10 days in France Itinerary

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.

Eiffel Tower and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre will appeal to history buffs. Get some cultural insight at Louvre Museum and Arc de Triomphe. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, admire the landmark architecture of Sainte-Chapelle, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, and stroll the grounds of The Paris Catacombs.

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Asheville, USA to Paris is an approximately 16-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and flight. Traveling from Asheville to Paris, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Asheville in September, things will get a bit cooler in Paris: highs are around 70°F and lows about 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to drive to Albert.

On the 21st (Sat), appreciate the history behind Australian War Memorial, stroll the grounds of Peronne Road Cemetery, stroll the grounds of Bernafay Wood British Cemetery, explore the different monuments and memorials at Serre Road Cemetery No.2, then steep yourself in history at Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, and finally steep yourself in history at Lochnagar Crater.

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Drive from Paris to Albert in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In September, daytime highs in Albert are 68°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can go by car to Bayeux.

Most travelers take a trip to Bayeux to see the famed tapestry depicting the legendary Norman Conquest from the 11th century.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux and Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like American Cemetery & Memorial and Pegasus Memorial (Memorial Pegasus). Change things up with these side-trips from Bayeux: Cimetiere Militaire Americain de Saint-James (in Saint James) and Chateau Guillaume le Conquerant (in Falaise). There's lots more to do: stroll the grounds of Bayeux War Cemetery, witness the site of a historic battle at Omaha Beach, take in the pleasant sights at Memorial 1st US Infantry Division Omaha Beach, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedrale Notre-Dame.

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Drive from Albert to Bayeux in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. September in Bayeux sees daily highs of 69°F and lows of 52°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Amboise.

Amboise is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France. Start off your visit on the 25th (Wed): get engrossed in the history at Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci, then step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Chambord, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Eglise Saint-Vincent-de-Paul.

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You can drive from Bayeux to Amboise in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. In September in Amboise, expect temperatures between 72°F during the day and 53°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 26th (Thu) before leaving for home.