9 days in France Itinerary
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Start: London
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Paris
— 4 nights
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Rennes
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Mont-Saint-Michel
— 1 night
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Elven
— 1 night
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Nantes
— 1 night
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La Rochelle
— 1 night
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End: Bilbao
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Paris — 4 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.Visit Eiffel Tower and Sainte-Chapelle for their historical value. Do some cultural sightseeing at Louvre Museum and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. Venture out of the city with trips to Palace of Versailles (in Versailles) and Fondation Claude Monet (in Giverny). And it doesn't end there: admire the striking features of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, see the interesting displays at Musee de l’Orangerie, make a trip to Shakespeare and Company Bookstore, and pause for some serene contemplation at Pantheon.
To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Paris trip planner.
London, UK to Paris is an approximately 3.5-hour train ride. You can also fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Paris is 1 hour. Traveling from London in June, you will find days in Paris are a bit warmer (74°F), and nights are about the same (55°F). You'll have a few hours on the 6th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Rennes.
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Many tour guides skip Rennes, a "City of Art and History," but that doesn't mean you should.Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): admire the natural beauty at Parc Botanique de Haute Bretagne.
For ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Rennes trip site.
Take a train from Paris to Rennes in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train; or drive. In June in Rennes, expect temperatures between 72°F during the day and 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to drive to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 1 night
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Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. On the 6th (Sat), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chapelle Saint-Aubert.
To find ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Mont-Saint-Michel online day trip planner.
Getting from Rennes to Mont-Saint-Michel by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 68°F in June, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Elven.
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To find ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Mont-Saint-Michel online day trip planner.
Getting from Rennes to Mont-Saint-Michel by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 68°F in June, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Elven.
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Le Moulin de Moidrey, Temple de Mars, Corseul, Les Remparts de Dinan, Chateau du Guildo, Les Remparts de Saint-Malo
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Elven — 1 night
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To see other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Elven trip planner.
Drive from Mont-Saint-Michel to Elven in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June, plan for daily highs up to 71°F, and evening lows to 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can go by car to Nantes.
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Drive from Mont-Saint-Michel to Elven in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June, plan for daily highs up to 71°F, and evening lows to 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can go by car to Nantes.
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Nantes — 1 night
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Venice of the West
Regarded as an art and history city, Nantes is called the Venice of the West.To see reviews, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read our Nantes online trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Elven to Nantes by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. In June, plan for daily highs up to 74°F, and evening lows to 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to La Rochelle.
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La Rochelle — 1 night
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White City
Driving on the narrow streets can be difficult in La Rochelle so walking or biking will give you the best view of the pale stone buildings that give the Vieux Port, or old port, a distinctly Mediterranean quality.Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): make a trip to Towers of La Rochelle, pause for some photo ops at Monument aux Girondins, then make a trip to Grosse Cloche de Bordeaux, and finally steep yourself in history at Port de la Lune. Keep things going the next day: look for gifts at L'atelier du chocolat de bayonne.
To see reviews, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read La Rochelle trip builder app.
You can drive from Nantes to La Rochelle in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. June in La Rochelle sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 57°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can go by car 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.
