29 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France vacation planner
Start: Halifax
Fly to Paris CDG, Train to Bayeux
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Bayeux
— 5 nights
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Honfleur
— 2 nights
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Azay-le-Rideau
— 2 nights
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Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
— 2 nights
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Carcassonne
— 1 night
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Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
— 2 nights
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Nice
— 4 nights
Fly
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Calvi, Corsica
— 2 nights
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Bonifacio, Corsica
— 3 nights
Fly
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Paris
— 5 nights
Fly
End: Halifax
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Bayeux — 5 nights
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Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Normandy American Cemetery and Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach. Attractions like Cathedrale Notre-Dame and Airborne Museum make great kid-friendly stops. Explore Bayeux's surroundings by going to Ranville (Pegasus Bridge & Pegasus Memorial) and Eglise Saint-Come-et-Saint-Damien d'Angoville-au-Plain (in Angoville-Au-Plain). The adventure continues: learn about all things military at Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer, contemplate the long history of Pointe du Hoc, stroll the grounds of Cimetiere Militaire Allemand de La Cambe, and see the interesting displays at Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach.
To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Bayeux trip planning site.
Halifax, Canada to Bayeux is an approximately 13-hour combination of flight and train. The time zone changes from Atlantic Standard Time (AST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 5 hour difference. June in Bayeux sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can drive to Honfleur.
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To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Bayeux trip planning site.
Halifax, Canada to Bayeux is an approximately 13-hour combination of flight and train. The time zone changes from Atlantic Standard Time (AST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 5 hour difference. June in Bayeux sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can drive to Honfleur.
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Honfleur — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sat): admire the masterpieces at Musee d’art Moderne Andre Malraux - MuMa, then kick back and relax at Deauville Beach, then don't miss a visit to Vieux Bassin, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Saint Catherine's Catholic Church. Keep things going the next day: get great views at Falaises d'Etretat, admire the striking features of Palais Benedictine, and then make a trip to Chemin des Douaniers.
To find maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Honfleur trip tool.
You can drive from Bayeux to Honfleur in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In June, daytime highs in Honfleur are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Azay-le-Rideau.
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To find maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Honfleur trip tool.
You can drive from Bayeux to Honfleur in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In June, daytime highs in Honfleur are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Azay-le-Rideau.
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Azay-le-Rideau — 2 nights
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Start 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 the 20th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the historical opulence of Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau, then step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Langeais, and then step into the grandiose world of Chateau d'Usse.
To see other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read Azay-le-Rideau travel route builder app.
Getting from Honfleur to Azay-le-Rideau by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Honfleur in June: highs in Azay-le-Rideau hover around 27°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to drive to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle.
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To see other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read Azay-le-Rideau travel route builder app.
Getting from Honfleur to Azay-le-Rideau by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Honfleur in June: highs in Azay-le-Rideau hover around 27°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to drive to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle.
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Castelnaud-la-Chapelle — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 21st (Wed): contemplate the long history of Chateau de Castelnaud, then steep yourself in history at Chateau de Beynac, and then step into the grandiose world of Chateau des Milandes. On your second day here, see the interesting displays at Musee du Patrimoine Agricole et Automobile de Salviac, then savor a hot drink at Les Grottes de Maxange, and then stroll around Les Jardins de Marqueyssac.
To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Castelnaud-la-Chapelle travel itinerary planner.
Getting from Azay-le-Rideau to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: 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 22nd (Thu) so you can drive to Carcassonne.
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To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Castelnaud-la-Chapelle travel itinerary planner.
Getting from Azay-le-Rideau to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: 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 22nd (Thu) so you can drive to Carcassonne.
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Les Grottes de Maxange, Musee du Patrimoine Agricole et Automobile de Salviac, Les Jardins de Marqueyssac, Chateau de Beynac
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Carcassonne — 1 night
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Medieval Heart of France
Start off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): get to know the fascinating history of Cité de Carcassonne, contemplate the long history of Cathar Castles, step into the grandiose world of Chateau Comtal, then pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, and finally take an in-depth tour of Musee De L'ecole.
To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Carcassonne trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle to Carcassonne takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In June, daytime highs in Carcassonne are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can go by car to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc.
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To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Carcassonne trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle to Carcassonne takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In June, daytime highs in Carcassonne are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can go by car to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc.
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Vallon-Pont-d'Arc — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 24th (Sat): identify plant and animal life at Le Pont d'Arc, then explore the stunning scenery at Gorges de l'Ardeche, and then Head underground at Caverne du Pont-d'Arc. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: Head underground at Grotte de la Salamandre and then Head underground at Grand Site de l'Aven d'Orgnac.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Vallon-Pont-d'Arc trip maker tool.
You can drive from Carcassonne to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train and bus. In June, daytime highs in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Nice.
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To find where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Vallon-Pont-d'Arc trip maker tool.
You can drive from Carcassonne to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train and bus. In June, daytime highs in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Nice.
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Nice — 4 nights
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Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)
Do some cultural sightseeing at Old Town and Palais Lascaris. Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild and Musee Matisse will appeal to museum buffs. Venture out of the city with trips to Lérins Islands (in Cannes) and Village de Mougins (in Mougins). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Musée Marc Chagall, don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais, take some stellar pictures from Colline du Chateau overlook, and enjoy the sand and surf at Castel Plage.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Nice trip planner.
Traveling by car from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Nice takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. While traveling from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Nice, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Calvi.
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To see traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Nice trip planner.
Traveling by car from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Nice takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. While traveling from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Nice, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Calvi.
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Calvi, Corsica — 2 nights
On the 30th (Fri), identify plant and animal life at Nature Reserve of Scandola and then see Off-Road Tours. Here are some ideas for day two: take some stellar pictures from Village abandonné d'Occi, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and then contemplate the long history of Citadelle de Calvi.
For more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Calvi trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Nice to Calvi by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In June in Calvi, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can drive to Bonifacio.
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For more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Calvi trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Nice to Calvi by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In June in Calvi, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can drive to Bonifacio.
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Bonifacio, Corsica — 3 nights
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Popular historic sites such as Bonifacio Citadel and Cimetiere Marin de Bonifacio are in your itinerary. Step off the beaten path and head to Iles Lavezzi and Boat Tours & Water Sports. Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Plage du Petit Sperone, tour the pleasant surroundings at Plage De Roccapina, trek along Sentier Littoral des Bruzzi, and take a memorable tour with Tours.
For traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Bonifacio sightseeing planning site.
Drive from Calvi to Bonifacio in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Bonifacio when traveling from Calvi in July, with lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Paris.
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For traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Bonifacio sightseeing planning site.
Drive from Calvi to Bonifacio in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Bonifacio when traveling from Calvi in July, with lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Paris.
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Paris — 5 nights
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City of Light
Take a break from the city and head to Île de la Cité and Seine River. Visit Eiffel Tower and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre for their historical value. There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, steep yourself in history at Sainte-Chapelle, explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, and get a taste of the local shopping with Le Marais.
To find ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Paris trip itinerary maker.
Traveling by flight from Bonifacio to Paris takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, ferry, and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. When traveling from Bonifacio in July, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Paris: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.
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To find ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Paris trip itinerary maker.
Traveling by flight from Bonifacio to Paris takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, ferry, and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. When traveling from Bonifacio in July, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Paris: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to fly back 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.
