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 Louvre Museum. Visit Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Elysees for their historical value. There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, admire the landmark architecture of Sainte-Chapelle, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Montmartre.

For ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Paris vacation planner.

Asheville, USA to Paris is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Asheville to Paris is 6 hours. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Asheville in September, with highs in Paris at 70°F and lows at 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) to allow 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.

To see photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read our Albert online road trip planner.

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 Bayeux War Cemetery. Get some historical perspective at Omaha Beach and Pegasus Memorial. Venture out of the city with trips to Cimetiere Militaire Americain de Saint-James (in Saint James), Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach (in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont) and Chateau Guillaume-le-Conquerant (in Falaise). 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.

To find other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Bayeux itinerary builder.

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.

To see photos, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Amboise tour planner.

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.