24 days in France Itinerary
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Start: Paris
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Paris
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Orleans
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Chambord
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Blois
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Chenonceaux
— 2 nights
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Tours
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Saumur
— 2 nights
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Chinon
— 3 nights
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Poitiers
— 3 nights
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Bordeaux
— 3 nights
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End: Paris
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Paris — 2 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.Start off your visit on the 10th (Sat): examine the collection at Musee du Parfum - Fragonard, stop by 1st Arrondissement, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Fontaine Saint-Sulpice, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Paul Saint-Louis. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Sun): admire the landmark architecture of Luxembourg Palace, then examine the collection at Musee de la Chasse et de la Nature, then take an in-depth tour of National Archives, and finally take an in-depth tour of Memorial De La Shoah.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Paris trip planner.
If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. September in Paris sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to drive to Orleans.
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Orleans — 1 night
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Orléans is a city in north-central France, about 111km southwest of Paris. Start off your visit on the 12th (Mon): take in the architecture and atmosphere at La Collegiale Saint-Liphard, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de Cléry-Saint-André, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Paroisse de Saint Paterne. On the next day, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Aignan, then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and then take an in-depth tour of CERCIL - Musee Memorial des enfants du Vel d'Hiv.
For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Orleans online attractions planner.
Traveling by car from Paris to Orleans takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Orleans can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Chambord.
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For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Orleans online attractions planner.
Traveling by car from Paris to Orleans takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Orleans can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Chambord.
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Chambord — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 14th (Wed): do a tasting at Les Vignerons de Mont-Pres-Chambord, then contemplate the waterfront views at Baignade naturelle du Grand Chambord, and then see the interesting displays at Maison de La Loire du Loir-et-Cher. Keep things going the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint Etienne, then pause for some serene contemplation at Clocher Saint Firmin, and then steep yourself in history at Tour Cesar Donjon.
To find more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Chambord travel planning website.
Getting from Orleans to Chambord by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In September, daily temperatures in Chambord can reach 72°F, while at night they dip to 50°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Blois.
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To find more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Chambord travel planning website.
Getting from Orleans to Chambord by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In September, daily temperatures in Chambord can reach 72°F, while at night they dip to 50°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Blois.
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Blois — 2 nights
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Town of Art and History
Situated on the banks of the lower Loire river, Blois opens doors to many activities centered along the banks of the river.Start off your visit on the 16th (Fri): get to know the fascinating history of Les P’tits Clous, do a tasting at Domaine Le Portail, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Mairie. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Sat): explore the world behind art at Maison de la BD, look for gifts at La Maison des Parapluies, then explore the world behind art at Musee d'Art religieux, and finally examine the collection at Museum d'Histoire Naturelle.
To see reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Blois trip planning site.
Blois is just a stone's throw from Chambord. In September, daily temperatures in Blois can reach 72°F, while at night they dip to 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can drive to Chenonceaux.
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Chenonceaux — 2 nights
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Situated in the valley of the river Cher within the tributary of the Loire, Chenonceaux has a unique location in the Touraine-Chenonceaux wine-growing area.On the 18th (Sun), see the interesting displays at Le Moulin des Aigremonts, take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Collegiate Church of St John the Baptist, and then look for gifts at Poterie Agny. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Mon): hike along Sentier Randocroquis du Pas-aux-Anes, then pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint Antoine, and then step into the grandiose world of Remparts de la Citadelle.
To find traveler tips, photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Chenonceaux trip itinerary app.
You can drive from Blois to Chenonceaux in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In September, daily temperatures in Chenonceaux can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can drive to Tours.
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Tours — 3 nights
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Garden of France
Famous for its original medieval district, Tours is famous for its cafes that serve regional wines and interesting architectural bridges crossing the river Loire.Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Prieure Saint-Cosme - Demeure de Ronsard and Lavardin Saint-Genest Church. Your inner history buff will appreciate Chapelle Saint Gilles and Abbaye de Marmoutier. Take a break from Tours with a short trip to Musikenfete in Montoire-sur-le-Loir, about 50 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Musee de la Typographie, contemplate the long history of Cloister of la Psalette, make a trip to Place Jean Jaures Fountain, and explore the world behind art at Hotel Gouin.
To find traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Tours vacation planner.
You can drive from Chenonceaux to Tours in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 71°F, and evening lows to 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Saumur.
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Saumur — 2 nights
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Pearl of Anjou
Saumur is a famous historic town known for its locally grown mushrooms and for their production of a number of regional wines and celebrated Combier liqueurs.Start off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Targe, then do a tasting at Langlois-Chateau, and then do a tasting at Ackerman. Keep things going the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Pierre de Saumur, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chapelle Royale des Ardilliers, and then see the interesting displays at Musee de la Cavalerie.
To find other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read Saumur trip builder.
You can drive from Tours to Saumur in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 73°F, and evening lows to 52°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can go by car to Chinon.
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Chinon — 3 nights
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On the banks of the Vienne River, Chinon offers access to a rich wine area in the Loire Valley.Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Cave Monplaisir and Sainte-Chapelle de Champigny sur Veude. Let the collections at Musee Rabelais and Cave de la Dive Bouteille capture your imagination. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Chinon: Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil (Cave Nathalie et David Drusse & La Chevallerie - Gaetan BRUNEAU wines). Next up on the itinerary: do a tasting at Chateau du Petit Thouars, delve into the distant past at Chapelle Sainte Radegonde, and indulge your taste buds at Chateau de Ligre.
To find traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Chinon trip builder tool.
Drive from Saumur to Chinon in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In September, daily temperatures in Chinon can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can go by car to Poitiers.
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Poitiers — 3 nights
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Poitiers is a city on the Clain river in west-central France. Discover out-of-the-way places like Abbaye de Saint Junien de Nouaille-Maupertuis and Musee Sainte-Croix. Musee d'art Populaire and Eglise Saint-Jean de Montierneuf are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's more to do: contemplate the long history of Hotel Fume and pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint Hilaire.
To find traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Poitiers trip itinerary site.
Drive from Chinon to Poitiers in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 72°F in September, and nighttime lows around 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to take a train to Bordeaux.
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To find traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Poitiers trip itinerary site.
Drive from Chinon to Poitiers in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 72°F in September, and nighttime lows around 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to take a train to Bordeaux.
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Bordeaux — 3 nights
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The Port of the Moon
With a long history of producing regional wines since the Romans brought grapevines here during the first century, so many people consider Bordeaux to be the wine capital of the world.Discover out-of-the-way places like Chateau La Croizille and Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte. Popular historic sites such as Chateau Ambe Tour Pourret and Port de la Lune are in your itinerary. Take a break from Bordeaux with a short trip to Eglise Collegiale de Saint-Emilion in Saint-Emilion, about 46 minutes away. There's still lots to do: take in the exciting artwork at Institut Culturel Bernard Magrez, contemplate the long history of Prieure de Cayac, and indulge your taste buds at DMjWineworks.
To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Bordeaux tour itinerary planning app.
You can take a train from Poitiers to Bordeaux in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Bordeaux are 75°F, while nighttime lows are 56°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can catch the 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.
