22 days in France Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips France trip planner
Start: Buffalo
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Paris
— 4 nights
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Epernay
— 3 nights
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Chablis
— 3 nights
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Beaune
— 5 nights
Drive
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Sancerre
— 3 nights
Drive
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Paris
— 3 nights
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End: Buffalo
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Paris — 4 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.Palace of Versailles and Latin Quarter will appeal to history buffs. Get a sense of the local culture at Louvre Museum and Musee Rodin. There's still lots to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Champs-Elysees, take a stroll through Place de la Bastille, shop like a local with Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read Paris driving holiday planner.
Buffalo, USA to Paris is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Buffalo to Paris. September in Paris sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 53°F at night. On the 18th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Epernay.
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Epernay — 3 nights
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Capital of Champagne
Best known for its Champagne production, Épernay is a small town featuring several famous brands, including Moët & Chandon, that have been aged in the miles of tunneled cellars carved from chalk rock beneath the town.Champagne Lallement Massonnot and Moet et Chandon are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Avenue de Champagne and Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers will appeal to history buffs. Step out of Epernay to go to Verzenay and see Le Phare de Vezernay, which is approximately 34 minutes away. There's lots more to do: do a tasting at Paul-Etienne Saint Germain, indulge your senses at Champagne Lallement Massonnot, look for gifts at Champagne Janisson Baradon et Fils, and visit Champagne Collard-Picard.
For photos, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Epernay online journey planner.
Drive from Paris to Epernay in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Traveling from Paris in September, expect slightly colder with lows of 48°F in Epernay. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can go by car to Chablis.
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Chablis — 3 nights
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Golden Gate of Burgundy
Chablis is a town and commune in the Yonne department in Burgundy in north-central France.Abbaye de Fontenay and Basilique Sainte Madeleine will appeal to history buffs. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Chateau Ancy-le Franc and Wine Tours & Tastings. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Chablis: Chateau de Bazoches (in Bazoches), Musee Zervos (in Vezelay) and Musee de l'Automobile du Chateau de Montjalin (in Sauvigny-le-Bois). And it doesn't end there: learn about winemaking at Domaine Celine & Frederic Gueguen, steep yourself in history at La Fosse Dionne, explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Tanlay, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Abbaye de Pontigny.
To find reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Chablis day trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Epernay to Chablis takes 2.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Chablis can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can go by car to Beaune.
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Beaune — 5 nights
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Wine Capital of Burgundy
The Wine Capital of the Burgundy region in the Côte-d'Or department, Beaune is a walled city with features remaining from the pre-Roman and Roman eras in eastern France.Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Chateau Corton C. and Saint-Philibert de Tournus. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like La Cave de l'Ange Gardien and Monastere Royal de Brou. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Beaune: Eglise Saint-Martin (in Chapaize), Dijon (Cathedrale Saint-Benigne de Dijon, Owl's Trail, &more) and Chateau de Cormatin (in Cormatin). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu, browse the exhibits of Chateau de Savigny-les-Beaune, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Abbey of Cluny, and learn about winemaking at Olivier Leflaive.
To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Beaune online travel route planner.
Traveling by car from Chablis to Beaune takes 2 hours. In September in Beaune, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 52°F at night. On the 29th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Sancerre.
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Dijon, Bourg-en-Bresse, Eglise Saint-Gervais et Saint-Protais, Boursot Pere & Fils, Eglise Saint-Martin
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Sancerre — 3 nights
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Sancerre is a medieval hilltop town, commune and canton in the Cher department of central France overlooking the Loire River. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Vinitour Centre-Loire and Guédelon. Your inner history buff will appreciate La Maison de Colette and Eglise Saint-Etienne. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sancerre: Briare (Briare aqueduct Pont-canal de Briare & Musee des Emaux et de la Mosaique), Eglise Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc (in Gien) and Château de Sully-sur-Loire (in Sully-sur-Loire). There's still lots to do: do a tasting at Henri Bourgeois, see the interesting displays at Maison des Sancerre, make a trip to Eglise Notre-Dame de Sancerre, and step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Saint-Fargeau.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Sancerre trip planner.
Getting from Beaune to Sancerre by car takes about 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 71°F in September, and nighttime lows around 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Paris.
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To find where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Sancerre trip planner.
Getting from Beaune to Sancerre by car takes about 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 71°F in September, and nighttime lows around 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Paris.
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Paris — 3 nights
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City of Light
Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, then steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, and finally wander the streets of Île de la Cité. Here are some ideas for day two: wander the streets of Montmartre, then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, then pause for some serene contemplation at Fontaine Saint-Sulpice, and finally wander the streets of Le Marais.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Paris trip maker app.
Traveling by car from Sancerre to Paris takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Paris trip maker app.
Traveling by car from Sancerre to Paris takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Thu) 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.
