60 days in France Itinerary
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Start: Hamburg
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Nice
— 9 nights
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Saint-Raphael
— 8 nights
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Marseille
— 6 nights
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Avignon
— 7 nights
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Carcassonne
— 7 nights
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Sarlat-la-Caneda
— 8 nights
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Fly to Paris Orly, Train to Haussmann St Lazare, Train to Bayeux
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Bayeux
— 6 nights
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Paris
— 8 nights
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End: Hamburg
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Nice — 9 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.We've included these beaches for you: Plage de la Mariniere and Promenade du Soleil. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Ville medieval and Musee des Arts Asiatiques de Nice. Explore Nice's surroundings by going to Baou de Saint Jeannet (in Saint Jeannet), Biot (Eglise de Biot & Musee National Fernand-Leger) and Antibes (Musee PEYNET et du Dessin Humoristique, Old Town, &more). There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Palmes Beach, examine the collection at Musée des Merveilles, deepen your understanding of the past and present with a heritage tour, and delve into the lush surroundings at Parc du Mont Boron.
For ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Nice travel planner.
Hamburg, Germany to Nice is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Hamburg in June: high temperatures in Nice hover around 28°C and lows are around 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Saint-Raphael.
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Saint-Raphael — 8 nights
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Saint-Raphael vacations have so much more to offer than an indulgent splurge on a beach.You'll explore and learn at Chateau de la Napoule / Musee Henry-Clews and Le musée de l’Annonciade. Popular historic sites such as Chapelle Sainte Roseline and Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial are in your itinerary. Change things up with these side-trips from Saint-Raphael: Cimetiere marin de Saint-Tropez (in Saint-Tropez), Eco Gliss (in Les Issambres) and Ramatuelle (Tahiti Plage, Cap Taillat, &more). There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Plage de Cavaliere, examine the collection at Musee Louis de Funes, identify plant and animal life at Pointe des Sardinaux, and take an in-depth tour of Musee Archeologique de Saint-Raphael.
For maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Saint-Raphael travel itinerary planner.
You can drive from Nice to Saint-Raphael in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Nice in July since evenings lows in Saint-Raphael dip to 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can go by car to Marseille.
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Marseille — 6 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.You'll get in some beach time at Anse Magaud and Plage du Verdon. Discover out-of-the-way places like Museum of Salagon and St. Vincent de Paul Church. Get out of town with these interesting Marseille side-trips: Fort Balaguier (in La Seyne-sur-Mer), Toulon (Museum Dpartemental du Var & Le Sentier du Littoral) and Plage des Oursinieres (in Le Pradet). There's much more to do: explore the historical opulence of Chateau d'Ansouis, admire the masterpieces at Musee Cantini, examine the collection at Musee de l'Aviation, and stroll through Sentier Littoral.
For photos, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Marseille holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Saint-Raphael to Marseille takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can drive to Avignon.
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Avignon — 7 nights
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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.Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Basilique Saint Pierre and Abbaye Saint-Michel de Frigolet. We've included these beaches for you: Petit Travers Beach and Sunset Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Chateau du Barroux (in Vaucluse), Dentelles de Montmirail (in Gigondas) and Roman Bridge (in Vaison-la-Romaine). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Jardin des Herbes, identify plant and animal life at Les Gorges de Regalon, take an exotic tour of Wine Safari, and get outside with Cap07.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Avignon online attractions planner.
You can drive from Marseille to Avignon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. July in Avignon sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can go by car to Carcassonne.
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Carcassonne — 7 nights
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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.You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Eglise Saint-Vincent de Carcassonne and Musee De L'ecole. You'll explore and learn at Musee de l'Ephebe and Musee de la Chapellerie. Explore Carcassonne's surroundings by going to Espace Zoologique Exoticamis (in Terre-Clapier), Cascades d'Arifat (in Arifat) and Albi (Palais de la Berbie & Musee Laperouse). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Eglise Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, relax in the rural setting at Domaine de Sainte Marthe, stroll through Le Sentier du Littoral, and contemplate the long history of Maternite Suisse.
To find photos, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Carcassonne journey maker website.
Getting from Avignon to Carcassonne by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Carcassonne can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Sarlat-la-Caneda.
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Sarlat-la-Caneda — 8 nights
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Medieval Capital of the Dordogne Valley
Sarlat-la-Caneda is the capital of the former Périgord Noir, now referred to as the Aquitaine region that is home to a historical area consisting of impeccably preserved 14th-century buildings and sites.Get in touch with nature at Grotte du Grand Roc and La Cascade d'Autoire. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Eglise Saint Pierre and Ville de Martel. Venture out of the city with trips to Lacave (Grotte des Carbonnieres & Prehisto Dino Parc), Nature Evasion (in Jugeals-Nazareth) and Reptiland (in Martel). There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Pierre, don't miss a visit to Les Cabanes du Breuil, examine the collection at Manoir de Gisson, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique St-Sauveur.
To see reviews, ratings, and tourist information, use the Sarlat-la-Caneda vacation builder.
Drive from Carcassonne to Sarlat-la-Caneda in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Carcassonne in July, expect slightly colder with lows of 17°C in Sarlat-la-Caneda. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can travel to Bayeux.
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Bayeux — 6 nights
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Most travelers take a trip to Bayeux to see the famed tapestry depicting the legendary Norman Conquest from the 11th century.Get outdoors at Juno Beach and Centre Equestre de Ouistreham. Get some historical perspective at Normandy Victory Museum and Hillman Site. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bayeux: Cherbourg-Octeville (Musee d'art Thomas-Henry & Rade de Cherbourg), Tourlaville (Plage de Collignon & Chateau des Ravalet) and Caen (Eglise Saint-Pierre & Museum of Fine Arts of Caen). Next up on the itinerary: explore the different monuments and memorials at Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, don't miss a visit to Reporters Memorial, appreciate the history behind Memorial 1st US Infantry Division Omaha Beach, and see the interesting displays at Appartement Temoin.
To see other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Bayeux trip itinerary maker.
Getting from Sarlat-la-Caneda to Bayeux by combination of flight and train takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. When traveling from Sarlat-la-Caneda in August, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Bayeux: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 14°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Paris.
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Paris — 8 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.Get outdoors at Loire a Velo Cycle Path and Balloon Rides. Discover out-of-the-way places like Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis and Hotel de Ville. Get out of town with these interesting Paris side-trips: Reims (Reve de couleurs Reims, Museum of the Surrender, &more), Musee de l'Air et de l'Espace - National Air and Space Museum of France (in Dugny) and Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers (in Hautvillers). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Musee des Arts Forains, brush up on your military savvy at Sir John Monash Centre, don't miss a visit to Australian National Memorial, and get engrossed in the history at Memorial De La Shoah.
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Getting from Bayeux to Paris by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to catch the flight 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.
