34 days in France Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips France attractions planner
Start: London
Train to Paris Nord, Train to Rouen
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Rouen
— 3 nights
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Bayeux
— 4 nights
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Mont-Saint-Michel
— 1 night
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Nantes
— 2 nights
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Bordeaux
— 2 nights
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Carcassonne
— 4 nights
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Avignon
— 4 nights
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Tours
— 2 nights
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Amboise
— 2 nights
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Blois
— 2 nights
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Bourges
— 4 nights
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Paris
— 3 nights
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End: London
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Rouen — 3 nights
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City of a Hundred Spires
Rouen is situated on the River Seine, about 90 minutes from Paris.Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen and Abbaye de Jumieges. Get outdoors at Falaises d'Etretat and Fishing Charters & Tours. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rouen: Abbey of Bec-Hellouin (in Le Bec-Hellouin), Abbaye de Saint-Wandrille (in Saint-Wandrille-Rancon) and Cimetiere Marin (in Varengeville-sur-Mer). And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Ecole Supérieure d'Art et Design Le Havre-Rouen, enjoy the sand and surf at Plage-Baignade Yport, steep yourself in history at Abbatiale Saint-Ouen, and take an in-depth tour of Historial Jeanne d’Arc.
For maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Rouen trip planner.
London, UK to Rouen is an approximately 4.5-hour combination of car and train. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Rouen is 1 hour. In September, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Bayeux.
Side Trips
Abbey of Bec-Hellouin, Fishing Charters & Tours, Chapel Notre-Dame-du-Salut, Abbaye de Saint-Wandrille, Falaises d'Etretat
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Bayeux — 4 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.Visiting Omaha Beach and Juno Beach will get you outdoors. Your inner history buff will appreciate Normandy American Cemetery and Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery. Explore Bayeux's surroundings by going to Caen (Maisons a Pans de Bois, Museum of Fine Arts of Caen, &more), Batteries de Crisbecq (in Saint-Marcouf) and German War Cemetery (in Orglandes). The adventure continues: stroll the grounds of Bayeux War Cemetery, witness the site of a historic battle at Around Europe Battlefields Tours Day Tours, examine the collection at Ferme-Musee du Cotentin, and explore the world behind art at Musee Baron Gerard.
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Drive from Rouen to Bayeux in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Bayeux can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Mont-Saint-Michel.
Side Trips
Caen, Juno Beach, Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, Eglise Saint-Come-et-Saint-Damien d'Angoville-au-Plain, Batteries de Crisbecq
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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 8th (Fri): take some stellar pictures from Cabane Vauban, kick back and relax at Beach of Genets, get a dose of the wild on Francois LAMOTTE d'ARGY Guide de la baie du Mont-Saint-Michel, explore the different monuments and memorials at Mausolee du Mont d'Huisnes, then make a trip to La Poste, Mont-Saint-Michel, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Église Saint-Pierre - Le Mont-Saint-Michel.
For reviews, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Mont-Saint-Michel trip itinerary maker site.
You can drive from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. September in Mont-Saint-Michel sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to drive to Nantes.
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You can drive from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. September in Mont-Saint-Michel sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to drive to Nantes.
Side Trips
Cabane Vauban, Francois LAMOTTE d'ARGY Guide de la baie du Mont-Saint-Michel, Beach of Genets, Mausolee du Mont d'Huisnes
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Nantes — 2 nights
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Venice of the West
Regarded as an art and history city, Nantes is called the Venice of the West.Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Logis de la Chabotterie, steep yourself in history at Cite Medievale, delve into the distant past at Chateau de Clisson, then explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Tiffauges, and finally wander the streets of Village de Trentemoult. Here are some ideas for day two: take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin des Plantes, visit a coastal fixture at Sémaphore de la Pointe Saint Gildas, hike along Sentier des Douaniers, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Sainte Croix, then step into the grandiose world of Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, and finally take a stroll through Place Graslin.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Nantes trip itinerary planning app.
You can drive from Mont-Saint-Michel to Nantes in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. In September, daily temperatures in Nantes can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Bordeaux.
Side Trips
Clisson, Chateau de Tiffauges, Sémaphore de la Pointe Saint Gildas, Jardin des Plantes, Sentier des Douaniers
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Bordeaux — 2 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.Kick off your visit on the 11th (Mon): explore the historical opulence of Chateau du Taillan, do a tasting at Chateau Paloumey, do a tasting at Chateau Lamothe-Bergeron, then walk around Parc animalier Rene CANIVENC (Le Moulineau), then pause for some serene contemplation at La Fleche Saint-Michel, and finally wander the streets of Port de la Lune. On the 12th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: do a tasting at Chateau La Croizille, do a tasting at Chateau Laniote, explore the historical opulence of Chateau Ambe Tour Pourret, then do a tasting at Chateau Cantenac, then awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, and finally make a trip to Citadelle de Blaye.
To find ratings, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, use the Bordeaux travel route planner.
