15 days in United States Itinerary
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Start: Marseille
Fly
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Memphis
— 5 nights
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El Dorado
— 1 night
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Natchitoches
— 2 nights
Drive
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Lafayette
— 2 nights
Drive
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Lake Charles
— 1 night
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Houma
— 2 nights
Drive to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Fly to Marseille
End: Marseille
Tue, May 9 - Tue, May 23
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Memphis — 5 nights
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Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll
Explore Memphis' surroundings by going to Tunica (Willows Sporting Clays, Horseshoe Tunica, &more). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Sun Studio, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Memphis Zoo, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and learn the secrets of beer at Tastin' 'Round Town.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Memphis road trip planning site.
Marseille, France to Memphis is an approximately 17-hour flight. Traveling from Marseille to Memphis, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Marseille in May: high temperatures in Memphis hover around 31°C and lows are around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to El Dorado.
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To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Memphis road trip planning site.
Marseille, France to Memphis is an approximately 17-hour flight. Traveling from Marseille to Memphis, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Marseille in May: high temperatures in Memphis hover around 31°C and lows are around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to El Dorado.
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El Dorado — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 15th (Mon): contemplate the long history of John Newton House and then immerse yourself in nature at South Arkansas Arboretum.
For other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our El Dorado day trip site.
You can drive from Memphis to El Dorado in 4.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in May, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can go by car to Natchitoches.
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For other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our El Dorado day trip site.
You can drive from Memphis to El Dorado in 4.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in May, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can go by car to Natchitoches.
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Natchitoches — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum, steep yourself in history at Oakland Plantation, then take a memorable drive along Cane River National Heritage Trail, and finally contemplate the long history of Historic District Shopping. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Kaffie-Frederick General Mercantile Store, then make a trip to American Cemetery, and then steep yourself in history at Fort St. Jean Baptiste.
For ratings, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Natchitoches trip planner.
Explore your travel options from El Dorado to Natchitoches with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in May, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can go by car to Lafayette.
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For ratings, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Natchitoches trip planner.
Explore your travel options from El Dorado to Natchitoches with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in May, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can go by car to Lafayette.
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Lafayette — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 18th (Thu): take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Acadian Village, then get to know the fascinating history of Vermilionville, and finally make a trip to Le Vieux Village de Poste des Opelousas. On the next day, take an in-depth tour of Acadian Memorial, admire the majestic nature at Longfellow Evangeline State Historic Site, then explore the activities along Lake Martin, and finally explore the activities along Lake Martin Rookery.
For reviews, ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Lafayette online trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Natchitoches to Lafayette by car takes about 2.5 hours. May in Lafayette sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Lake Charles.
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For reviews, ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Lafayette online trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Natchitoches to Lafayette by car takes about 2.5 hours. May in Lafayette sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Lake Charles.
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Lake Charles — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sat): brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Bayou Rum Distillery, stroll around Veteran's Memorial Park, and then walk around Millennium Park.
To see photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read Lake Charles trip planner.
You can drive from Lafayette to Lake Charles in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Houma.
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To see photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read Lake Charles trip planner.
You can drive from Lafayette to Lake Charles in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Houma.
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Houma — 2 nights
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On the 21st (Sun), see the interesting displays at Whitney Plantation, admire the striking features of Oak Alley Plantation, and then get engrossed in the history at Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: learn about all things military at Regional Military Museum, contemplate the long history of Madewood Plantation, and then make a trip to Houmas House and Gardens.
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Traveling by car from Lake Charles to Houma takes 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in May, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can travel back home.
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Traveling by car from Lake Charles to Houma takes 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in May, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can travel back home.
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Houmas House and Gardens, Madewood Plantation, Oak Alley Plantation, Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, Whitney Plantation
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