60 days in France Itinerary
60 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France trip itinerary maker
Start: Alexandria
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Nice
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Hendaye
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Saint-Malo
— 5 nights
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Honfleur
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Paris
— 6 nights
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Lyon
— 5 nights
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Les Deux-Alpes
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Meribel
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Val Thorens
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Chamonix
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Morzine
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Albi
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Carcassonne
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Marseille
— 5 nights
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Nice — 6 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.Visit Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d'Antibes and Place Garibaldi for their historical value. Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild and Palais Lascaris will appeal to museum buffs. Venture out of the city with trips to La Croix-Valmer (Le Cap Lardier & Plage de Sylvabelle), Ville medieval (in Vence) and Plage de l'Escalet (in Ramatuelle). And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through La Croisette, appreciate the extensive heritage of Vieille Ville, see the interesting displays at Musée Marc Chagall, and get a taste of the local shopping with Rue d'Antibes.
For traveler tips, ratings, photos, and tourist information, use the Nice online trip itinerary planner.
Alexandria, Egypt to Nice is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Alexandria to Nice, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Alexandria in January: high temperatures in Nice hover around 15°C and lows are around 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Hendaye.
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Hendaye — 2 nights
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Hendaye is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France.The town, France's most southwesterly and a popular seaside tourist resort, stands on the right bank of the River Bidassoa – which marks the Franco-Spanish border – at the point where it empties into the Atlantic Ocean in the French Basque Country.Hendaye has three distinguishable parts: la ville, which stretches from Saint Vincent's church to the area around the SNCF railway station and the industrial zone; la plage, the seaside quarter; and les hauteurs, the villas and camping sites on the hills between and behind the other two areas.HistoryHendaye acquired its independence from the Urrugne parish in 1598, when Saint Vincent's church was built. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): trek along Sentier du Littoral, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste, then stroll through La Cote des Basques, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Plage d'Hendaye. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Tue): enjoy the sea views from Phare de Biarritz, then make a trip to Rocher de la Vierge, then appreciate the history behind Cathedrale Sainte-Marie de Bayonne, and finally get engrossed in the history at Basque Museum (Musee Basque).
To see photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Hendaye trip itinerary planning tool.
Traveling by flight from Nice to Hendaye takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 14°C in January, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Saint-Malo.
To see photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Hendaye trip itinerary planning tool.
Traveling by flight from Nice to Hendaye takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 14°C in January, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Saint-Malo.
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Saint-Malo — 5 nights
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Once the feared base of pirates and heavily fortified against Norman attacks, today's coastal Saint-Malo is one of the top tourist draws.Your inner history buff will appreciate Pointe du Grouin and Mont Saint-Michel. Do some cultural sightseeing at Chateau de Fougeres and Les Remparts de Dinan. Change things up with these side-trips from Saint-Malo: Mont-Saint-Michel (Mont Saint-Michel Bay & Église Saint-Pierre - Le Mont-Saint-Michel), Sport Evasion Mont Saint Michel - Day Tours (in Le Val-Saint-Pere) and Rennes (Awelys Spa Privatif & Parc du Thabor). There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Plage du Sillon, stroll through Sentier des Douaniers, steep yourself in history at Fort National, and kick back and relax at Plage du Nick.
For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read Saint-Malo trip planning app.
You can fly from Hendaye to Saint-Malo in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Hendaye in January, you will find days in Saint-Malo are slightly colder (11°C), and nights are about the same (4°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Honfleur.
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Honfleur — 5 nights
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Honfleur is a town surrounding a beautiful little 17th-century harbor in Lower Normandy.Popular historic sites such as Notre Dame de Grace and Abbaye aux Hommes are in your itinerary. Museum-lovers will appreciate Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer and Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Honfleur: Etretat (Falaises d'Etretat & Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde), Musee d’art Moderne Andre Malraux - MuMa (in Le Havre) and Thalazur Cabourg (in Cabourg). And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Saint Catherine's Catholic Church, explore the world behind art at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, enjoy the sand and surf at Deauville Beach, and get engrossed in the history at Historial Jeanne d’Arc.
