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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay. Visit Arc de Triomphe and Montmartre for their historical value. There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, admire the striking features of Sainte-Chapelle, appreciate the extensive heritage of Champs-Elysees, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

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Asheville, USA to Paris is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 6 hour difference. In September, Paris is a bit cooler than Asheville - with highs of 70°F and lows of 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Albert.

On the 21st (Sat), stroll the grounds of Australian National Memorial, stroll the grounds of Peronne Road Cemetery, explore the different monuments and memorials at 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 contemplate the long history of Lochnagar Crater.

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Traveling by car from Paris to Albert takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In September, daily temperatures in Albert can reach 68°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) to allow time to drive to Bayeux.

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

Get some cultural insight at Normandy American Cemetery and Omaha Beach. Get some historical perspective at Bayeux War Cemetery and Cimetiere Militaire Americain de Saint-James. Venture out of the city with trips to Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach (in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont), Chateau Guillaume-le-Conquerant (in Falaise) and Pegasus Memorial (in Ranville). There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, take in the history at Memorial 1st US Infantry Division Omaha Beach, explore the different monuments and memorials at Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, and admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Notre-Dame.

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Traveling by car from Albert to Bayeux takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In September, daytime highs in Bayeux are 69°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Amboise.

Amboise is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Wed): take an in-depth tour of Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci, step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Chambord, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Vincent-de-Paul.

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You can drive from Bayeux to Amboise in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In September, daytime highs in Amboise are 72°F, while nighttime lows are 53°F. You'll have a few hours on the 26th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.