60 days in France Itinerary
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Start: Auckland
Fly to Bastia-Poretta Airport, Drive to Bastia
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Bastia
— 5 nights
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Fontainebleau
— 6 nights
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Menton
— 8 nights
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Aix-en-Provence
— 9 nights
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Auxerre
— 6 nights
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Saint-Etienne
— 5 nights
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Clermont-Ferrand
— 6 nights
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Orleans
— 5 nights
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Chateauroux
— 5 nights
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Decize
— 1 night
Drive to Dole-Tavaux Airport, Fly to Auckland
End: Auckland
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Bastia — 5 nights
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Explore Bastia's surroundings by going to Conservatoire du Costume du Cap Corse (in Canari), Torra di Nonza (in Nonza) and Eglise Saint-Michel de Murato (in Murato).
To see reviews, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read our Bastia trip planner.
Auckland, New Zealand to Bastia is an approximately 35-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 11 hours traveling from Auckland to Bastia. While traveling from Auckland, expect much hotter days and somewhat warmer nights in Bastia, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to fly to Fontainebleau.
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To see reviews, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read our Bastia trip planner.
Auckland, New Zealand to Bastia is an approximately 35-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 11 hours traveling from Auckland to Bastia. While traveling from Auckland, expect much hotter days and somewhat warmer nights in Bastia, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to fly to Fontainebleau.
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Corsica, Conservatoire du Costume du Cap Corse, Torra di Nonza, Chapelle Santa Cristina, Caval en Liberte
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Fontainebleau — 6 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Fontainebleau: Viry-Chatillon (Grotte Aux Coquillages Ou Nymphee & Euro Vietnam Diving), Roseraie de L'Haÿ (in L'Hay-les-Roses) and Parc du Grand Veneur (in Soisy-sur-Seine).
For traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Fontainebleau trip planner.
Getting from Bastia to Fontainebleau by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and train. Traveling from Bastia in July, things will get little chillier in Fontainebleau: highs are around 29°C and lows about 16°C. You will leave for Menton on the 13th (Thu).
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Getting from Bastia to Fontainebleau by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and train. Traveling from Bastia in July, things will get little chillier in Fontainebleau: highs are around 29°C and lows about 16°C. You will leave for Menton on the 13th (Thu).
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Menton — 8 nights
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Pearl of France
Explore Menton's surroundings by going to Eze (La cité médiévale & Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze) and Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild (in St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat). There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Promenade du Soleil, get great views at Cime de Baudon, browse the fresh offerings at Marche des Halles de Menton, and stroll the grounds of Cemetery of the Old Chateau.
To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Menton trip maker app.
Traveling by flight from Fontainebleau to Menton takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Fontainebleau in July since evenings lows in Menton dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to drive to Aix-en-Provence.
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Traveling by flight from Fontainebleau to Menton takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Fontainebleau in July since evenings lows in Menton dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to drive to Aix-en-Provence.
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Aix-en-Provence — 9 nights
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City of a Thousand Fountains
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Aix-en-Provence: Marseille (Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, &more), Nice (Mission Promenade des Anglais, Place Massena, &more) and La Spiaggia (in Cagnes-sur-Mer). Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence, steep yourself in history at Palais des Papes, see the interesting displays at Site Memorial du Camp des Milles, and take a stroll through Cours Mirabeau.
For other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Aix-en-Provence travel itinerary planner.
You can drive from Menton to Aix-en-Provence in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. July in Aix-en-Provence sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to fly to Auxerre.
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For other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Aix-en-Provence travel itinerary planner.
You can drive from Menton to Aix-en-Provence in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. July in Aix-en-Provence sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to fly to Auxerre.
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Auxerre — 6 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Auxerre side-trips: Sancerre (Henri Bourgeois & Vinitour Centre-Loire), Domaine Eric Louis (in Thauvenay) and Chateau Ancy-le Franc (in Ancy-le-Franc). On the 5th (Sat), spend a day of historical exploration at Cathédrale Saint-Étienne d'Auxerre.
To find maps, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Auxerre online trip builder.
Traveling by flight from Aix-en-Provence to Auxerre takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Aix-en-Provence in July: high temperatures in Auxerre hover around 30°C and lows are around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can drive to Saint-Etienne.
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To find maps, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Auxerre online trip builder.
Traveling by flight from Aix-en-Provence to Auxerre takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Aix-en-Provence in July: high temperatures in Auxerre hover around 30°C and lows are around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can drive to Saint-Etienne.
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Saint-Etienne — 5 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Saint-Etienne: Pic du Lizieux (in Araules), Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval (in Hauterives) and Valence (Room Escape Games & Parc Jouvet). The adventure continues: admire the striking features of L'hotel des Ingenieurs, steep yourself in history at Musee de la mine, examine the collection at Musee d'Art et d'Industrie, and explore the stunning scenery at Base Canyon de la Besorgues.
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Traveling by car from Auxerre to Saint-Etienne takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August in Saint-Etienne, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Clermont-Ferrand.
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Traveling by car from Auxerre to Saint-Etienne takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August in Saint-Etienne, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) to allow time to drive 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: Lac Pavin (in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise), Musee Departemental de la Ceramique (in Lezoux) and Les Bords de l'Allier (in Vichy). Spend the 13th (Sun) among the fascinating landscape of Puy de Dome. There's still lots to do: contemplate the geological forces at Chaine des Puys, walk around Jardin Lecoq, examine the collection at L'Aventure Michelin, and trek along Le Puy du Pariou.
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Getting from Saint-Etienne to Clermont-Ferrand by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In August, daily temperatures in Clermont-Ferrand can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Orleans.
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Getting from Saint-Etienne to Clermont-Ferrand by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In August, daily temperatures in Clermont-Ferrand can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Orleans.
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Orleans — 5 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Chateau Royal de Blois (in Blois), Chateau de Chambord (in Chambord) and Chateau de Cheverny (in Cheverny).
For where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Orleans online travel route builder.
Traveling by car from Clermont-Ferrand to Orleans takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Orleans are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to go by car to Chateauroux.
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Traveling by car from Clermont-Ferrand to Orleans takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Orleans are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to go by car to Chateauroux.
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Chateauroux — 5 nights
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Explore Chateauroux's surroundings by going to Chateau de Sainte-Feyre (in Sainte-Feyre), Futuroscope (in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou) and ZooParc de Beauval (in Saint-Aignan).
For reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Chateauroux trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Orleans to Chateauroux. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in August, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Decize.
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Orleans to Chateauroux. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in August, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Decize.
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Futuroscope, Chateau de Loches, Maison De George Sand, Chedigny - Jardin Remarquable, Chateau de Sainte-Feyre
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Decize — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 27th (Sun): don't miss a visit to Tour de l'Horloge, then make a trip 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.
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Chateauroux to Decize. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can travel back home.
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Chateauroux to Decize. 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.
