29 days in France Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips France trip itinerary planner
Start: Amsterdam
Train
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Paris
— 4 nights
Drive
2
Bayeux
— 3 nights
Drive
3
Mont-Saint-Michel
— 1 night
Fly
4
Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
— 2 nights
Drive
5
Carcassonne
— 4 nights
Fly
6
Saint-Raphael
— 5 nights
Drive
7
Nice
— 5 nights
Drive
8
Chamonix
— 4 nights
Shuttle to Geneva, Fly to Amsterdam
End: Amsterdam
Tue, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 29
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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.Change things up with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles (about 48 minutes away). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, wander the streets of Montmartre, admire the landmark architecture of Sainte-Chapelle, and shop like a local with Champs-Elysees.
To see more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Paris holiday planner.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Paris is an approximately 4.5-hour train ride. You can also fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in August, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can go by car to Bayeux.
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Bayeux — 3 nights
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Most travelers take a trip to Bayeux to see the famed tapestry depicting the legendary Norman Conquest from the 11th century.Venture out of the city with trips to Honfleur (Vieux Bassin & Saint Catherine's Catholic Church). There's still lots to do: stroll the grounds of Normandy American Cemetery, appreciate the history behind D-Day Monument, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale Notre-Dame, and contemplate the long history of Pointe du Hoc.
To find reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Bayeux tour builder.
Drive from Paris to Bayeux in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In August in Bayeux, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 14°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Mont-Saint-Michel.
Side Trips
Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Honfleur, Pointe du Hoc, Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema, Normandy American Cemetery
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 1 night
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Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Wed): steep yourself in history at Mont Saint-Michel and then don't miss a visit to Terrasse de l'Ouest.
To find reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Mont-Saint-Michel trip website.
You can drive from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, daytime highs in Mont-Saint-Michel are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can fly to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle.
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To find reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Mont-Saint-Michel trip website.
You can drive from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, daytime highs in Mont-Saint-Michel are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can fly to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle.
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Castelnaud-la-Chapelle — 2 nights
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On the 10th (Thu), get out in the countryside at Ferme Terroir de Lol, then stroll around Les Jardins de Marqueyssac, and then step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Beynac. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: step into the grandiose world of Chateau des Milandes and then step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Castelnaud.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Castelnaud-la-Chapelle trip planning website.
Getting from Mont-Saint-Michel to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and flight. When traveling from Mont-Saint-Michel in August, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Carcassonne.
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To see traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Castelnaud-la-Chapelle trip planning website.
Getting from Mont-Saint-Michel to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and flight. When traveling from Mont-Saint-Michel in August, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Carcassonne.
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Carcassonne — 4 nights
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Medieval Heart of France
Best known as a fortified town, Carcassonne is a walled city that provided the inspiration for the castle in Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" and the location for many scenes in Kevin Costner's movie "Robin Hood." For a daily dose of excitement, medieval jousting tournaments are held twice per day between the two walls--while this may sound like a typical touristy show, it's actually an entertaining display of combative competition and horsemanship.Get out of town with these interesting Carcassonne side-trips: Church of Les Jacobins (in Toulouse) and Domaine Preignes le Vieux (in Vias). Next up on the itinerary: take a tour by water with Belouga Plongee, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, wander the streets of Cité de Carcassonne, and learn about winemaking at O'Vineyards.
To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Carcassonne visit planner.
Drive from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle to Carcassonne in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in August, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Saint-Raphael.
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Saint-Raphael — 5 nights
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Saint-Raphael vacations have so much more to offer than an indulgent splurge on a beach.Venture out of the city with trips to Port Grimaud (in Grimaud), Chateau Des Garcinieres (in Cogolin) and Zipline (in Sainte-Maxime). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at TakSea, don't miss a visit to Massif de l'Esterel, take in breathtaking views at Les Gorges du Verdon, and stroll through Plage du Chateau.
For ratings, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Saint-Raphael online sightseeing planner.
Traveling by flight from Carcassonne to Saint-Raphael takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Carcassonne in August, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Saint-Raphael: temperatures range from 38°C by day to 19°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Nice.
Side Trips
Port Grimaud, Chateau Des Garcinieres, Waterworld lake of gaudrade, Zipline, La Maison des Papillons
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Nice — 5 nights
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Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)
Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.Change things up with these side-trips from Nice: Cannes (Les Caprices de Marilyn, Le Suquet, &more). There's much more to do: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Marineland, admire the natural beauty at Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze, take a memorable tour with Tours, and steep yourself in history at La cité médiévale.
To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Nice trip planner.
Traveling by car from Saint-Raphael to Nice takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Saint-Raphael in August, expect nights in Nice to be somewhat warmer, around 25°C, while days are slightly colder, around 32°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can drive to Chamonix.
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Chamonix — 4 nights
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Alpine Capital of the World
Situated near the massive peaks of the Aiguilles Rouges and, most notably, the Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix is one of the oldest ski resorts in France and known as the Alpine Capital of the World.Chamonix is known for nature, adventure, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, hit the slopes at Vallee Blanche, take in the awesome beauty at Glacier des Bossons, and take in panoramic vistas at Step Into the Void.
Before you visit Chamonix, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
Getting from Nice to Chamonix by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and shuttle; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) to allow enough time to 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.
