23 days in France Itinerary
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Start: Geneva
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Annecy
— 1 night
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Colmar
— 2 nights
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Lyon
— 2 nights
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Nice
— 2 nights
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Avignon
— 2 nights
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Carcassonne
— 1 night
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Bordeaux
— 2 nights
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Angers
— 2 nights
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Versailles
— 2 nights
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Paris
— 5 nights
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End: London
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Annecy — 1 night
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Venice of the Alps
Start off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eglise St. Maurice, take an in-depth tour of Maison de la Galerie, then step off the mainland to explore Ile des Cygnes, then see exotic creatures in open habitats at Water Taxi Annecy, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Francois. Keep things going the next day: get outside with YAKAPEDALER, stroll around Parc Charles Bosson, then enjoy the sand and surf at Plage de la Brune, and finally steep yourself in history at Le Repaire Louis Mandrin.
To see ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Annecy trip planner.
Geneva, Switzerland to Annecy is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in August, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Colmar.
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Geneva, Switzerland to Annecy is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in August, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Colmar.
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Colmar — 2 nights
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Little Venice
On the 5th (Sat), step into the grandiose world of Chateau Giersberg, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Sainte-Croix, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Chapelle Saint-Leon IX, then pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saints-Pierre-et-Paul, and finally don't miss a visit to Vieille ville d'Eguisheim. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Sun): get advice or help at Bibliotheque Humaniste, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Georges, then pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Sainte-Foy, and finally examine the collection at La Maison du Pain.
For ratings, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Colmar itinerary tool.
Traveling by flight from Annecy to Colmar takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can fly to Lyon.
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Traveling by flight from Annecy to Colmar takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can fly to Lyon.
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Lyon — 2 nights
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Culinary Capital of France
Kick off your visit on the 7th (Mon): get a sense of history and politics at Hotel de Ville de Lyon, explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, then see the interesting displays at Fresque des Lyonnais, and finally take a stroll through La Place Bellecour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, get engrossed in the history at Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon, then admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon, and finally see the interesting displays at Institut & Musee Lumiere.
To find reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Lyon trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Colmar to Lyon takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Nice.
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Traveling by flight from Colmar to Lyon takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Nice.
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Nice — 2 nights
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Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)
Start off your visit on the 9th (Wed): walk around Le Jardin Albert 1er, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, then ponder the design of Fontaine du Soleil, then make a trip to Place Massena, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a new perspective on things with Cap Ferrat Diving, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise, steep yourself in history at Place Garibaldi, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Cimetiere du Chateau, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur.
To find maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Nice visit planner.
Fly from Lyon to Nice in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Lyon in August, Nice is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can drive to Avignon.
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To find maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Nice visit planner.
Fly from Lyon to Nice in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Lyon in August, Nice is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can drive to Avignon.
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Avignon — 2 nights
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City of Popes
On the 11th (Fri), appreciate the history behind Chartreuse de Villeneuve lez Avignon, steep yourself in history at Musee du Petit Palais, take in the views from Pont d'Avignon, then explore the historical opulence of Palais des Papes, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale Notre-Dame des Doms. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique Saint Pierre, then get to know the fascinating history of Street of Dyers (Rue de Teinturiers), then take an exotic tour of Wine Safari, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Agricol.
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Drive from Nice to Avignon in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Nice in August, plan for slightly colder nights in Avignon, with lows around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Carcassonne.
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Drive from Nice to Avignon in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Nice in August, plan for slightly colder nights in Avignon, with lows around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Carcassonne.
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Carcassonne — 1 night
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Medieval Heart of France
Start off your visit on the 13th (Sun): step into the grandiose world of Chateau Comtal, contemplate the long history of Cathar Castles, get to know the fascinating history of La Cite Medievale, get engrossed in the history at Maison de la Chevalerie- La Cite, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, and finally contemplate the long history of Porte Narbonnaise.
To see photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Carcassonne trip planner.
Traveling by car from Avignon to Carcassonne takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Carcassonne are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can drive to Bordeaux.
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To see photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Carcassonne trip planner.
Traveling by car from Avignon to Carcassonne takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Carcassonne are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can drive to Bordeaux.
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Bordeaux — 2 nights
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The Port of the Moon
Start off your visit on the 14th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Église Notre-Dame, ponder the design of Monument aux Girondins, then get to know the fascinating history of Place de la Bourse, then identify plant and animal life at Parc animalier Rene CANIVENC (Le Moulineau), and finally steep yourself in history at Prieure de Cayac. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Musee du Vin et du Negoce, then wander the streets of Port de la Lune, then don't miss a visit to Grosse Cloche de Bordeaux, and finally get engrossed in the history at Musee d'Aquitaine.
To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Bordeaux day trip app.
You can drive from Carcassonne to Bordeaux in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, daily temperatures in Bordeaux can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to fly to Angers.
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To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Bordeaux day trip app.
You can drive from Carcassonne to Bordeaux in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, daily temperatures in Bordeaux can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to fly to Angers.
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Angers — 2 nights
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City of Flowers
Start off your visit on the 16th (Wed): step into the grandiose world of Chateau du Plessis-Mace, then explore the activities along Lac de Maine, then see the interesting displays at Musee du Genie Militaire, and finally make a trip to Collegiale Saint-Martin. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the world behind art at Galerie David d'Angers, don't miss a visit to Musee des Beaux-Arts, steep yourself in history at La Tour Saint-Aubin, don't miss a visit to Maison d'Adam, then explore the historical opulence of Chateau d'Angers, and finally don't miss a visit to Place du Ralliement.
For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Angers trip planner.
You can fly from Bordeaux to Angers in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Bordeaux in August, Angers is slightly colder at night with lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to fly to Versailles.
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For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Angers trip planner.
You can fly from Bordeaux to Angers in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Bordeaux in August, Angers is slightly colder at night with lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to fly to Versailles.
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Versailles — 2 nights
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Royal Paradise
Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Le Petit Trianon and Cathedrale Saint Louis. Head to The Royal Chapel and Pascal Le Gac Chocolatierfor some retail therapy. Step out of Versailles to go to Maisons-Laffitte and see Chateau of Maisons-Laffitte, which is approximately 30 minutes away. There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of The Hall of Mirrors, steep yourself in history at Temple de l'Amour, appreciate the extensive heritage of Promenade des Petits Ponts, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Eglise Notre-Dame de Versailles.
To find other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Versailles road trip app.
Traveling by flight from Angers to Versailles takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In August, daily temperatures in Versailles can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can go by car to Paris.
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To find other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Versailles road trip app.
Traveling by flight from Angers to Versailles takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In August, daily temperatures in Versailles can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can go by car to Paris.
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Promenade des Petits Ponts, Chateau of Maisons-Laffitte, Pascal Le Gac Chocolatier, Eglise Notre-Dame En Sa Nativite
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Paris — 5 nights
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City of Light
Escape the urban bustle at Île de la Cité and Ile Saint-Louis. Explore hidden gems such as Petit Palais and Musee National des Arts Asiatiques - Guimet. There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, stroll the grounds of Pere-Lachaise Cemetery, see the interesting displays at National Museum of Natural History, and contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower.
For other places to visit and other tourist information, read Paris trip planner.
You can drive from Versailles to Paris in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In August in Paris, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train back home.
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You can drive from Versailles to Paris in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In August in Paris, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train 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.
