60 days in France Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips France trip planner
Start: Auckland
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Paris
— 6 nights
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Fontainebleau
— 5 nights
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Troyes
— 5 nights
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Orleans
— 5 nights
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Chateauroux
— 5 nights
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Decize
— 1 night
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Clermont-Ferrand
— 6 nights
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Saint-Etienne
— 5 nights
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Avignon
— 7 nights
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Menton
— 6 nights
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Bastia
— 5 nights
Fly
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Paris
— 2 nights
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End: Auckland
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Paris — 6 nights
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City of Light
Take a break from Paris with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles, about 46 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
To find photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Paris trip itinerary planner.
Auckland, New Zealand to Paris is an approximately 28-hour flight. The time zone changes from New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -11 hour difference. When traveling from Auckland in July, plan for much warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Paris: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Fontainebleau.
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To find photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Paris trip itinerary planner.
Auckland, New Zealand to Paris is an approximately 28-hour flight. The time zone changes from New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -11 hour difference. When traveling from Auckland in July, plan for much warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Paris: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Fontainebleau.
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Fontainebleau — 5 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Fontainebleau: Chalette Sur Loing (in Chalette-sur-Loing), Montargis (Eglise Sainte-Madeleine & Foret de Montargis) and La Maison de Colette (in Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye).
For other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Fontainebleau day trip website.
Getting from Paris to Fontainebleau by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In July in Fontainebleau, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Troyes.
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For other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Fontainebleau day trip website.
Getting from Paris to Fontainebleau by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In July in Fontainebleau, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Troyes.
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Troyes — 5 nights
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Jerusalem of Stained Glass
Change things up with these side-trips from Troyes: Parc de l'Auxois (in Arnay-sous-Vitteaux), Epernay (Paul-Etienne Saint Germain & Champagne Alfred Gratien) and Reims (Palais du Tau, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims, &more). The adventure continues: take in nature's colorful creations at Abbaye de Fontenay, don't miss a visit to Hotel-Dieu-le-Comte, appreciate the history behind Le Coeur de Troyes, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Les Poils D Assenay.
To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Troyes trip planner.
Drive from Fontainebleau to Troyes in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In July, daytime highs in Troyes are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Orleans.
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To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Troyes trip planner.
Drive from Fontainebleau to Troyes in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In July, daytime highs in Troyes are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Orleans.
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Orleans — 5 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Orleans: Chateau de Cheverny (in Cheverny), Troglo Degusto (in Bourre) and Sancerre (Domaine Georges Millerioux et Fils & Vinitour Centre-Loire).
To see other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Orleans tour itinerary planning tool.
Getting from Troyes to Orleans by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train. In July, daytime highs in Orleans are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to drive to Chateauroux.
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To see other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Orleans tour itinerary planning tool.
Getting from Troyes to Orleans by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train. In July, daytime highs in Orleans are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to drive to Chateauroux.
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Chateauroux — 5 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Chateau de Loches (in Loches), ZooParc de Beauval (in Saint-Aignan) and Futuroscope (in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou).
Klarna Trips's itinerary builder makes planning a Chateauroux trip simple and quick.
Explore your travel options from Orleans to Chateauroux with the Route module. In July, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Decize.
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Klarna Trips's itinerary builder makes planning a Chateauroux trip simple and quick.
Explore your travel options from Orleans to Chateauroux with the Route module. In July, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Decize.
Side Trips
Poitiers, Chateau de Loches, ZooParc de Beauval, Eglise Notre Dame de l'Assomption, Abbaye Royale Saint Michel de Bois Aubry
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Decize — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): make a trip to Tour de l'Horloge, then don't miss a visit to Les Remparts, then take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin de Forgeneuve, and finally see the interesting displays at Musee de la Mine.
To find ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Decize trip planning site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Chateauroux to Decize. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can go by car to Clermont-Ferrand.
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To find ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Decize trip planning site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Chateauroux to Decize. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can go by car to Clermont-Ferrand.
