34 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France holiday builder
Start: Jeddah
Fly
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Paris
— 6 nights
Drive
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Etretat
— 3 nights
Drive
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Deauville City
— 4 nights
Drive
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Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer
— 1 night
Fly
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Nice
— 7 nights
Drive
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La Croix-Valmer
— 4 nights
Drive
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Porquerolles Island
— 1 night
Ferry to Station Maritime, Fly to Hendaye
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Hendaye
— 2 nights
Fly to Geneva, Bus to Chamonix
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Chamonix
— 5 nights
Shuttle to Geneva, Fly to Jeddah
End: Jeddah
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Paris — 6 nights
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City of Light
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.Take a break from the city and head to Île de la Cité and Seine River. Step out of Paris with an excursion to Palace of Versailles in Versailles--about 48 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the galleries of Louvre Museum, steep yourself in history at Arc de Triomphe, take a stroll through Montmartre, and explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay.
To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Paris tour itinerary builder app.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Paris is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Jeddah to Paris due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Jeddah in March, things will get much colder in Paris: highs are around 13°C and lows about 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can drive to Etretat.
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Etretat — 3 nights
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Etretat is a small coastal village on the Alabaster Coast in Normandy.Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Plage Du Tilleul and La Plage. Step out of the city life by going to Falaises d'Etretat and Porte d’Aval. Step out of Etretat to go to Saint-Valery-en-Caux and see Plage de Saint-Valery-en-Caux, which is approximately 58 minutes away. There's still lots to do: stroll through Les Plages Etretat, enjoy the sand and surf at Plage-Baignade Yport, take in the spiritual surroundings of Trinity Abbey (Abbey de la Trinite), and relax and rejuvenate at Florence Zablith.
For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Etretat trip builder website.
Traveling by car from Paris to Etretat takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In March in Etretat, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can drive to Deauville City.
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Deauville City — 4 nights
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With its race course, harbour, international film festival, marinas, conference centre, villas, Grand Casino and sumptuous hotels, Deauville is regarded as the "queen of the Norman beaches" and one of the most prestigious seaside resorts in all of France.Visiting Promenade Marcel Proust and Plage de Cabourg will get you outdoors. You'll get in some beach time at Plage de Trouville and Plages de Houlgate. Venture out of the city with trips to Base de Loisirs du Mele sur Sarthe (in Coulonges-sur-Sarthe) and Juno Beach (in Saint-Aubin-Sur-Mer). There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Deauville Beach, sample the tasty concoctions at Micro-Brasserie Sagesse, stroll through Plage de Benerville sur Mer, and do a tasting at Calvados Boulard.
To see where to stay and other tourist information, read our Deauville City holiday maker.
You can drive from Etretat to Deauville City in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 12°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer.
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Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer — 1 night
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Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France. On the 24th (Fri), witness the site of a historic battle at Omaha Beach, then kick back and relax at Omaha Beach, and then stroll the grounds of Normandy American Cemetery.
To find ratings, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer trip planner.
You can drive from Deauville City to Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. March in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Nice.
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To find ratings, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer trip planner.
You can drive from Deauville City to Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. March in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Nice.
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Nice — 7 nights
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Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)
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.We've included these beaches for you: Plage des Ondes and Plage Mace. Step out of the city life by going to Lérins Islands and Plage de la Mariniere. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nice: Village de Mougins (in Mougins), Cannes (La Croisette, Le Suquet, &more) and Plage de la Salis (in Antibes). There's much more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Town, kick back and relax at Blue Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Promenade du Soleil, and take in nature's colorful creations at Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze.
To find ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Nice trip website.
Getting from Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer to Nice by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer in March, expect Nice to be a bit warmer, temps between 17°C and 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to La Croix-Valmer.
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La Croix-Valmer — 4 nights
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La Croix-Valmer is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.Geographythumb La Croix-Valmer is at the foot of the Massif des Maures hills in the Bay of Cavalaire-sur-Mer, halfway between Le Lavandou and Saint-Tropez.HistoryThe Emperor Constantine the Great, on the way to wage war against his brother-in-law Maxentius in 312 AD, is said to have had a vision of a cross in the sky stating "in hoc signo vinces" (by this sign you will conquer) at the location where La Croix-Valmer is now situated. Visit Plage de Gigaro and Plage Des Brouis for some beach relaxation. Step out of the city life by going to Heraclee Beach and Plage de La Fossette. You'll find plenty of places to visit near La Croix-Valmer: Sentier du littoral - Le Lavandou - Plage de la Fossette (in Le Lavandou) and Plage de Cabasson (in Bormes-Les-Mimosas). Next up on the itinerary: relax and rejuvenate at Pause Serenite, do a tasting at Chateau de Chausse, enjoy the sand and surf at Plage des Cigales, and stroll through Plage du Debarquement.
For where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our La Croix-Valmer travel itinerary planner.
Drive from Nice to La Croix-Valmer in 2 hours. Traveling from Nice in March, plan for slightly colder nights in La Croix-Valmer, with lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can drive to Porquerolles Island.
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For where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our La Croix-Valmer travel itinerary planner.
Drive from Nice to La Croix-Valmer in 2 hours. Traveling from Nice in March, plan for slightly colder nights in La Croix-Valmer, with lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can drive to Porquerolles Island.
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Porquerolles Island — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 5th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Plage de la Courtade, enjoy the sand and surf at Plage Notre Dame, then explore the world behind art at Villa Carmignac, and finally kick back and relax at Plage d'Argent.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Porquerolles Island day trip planning tool.
Drive from La Croix-Valmer to Porquerolles Island in 2 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Hendaye.
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Drive from La Croix-Valmer to Porquerolles Island in 2 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) to allow time to travel 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 6th (Thu): take in the spiritual surroundings of Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste, take in the waterfront at Promenade Jacques Thibaud, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Plage d'Hendaye. On the 7th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Grande Plage, hike along Sentier Du Littoral, and then kick back and relax at Plage des Alcyons.
For maps, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read our Hendaye trip planner.
You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Porquerolles Island to Hendaye in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in April, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can travel to Chamonix.
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You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Porquerolles Island to Hendaye in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in April, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can travel to Chamonix.
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Chamonix — 5 nights
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Alpine Capital of the World
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 Aiguille du Midi and Sport 2000 Cham'Sport Aiguille du Midi. Get out of town with these interesting Chamonix side-trips: Cascade de Combe Noire (in Les Contamines-Montjoie) and Loisirs Assis Evasion (in Passy). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. There's much more to do: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, take in the awesome beauty at Aiguille des Grands Montets, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and hit the slopes at Vallee Blanche.
For ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, use the Chamonix sightseeing tool.
You can do a combination of flight and bus from Hendaye to Chamonix in 6.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. You'll set off for home on the 12th (Wed).
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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.
