15 days in France Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips France sightseeing planner
Start: Detroit
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Paris
— 5 nights
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Bayeux
— 2 nights
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Mont-Saint-Michel
— 1 night
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Nice
— 3 nights
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Saint-Raphael
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Detroit
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Paris — 5 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.Change things up with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles (about 48 minutes away). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, and wander the streets of Montmartre.
To see traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Paris driving holiday planner.
Detroit, USA to Paris is an approximately 11-hour flight. Traveling from Detroit to Paris, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Detroit in July, plan for a bit cooler nights in Paris, with lows around 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Bayeux.
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Bayeux — 2 nights
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Most travelers take a trip to Bayeux to see the famed tapestry depicting the legendary Norman Conquest from the 11th century.On the 7th (Fri), admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Notre-Dame, appreciate the history behind D-Day Monument, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Normandy American Cemetery, and finally steep yourself in history at Pointe du Hoc. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the masterpieces at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, then stroll the grounds of Bayeux War Cemetery, and then brush up on your military savvy at Memorial de Caen.
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Drive from Paris to Bayeux in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Paris in July, expect Bayeux to be little chillier, temps between 74°F and 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to drive to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 1 night
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Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): admire the landmark architecture of Mont Saint-Michel and then explore the different monuments and memorials at Cimetiere Militaire Americain de Saint-James.
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Drive from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 72°F in July, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can fly to Nice.
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Drive from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 72°F in July, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can fly to Nice.
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Nice — 3 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.Nice is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Marineland, kick back and relax at Castel Plage, see the interesting displays at Musée Marc Chagall, and take some stellar pictures from Colline du Chateau overlook.
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Traveling by flight from Mont-Saint-Michel to Nice takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or drive. Traveling from Mont-Saint-Michel in July, expect Nice to be somewhat warmer, temps between 81°F and 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to drive to Saint-Raphael.
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Saint-Raphael — 3 nights
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Saint-Raphael vacations have so much more to offer than an indulgent splurge on a beach.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Saint-Raphael: Waterworld lake of gaudrade (in Puget-sur-Argens) and Forcerie Vial (in Tanneron). There's much more to do: make a short side trip with TakSea, kick back and relax at Abel Baliff Beach, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mont Vinaigre, and don't miss a visit to Massif de l'Esterel.
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Traveling by car from Nice to Saint-Raphael takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Nice in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Saint-Raphael, with lows of 66°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can catch the flight 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.