For more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Honfleur trip itinerary builder website.
You can drive from Saint-Malo to Honfleur in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can drive to Paris.
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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.Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay. Get in touch with nature at Ile Saint-Louis and Seine River. Step out of Paris with an excursion to Palace of Versailles in Versailles--about 48 minutes away. There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, admire the masterpieces at Musee Jacquemart-Andre, make a trip to Louvre Museum, and get to know the fascinating history of Montmartre.
To find other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Paris tour itinerary builder tool.
Getting from Honfleur to Paris by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can fly to Lyon.
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Lyon — 5 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.Visit Colline de Fourviere and Chapelle St. Michel d'Aiguilhe for their historical value. Get some cultural insight at Musee Miniature et Cinema and Fresque des Lyonnais. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lyon: Musee du Nougat Fabrique Arnaud Soubeyran (in Montelimar), Station Autrans-Meaudre en Vercors (in Meaudre) and Grotte de Choranche (in Choranche). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Musee de Grenoble, explore the striking landscape at La Roche de Solutre, examine the collection at Institut & Musee Lumiere, and take an in-depth tour of Musee de la Resistance et de la Deportation de l'Isere.
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Fly from Paris to Lyon in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. February in Lyon sees daily highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can go by car to Les Deux-Alpes.
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Grenoble, Musee du Nougat Fabrique Arnaud Soubeyran, Chapelle St. Michel d'Aiguilhe, La Roche de Solutre, Station Autrans-Meaudre en Vercors
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Les Deux-Alpes — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 9th (Wed): fly down the slopes at Station de ski du col d'Ornon, then fly down the slopes at European Ski School, and then fly down the slopes at Les 2 Alpes. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Oz-en-Oisans, then hit the slopes at ESF Oz en Oisans, then hit the slopes at Alpe d'Huez, and finally get outside with Aventure parc, venosc.
For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Les Deux-Alpes driving holiday planner.
You can drive from Lyon to Les Deux-Alpes in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Lyon in February, plan for little chillier nights in Les Deux-Alpes, with lows around -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Meribel.
For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Les Deux-Alpes driving holiday planner.
You can drive from Lyon to Les Deux-Alpes in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Lyon in February, plan for little chillier nights in Les Deux-Alpes, with lows around -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Meribel.
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Meribel — 4 nights
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You'll discover tucked-away gems like Tignes Ski Resort and Station de Ski les Saisies. Take a break from the city and head to Oxygene Ski School Val d'Isere and Courchevel. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Meribel: Rebel Alliance Snowboarding (in Tignes), La Plagne (in La Plagne-Tarentaise) and Macot-la-Plagne (Reflex Ski School & Oxygene Ski School La Plagne).
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Traveling by car from Les Deux-Alpes to Meribel takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Meribel are 7°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Val Thorens.
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Traveling by car from Les Deux-Alpes to Meribel takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Meribel are 7°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Val Thorens.
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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. Start off your visit on the 15th (Tue): fly down the slopes at Domaine Skiable de Val Thorens, hit the slopes at Prosneige, then fly down the slopes at Ski Cool, and finally stroll through Maison des Guides et de la Montagne Val Thorens. Here are some ideas for day two: hit the slopes at Mini Clubs ESF, then hit the slopes at St Martin de Belleville, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Oxygene Ski & Snowboard School Les Menuires & Saint Martin, and finally get answers to all your questions at Tourist Office Les Menuires.
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Getting from Meribel to Val Thorens by car takes about 1.5 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can drive to Chamonix.
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Getting from Meribel to Val Thorens by car takes about 1.5 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can drive to Chamonix.
