20 days in France Itinerary
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Start: Rio de Janeiro
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Nice
— 4 nights
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Marseille
— 3 nights
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Carcassonne
— 2 nights
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Mont-Saint-Michel
— 1 night
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Bayeux
— 2 nights
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Rouen
— 2 nights
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Paris
— 5 nights
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End: Rio de Janeiro
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Nice — 4 nights
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Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)
Get out of town with these interesting Nice side-trips: Village de Mougins (in Mougins) and Lérins Islands (in Cannes). Next up on the itinerary: get to know the fascinating history of Old Town, make a trip to Promenade des Anglais, see the interesting displays at Musée Marc Chagall, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice.
To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Nice holiday planner.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Nice is an approximately 17-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 4 hours traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Nice. In June, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Marseille.
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To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Nice holiday planner.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Nice is an approximately 17-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 4 hours traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Nice. In June, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Marseille.
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Marseille — 3 nights
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Gateway to Provence
Get out of town with these interesting Marseille side-trips: Avignon (Wine Safari, Palais des Papes, &more) and Aix-en-Provence (Musee Granet, Paul Cezanne’s Studio, &more). There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, take a leisurely stroll along Le Vieux Port, don't miss a visit to Randonnees theatrales Marcel Pagnol Cie Dans la cour des Grands, and wander the streets of The Panier.
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Traveling by car from Nice to Marseille takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Nice in June: highs in Marseille hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Carcassonne.
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Traveling by car from Nice to Marseille takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Nice in June: highs in Marseille hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Carcassonne.
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Carcassonne — 2 nights
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Medieval Heart of France
Start off your visit on the 9th (Fri): don't miss a visit to La Porte D'aude, then wander the streets of Cité de Carcassonne, then snap pictures at Le Pont Vieux (The Old Bridge), and finally do a tasting at O'Vineyards. On your second day here, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Carcassonne Cathedral, explore the fascinating underground world of Gouffre Geant de Cabrespine, and then steep yourself in history at La Bastide Saint Louis.
For where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Carcassonne trip itinerary site.
Fly from Marseille to Carcassonne in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June, daily temperatures in Carcassonne can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to fly to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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For where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Carcassonne trip itinerary site.
Fly from Marseille to Carcassonne in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June, daily temperatures in Carcassonne can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to fly to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sun): admire the landmark architecture of Mont Saint-Michel.
To see other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Mont-Saint-Michel travel itinerary planner.
You can fly from Carcassonne to Mont-Saint-Michel in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Traveling from Carcassonne in June, things will get a bit cooler in Mont-Saint-Michel: highs are around 23°C and lows about 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Bayeux.
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To see other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Mont-Saint-Michel travel itinerary planner.
You can fly from Carcassonne to Mont-Saint-Michel in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Traveling from Carcassonne in June, things will get a bit cooler in Mont-Saint-Michel: highs are around 23°C and lows about 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Bayeux.
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Bayeux — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 12th (Mon): pause for some photo ops at D-Day Monument, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Normandy American Cemetery, then witness the site of a historic battle at Omaha Beach, and finally take an in-depth tour of Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux. On the 13th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema, contemplate the long history of Vestiges du Port de Mulberry, steep yourself in history at Pegasus Memorial, then stroll the grounds of Bayeux War Cemetery, and finally admire the striking features of Cathedrale Notre-Dame.
To see more things to do, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Bayeux trip itinerary maker site.
Getting from Mont-Saint-Michel to Bayeux by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. June in Bayeux sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Rouen.
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To see more things to do, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Bayeux trip itinerary maker site.
Getting from Mont-Saint-Michel to Bayeux by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. June in Bayeux sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Rouen.
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Rouen — 2 nights
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City of a Hundred Spires
On the 14th (Wed), admire the masterpieces at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, then get a taste of the local shopping with Rue du Gros-Horloge, and finally make a trip to Vieux Rouen. Here are some ideas for day two: indulge in some personalized pampering at Meshi Mushki, then take in nature's colorful creations at Fondation Claude Monet, and then admire the natural beauty at Jardins d'Angelique.
To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Rouen route builder app.
Getting from Bayeux to Rouen by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In June in Rouen, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Paris.
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Getting from Bayeux to Rouen by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In June in Rouen, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Paris.
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Paris — 5 nights
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City of Light
Paris is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, walk around Luxembourg Gardens, and get to know the fascinating history of Montmartre.
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You can drive from Rouen to Paris in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In June, daytime highs in Paris are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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You can drive from Rouen to Paris in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In June, daytime highs in Paris are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to 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.