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Clermont-Ferrand — 6 nights
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France's Liverpool
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Clermont-Ferrand: Mineralexpo (in La Bourboule), Vallee de Chaudefour (in Chambon-sur-Lac) and La Boire des Carres (in Saint-Remy-en-Rollat). Spend the 31st (Mon) among the fascinating landscape of Puy de Dome. The adventure continues: contemplate the geological forces at Chaine des Puys, don't miss a visit to Chateau de Tournoel, go deep underground at Amethystes d'Auvergne, and see the interesting displays at L'Aventure Michelin.
To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Clermont-Ferrand trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Decize to Clermont-Ferrand with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in July, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can drive to Saint-Etienne.
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To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Clermont-Ferrand trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Decize to Clermont-Ferrand with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in July, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can drive to Saint-Etienne.
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Amethystes d'Auvergne, Chateau de Tournoel, Notre dame de Monton, Mineralexpo, Chateau de Villeneuve-Lembron
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Saint-Etienne — 5 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Le Jardin du Bois Marquis (in Vernioz), Espace Joseph Besset - Musee du charronnage au car (in Vanosc) and Barrage du Ternay (in Saint-Marcel-les-Annonay). There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Sainte Marie, get great views at Panorama de Saint-Romain-de-Lerps, and trek along Sentier des Chibottes.
For traveler tips, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Saint-Etienne trip itinerary site.
Traveling by car from Clermont-Ferrand to Saint-Etienne takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in August, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to take a train to Avignon.
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For traveler tips, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Saint-Etienne trip itinerary site.
Traveling by car from Clermont-Ferrand to Saint-Etienne takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in August, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to take a train to Avignon.
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Jardin La Terre Pimprenelle, Sentier des Chibottes, Musee de l'Ecole, Gorges de la Loire, Panorama de Saint-Romain-de-Lerps
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Avignon — 7 nights
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City of Popes
Change things up with these side-trips from Avignon: Pont du Gard (in Vers-Pont-du-Gard), Marseille (Le Vieux Port, Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, &more) and La Maison Carree (in Nimes). And it doesn't end there: step into the grandiose world of Palais des Papes, take in breathtaking views at Base Canyon de la Besorgues, sample the fine beverages at Distillerie A. Blachere, and take in the views from Pont d'Avignon.
For reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Avignon planning website.
Traveling by train from Saint-Etienne to Avignon takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Saint-Etienne in August: high temperatures in Avignon hover around 35°C and lows are around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to drive to Menton.
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For reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Avignon planning website.
Traveling by train from Saint-Etienne to Avignon takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Saint-Etienne in August: high temperatures in Avignon hover around 35°C and lows are around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to drive to Menton.
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Menton — 6 nights
Pearl of France
Venture out of the city with trips to Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild (in St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat) and Eze (La cité médiévale, Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze, &more). There's still lots to do: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take a leisurely stroll along Esplanade Francis Palmero, enjoy the sand and surf at Palmes Beach, and stroll through Plage du Fossan.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Menton online trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Avignon to Menton takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Avignon in August: highs in Menton hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) to allow time to fly to Bastia.
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To see where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Menton online trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Avignon to Menton takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Avignon in August: highs in Menton hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) to allow time to fly to Bastia.
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Bastia — 5 nights
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bastia: Marine d'Albo (in Ogliastro), Nonza Beach (in Nonza) and Ranch U Tragulinu (in Farinole).
For maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Bastia route planner.
Fly from Menton to Bastia in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry. In August, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Paris.
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For maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Bastia route planner.
Fly from Menton to Bastia in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry. In August, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Paris.
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Paris — 2 nights
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City of Light
Kick off your visit on the 29th (Tue): appreciate the history behind Palais de Justice de Paris, then contemplate the waterfront views at Seine River, then stroll the grounds of The Paris Catacombs, and finally admire the natural beauty at Jardin des Tuileries.
To find where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read Paris trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Bastia to Paris takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry and car. Traveling from Bastia in August, expect Paris to be a bit cooler, temps between 29°C and 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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To find where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read Paris trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Bastia to Paris takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry and car. Traveling from Bastia in August, expect Paris to be a bit cooler, temps between 29°C and 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly 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.