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Chamonix — 4 nights
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Situated near the massive peaks of the Aiguilles Rouges and, most notably, the Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix is one of the oldest ski resorts in France and known as the Alpine Capital of the World.Escape the urban bustle at Parasailing & Paragliding and Vallee Blanche. Discover out-of-the-way places like Brevent Cable Car and Lac Blanc. categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. The adventure continues: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Aiguille des Grands Montets, tour along fresh powder with Skibex, gear up at Sport 2000 Cham'Sport Aiguille du Midi, and get engrossed in the history at Musee Alpin.
To see photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Chamonix trip maker.
You can drive from Val Thorens to Chamonix in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can drive to Morzine.
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Morzine — 4 nights
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Morzine is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of south-eastern France. Take a break from the city and head to Les Gets and Ski With Ease. Explore hidden gems such as Evolution 2 Avoriaz and Morzine Ski Resort. Get out of town with these interesting Morzine side-trips: Annecy (Parasailing & Paragliding, Pont des Amours, &more), ESI Grand Massif (in Les Carroz-d'Araches) and Xtreme Glisses (in Samoens). There's lots more to do: see the winter wonderland with Easy 2 Ride Ski and Snowboard Academy, stroll through Peaksnowsports, and hit the slopes at New Generation Ski & Snowboard School - Morzine.
To find maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our Morzine itinerary planner.
Drive from Chamonix to Morzine in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 8°C in February, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Albi.
To find maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our Morzine itinerary planner.
Drive from Chamonix to Morzine in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 8°C in February, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Albi.
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Albi — 4 nights
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Albi is a commune in southern France. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Cathedrale Sainte-Cecile and Cathedrale Notre Dame de Rodez. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Musee Toulouse-Lautrec and Angaka Village Nordique. Get out of town with these interesting Albi side-trips: Bourg Medieval de Saint-Cirq Lapopie (in Saint-Cirq-Lapopie), Musee Soulages Rodez (in Rodez) and La Vinzelle (in Grand-Vabre). Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Cloitre de la Collegiale Saint Salvy, Head underground at Grotte du Pech-Merle, explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Cenevieres, and snap pictures at Pont Valentre.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Albi online travel route builder.
You can fly from Morzine to Albi in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In February in Albi, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to drive to Carcassonne.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Albi online travel route builder.
You can fly from Morzine to Albi in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In February in Albi, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to drive to Carcassonne.
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Rodez, Bourg Medieval de Saint-Cirq Lapopie, Grotte du Pech-Merle, Chateau de Cenevieres, Pont Valentre
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Carcassonne — 5 nights
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Best known as a fortified town, Carcassonne is a walled city that provided the inspiration for the castle in Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" and the location for many scenes in Kevin Costner's movie "Robin Hood." For a daily dose of excitement, medieval jousting tournaments are held twice per day between the two walls--while this may sound like a typical touristy show, it's actually an entertaining display of combative competition and horsemanship.Let the collections at Espace Georges Brassens and Musee des Augustins capture your imagination. Visit Chateau de Queribus and Eglise Saint-Nazaire for their historical value. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Carcassonne: Chateau de Peyrepertuse (in Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse), Montpellier (Musee Fabre, Porte du Peyrou, &more) and Cathedrale St-Jean (in Perpignan). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Cathar Castles, see the interesting displays at Museum of natural History, stroll through Plage de la Grande Conque, and admire the landmark architecture of Paroisse Saint Nazaire.
To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Carcassonne journey website.
Traveling by car from Albi to Carcassonne takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In February in Carcassonne, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can fly to Marseille.
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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.Get some cultural insight at Musee Departemental Arles Antique and Cathédrale La Major. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Hotel de Caumont - Art Centre and Roman Theatre of Orange. Explore Marseille's surroundings by going to Eglise St-Trophime (in Arles), Avignon (Pont d'Avignon, Palais des Papes, &more) and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Beach & Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau). Next up on the itinerary: get to know the fascinating history of Vieil Aix, take a stroll through Cours Mirabeau, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde.
For photos, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Marseille trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Carcassonne to Marseille takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In March, daytime highs in Marseille are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. You'll set off for home on the 10th (Thu).
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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.