Getting from Nantes to Bordeaux by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. September in Bordeaux sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to go by car 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.You'll discover tucked-away gems like Chateau Comtal and Eglise Notre Dame des Anges. Get a sense of the local culture at Cité de Carcassonne and Cathar Castles. Venture out of the city with trips to Eglise Sainte-Marie (in Espira de l'Agly), Perpignan (Cathedrale St-Jean & Hotel Pams) and Scuba & Snorkeling (in Port-Vendres). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Chateau de Queribus, take in the spiritual surroundings of Prieure Saint-Michel de Grandmont, step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Villerouge-Termenes, and learn about winemaking at O'Vineyards.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Carcassonne journey builder website.
Traveling by car from Bordeaux to Carcassonne takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In September, daily temperatures in Carcassonne can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can drive to Avignon.
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Avignon — 4 nights
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City of Popes
An ancient town center surrounded by medieval ramparts, Avignon is a major city of Provence and a Mediterranean city in the Vaucluse department on the left bank of the Rhône River.Get in touch with nature at Wine Safari and Ile De La Barthelasse. Discover out-of-the-way places like Amphitheatre (les Arenes) and Monastery Saint-Paul de Mausole. Get out of town with these interesting Avignon side-trips: Carrieres des Lumieres (in Les Baux de Provence), Chateau de Tarascon (in Tarascon) and Golf de Servanes (in Mouries). There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Palais des Papes, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, admire the masterpieces at Musee du Petit Palais, and contemplate the long history of Pont d'Avignon.
For reviews, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Avignon trip itinerary builder site.
Traveling by car from Carcassonne to Avignon takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September in Avignon, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Tours.
Side Trips
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Arles, Saint-Remy-de-Provence, Carrieres des Lumieres, Eglise Notre-Dame des Sablons
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Tours — 2 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.On the 21st (Thu), learn about winemaking at Cave des Producteurs de Vouvray, admire the masterpieces at Musee des Beaux-Arts Tours, admire the masterpieces at Hotel Gouin, then admire the striking features of Cloister of la Psalette, then admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Saint-Gatien, and finally appreciate the history behind Basilique Saint-Julien. Keep things going the next day: do a tasting at Vignoble de la Jarnoterie, savor the flavors at Chateau de Targe, pause for some serene contemplation at Collegiale Saint-Martin de Candes, then see the interesting displays at Musee Rabelais, then do a tasting at Chateau du Petit Thouars, and finally explore the activities along Lac Des Bretonnieres.
To find traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Tours trip itinerary planning site.
Traveling by flight from Avignon to Tours takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Avignon in September, things will get a bit cooler in Tours: highs are around 25°C and lows about 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can go by car to Amboise.
Side Trips
Chinon, Collegiale Saint-Martin de Candes, Vignoble de la Jarnoterie, Chateau de Targe, Cave des Producteurs de Vouvray
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Amboise — 2 nights
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Amboise is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France. On the 23rd (Sat), learn about winemaking at Domaine Thierry Cosme, take an in-depth tour of Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci, step into the grandiose world of Chateau Royal d'Amboise, admire the landmark architecture of Tour De L’Horloge, then awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Loire River. On your second day here, explore the historical opulence of Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, steep yourself in history at Remparts de la Citadelle, don't miss a visit to Porte Picois, then see the interesting displays at Musee Lansyer, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint Antoine, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Chapelle Saint-Hubert.
For photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our Amboise trip tool.
Amboise is very close to Tours. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in September, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Blois.
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Amboise is very close to Tours. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in September, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive 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.On the 25th (Mon), pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nicolas, steep yourself in history at Chateau Royal de Blois, then do a tasting at Domaine Le Portail, and finally awaken your taste buds at Wine Geometry Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Chateau de Chambord, step into the grandiose world of Domaine National de Chambord, explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Villesavin, explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Troussay, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique Notre Dame de la Trinité, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Escalier Denis Papin.
To see reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Blois road trip planner.
Traveling by car from Amboise to Blois takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train. In September, daily temperatures in Blois can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can drive to Bourges.
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Bourges — 4 nights
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Gem of the Lorraine Valley
For a peek into the architecture of a Roman city, with a monumental gate, aqueducts, thermae, amphitheater, and ruins of the Gallo-Roman walls, visit Bourges, the capital of the Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region.Discover out-of-the-way places like Cathedrale De Bourges and Palais Jacques-Coeur. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Chateau d'Ainay-le-Vieil and Cathedrale Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Julitte. Change things up with these side-trips from Bourges: Nevers (Saint Gildard Convent & Museum & Eglise Saint-Etienne), Vinitour Centre-Loire (in Sancerre) and Domaine Eric Louis (in Thauvenay). There's much more to do: explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Meillant, see the interesting displays at MuPop, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Pierre de Montlucon, and contemplate the long history of Chateau d'Herisson.
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Drive from Blois to Bourges in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Bourges can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) early enough to drive to Paris.
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Paris — 3 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.Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Pere-Lachaise Cemetery and Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse. The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, see the interesting displays at Musee Marmottan Monet, and take a stroll through 1st Arrondissement.
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Getting from Bourges to Paris by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can 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.
