22 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France trip planner
Start: London
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Saint-Malo
— 3 nights
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Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer
— 2 nights
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Honfleur
— 3 nights
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Azay-le-Rideau
— 2 nights
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Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
— 2 nights
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Bonifacio, Corsica
— 2 nights
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Calvi, Corsica
— 3 nights
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Fly to Marseille, Foot to Aéroport Marseille Provence, Bus to Aix En Provence Tgv, Train to Avignon - Gare TGV, Bus to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
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Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
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Taxi to Pierrelatte, Train to London
End: London
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Saint-Malo — 3 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.Get some cultural insight at Grand Site Naturel de Ploumanac'h and Promenade du Clair de Lune. Popular historic sites such as Pointe du Grouin and Fort National are in your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Saint-Malo: Maison du Littoral (in Plougrescant), Perros-Guirec (Reserve Naturelle des Sept Iles & Sentier des Douaniers) and Abbaye de Beauport (in Paimpol). There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Cap Fréhel, enjoy the sand and surf at Plage du Sillon, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Jean-du-Baly, and explore the historical opulence of Fort La Latte - Chateau de la Roche Goyon.
To find more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Saint-Malo trip planner.
London, UK to Saint-Malo is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Saint-Malo. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in August, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to drive to Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer.
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Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer — 2 nights
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Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France. Start off your visit on the 5th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Cimetiere Militaire Allemand de La Cambe, brush up on your military savvy at Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach, then see the interesting displays at Airborne Museum, and finally take an in-depth tour of D-Day Experience (Dead Man's Corner museum). On the next day, learn about all things military at Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer, see the interesting displays at Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach, then steep yourself in history at Pointe du Hoc, and finally witness the site of a historic battle at Omaha Beach.
To see reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer planner.
Traveling by car from Saint-Malo to Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In August in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Honfleur.
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To see reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer planner.
Traveling by car from Saint-Malo to Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In August in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Honfleur.
Side Trips
Cimetiere Militaire Allemand de La Cambe, Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach, Airborne Museum, Pointe du Hoc, D-Day Experience (Dead Man's Corner museum)
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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.Get some historical perspective at Bayeux War Cemetery and Pegasus Memorial. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema and Cathedrale Notre-Dame. Get out of town with these interesting Honfleur side-trips: Pegasus Bridge (in Ranville), Remains Mulberry Harbour (in Arromanches-les-Bains) and Memorial de Caen (in Caen). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Deauville Beach, admire the striking features of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, make a trip to Vieux Bassin, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Saint Catherine's Catholic Church.
To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Honfleur day trip app.
Drive from Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer to Honfleur in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Azay-le-Rideau.
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Azay-le-Rideau — 2 nights
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As the center of the Touraine Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) for the Loire Valley, Azay-le-Rideau produces dry, white wines and red wines rich in tannins.Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Langeais, step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Loches, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Prieure Saint-Leonard. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau, then admire the natural beauty at Chateau de Villandry, and then don't miss a visit to Chateau de Luynes.
To see other places to visit, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Azay-le-Rideau trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Honfleur to Azay-le-Rideau in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. When traveling from Honfleur in August, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Azay-le-Rideau: temperatures range from 29°C by day to 17°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can go by car to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle.
Side Trips
Chateau de Luynes, Chateau de Loches, Chateau de Langeais, Chateau de Villandry, Prieure Saint-Leonard
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Castelnaud-la-Chapelle — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Castelnaud, then contemplate the long history of Chateau de Beynac, and then explore the historical opulence of Chateau des Milandes. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of Château de Biron and then explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Bonaguil.
For other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Castelnaud-la-Chapelle trip planner.
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. August in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Bonifacio.
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For other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Castelnaud-la-Chapelle trip planner.
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. August in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Bonifacio.
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Bonifacio, Corsica — 2 nights
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At the southernmost tip of the island of Corsica, Bonifacio is a city with chalk-white limestone outcrops sculpted into unusual shapes by the ocean.Kick off your visit on the 14th (Mon): enjoy the sand and surf at Plage De Roccapina, step off the mainland to explore Iles Lavezzi, then kick back and relax at Plage du Petit Sperone, and finally stroll the grounds of Cimetiere Marin de Bonifacio. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the fascinating underground world of Grottes de Bonifacio, then steep yourself in history at Bonifacio Citadel, and then see Off-Road Tours.
For ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Bonifacio online tour itinerary maker.
You can fly from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle to Bonifacio in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, train, ferry, and bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle in August: highs in Bonifacio hover around 37°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can go by car to Calvi.
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Calvi, Corsica — 3 nights
Calvi is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica.It is the seat of the Canton of Calvi, which contains Calvi and one other commune, Lumio. Do some cultural sightseeing at Citadelle de Calvi and Les Calanche Cliffs. Escape the urban bustle at Scuba & Snorkeling and Vallée du Fango. And it doesn't end there: see Off-Road Tours, delve into the distant past at Village abandonné d'Occi, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral St. Jean Baptiste, and look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Reserve of Scandola.
To see reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Calvi trip planner.
Drive from Bonifacio to Calvi in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Bonifacio in August, expect a bit warmer with lows of 22°C in Calvi. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to travel to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc.
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To see reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Calvi trip planner.
Drive from Bonifacio to Calvi in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Bonifacio in August, expect a bit warmer with lows of 22°C in Calvi. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to travel to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc.
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Vallon-Pont-d'Arc — 4 nights
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Vallon-Pont-d'Arc is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France.Vallon-Pont-d'Arc is a capital of prehistoric and cultural tourism. Step off the beaten path and head to Gorges de l'Ardeche and Grand Site de l'Aven d'Orgnac. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Chateau de Grignan and Maison Jean Ferrat. Change things up with these side-trips from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc: Canyoning & Rappelling Tours (in Aubenas), Base Canyon de la Besorgues (in Labastide-sur-Besorgues) and Grotte de la Salamandre (in Mejannes-le-Clap). Next up on the itinerary: get in on the family fun at La Ferme aux Crocodiles, explore the fascinating underground world of Caverne du Pont-d'Arc, and look for all kinds of wild species at Le Pont d'Arc.
To find where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Vallon-Pont-d'Arc road trip planner.
Do a combination of flight, bus, and train from Calvi to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, train, and bus; or do a combination of car and ferry. In August, daytime highs in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to travel back home.
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To find where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Vallon-Pont-d'Arc road trip planner.
Do a combination of flight, bus, and train from Calvi to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, train, and bus; or do a combination of car and ferry. In August, daytime highs in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to travel back home.
Side Trips
Canyoning & Rappelling Tours, Base Canyon de la Besorgues, Grand Site de l'Aven d'Orgnac, Grotte de Saint Marcel, Grotte de la Salamandre
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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.
