31 days in France Itinerary
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Start: Algiers
Fly
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Nice
— 5 nights
Drive
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Chamonix
— 3 nights
Bus to Lyon, Fly to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
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Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
— 2 nights
Fly
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Paris
— 7 nights
Drive
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Bayeux
— 4 nights
Drive
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Mont-Saint-Michel
— 2 nights
Fly
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Carcassonne
— 3 nights
Fly
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Saint-Raphael
— 4 nights
Drive to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport, Fly to Algiers
End: Algiers
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Nice — 5 nights
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Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)
Explore Nice's surroundings by going to Chapelle Saint-Bernardin (in Antibes) and Cannes (Rue d'Antibes, Le Suquet, &more). Spend the 4th (Fri) exploring the fascinating underwater world at Marineland. There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Old Town, enjoy the sand and surf at Castel Plage, steep yourself in history at Quai Rauba Capeu, and browse the exhibits of Musee Escoffier de l'Art Culinaire.
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Algiers, Algeria to Nice is an approximately 6-hour flight. Traveling from Algiers in August, expect nights in Nice to be about the same, around 25°C, while days are little chillier, around 32°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to drive to Chamonix.
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Algiers, Algeria to Nice is an approximately 6-hour flight. Traveling from Algiers in August, expect nights in Nice to be about the same, around 25°C, while days are little chillier, around 32°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to drive to Chamonix.
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Chamonix — 3 nights
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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, contemplate the waterfront views at Lac Blanc, enjoy breathtaking views from Step Into the Void, and take in the awesome beauty at Brevent Cable Car.
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Drive from Nice to Chamonix in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to travel to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle.
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Drive from Nice to Chamonix in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to travel to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle.
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Castelnaud-la-Chapelle — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Chateau de Castelnaud and then don't miss a visit to Chateau des Milandes. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll around Les Jardins de Marqueyssac, step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Beynac, and then explore the different attractions at Ferme Terroir de Lol.
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Do a combination of bus and flight from Chamonix to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle and flight. August in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Paris.
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Do a combination of bus and flight from Chamonix to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle and flight. August in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Paris.
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Paris — 7 nights
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City of Light
Change things up with these side-trips from Paris: Rouen (Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, &more) and Palace of Versailles (in Versailles). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, make a trip to Champs-Elysees, take a stroll through Montmartre, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.
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Traveling by flight from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle to Paris takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Bayeux.
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Traveling by flight from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle to Paris takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Bayeux.
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Bayeux — 4 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Bayeux side-trips: Vieux Bassin (in Honfleur), Cimetières Militaires (in Ranville) and Airborne Museum (in Sainte-Mere-Eglise). There's still lots to do: stroll the grounds of Normandy American Cemetery, steep yourself in history at Omaha Beach, examine the collection at Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema, and pause for some photo ops at D-Day Monument.
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Traveling by car from Paris to Bayeux takes 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. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can go by car to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Traveling by car from Paris to Bayeux takes 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. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can go by car to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 2 nights
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On the 23rd (Wed), take in the spiritual surroundings of Mont Saint-Michel and then make a trip to Terrasse de l'Ouest. On the next day, identify plant and animal life at L'Aigrette, Pauses Natures en baie and then trek along Chemins de la Baie du Mont Saint-Michel.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, use the Mont-Saint-Michel holiday builder site.
You can drive from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In August in Mont-Saint-Michel, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Carcassonne.
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You can drive from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In August in Mont-Saint-Michel, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Carcassonne.
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Carcassonne — 3 nights
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Medieval Heart of France
Explore Carcassonne's surroundings by going to L'Argonaute (in Ramonville Saint-Agne) and Grotte de Niaux (in Niaux). And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Cité de Carcassonne, explore the activities along Lac de Cavayere, learn about winemaking at O'Vineyards, and steep yourself in history at Cathar Castles.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Carcassonne online travel route planner.
You can fly from Mont-Saint-Michel to Carcassonne in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. In August, Carcassonne is somewhat warmer than Mont-Saint-Michel - with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Saint-Raphael.
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You can fly from Mont-Saint-Michel to Carcassonne in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. In August, Carcassonne is somewhat warmer than Mont-Saint-Michel - with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Saint-Raphael.
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Saint-Raphael — 4 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Nature & Wildlife Tours (in Tanneron), Domaine Val d'Iris (in Seillans) and Domaine de L’Olivette (in Roquebrune-sur-Argens). There's still lots to do: see majestic marine mammals with TakSea, don't miss a visit to Massif de l'Esterel, make a splash at Waterworld lake of gaudrade, and contemplate the long history of Chateau de la Napoule / Musee Henry-Clews.
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You can fly from Carcassonne to Saint-Raphael in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Carcassonne in August: highs in Saint-Raphael hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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You can fly from Carcassonne to Saint-Raphael in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Carcassonne in August: highs in Saint-Raphael hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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Plage du Chateau, Chateau de la Napoule / Musee Henry-Clews, Plage Blanche, Nature & Wildlife Tours, Domaine Val d'Iris
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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.
