15 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.

You'll explore and learn at Louvre Museum and Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou. Discover out-of-the-way places like Île de la Cité and Saint Germain des Pres Quarter. There's lots more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, and contemplate the long history of Sainte-Chapelle.

Before you visit Paris, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Brisbane, Australia to Paris is an approximately 25-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Brisbane to Paris due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Brisbane in September, plan for little chillier days in Paris, with highs around °C, while nights are about the same with lows around °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Wed): admire the masterpieces at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, contemplate the long history of Remains Mulberry Harbour, thenkick back and relax at Omaha Beach, and finally steep yourself in history at Pointe du Hoc. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Thu): admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Notre-Dame, thenpause for some serene contemplation at Abbaye Saint-Martin de Mondaye, thenstroll the grounds of Bayeux War Cemetery, and finally get engrossed in the history at Memorial de Caen.

To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Bayeux trip app.

You can drive from Paris to Bayeux in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In September, daily temperatures in Bayeux can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Carcassonne Center.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Cathar Castles, thentake in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, thencontemplate the long history of La cité médiévale, and finally take a stroll through Cité de Carcassonne. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Le Moulin à Papier de Brousses, explore the historical opulence of Chateaux de Lastours, thenstep into the grandiose world of Chateau Comtal, and finally step into the grandiose world of Chateau et Remparts de la Cite de Carcassonne.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Carcassonne Center trip planner.

Getting from Bayeux to Carcassonne Center by combination of flight and train takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Bayeux in September, expect Carcassonne Center to be a bit warmer, temps between °C and °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) early enough to travel to Calvi.

Calvi is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica.It is the seat of the Canton of Calvi, which contains Calvi and one other commune, Lumio. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): don't miss a visit to Chapelle de Notre Dame de la Serra, explore the ancient world of Village abandonné d'Occi, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eglise de Sant'Antonino, thencruise along Dans les Yeux de Lucie, and finally steep yourself in history at Citadelle de Calvi. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the striking landscape at Punta Spano, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise de la Sainte-Trinite et de Saint Jean-Baptiste, thenkick back and relax at Aregno Beach, and finally discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Calvi trip builder.

Getting from Carcassonne Center to Calvi by combination of train and flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In September, daytime highs in Calvi are °C, while nighttime lows are °C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Porto-Vecchio.

Porto-Vecchio is a commune in the Corse-du-Sud department of France on the island of Corsica. Step off the beaten path and head to Iles Lavezzi and Plage du Petit Sperone. Visit plage de Tamaricciu and Plage de Tramulimacchia for some beach relaxation. Step out of Porto-Vecchio with an excursion to Waterskiing & Jetskiing in Bonifacio--about 44 minutes away. There's more to do: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas and steep yourself in history at Bonifacio Citadel.

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You can drive from Calvi to Porto-Vecchio in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. September in Porto-Vecchio sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can travel back home.