11 days in South of France & Paris Itinerary

An ancient town center surrounded by medieval ramparts, Avignon is a major city of Provence and a Mediterranean city in the Vaucluse department on the left bank of the Rhône River.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): admire the masterpieces at Carrieres des Lumieres, then explore the historical opulence of Chateau des Baux de Provence, then snap pictures at Pont d'Avignon, and finally explore the historical opulence of Palais des Papes. On the 13th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: don't miss a visit to Roman Theatre of Orange, do a tasting at Distillerie A. Blachere, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque, and finally stroll through Le Sentier des Ocres.

To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Avignon road trip planning site.

Dallas, USA to Avignon is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 7 hour difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Dallas in August; daily highs in Avignon reach 86°F and lows reach 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can fly to Bonifacio.

At the southernmost tip of the island of Corsica, Bonifacio is a city with chalk-white limestone outcrops sculpted into unusual shapes by the ocean.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): stroll through Plage de San Giovanni, enjoy the sand and surf at Plage De Roccapina, then step off the mainland to explore Iles Lavezzi, and finally kick back and relax at Plage du Petit Sperone. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Bonifacio Citadel, stroll the grounds of Cimetiere Marin de Bonifacio, then Head underground at Grottes de Bonifacio, then don't miss a visit to Escalier du Roi d'Aragon, and finally trek along Sentier Littoral des Bruzzi.

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Getting from Avignon to Bonifacio by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of train, ferry, and car; or do a combination of car and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 89°F in August, and nighttime lows around 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Carcassonne.

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.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Tue): steep yourself in history at Cathar Castles, explore the historical opulence of Chateau Comtal, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, then wander the streets of Cité de Carcassonne, and finally do a tasting at O'Vineyards.

To find more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Carcassonne road trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Bonifacio to Carcassonne takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and train. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Bonifacio in August: highs in Carcassonne hover around 83°F, while lows dip to 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can drive to Sarlat-la-Caneda.

Sarlat-la-Caneda is the capital of the former Périgord Noir, now referred to as the Aquitaine region that is home to a historical area consisting of impeccably preserved 14th-century buildings and sites.

On the 17th (Wed), don't miss a visit to Vieux Sarlat, step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Commarque, then step into the grandiose world of The Maison Forte de Reignac, then Head underground at Le Gouffre de Proumeyssac, and finally contemplate the long history of Roc de Cazelle. Keep things going the next day: explore the historical opulence of Chateau des Milandes, then admire the natural beauty at Les Jardins de Marqueyssac, then explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Beynac, and finally explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Castelnaud.

To see photos, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Sarlat-la-Caneda sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Carcassonne to Sarlat-la-Caneda takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Carcassonne in August, plan for little chillier nights in Sarlat-la-Caneda, with lows around 55°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Paris.

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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Louvre Museum and Musee National des Arts Asiatiques - Guimet. Eiffel Tower and Petit Palais are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Go for a jaunt from Paris to Saint-Denis to see Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis about 32 minutes away. The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, take a stroll through 1st Arrondissement, stroll through Île de la Cité, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Paris road trip planning site.

Getting from Sarlat-la-Caneda to Paris by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Sarlat-la-Caneda in August, you will find days in Paris are little chillier (77°F), and nights are about the same (57°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can fly back home.