23 days in France & Interlaken Itinerary
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Start: Canberra, Australia
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Paris, France
— 2 nights
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Lyon, France
— 4 nights
Train to Geneve, Bus to Chamonix
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Chamonix, France
— 5 nights
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Interlaken, Switzerland
— 5 nights
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Strasbourg, France
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Paris, France
— 2 nights
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Paris, France — 2 nights
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City of Light
Get some historical perspective at Pere-Lachaise Cemetery and Latin Quarter. Visiting Île de la Cité and Ile Saint-Louis will get you outdoors. There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Petit Palais, pause for some photo ops at Pantheon, see the interesting displays at Musee des Arts Forains, and ponder the world of politics at Hotel de Ville.
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Canberra, Australia to Paris is an approximately 26.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 9 hours. Traveling from Canberra in August, expect Paris to be much hotter, temps between 29°C and 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Lyon.
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Canberra, Australia to Paris is an approximately 26.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 9 hours. Traveling from Canberra in August, expect Paris to be much hotter, temps between 29°C and 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Lyon.
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Lyon, France — 4 nights
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Culinary Capital of France
Do some cultural sightseeing at Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon and Fresque des Lyonnais. Hotel de Ville de Lyon and Abbey of Cluny will appeal to history buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Lyon: La Roche de Solutre (in Solutre-Pouilly), Chateau de Brancion (in Martailly-les-Brancion) and Eglise Saint-Gervais et Saint-Protais (in Ozenay). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Institut & Musee Lumiere, admire the striking features of Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, brush up on your military savvy at Centre D'histoire De La Resistance Et De La Deportation, and get to know the fascinating history of Vieux Lyon.
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You can fly from Paris to Lyon in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. August in Lyon sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Chamonix.
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You can fly from Paris to Lyon in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. August in Lyon sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Chamonix.
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Chamonix, France — 5 nights
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Alpine Capital of the World
Your inner history buff will appreciate Eglise Notre-Dame de Toute Grace and Eglise Saint-Nicolas de Combloux. Step out of the city life by going to Parasailing & Paragliding and Aiguilles Rouges. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Chamonix: Combloux Ecological Moutain Lake (in Combloux), Passy (Base de Loisirs du Lac de Passy & Cascade de Chedde) and Megeve (Eglise Saint-Jean Baptiste & Lac de Javen). There's lots more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Brevent Cable Car, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint Michel, hike along Grand Balcon Nord : Plan de l'Aiguille du Midi - Montenvers, and stroll through Aiguille du Midi.
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Traveling by car from Lyon to Chamonix takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can drive to Interlaken.
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Traveling by car from Lyon to Chamonix takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can drive to Interlaken.
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Interlaken, Switzerland — 5 nights
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You'll discover tucked-away gems like Harderkulm and Bachalpsee Lake. Visiting Parasailing & Paragliding and Faulhorn will get you outdoors. Explore Interlaken's surroundings by going to Reichenbach Waterfall (in Meiringen), Giessbachfälle (in Giessbach) and Murren (Allmendhubel, Via Ferrata, &more). There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Staubbach Waterfall, get outside with BOHAG Helikopterrundflug, explore the ancient world of Unspunnen Castle, and take in nature's colorful creations at Schynige Platte.
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You can drive from Chamonix to Interlaken in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Interlaken can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Strasbourg.
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You can drive from Chamonix to Interlaken in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Interlaken can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Strasbourg.
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Strasbourg, France — 3 nights
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Crossroads of Europe
Start off your visit on the 23rd (Wed): admire the striking features of La Neustadt, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Paul, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg, then pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Protestante Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux, and finally wander the streets of La Petite France. Keep things going the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Georges, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Sainte-Foy, then get engrossed in the history at Bibliotheque Humaniste, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Abbatiale Saint Maurice d'Ebersmunster.
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You can drive from Interlaken to Strasbourg in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. While traveling from Interlaken, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Strasbourg, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to take a train to Paris.
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You can drive from Interlaken to Strasbourg in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. While traveling from Interlaken, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Strasbourg, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to take a train to Paris.
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Paris, France — 2 nights
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City of Light
Explore hidden gems such as Musee National des Arts Asiatiques - Guimet and 1st Arrondissement. Eiffel Tower and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre will appeal to history buffs. See even more of Paris: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, examine the collection at Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, and take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin des Tuileries.
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Take a train from Strasbourg to Paris in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, shuttle, and flight; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can travel back home.
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Take a train from Strasbourg to Paris in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, shuttle, and flight; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can travel 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.
