30 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France journey planner
Start: Minneapolis
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Paris
— 5 nights
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Dijon
— 7 nights
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Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, Tram to Paris Orly, Fly to Sarlat-la-Caneda
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Sarlat-la-Caneda
— 4 nights
Drive to Toulouse, Fly to Nice
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Nice
— 5 nights
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Marseille
— 3 nights
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Bayeux
— 3 nights
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Mont-Saint-Michel
— 2 nights
Fly
End: Minneapolis
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Paris — 5 nights
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City of Light
Step out of Paris to go to Versailles and see Palace of Versailles, which is approximately 46 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: admire the striking features of Louvre Museum, steep yourself in history at Arc de Triomphe, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and wander the streets of Montmartre.
To see where to stay, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Paris trip itinerary planning tool.
Minneapolis, USA to Paris is an approximately 12-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from Minneapolis to Paris. Traveling from Minneapolis in April, expect Paris to be a bit warmer, temps between 60°F and 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to take a train to Dijon.
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Minneapolis, USA to Paris is an approximately 12-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from Minneapolis to Paris. Traveling from Minneapolis in April, expect Paris to be a bit warmer, temps between 60°F and 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to take a train to Dijon.
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Dijon — 7 nights
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Gateway to Burgundy
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Dijon: Chateau Ancy-le Franc (in Ancy-le-Franc), Santenay (Chateau de la Cree & Domaine De La Choupette-Gutrin Fils) and Abbaye de Fontenay (in Montbard). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Musee Magnin, take in the dramatic scenery at La Cascade de la Billaude, trek along Owl's Trail, and stroll through Randonnee des Quatre Lacs.
To see ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Dijon trip itinerary app.
Take a train from Paris to Dijon in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Dijon can reach 61°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Sarlat-la-Caneda.
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Take a train from Paris to Dijon in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Dijon can reach 61°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Sarlat-la-Caneda.
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Santenay, Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu, Chateau Ancy-le Franc, Monastere Royal de Brou, Abbaye de Fontenay
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Sarlat-la-Caneda — 4 nights
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Medieval Capital of the Dordogne Valley
Venture out of the city with trips to Gouffre de Padirac (in Padirac), Cite Religieuse (in Rocamadour) and Moulin Fortifie de Cougnaguet (in Cales). There's lots more to do: explore the historical opulence of Chateau des Milandes, Head underground at Lascaux Caves 4, take in nature's colorful creations at Les Jardins de Marqueyssac, and contemplate the long history of Chateau de Castelnaud.
To find more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read our Sarlat-la-Caneda trip planning website.
Traveling by combination of train, tram, and flight from Dijon to Sarlat-la-Caneda takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. April in Sarlat-la-Caneda sees daily highs of 66°F and lows of 41°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can travel to Nice.
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To find more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read our Sarlat-la-Caneda trip planning website.
Traveling by combination of train, tram, and flight from Dijon to Sarlat-la-Caneda takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. April in Sarlat-la-Caneda sees daily highs of 66°F and lows of 41°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can travel to Nice.
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Nice — 5 nights
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Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)
Step out of Nice to go to Antibes and see Musee Picasso, which is approximately 36 minutes away. The adventure continues: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Marineland, wander the streets of Old Town, don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice.
For reviews, photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Nice itinerary planning tool.
You can do a combination of car and flight from Sarlat-la-Caneda to Nice in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Sarlat-la-Caneda in April, plan for a bit warmer nights in Nice, with lows around 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to drive to Marseille.
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You can do a combination of car and flight from Sarlat-la-Caneda to Nice in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Sarlat-la-Caneda in April, plan for a bit warmer nights in Nice, with lows around 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to drive to Marseille.
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Marseille — 3 nights
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Gateway to Provence
Change things up with these side-trips from Marseille: Trolib (in Cassis), Avignon (Pont d'Avignon & Palais des Papes) and La Ciotat (Route des Cretes & Musee des Chantiers Naval). Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, take a stroll through The Panier, look for gifts at Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, and take in the waterfront at Le Vieux Port.
To find photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Marseille attractions planning tool.
Drive from Nice to Marseille in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Marseille can reach 67°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can fly to Bayeux.
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To find photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Marseille attractions planning tool.
Drive from Nice to Marseille in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Marseille can reach 67°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can fly to Bayeux.
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Bayeux — 3 nights
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Take a break from Bayeux with a short trip to Airborne Museum in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, about 40 minutes away. There's still lots to do: explore the different monuments and memorials at Normandy American Cemetery, admire the masterpieces at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, tour the pleasant surroundings at Omaha Beach, and get engrossed in the history at Memorial de Caen.
To find where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Bayeux route website.
Fly from Marseille to Bayeux in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Marseille in April, things will get a bit cooler in Bayeux: highs are around 58°F and lows about 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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To find where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Bayeux route website.
Fly from Marseille to Bayeux in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Marseille in April, things will get a bit cooler in Bayeux: highs are around 58°F and lows about 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Colleville-sur-Mer, Pointe du Hoc, Memorial de Caen, Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema, Airborne Museum
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): take in the local highlights with Sport Evasion and then steep yourself in history at Mont Saint-Michel. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll the grounds of Cimetiere Militaire Americain de Saint-James and then don't miss a visit to Pointe du Grouin du Sud.
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Getting from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In April in Mont-Saint-Michel, expect temperatures between 58°F during the day and 42°F at night. On the 30th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
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Getting from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In April in Mont-Saint-Michel, expect temperatures between 58°F during the day and 42°F at night. On the 30th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can 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.
