16 days in France Itinerary

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Ferry to Playa del Carmen, Fly to Nice
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Nice
— 5 nights
Drive
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Saint-Raphael
— 1 night
Drive
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Le Lavandou
— 2 nights
Fly
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Biarritz
— 2 nights
Fly
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Paris
— 5 nights
Fly to Cancun, Ferry to Cozumel

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Nice — 5 nights

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.
You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Castel Plage and Coco Beach. Explore Nice's surroundings by going to Antibes (Spas & Wellness & Garoupe Lighthouse (Phare de la Garoupe)), Plage des Ondes (in Cap d'Antibes) and Juan les Pins Main Beach (in Juan-les-Pins). The adventure continues: take in nature's colorful creations at Les Jardins Bioves, steep yourself in history at Palais Lascaris, admire the masterpieces at Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice, and see the interesting displays at Musée Marc Chagall.

To see maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Nice sightseeing planner.

Cozumel, Mexico to Nice is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of ferry and flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Cozumel to Nice due to the time zone difference. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Cozumel in February; daily highs in Nice reach 15°C and lows reach 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to drive to Saint-Raphael.
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Saint-Raphael — 1 night

Saint-Raphael vacations have so much more to offer than an indulgent splurge on a beach.
On the 9th (Thu), enjoy the sand and surf at Calanque de Maubois, then stroll through Abel Baliff Beach, then hike along Massif du Tanneron, and finally kick back and relax at Plage du Chateau.

To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Saint-Raphael sightseeing planner.

Getting from Nice to Saint-Raphael by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Nice in February, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Saint-Raphael, with lows of 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can drive to Le Lavandou.
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Le Lavandou — 2 nights

Le Lavandou is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. Start off your visit on the 10th (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Plage de La Fossette, then stroll through Plage Des Brouis, then enjoy the sand and surf at La Ponche Beach, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Plage de la Nartelle. On the 11th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Grande Plage du Lavandou, then enjoy the sand and surf at Plage d'Aiguebelle, then kick back and relax at Plage de l'Estagnol, and finally look for gifts at Daskalides Chocolatier.

For more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Le Lavandou online trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Saint-Raphael to Le Lavandou takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus. February in Le Lavandou sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Biarritz.
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Biarritz — 2 nights

A popular holiday destination with world-class surfing, Biarritz has interesting coastal rock formations and stellar waves that make this luxurious seaside town popular with tourists and surfers alike.
Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sun): step aboard Hermione - La Fayette, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then stroll through La Cote des Basques, and finally kick back and relax at Port Vieux Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: take a leisurely stroll along Promenade Jacques Thibaud, enjoy the sand and surf at Plage d'Hendaye, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste.

For other places to visit, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Biarritz travel planner.

Traveling by flight from Le Lavandou to Biarritz takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In February, daily temperatures in Biarritz can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can fly to Paris.
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Paris — 5 nights

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.
Paris is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, visit Montmartre, contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, and pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

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Getting from Biarritz to Paris by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Traveling from Biarritz in February, expect Paris to be little chillier, temps between 9°C and 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.
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France travel guide

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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.
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