61 days in France Itinerary
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Start: Auckland
Fly to Bastia-Poretta Airport, Drive to Bastia
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Bastia
— 4 nights
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Menton
— 7 nights
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Aix-en-Provence
— 9 nights
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Saint-Etienne
— 4 nights
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Clermont-Ferrand
— 5 nights
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Decize
— 1 night
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Chateauroux
— 4 nights
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Orleans
— 4 nights
Drive
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Troyes
— 5 nights
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Fontainebleau
— 6 nights
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Paris
— 9 nights
Fly
End: Auckland
Sat, Jul 1 - Wed, Aug 30
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Bastia — 4 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bastia: Marine d'Albo (in Ogliastro), Eglise Saint-Michel de Murato (in Murato) and Conservatoire du Costume du Cap Corse (in Canari).
To see more things to do, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Bastia driving holiday planning site.
Auckland, New Zealand to Bastia is an approximately 35-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Auckland to Bastia is minus 11 hours. When traveling from Auckland in July, plan for warmer days in Bastia, with highs around 34°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can fly to Menton.
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To see more things to do, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Bastia driving holiday planning site.
Auckland, New Zealand to Bastia is an approximately 35-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Auckland to Bastia is minus 11 hours. When traveling from Auckland in July, plan for warmer days in Bastia, with highs around 34°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can fly to Menton.
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Corsica, Marine d'Albo, Caval en Liberte, Eglise Saint-Michel de Murato, Conservatoire du Costume du Cap Corse
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Menton — 7 nights
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Pearl of France
Change things up with these side-trips from Menton: St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild & La Pointe de Saint Hospice), Eze (Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze, La cité médiévale, &more) and Eglise (in Villefranche-sur-Mer). And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Promenade du Soleil, stroll the grounds of Cemetery of the Old Chateau, make a trip to Cimetiere du Trabuquet, and take some stellar pictures from Cime de Baudon.
To see photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, use the Menton vacation planner.
You can fly from Bastia to Menton in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of ferry and taxi. In July in Menton, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 24°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Aix-en-Provence.
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To see photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, use the Menton vacation planner.
You can fly from Bastia to Menton in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of ferry and taxi. In July in Menton, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 24°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Aix-en-Provence.
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Aix-en-Provence — 9 nights
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City of a Thousand Fountains
Change things up with these side-trips from Aix-en-Provence: Marseille (The Panier, Le Vieux Port, &more), Avignon (Wine Safari, Pont d'Avignon, &more) and Nice (Palais Lascaris, Colline du Chateau overlook, &more). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, learn about winemaking at Distillerie A. Blachere, and surround yourself with nature on Tours in Provence - Day Tours.
To see photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Aix-en-Provence online holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Menton to Aix-en-Provence takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Aix-en-Provence are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. On the 22nd (Sat), you're off to Saint-Etienne.
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To see photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Aix-en-Provence online holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Menton to Aix-en-Provence takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Aix-en-Provence are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. On the 22nd (Sat), you're off to Saint-Etienne.
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Saint-Etienne — 4 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Saint-Etienne: Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval (in Hauterives), Room Escape Games (in Valence) and Panorama de Saint-Romain-de-Lerps (in Saint-Romain-de-Lerps). The adventure continues: take in breathtaking views at Base Canyon de la Besorgues, steep yourself in history at Musee de la mine, admire the landmark architecture of L'hotel des Ingenieurs, and make a trip to La Tour Saint Maurice.
For other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Saint-Etienne tour planning app.
You can fly from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Etienne in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Aix-en-Provence in July, things will get slightly colder in Saint-Etienne: highs are around 30°C and lows about 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Clermont-Ferrand.
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For other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Saint-Etienne tour planning app.
You can fly from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Etienne in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Aix-en-Provence in July, things will get slightly colder in Saint-Etienne: highs are around 30°C and lows about 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Clermont-Ferrand.
