21 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France route planner
Start: Rio de Janeiro
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Paris
— 3 nights
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Honfleur
— 1 night
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Bayeux
— 4 nights
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Azay-le-Rideau
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Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
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Carcassonne
— 1 night
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Avignon
— 2 nights
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Bonifacio, Corsica
— 3 nights
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Nice
— 3 nights
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Paris — 3 nights
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City of Light
Get a sense of the local culture at Eiffel Tower and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. Museum-lovers will appreciate Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay. Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe, take a stroll through Montmartre, stroll around Luxembourg Gardens, and admire the landmark architecture of Sainte-Chapelle.
To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Paris journey planner.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Paris is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Paris is 4 hours. In June, Paris is little chillier than Rio de Janeiro - with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Honfleur.
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To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Paris journey planner.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Paris is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Paris is 4 hours. In June, Paris is little chillier than Rio de Janeiro - with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Honfleur.
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Honfleur — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 14th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Vieux Bassin, make a trip to Saint Catherine's Catholic Church, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Notre Dame de Grace, then stroll through Deauville Beach, and finally do a tasting at Calvados Boulard.
For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read our Honfleur day trip website.
Drive from Paris to Honfleur in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Paris in June, plan for little chillier days in Honfleur, with highs around 22°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Bayeux.
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For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read our Honfleur day trip website.
Drive from Paris to Honfleur in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Paris in June, plan for little chillier days in Honfleur, with highs around 22°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Bayeux.
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Bayeux — 4 nights
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Get a sense of the local culture at Normandy American Cemetery and Pointe du Hoc. Museum-lovers will get to explore Airborne Museum and Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bayeux: Pegasus Memorial (in Ranville), Church of Sainte-Mère-Église (in Sainte-Mere-Eglise) and D-Day Experience (Dead Man's Corner museum) (in Saint-Come-du-Mont). There's still lots to do: stroll the grounds of Cimetiere Militaire Allemand de La Cambe, admire the masterpieces at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, witness the site of a historic battle at Omaha Beach, and examine the collection at Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema.
To see photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Bayeux trip 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 June, daily temperatures in Bayeux can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to drive to Azay-le-Rideau.
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To see photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Bayeux trip 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 June, daily temperatures in Bayeux can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to drive to Azay-le-Rideau.
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Arromanches-les-Bains, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, Pointe du Hoc, Pegasus Memorial, Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach
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Azay-le-Rideau — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 19th (Mon): admire the natural beauty at Chateau de Villandry and then see the interesting displays at Chateau de Chenonceau. On your second day here, contemplate the long history of Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau, explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Langeais, and then explore the historical opulence of Chateau d'Usse.
To see ratings, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Azay-le-Rideau driving holiday planner.
You can drive from Bayeux to Azay-le-Rideau in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can go by car to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle.
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To see ratings, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Azay-le-Rideau driving holiday planner.
You can drive from Bayeux to Azay-le-Rideau in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can go by car to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle.
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Castelnaud-la-Chapelle — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 21st (Wed): explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Castelnaud, step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Beynac, and then make a trip to Chateau des Milandes.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Castelnaud-la-Chapelle vacation builder app.
Traveling by car from Azay-le-Rideau to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, tram, and flight; or do a combination of train and taxi. In June, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Carcassonne.
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To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Castelnaud-la-Chapelle vacation builder app.
Traveling by car from Azay-le-Rideau to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, tram, and flight; or do a combination of train and taxi. In June, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Carcassonne.
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Carcassonne — 1 night
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Medieval Heart of France
Start off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): explore the historical opulence of Chateau Comtal, then pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, then wander the streets of Cité de Carcassonne, and finally do a tasting at O'Vineyards.
To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Carcassonne online driving holiday planner.
You can drive from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle to Carcassonne in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Avignon.
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To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Carcassonne online driving holiday planner.
You can drive from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle to Carcassonne in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Avignon.
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Avignon — 2 nights
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City of Popes
Start off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): step into the grandiose world of Palais des Papes, take in the views from Pont d'Avignon, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Le Sentier des Ocres, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Sat): explore the ancient world of Roman Theatre of Orange, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eglise St-Trophime, then explore the ancient world of Amphitheatre (les Arenes), and finally explore the world behind art at Carrieres des Lumieres.
For more things to do and other tourist information, refer to the Avignon trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Carcassonne to Avignon by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Avignon are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can fly to Bonifacio.
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For more things to do and other tourist information, refer to the Avignon trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Carcassonne to Avignon by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Avignon are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can fly to Bonifacio.
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Bonifacio, Corsica — 3 nights
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Step out of the city life by going to Iles Lavezzi and Boat Tours & Water Sports. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Bonifacio Citadel and Cimetiere Marin de Bonifacio. And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Plage du Petit Sperone, tour the pleasant surroundings at Plage du Grand Sperone, see Off-Road Tours, and explore the fascinating underground world of Grottes de Bonifacio.
To see photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Bonifacio planner.
You can fly from Avignon to Bonifacio in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, ferry, and car; or do a combination of car and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in June, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Nice.
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To see photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Bonifacio planner.
You can fly from Avignon to Bonifacio in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, ferry, and car; or do a combination of car and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in June, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Nice.
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Nice — 3 nights
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Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)
Kick off your visit on the 28th (Wed): see the interesting displays at Musee Matisse, then don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild, then take some stellar pictures from Colline du Chateau overlook, and then take a stroll through Old Town.
To see where to stay, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Nice travel itinerary planner.
You can fly from Bonifacio to Nice in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Bonifacio in June: highs in Nice hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 22°C. You will have some time to spend on the 30th (Fri) before leaving for home.
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To see where to stay, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Nice travel itinerary planner.
You can fly from Bonifacio to Nice in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Bonifacio in June: highs in Nice hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 22°C. You will have some time to spend on the 30th (Fri) before leaving for 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.
