58 days in France Itinerary
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Start: Denver
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Paris
— 6 nights
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Rouen
— 5 nights
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Cherbourg-Octeville
— 3 nights
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Nantes
— 5 nights
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Bordeaux
— 5 nights
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Toulouse
— 5 nights
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Montpellier
— 5 nights
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Marseille
— 5 nights
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Nice
— 7 nights
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Lyon
— 5 nights
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11
Strasbourg
— 2 nights
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12
Nancy
— 2 nights
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13
Lille
— 2 nights
Train to Paris CDG, Fly to Denver
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Paris — 6 nights
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City of Light
Change things up with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles (about 46 minutes away). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, admire the natural beauty at Luxembourg Gardens, take a stroll through Montmartre, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Champs-Elysees.
For other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Paris trip builder app.
Denver, USA to Paris is an approximately 13-hour flight. Traveling from Denver to Paris, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Denver in July, you will find days in Paris are a bit cooler (79°F), and nights are about the same (60°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can go by car to Rouen.
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Denver, USA to Paris is an approximately 13-hour flight. Traveling from Denver to Paris, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Denver in July, you will find days in Paris are a bit cooler (79°F), and nights are about the same (60°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can go by car to Rouen.
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Rouen — 5 nights
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City of a Hundred Spires
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rouen: La Ferme aux Escargots (in Epreville), Falaises d'Etretat (in Etretat) and Deauville Beach (in Deauville City). There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Saint Catherine's Catholic Church, snap pictures at Pont de Normandie, and don't miss a visit to Rue Eau de Robec.
To see ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read Rouen online travel route planner.
Traveling by car from Paris to Rouen takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Paris in July, things will get little chillier in Rouen: highs are around 73°F and lows about 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Cherbourg-Octeville.
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Traveling by car from Paris to Rouen takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Paris in July, things will get little chillier in Rouen: highs are around 73°F and lows about 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Cherbourg-Octeville.
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Cherbourg-Octeville — 3 nights
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Explore Cherbourg-Octeville's surroundings by going to Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer (D-Day Monument & Omaha Beach), Bayeux ( Bayeux War Cemetery, Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, &more) and Normandy American Cemetery (in Colleville-sur-Mer). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Pointe du Hoc, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Cite de La Mare, go for a stroll along the water at Rade de Cherbourg, and stroll around Parc Emmanuel Liais.
For other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read Cherbourg-Octeville visit planning tool.
You can drive from Rouen to Cherbourg-Octeville in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Rouen in July, plan for little chillier days in Cherbourg-Octeville, with highs around 67°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Nantes.
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For other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read Cherbourg-Octeville visit planning tool.
You can drive from Rouen to Cherbourg-Octeville in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Rouen in July, plan for little chillier days in Cherbourg-Octeville, with highs around 67°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Nantes.
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Nantes — 5 nights
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Venice of the West
Explore Nantes' surroundings by going to La Rochelle (Aquarium La Rochelle & Vieux Port), Puy du Fou (in Les Epesses) and Chateau de Tiffauges (in Tiffauges). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Les Machines de L'ile, walk around Parc de la Beaujoire, take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin des Plantes, and trek along Voie Verte Carquefou - Saint-Mars-la-Jaille.
For maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read Nantes trip planner.
Traveling by car from Cherbourg-Octeville to Nantes takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Cherbourg-Octeville in July, expect nights in Nantes to be about the same, around 58°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 79°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can go by car to Bordeaux.
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For maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read Nantes trip planner.
Traveling by car from Cherbourg-Octeville to Nantes takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Cherbourg-Octeville in July, expect nights in Nantes to be about the same, around 58°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 79°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can go by car to Bordeaux.
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Bordeaux — 5 nights
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The Port of the Moon
Change things up with these side-trips from Bordeaux: La Grande Dune du Pilat (in Pyla-sur-Mer), Chateau de Reignac (in Saint-Loubes) and Chateau Cantenac (in Saint-Emilion). There's lots more to do: make a trip to Place de la Bourse, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Andre Cathedral, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and admire the landmark architecture of Tour Pey-Berland.
For maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Bordeaux itinerary planner.
You can drive from Nantes to Bordeaux in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 80°F, and evening lows to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Toulouse.
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For maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Bordeaux itinerary planner.
You can drive from Nantes to Bordeaux in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 80°F, and evening lows to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Toulouse.
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Toulouse — 5 nights
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La Ville Rose (Pink City)
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Toulouse: Gouffre de Padirac (in Padirac), Cite Religieuse (in Rocamadour) and Carcassonne Center (Place Gambetta, Cité de Carcassonne, &more). Fill the 30th (Sun) with science at Cite de l'espace. There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Saint-Sernin, see a show at Theatre du Capitole, relax and rejuvenate at Le Riad du Bien etre, and admire the masterpieces at Musee des Augustins.
To find more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Toulouse trip planner.
Traveling by car from Bordeaux to Toulouse takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in July, and nighttime lows around 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can go by car to Montpellier.
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To find more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Toulouse trip planner.
Traveling by car from Bordeaux to Toulouse takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in July, and nighttime lows around 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can go by car to Montpellier.