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Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval, Base Canyon de la Besorgues, La Tour Saint Maurice, Chapelle St. Michel d'Aiguilhe, Room Escape Games
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Clermont-Ferrand — 5 nights
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France's Liverpool
Get out of town with these interesting Clermont-Ferrand side-trips: Notre-Dame d'Orcival (in Orcival) and La Cheminee de Fees (in Saint-Diery). Spend the 28th (Fri) among the fascinating landscape of Puy de Dome. There's much more to do: get impressive views of Chaine des Puys, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Puy des Goules, take in the spiritual surroundings of Eglise Saint-Leger, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Bieres le Plan B.
Before you visit Clermont-Ferrand, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
Traveling by car from Saint-Etienne to Clermont-Ferrand takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In July in Clermont-Ferrand, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) early enough to go by car to Decize.
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Before you visit Clermont-Ferrand, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
Traveling by car from Saint-Etienne to Clermont-Ferrand takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In July in Clermont-Ferrand, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) early enough to go by car to Decize.
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Decize — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 1st (Tue): admire the natural beauty at Jardin de Forgeneuve, make a trip to Les Remparts, and then make a trip to Tour de l'Horloge.
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Clermont-Ferrand to Decize. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Chateauroux.
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Clermont-Ferrand to Decize. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Chateauroux.
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Chateauroux — 4 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Chateauroux: ZooParc de Beauval (in Saint-Aignan), Chedigny - Jardin Remarquable (in Chedigny) and Chateau de Loches (in Loches).
For ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Chateauroux online day trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Decize to Chateauroux. In August, daytime highs in Chateauroux are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Orleans.
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For ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Chateauroux online day trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Decize to Chateauroux. In August, daytime highs in Chateauroux are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Orleans.
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Oradour-sur-Glane, ZooParc de Beauval, Chedigny - Jardin Remarquable, Chateau de Loches, Le Jardin du Tisserand
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Orleans — 4 nights
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Explore Orleans' surroundings by going to Chateau de Cheverny (in Cheverny), Chateau de Chambord (in Chambord) and Abbaye de la Trinite (in Vendome).
To see maps, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Orleans route planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Chateauroux to Orleans. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in August, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Troyes.
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To see maps, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Orleans route planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Chateauroux to Orleans. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in August, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Troyes.
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Troyes — 5 nights
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Jerusalem of Stained Glass
Explore Troyes' surroundings by going to Reims (Hotel Le Vergeur Museum, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims, &more), Champagne M. Brugnon (in Ecueil) and Champagne Andre Goutorbe & Fils (in Damery). The adventure continues: pause for some serene contemplation at Abbaye de Fontenay, explore the historical opulence of Chateau Ancy-le Franc, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale Saint-Benigne de Dijon, and don't miss a visit to Place Jean Jaures.
To see maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Troyes journey planner.
Getting from Orleans to Troyes by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in August, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can drive to Fontainebleau.
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To see maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Troyes journey planner.
Getting from Orleans to Troyes by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in August, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can drive to Fontainebleau.
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Fontainebleau — 6 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte (in Maincy), Hotel de ville (in Sens) and Auxerre (The Clock Tower, Cathédrale Saint-Étienne d'Auxerre, &more).
For photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Fontainebleau travel planning tool.
Traveling by car from Troyes to Fontainebleau takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, daily temperatures in Fontainebleau can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Paris.
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For photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Fontainebleau travel planning tool.
Traveling by car from Troyes to Fontainebleau takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, daily temperatures in Fontainebleau can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Paris.
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Paris — 9 nights
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City of Light
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Paris: Versailles (Palace of Versailles & Cathedrale Saint Louis) and Fondation Claude Monet (in Giverny). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, walk around Luxembourg Gardens, and contemplate the long history of Sainte-Chapelle.
To find out how to plan a trip to Paris, use our trip itinerary maker.
You can drive from Fontainebleau to Paris in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In August in Paris, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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You can drive from Fontainebleau to Paris in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In August in Paris, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) 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.
