42 days in France Itinerary
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Start: Alexandria
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Nice
— 7 nights
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Andon
— 2 nights
Drive
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Saint-Raphael
— 4 nights
Fly
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Mont-Saint-Michel
— 1 night
Drive
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Rouen
— 5 nights
Drive
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Paris
— 7 nights
Fly to Geneva, Shuttle to Chamonix
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Chamonix
— 5 nights
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Annecy
— 5 nights
Fly
9
Marseille
— 5 nights
Fly
End: Alexandria
Fri, Feb 10 - Thu, Mar 23
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Nice — 7 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.Explore Nice's surroundings by going to Menton (Cemetery of the Old Chateau, Les Jardins Bioves, &more), Morgana Boutique (in Golfe-Juan Vallauris) and Antibes (Garoupe Lighthouse (Phare de la Garoupe), Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d'Antibes, &more). Next up on the itinerary: get to know the fascinating history of Old Town, don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais, admire the masterpieces at Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice, and see the interesting displays at Musée Marc Chagall.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, use the Nice trip itinerary app.
Alexandria, Egypt to Nice is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Alexandria in February: high temperatures in Nice hover around 15°C and lows are around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Andon.
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Andon — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 18th (Sat): stroll through Station de Ski L'Audibergue. On your second day here, tour the pleasant surroundings at Greolieres les Neiges.
To see ratings, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read Andon online travel route planner.
You can drive from Nice to Andon in 1.5 hours. In February, daytime highs in Andon are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Saint-Raphael.
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To see ratings, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read Andon online travel route planner.
You can drive from Nice to Andon in 1.5 hours. In February, daytime highs in Andon are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Saint-Raphael.
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Saint-Raphael — 4 nights
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Saint-Raphael vacations have so much more to offer than an indulgent splurge on a beach.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Saint-Raphael: Naturozen (in Vidauban), Massif du Tanneron (in Tanneron) and San Peyre (in Mandelieu-la-Napoule). There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Massif de l'Esterel, hike along Sentier du littoral, take in nature's colorful creations at Les Murs Vegetaux, and examine the collection at Musee Louis de Funes.
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Traveling by car from Andon to Saint-Raphael takes 2 hours. In February in Saint-Raphael, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 1 night
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Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. On the 24th (Fri), admire the striking features of Mont Saint-Michel and then don't miss a visit to Terrasse de l'Ouest.
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Fly from Saint-Raphael to Mont-Saint-Michel in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and taxi; or drive. Traveling from Saint-Raphael in February, you will find days in Mont-Saint-Michel are a bit cooler (10°C), and nights are about the same (3°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Rouen.
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Fly from Saint-Raphael to Mont-Saint-Michel in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and taxi; or drive. Traveling from Saint-Raphael in February, you will find days in Mont-Saint-Michel are a bit cooler (10°C), and nights are about the same (3°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Rouen.
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Rouen — 5 nights
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City of a Hundred Spires
Rouen is situated on the River Seine, about 90 minutes from Paris.Venture out of the city with trips to Normandy American Cemetery (in Colleville-sur-Mer), Etretat (Chemin des Douaniers & Falaises d'Etretat) and Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux (in Bayeux). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, admire the striking features of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin des Personnalites, and don't miss a visit to Vieux Rouen.
For other places to visit, reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Rouen trip maker tool.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Mont-Saint-Michel to Rouen. Expect a daytime high around 8°C in February, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Paris.
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Paris — 7 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.Your list of things to see and do now includes Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, Palais Garnier, Cedric's Paris Private Tours, and other attractions. Step out of Paris with an excursion to Palace of Versailles in Versailles--about 48 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, stroll around Luxembourg Gardens, and pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.
To find reviews, maps, and other tourist information, use the Paris route maker.
You can drive from Rouen to Paris in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In March in Paris, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Chamonix.
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Chamonix — 5 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.Explore Chamonix's surroundings by going to Les Portes du Mont-Blanc (in Megeve), Via Ferrata de la Curalla (in Plateau d'Assy) and Loisirs Assis Evasion (in Passy). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. Next up on the itinerary: take in the awesome beauty at Aiguille du Midi, fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, see the interesting displays at Musee des Cristaux, and gear up at Sport 2000 Auben Ski.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Chamonix day trip planner.
Traveling by combination of flight and shuttle from Paris to Chamonix takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Annecy.
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Annecy — 5 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.Get out of town with these interesting Annecy side-trips: Musee de la Boissellerie (in Bois d'Amont), La Toussuire - Les Sybelles (in Fontcouverte-la-Toussuire) and Les Massages de Laurent - Bien Etre et Soins (in Lanslebourg Mont Cenis). And it doesn't end there: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, take some stellar pictures from Aiguille Rouge, hit the slopes at Esf la Clusaz, and stroll through Espace Alpin Bellefontaine.
To find reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Annecy trip itinerary website.
Getting from Chamonix to Annecy by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In March in Annecy, expect temperatures between 14°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to fly to Marseille.
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Marseille — 5 nights
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Gateway to Provence
The 2013 European "Capital of Culture," Marseille is the largest port city on the breezy Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France.Explore Marseille's surroundings by going to Bandol (Foret de Roustagnon, Villa des Flo, &more), Cours Mirabeau (in Aix-en-Provence) and Avignon (Pont d'Avignon, Palais des Papes, &more). There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, make a trip to Moulin Le Pain Blanc, take a spin around town with Trolib, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
For where to stay, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read Marseille sightseeing planner.
Fly from Annecy to Marseille in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Annecy in March, expect Marseille to be somewhat warmer, temps between 19°C and 7°C. On the 23rd (Thu), you're off to 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.