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Montpellier — 5 nights
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Montpellier: Tours et Remparts d'Aigues-Mortes (in Aigues-Mortes), Nimes (La Maison Carree & Jardins de la Fontaine) and Pont du Gard (in Vers-Pont-du-Gard). The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau, learn about winemaking at Bertrand Bosc, observe the fascinating underwater world at Seaquarium, and wander the streets of Place de la Comedie.
To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Montpellier tour itinerary builder tool.
You can drive from Toulouse to Montpellier in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. July in Montpellier sees daily highs of 85°F and lows of 67°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Marseille.
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You can drive from Toulouse to Montpellier in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. July in Montpellier sees daily highs of 85°F and lows of 67°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Marseille.
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Nimes, Tours et Remparts d'Aigues-Mortes, Pont du Gard, Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau, Seaquarium
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Marseille — 5 nights
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Gateway to Provence
Venture out of the city with trips to Le Sentier des Ocres (in Roussillon), Avignon (Palais des Papes & Pont d'Avignon) and Aquavillage Parc (in Hyeres). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, look for gifts at Microcosmos Chai Urbain, admire the striking features of Chateau des Baux de Provence, and admire the masterpieces at Carrieres des Lumieres.
To find reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Marseille vacation planner.
Drive from Montpellier to Marseille in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. August in Marseille sees daily highs of 86°F and lows of 66°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can drive to Nice.
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Drive from Montpellier to Marseille in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. August in Marseille sees daily highs of 86°F and lows of 66°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can drive to Nice.
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Nice — 7 nights
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Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)
Explore Nice's surroundings by going to Antibes (Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d'Antibes & Musee Picasso), Cannes (Vieux Port, Lérins Islands, &more) and TakSea (in Saint-Raphael). And it doesn't end there: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Marineland, admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Art Moderne Et d'Art Contemporain, don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais, and sample the tasty concoctions at La Brasserie Artisanale de Nice.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Nice online trip itinerary maker.
Getting from Marseille to Nice by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Marseille in August, plan for slightly colder days in Nice, with highs around 81°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Lyon.
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To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Nice online trip itinerary maker.
Getting from Marseille to Nice by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Marseille in August, plan for slightly colder days in Nice, with highs around 81°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Lyon.
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Lyon — 5 nights
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Culinary Capital of France
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lyon: Prieure de Charriere (in Chateauneuf-de-Galaure), Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval (in Hauterives) and Route des Belvederes (in Tain-l'Hermitage). There's much more to do: stroll around Parc de la Tete d'Or, see the interesting displays at Musee Miniature et Cinema, snap pictures at Passerelle du Palais-de-Justice, and don't miss a visit to Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere.
To find reviews, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, use the Lyon trip planner.
Getting from Nice to Lyon by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Nice in August, plan for slightly colder nights in Lyon, with lows around 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) to allow time to fly to Strasbourg.
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To find reviews, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, use the Lyon trip planner.
Getting from Nice to Lyon by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Nice in August, plan for slightly colder nights in Lyon, with lows around 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) to allow time to fly to Strasbourg.
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Strasbourg — 2 nights
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Crossroads of Europe
Start off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Protestant Church of St. Peter the Younger, then make a trip to Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg, and finally don't miss a visit to Vieille ville d'Eguisheim. On the 23rd (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: don't miss a visit to Barrage Vauban, take a stroll through La Petite France, then pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg, and finally stroll around Parc de l'Orangerie.
For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Strasbourg trip itinerary planning app.
You can fly from Lyon to Strasbourg in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In August in Strasbourg, expect temperatures between 79°F during the day and 57°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Nancy.
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For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Strasbourg trip itinerary planning app.
You can fly from Lyon to Strasbourg in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In August in Strasbourg, expect temperatures between 79°F during the day and 57°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Nancy.
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Nancy — 2 nights
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Cultural Heart of Lorraine
Kick off your visit on the 24th (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint Martin, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then admire the landmark architecture of Œuvre de la cathédrale, and finally explore the world behind art at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Nancy. On the 25th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: don't miss a visit to Place Stanislas, stroll around Parc de la Pepiniere, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Museum-Aquarium de Nancy, and finally explore the world behind art at Musee de l'Ecole de Nancy.
To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Nancy trip itinerary planning website.
You can drive from Strasbourg to Nancy in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Nancy can reach 75°F, while at night they dip to 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to take a train to Lille.
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To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Nancy trip itinerary planning website.
You can drive from Strasbourg to Nancy in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Nancy can reach 75°F, while at night they dip to 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to take a train to Lille.
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Lille — 2 nights
Cultural Heart of Northern France
Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sat): make a trip to Australian Memorial Park, pause for some photo ops at Monument et Parc commémoratifs du Canada à Vimy, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally steep yourself in history at Old Stock Exchange. On the 27th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the masterpieces at Le Palais Des Beaux Arts de Lille, get to know the resident critters at Lille Zoo, make a trip to Grande Place, then admire the landmark architecture of Chambre de Commerce, and finally wander the streets of Vieux-Lille.
To find other places to visit, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the Lille online journey planner.
Traveling by train from Nancy to Lille takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. August in Lille sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 56°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can travel back home.
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To find other places to visit, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the Lille online journey planner.
Traveling by train from Nancy to Lille takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. August in Lille sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 56°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can 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.
