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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre and Louvre Museum. You'll explore and learn at Musee d'Orsay and Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou. Next up on the itinerary: admire the landmark architecture of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, take a stroll through Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, contemplate the long history of Sainte-Chapelle, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Montmartre.

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Brisbane, Australia to Paris is an approximately 26-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus, flight, and train. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (Queensland) to Central European Time is minus 9 hours. When traveling from Brisbane in September, plan for little chillier days in Paris, with highs around 24°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) to allow time to take a train to Bayeux.

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

On the 18th (Wed), admire the masterpieces at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, then steep yourself in history at Remains Mulberry Harbour, then take in the history 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): take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedrale Notre-Dame, pause for some serene contemplation at Abbaye Saint-Martin de Mondaye, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Bayeux War Cemetery, and finally brush up on your military savvy at Memorial de Caen.

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Getting from Paris to Bayeux by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. September in Bayeux sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Carcassonne Center.

Best known as a fortified town, Carcassonne is a walled city that provided the inspiration for the castle in Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" and the location for many scenes in Kevin Costner's movie "Robin Hood." For a daily dose of excitement, medieval jousting tournaments are held twice per day between the two walls--while this may sound like a typical touristy show, it's actually an entertaining display of combative competition and horsemanship.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Fri): contemplate the long history of Cathar Castles, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, then contemplate the long history of La cité médiévale, and finally wander the streets of Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Sat): examine the collection at Le Moulin à Papier de Brousses, steep yourself in history at Chateaux de Lastours, then step into the grandiose world of Chateau Comtal, and finally don't miss a visit to Cité de Carcassonne.

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Getting from Bayeux to Carcassonne Center by combination of flight and train takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Traveling from Bayeux in September, things will get somewhat warmer in Carcassonne Center: highs are around 28°C and lows about 17°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, make a trip to Village abandonné d'Occi, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eglise de Sant'Antonino, then take a memorable drive along Dans les Yeux de Lucie, and finally contemplate the long history of Citadelle de Calvi. On your second day here, enjoy the sand and surf at Punta Spano, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise de la Sainte-Trinite et de Saint Jean-Baptiste, then enjoy the sand and surf at Aregno Beach, and finally discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

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You can do a combination of train and flight from Carcassonne Center to Calvi in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In September in Calvi, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can drive to Porto-Vecchio.

Porto-Vecchio is a commune in the Corse-du-Sud department of France on the island of Corsica. Take a break from the city and head to Scuba & Snorkeling and Iles Lavezzi. Discover out-of-the-way places like Tamaricciu Beach and Waterskiing & Jetskiing. Go for a jaunt from Porto-Vecchio to Bonifacio to see Plage du Petit Sperone about 42 minutes away. There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Bonifacio Citadel and stroll through Plage de Tramulimacchia.

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Traveling by car from Calvi to Porto-Vecchio takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In September, daytime highs in Porto-Vecchio are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.