20 days in France Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips France holiday planner
Start: Mumbai
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Paris
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Strasbourg
— 3 nights
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Lyon
— 3 nights
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Cannes
— 5 nights
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Marseille
— 3 nights
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End: Mumbai
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Paris — 5 nights
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City of Light
Change things up with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles (about 46 minutes away). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, wander the streets of Montmartre, admire the landmark architecture of Sainte-Chapelle, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.
For ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Paris trip planner.
Mumbai, India to Paris is an approximately 12-hour flight. Traveling from Mumbai to Paris, you'll gain 4.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Mumbai in May, with highs in Paris at 20°C and lows at 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can catch the train to Strasbourg.
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For ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Paris trip planner.
Mumbai, India to Paris is an approximately 12-hour flight. Traveling from Mumbai to Paris, you'll gain 4.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Mumbai in May, with highs in Paris at 20°C and lows at 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can catch the train to Strasbourg.
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Strasbourg — 3 nights
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Crossroads of Europe
Change things up with these side-trips from Strasbourg: Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg (in Orschwiller), Colmar (Little Venice & Old Town) and Eglise Abbatiale Saint Maurice d'Ebersmunster (in Ebersmunster). There's much more to do: awaken your taste buds at Domaine Albert Seltz, examine the collection at Palais de Rohan, wander the streets of La Petite France, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg.
To see other places to visit and other tourist information, use the Strasbourg road trip website.
Take a train from Paris to Strasbourg in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, shuttle, and train; or drive. May in Strasbourg sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Lyon.
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To see other places to visit and other tourist information, use the Strasbourg road trip website.
Take a train from Paris to Strasbourg in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, shuttle, and train; or drive. May in Strasbourg sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Lyon.
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Colmar, Vin d'Alsace HORCHER, Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg, Domaine Albert Seltz, Eglise Abbatiale Saint Maurice d'Ebersmunster
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Lyon — 3 nights
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Culinary Capital of France
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lyon: Grenoble (Musee Dauphinois, Musee de Grenoble, &more). Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, get to know the fascinating history of Vieux Lyon, find something for the whole family at AviaSim Lyon, and walk around Parc de la Tete d'Or.
Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your Lyon trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.
Traveling by flight from Strasbourg to Lyon takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. May in Lyon sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can fly to Cannes.
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Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your Lyon trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.
Traveling by flight from Strasbourg to Lyon takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. May in Lyon sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can fly to Cannes.
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Cannes — 5 nights
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Festival City
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cannes: Nice (Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice, Old Town, &more) and Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze (in Eze). There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Musee Picasso, wander the streets of Rue d'Antibes, get to know the fascinating history of La Croisette, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Colgan's Brewery.
For other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Cannes tour website.
You can fly from Lyon to Cannes in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in June, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can go by car to Marseille.
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For other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Cannes tour website.
You can fly from Lyon to Cannes in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in June, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can go by car to Marseille.
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Marseille — 3 nights
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Gateway to Provence
On the 7th (Wed), stop by The Panier, take in the waterfront at Le Vieux Port, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Abbaye Saint Victor, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathédrale La Major. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of Paul Cezanne’s Studio, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence, then stop by Cours Mirabeau, and finally see the interesting displays at Musee Granet.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Marseille trip itinerary app.
You can drive from Cannes to Marseille in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Marseille can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can fly back home.
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To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Marseille trip itinerary app.
You can drive from Cannes to Marseille in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Marseille can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can 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.
