29 days in France Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips France trip maker
Start: The Hague
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Saint Martin de Re
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Gujan-Mestras
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Pau
— 7 nights
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Cassis
— 1 night
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Saorge
— 3 nights
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Annecy
— 3 nights
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Dun-les-Places
— 3 nights
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End: The Hague
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Saint Martin de Re — 2 nights
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Saint-Martin-de-Ré is a commune in the western French department of Charente-Maritime.It is one of the ten communes located on the Île de Ré.HistoryFortificationsSaint-Martin-de-Ré has extensive fortifications, reflecting the strategic importance of the Île de Ré. Start off your visit on the 13th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Eglise Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul, take a memorable tour with La Cabane Verte, then walk around Parc de la Barbette, and finally try for a hole-in-one at Mini-Golf de St-Martin de Re. Keep things going the next day: stop by Les Papas Confituriers, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-de-Re, get great views at Clocher Observatoire, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Sainte-Catherine de La Flotte, then get outside with Yootoo, and finally get great views at Moulin a Maree.
To find photos, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Saint Martin de Re trip planner.
The Hague, The Netherlands to Saint Martin de Re is an approximately 10-hour car ride. July in Saint Martin de Re sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can go by car to Gujan-Mestras.
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To find photos, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Saint Martin de Re trip planner.
The Hague, The Netherlands to Saint Martin de Re is an approximately 10-hour car ride. July in Saint Martin de Re sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can go by car to Gujan-Mestras.
Side Trips
La Flotte, La Cabane Verte, Moulin a Maree, Le Manege en Chanteur de Donin, Eglise Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul
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Gujan-Mestras — 6 nights
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Step off the beaten path and head to Maison de l’Huitre and Bassin d'Arcachon. Step out of the city life by going to Lac de Leon and Lac de Cazaux. Explore Gujan-Mestras' surroundings by going to Domaine de Certes et Graveyron (in Audenge), Eglise St Eloi (in Andernos-les-Bains) and Chateau Lamothe-Bergeron (in Cussac-Fort-Medoc).
For ratings, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read Gujan-Mestras road trip planning tool.
Traveling by car from Saint Martin de Re to Gujan-Mestras takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to take a train to Pau.
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For ratings, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read Gujan-Mestras road trip planning tool.
Traveling by car from Saint Martin de Re to Gujan-Mestras takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to take a train to Pau.
Side Trips
Biscarrosse, Domaine de Certes et Graveyron, Eglise St Eloi, Parasailing & Paragliding, Lac de Cazaux
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Pau — 7 nights
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Royal City
On the northern edge of the Pyrénées, Pau is the perfect base to explore the mountains and ride the Funiculaire de Pau, a unique historic funicular railway that links the city center and Boulevard des Pyrénées to the railway station Gare de Pau.Visiting Grande Plage and Arteka will get you outdoors. Step off the beaten path and head to Parc aux Rapaces - Fauconnerie Marche - Madiran and Natural reserve of Marais d'Orx. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Pau: Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue (Ferme d'Agerria & Grottes d'Oxocelhaya et d'Isturits), Off-Road Tours (in Saint-Pee-sur-Nivelle) and Palmeraie du Sarthou (in Betous). The adventure continues: kick your exploration up a notch at La Foret des Vert'tiges, take some stellar pictures from La Corniche Basque, let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, and see the interesting displays at Syndicat du Piment d'Espelette.
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You can drive from Gujan-Mestras to Pau in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in July, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Cassis.
Side Trips
Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue, Bidarray, Natural reserve of Marais d'Orx, La Corniche Basque, Grande Plage
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Cassis — 1 night
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Cassis is a commune situated east of Marseille in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southern France.It is a popular tourist destination, famous for its cliffs (falaises) and the sheltered inlets called calanques. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Tue): stroll through Randonnee Bormes-les-Mimosas, get interesting insight from Saint Cyr Parachute Ascensionnel, and then take some stellar pictures from Cape Canaille. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Wed): take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then stroll through Sentier Littoral, then hike along Gros cerveau, and finally go for a walk through Le Sentier du Littoral.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Cassis road trip planning website.
Traveling by flight from Pau to Cassis takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Pau in July; daily highs in Cassis reach 35°C and lows reach 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Saorge.
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To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Cassis road trip planning website.
Traveling by flight from Pau to Cassis takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Pau in July; daily highs in Cassis reach 35°C and lows reach 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Saorge.
Side Trips
Sentier Littoral, Randonnee Bormes-les-Mimosas, Saint Cyr Parachute Ascensionnel, Gros cerveau, Le Sentier du Littoral
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Saorge — 3 nights
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Saorge is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France. Explore hidden gems such as Monastere de Saorge and Valley of Wonders (La Vallee des Merveilles). You'll find plenty of places to visit near Saorge: Lantosque (Via Ferrata des Canyons de Lantosque & Col de Turini), La Brigue (Pont du Coq & Notre Dame des Fontaines) and Tende (Vieux Tende & Collegiale Notre-Dame-De-L'Assomption). It doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise St-Sauveur.
To find traveler tips, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Saorge trip itinerary site.
Getting from Cassis to Saorge by car takes about 3.5 hours. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Cassis in July: highs in Saorge hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Annecy.
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To find traveler tips, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Saorge trip itinerary site.
Getting from Cassis to Saorge by car takes about 3.5 hours. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Cassis in July: highs in Saorge hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Annecy.
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Annecy — 3 nights
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Venice of the Alps
The canals is in Annecy helped earn the medieval town the nickname the Venice of the Alps.Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): head outdoors with Plage de l'Imperial, then walk around Parc Charles Bosson, and then identify plant and animal life at Reserve Naturelle du Bout du Lac. On the 4th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the world behind art at Conservatoire Art et Histoire, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Francois, identify plant and animal life at Ile des Cygnes, then take in the waterfront at Le Paquier, and finally look for gifts at Meyer le Chocolatier.
To find maps, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Annecy trip itinerary app.
Drive from Saorge to Annecy in 5.5 hours. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Saorge in August since evenings lows in Annecy dip to 16°C. On the 5th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Dun-les-Places.
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Dun-les-Places — 3 nights
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Dun-les-Places is a commune in the Nièvre department in central France. Escape the urban bustle at Le Saut de Gouloux and Reservoir de Panthier. Step off the beaten path and head to Parc Naturel Regional du Morvan and Musee de la Resistance en Morvan. Venture out of the city with trips to ARCADE Design a la campagne - Chateau de Sainte-Colombe-en-Auxois (in Sainte-Colombe-en-Auxois), Moutiers-Saint-Jean (Hospice Saint Sauveur & Palais Abbatial de Moutiers Saint Jean) and Chateau Chinon (Eglise Saint-Romain, Musee Du Costume, &more). There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Memorial de Dun-les-Places, explore the activities along Lac Saint Agnan, look for gifts at Faiencerie du Morvan, and see the interesting displays at Ma p’tite ecole, musee des ecoles.
To find photos, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Dun-les-Places day trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Annecy to Dun-les-Places takes 4 hours. In August in Dun-les-Places, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can go by car back home.
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To find photos, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Dun-les-Places day trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Annecy to Dun-les-Places takes 4 hours. In August in Dun-les-Places, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can go by car 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.
