat Valrhona, Chateau de Tournoel
Find places to stay Apr 11 — 17:
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Honfleur — 3 nights
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Honfleur is a town surrounding a beautiful little 17th-century harbor in Lower Normandy.Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Room Escape Games and Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde. Explore Honfleur's surroundings by going to Palais Benedictine (in Fecamp), Eglise St-Joseph (in Le Havre) and Rouen (Rue du Gros-Horloge & Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen). There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Notre Dame de Grace, make a trip to Vieux Bassin, kick back and relax at Deauville Beach, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Saint Catherine's Catholic Church.
To see reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Honfleur itinerary tool.
Traveling by flight from Lyon to Honfleur takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Lyon in April, expect nights in Honfleur to be about the same, around 6°C, while days are little chillier, around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can drive to Bayeux.
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Bayeux — 4 nights
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Most travelers take a trip to Bayeux to see the famed tapestry depicting the legendary Norman Conquest from the 11th century.You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Omaha Beach Memorial Museum and Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bayeux: Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach (in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont), La Maison du Biscuit (in Sortosville-en-Beaumont) and Airborne Museum (in Sainte-Mere-Eglise). And it doesn't end there: stroll the grounds of Cimetiere Militaire Allemand de La Cambe, get engrossed in the history at Memorial de Caen, witness the site of a historic battle at Omaha Beach, and steep yourself in history at Pointe du Hoc.
For ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Bayeux itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Honfleur to Bayeux takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can drive to Rennes.
Side Trips
Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach, Memorial de Caen, Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer, Juno Beach Centre
Find places to stay Apr 20 — 24:
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Rennes — 5 nights
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Many tour guides skip Rennes, a "City of Art and History," but that doesn't mean you should.You'll discover tucked-away gems like Room Escape Games and Cap d'Erquy. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rennes: Pointe du Grouin (in Cancale), Dinan (Les Remparts de Dinan & Centre Historique) and Manoir de l'Automobile (in Loheac). The adventure continues: get a sense of history and politics at Parlement de Bretagne, get to know the fascinating history of Promenade du Clair de Lune, visit a coastal fixture at Cap Fréhel, and kick back and relax at Plage du Sillon.
To find photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read Rennes online sightseeing planner.
Traveling by car from Bayeux to Rennes takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Rennes can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can go by car to Tours.
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Tours — 6 nights
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Famous for its original medieval district, Tours is famous for its cafes that serve regional wines and interesting architectural bridges crossing the river Loire.Discover out-of-the-way places like Château de Sully-sur-Loire and Jardin Botanique de Tours. Explore Tours' surroundings by going to Fontevraud L'Abbaye Royale (in Fontevraud-l'Abbaye), Chateau de Breze (in Breze) and Zoo de La Fleche (in La Fleche). There's much more to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Cheverny, contemplate the long history of Chateau Royal de Blois, and admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Saint-Gatien.
For where to stay, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Tours visit planning tool.
Traveling by car from Rennes to Tours takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can go by car to Nantes.
Side Trips
Chateau de Villandry, Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau, Chateau Royal de Blois, Orléans Cathedral, Fontevraud L'Abbaye Royale
Find places to stay Apr 29 — May 5:
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Nantes — 3 nights
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Regarded as an art and history city, Nantes is called the Venice of the West.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Nantes: Chateau d'Angers (in Angers), Chateau de Brissac (in Brissac-Quince) and Sous-Marin l'Espadon (in Saint-Nazaire). And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul, explore the historical opulence of Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, get a taste of the local shopping with Passage Pommeraye, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
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Traveling by car from Tours to Nantes takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In May, daytime highs in Nantes are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Toulouse.
Side Trips
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Toulouse — 5 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.You'll discover tucked-away gems like Pont Neuf and Pont Vieux. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Toulouse: Chateau de Cenevieres (in Cenevieres), Le Jardin des Plantes (in Montauban) and Bourg Medieval de Saint-Cirq Lapopie (in Saint-Cirq-Lapopie). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Cathar Castles, admire the masterpieces at Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, pick up some local products at Marche Victor Hugo, and ponder the world of politics at Theatre du Capitole.
To see more things to do, maps, photos, and more tourist information, use the Toulouse vacation planner.
Getting from Nantes to Toulouse by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In May in Toulouse, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can go by car to Narbonne.
Side Trips
Albi, Carcassonne, Chateau de Cenevieres, Le Jardin des Plantes, Bourg Medieval de Saint-Cirq Lapopie
Find places to stay May 8 — 13:
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Narbonne — 4 nights
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The Mediterranean city of Narbonne links to the nearby Canal du Midi and the Aude River by the Canal de la Robine, which runs through the center of town.Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Plage de la Grande Conque and Cathedrale St-Jean. Explore Narbonne's surroundings by going to Room Escape Games (in Perpignan), Chateau Royale de Collioure (in Collioure) and Chateau de Queribus (in Cucugnan). There's much more to do: browse the fresh offerings at Les Halles de Narbonne, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Abbaye de Fontfroide, don't miss a visit to The nine Locks of Fonseranes, and admire the striking features of Cathedrale St-Just.
For ratings, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Narbonne online tour planner.
Traveling by car from Toulouse to Narbonne takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Narbonne are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Montpellier.
Side Trips
Perpignan, Chateau Royale de Collioure, Tour Barberousse, Chateau de Queribus, The nine Locks of Fonseranes
Find places to stay May 13 — 17:
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Montpellier — 3 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: Grotte de Clamouse (in Saint-Jean-de-Fos), Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau & Notre Dame de la Mer - Église fortifiée) and Tours et Remparts d'Aigues-Mortes (in Aigues-Mortes). The adventure continues: take in the awesome beauty at Pic Saint-Loup, take in panoramic vistas at Tour Magne, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and take in nature's colorful creations at Jardins de la Fontaine.
For ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Montpellier route builder app.
Getting from Narbonne to Montpellier by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in May, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can drive to Marseille.
Side Trips
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Marseille — 5 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.You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Palais du Pharo and Eglise St-Trophime. Change things up with these side-trips from Marseille: Chateau des Baux de Provence (in Les Baux de Provence), Aix-en-Provence (Hotel de Caumont - Art Centre & Cours Mirabeau) and Rocher des Doms (in Avignon). Spend the 22nd (Mon) exploring nature at Parc National des Calanques. There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Vallon des Auffes, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, stroll through Le Sentier des Ocres, and take a stroll through The Panier.
To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Marseille trip planner.
Drive from Montpellier to Marseille in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May in Marseille, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Nice.
Side Trips
Aix-en-Provence, Eglise St-Trophime, Chateau des Baux de Provence, Le Sentier des Ocres, Rocher des Doms
Find places to stay May 20 — 25:
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Nice — 4 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.Get out of town with these interesting Nice side-trips: Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d'Antibes (in Antibes) and Cannes (Île Sainte-Marguerite & Le Suquet). Next up on the itinerary: admire the natural beauty at Jardin du Monastere de Cimiez, get outside with Promenade du Paillon, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale Sainte-Reparate, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
For more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Nice trip itinerary site.
Getting from Marseille to Nice by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in May, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.
Side Trips
Find places to stay May 25 — 29:
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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.
