60 days in France Itinerary

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Carcassonne
— 6 nights
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Avignon
— 6 nights
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Marseille
— 5 nights
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Saint-Raphael
— 6 nights
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Nice
— 9 nights
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Mont-Saint-Michel
— 4 nights
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Bayeux
— 6 nights
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Etretat
— 2 nights
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Rouen
— 5 nights
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Paris
— 10 nights
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Carcassonne — 6 nights

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.
Venture out of the city with trips to Domaine Preignes le Vieux (in Vias), Toulouse (Musee des Augustins & Room Escape Games) and Terre Liquide (in Mons). There's much more to do: visit Cité de Carcassonne, contemplate the waterfront views at Canal du Midi, do a tasting at O'Vineyards, and make a trip to La Porte D'aude.

To see maps, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Carcassonne journey app.

Singapore, Singapore to Carcassonne is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. Traveling from Singapore to Carcassonne, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Singapore in May, with highs in Carcassonne at 69°F and lows at 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Avignon.
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Avignon — 6 nights

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.
Venture out of the city with trips to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau & Promenade a Cheval La Marisma), Aven Grotte Forestiere (in Orgnac-l'Aven) and La Maison Carree (in Nimes). There's much more to do: explore the historical opulence of Palais des Papes, indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, snap pictures at Pont d'Avignon, and admire the striking features of Chateau des Baux de Provence.

For ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Avignon online sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Carcassonne to Avignon in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Avignon can reach 74°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Marseille.
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Marseille — 5 nights

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 the numerous day-trip ideas around Marseille: Aix-en-Provence (Paul Cezanne’s Studio, Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence, &more), Cassis (Trolib & Cape Canaille) and La Ciotat (Route des Cretes & Scuba & Snorkeling). Spend the 27th (Sat) exploring nature at Parc National des Calanques. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Randonnees theatrales Marcel Pagnol Cie Dans la cour des Grands, take an in-depth tour of Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, explore the different monuments and memorials at Cimetiere de la Treille, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Abbaye Saint Victor.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Marseille trip planner.

You can drive from Avignon to Marseille in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Marseille are 73°F, while nighttime lows are 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can drive to Saint-Raphael.
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Saint-Raphael — 6 nights

Saint-Raphael vacations have so much more to offer than an indulgent splurge on a beach.
Venture out of the city with trips to Eco Gliss (in Les Issambres), Domaine des Beaucas (in Sainte-Maxime) and Forcerie Vial (in Tanneron). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Massif de l'Esterel, discover the deep blue sea with Club de Plongee d'Agay, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at San Peyre, and stroll the grounds of Memorial des Guerres en Indochine.

For reviews, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Saint-Raphael online vacation planner.

Getting from Marseille to Saint-Raphael by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In May, daily temperatures in Saint-Raphael can reach 72°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Nice.
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Nice — 9 nights

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.
Get out of town with these interesting Nice side-trips: Be Free 2 Dive (in Villeneuve-Loubet), Azur Wine Tours (in Vence) and Cannes (Le Suquet & La Croisette). There's lots more to do: take a stroll through Old Town, make a trip to Promenade des Anglais, examine the collection at Musée Marc Chagall, and take some stellar pictures from Colline du Chateau overlook.

For other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Nice trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by car from Saint-Raphael to Nice takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Saint-Raphael in June, plan for slightly colder days and somewhat warmer nights in Nice: temperatures range from 76°F by day to 66°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 4 nights

Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. Venture out of the city with trips to Cimetiere Militaire Americain de Saint-James (in Saint James), Parc de Loisirs de la Colmont (in Gorron) and Parc Regional Basse Normandie (in Domfront). There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Mont Saint-Michel, get the lay of the land with Sport Evasion Mont Saint Michel - Day Tours, don't miss a visit to Terrasse de l'Ouest, and surround yourself with nature on L'Aigrette, Pauses Natures en baie.

For other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Mont-Saint-Michel trip itinerary maker website.

Traveling by flight from Nice to Mont-Saint-Michel takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or drive. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Nice in June, with highs in Mont-Saint-Michel at 68°F and lows at 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to drive to Bayeux.
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Bayeux — 6 nights

Most travelers take a trip to Bayeux to see the famed tapestry depicting the legendary Norman Conquest from the 11th century.
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bayeux: La Maison du Biscuit (in Sortosville-en-Beaumont), Pegasus Memorial (in Ranville) and Cite de La Mare (in Cherbourg-Octeville). There's still lots to do: stroll the grounds of Normandy American Cemetery, take an in-depth tour of Airborne Museum, contemplate the long history of Pointe du Hoc, and see the interesting displays at Musee du debarquement.

To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read Bayeux journey site.

You can drive from Mont-Saint-Michel to Bayeux in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In June in Bayeux, expect temperatures between 69°F during the day and 51°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Etretat.
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Etretat — 2 nights

Etretat is a small coastal village on the Alabaster Coast in Normandy.
Start off your visit on the 25th (Sun): explore the striking landscape at Porte d’Aval, then take some stellar pictures from Falaises d'Etretat, and then don't miss a visit to Chemin des Douaniers. On the 26th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Paroisse de Saint Valery en Caux, explore the different monuments and memorials at Cimetiere Militaire de Saint Valery en Caux, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Trinity Abbey (Abbey de la Trinite).

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Drive from Bayeux to Etretat in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus. In June, daily temperatures in Etretat can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can drive to Rouen.
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Rouen — 5 nights

City of a Hundred Spires

Rouen is situated on the River Seine, about 90 minutes from Paris.
Change things up with these side-trips from Rouen: Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial (in Beaumont-Hamel), Thiepval Memorial (in Authuille) and Giverny (Fondation Claude Monet & Musee de Mecanique Naturelle). Next up on the itinerary: admire the striking features of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, explore the world behind art at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, make a trip to Vieux Rouen, and take an in-depth tour of Maison de Jules Verne.

For maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, use the Rouen attractions planner.

Getting from Etretat to Rouen by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Rouen are 69°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Paris.
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Paris — 10 nights

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.
Step out of Paris to go to Versailles and see Palace of Versailles, which is approximately 48 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Champs-Elysees.

For traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Paris travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from Rouen to Paris in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Rouen in July, plan for somewhat warmer days in Paris, with highs around 79°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 60°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.
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France travel guide

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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.
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