13 days in France Itinerary
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Start: New York City
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Rouen
— 2 nights
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Bayeux
— 1 night
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Mont-Saint-Michel
— 1 night
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Cannes
— 2 nights
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Paris
— 3 nights
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Louvres
— 1 night
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Versailles
— 1 night
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Chartres
— 1 night
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End: New York City
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Rouen — 2 nights
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City of a Hundred Spires
On the 10th (Thu), stop by Fayencerie Augy, take in nature's colorful creations at Fondation Claude Monet, and then see the interesting displays at Musee de Mecanique Naturelle. On the 11th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the striking features of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, then explore the world behind art at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, then stop by Rue du Gros-Horloge, and finally examine the collection at Musee des Sapeurs-Pompiers.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read Rouen road trip website.
New York City, USA to Rouen is an approximately 10-hour flight. Traveling from New York City to Rouen, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from New York City in June, with highs in Rouen at 69°F and lows at 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Bayeux.
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To find other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read Rouen road trip website.
New York City, USA to Rouen is an approximately 10-hour flight. Traveling from New York City to Rouen, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from New York City in June, with highs in Rouen at 69°F and lows at 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Bayeux.
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Bayeux — 1 night
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On the 12th (Sat), admire the masterpieces at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, then kick back and relax at Omaha Beach, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Normandy American Cemetery, and finally take in the history at Memorial 1st US Infantry Division Omaha Beach.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Bayeux trip planner.
Traveling by car from Rouen to Bayeux takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Bayeux can reach 69°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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To see where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Bayeux trip planner.
Traveling by car from Rouen to Bayeux takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Bayeux can reach 69°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 1 night
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On the 13th (Sun), make a trip to Mont Saint-Michel, pause for some serene contemplation at Église Saint-Pierre - Le Mont-Saint-Michel, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Cimetiere Militaire Americain de Saint-James, and finally experience rural life at Maison Jehan Michel.
For ratings, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Mont-Saint-Michel visit site.
Getting from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 68°F in June, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Cannes.
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For ratings, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Mont-Saint-Michel visit site.
Getting from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 68°F in June, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Cannes.
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Cannes — 2 nights
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Festival City
Kick off your visit on the 14th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Musée Marc Chagall, wander the streets of Old Town, and then don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais. Keep things going the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Lérins Islands and then pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice.
For reviews, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Cannes online trip maker.
Traveling by flight from Mont-Saint-Michel to Cannes takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or drive. Traveling from Mont-Saint-Michel in June, things will get a bit warmer in Cannes: highs are around 78°F and lows about 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to fly to Paris.
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For reviews, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Cannes online trip maker.
Traveling by flight from Mont-Saint-Michel to Cannes takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or drive. Traveling from Mont-Saint-Michel in June, things will get a bit warmer in Cannes: highs are around 78°F and lows about 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to fly to Paris.
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Paris — 3 nights
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City of Light
Do some cultural sightseeing at Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay. Louvre Museum and Musee Rodin will appeal to museum buffs. Next up on the itinerary: admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, steep yourself in history at Sainte-Chapelle, and take a stroll through Montmartre.
To see ratings, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read Paris online driving holiday planner.
Fly from Cannes to Paris in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Cannes in June, plan for little chillier nights in Paris, with lows around 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can drive to Louvres.
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To see ratings, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read Paris online driving holiday planner.
Fly from Cannes to Paris in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Cannes in June, plan for little chillier nights in Paris, with lows around 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can drive to Louvres.
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Louvres — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 19th (Sat): pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Justin and then explore the engaging exhibits at Archea.
For more things to do, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, use the Louvres trip itinerary planning site.
Explore your travel options from Paris to Louvres with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 72°F in June, and nighttime lows around 55°F. On the 19th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Versailles.
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For more things to do, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, use the Louvres trip itinerary planning site.
Explore your travel options from Paris to Louvres with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 72°F in June, and nighttime lows around 55°F. On the 19th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Versailles.
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Versailles — 1 night
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Royal Paradise
On the 20th (Sun), admire the striking features of Palace of Versailles, admire the landmark architecture of The Hall of Mirrors, and then identify plant and animal life at Arboretum de la Vallee-aux-Loups.
For reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Versailles sightseeing planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Louvres to Versailles. In June, plan for daily highs up to 73°F, and evening lows to 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Chartres.
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For reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Versailles sightseeing planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Louvres to Versailles. In June, plan for daily highs up to 73°F, and evening lows to 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Chartres.
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Chartres — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 21st (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Chartres Cathedral.
To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Chartres travel route site.
Traveling by car from Versailles to Chartres takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In June, daytime highs in Chartres are 72°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to fly back home.
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To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Chartres travel route site.
Traveling by car from Versailles to Chartres takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In June, daytime highs in Chartres are 72°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to fly back home.
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France travel guide
France has been the world's most popular tourist destination for decades, and geographically, it is one of the most diverse countries in Europe. Its cities are holiday hot spots and contain some of the greatest treasures in Europe, its countryside is prosperous and well tended, and it boasts dozens of major tourist attractions, like Paris, the French Riviera, the Atlantic beaches, the winter sport resorts of the French Alps, as well as the castles of the Loire Valley, Brittany, and Normandy. The country is renowned for its gastronomy, particularly wines and cheeses, as well as its history, culture, and fashion industry.
You'll find that the French people are very polite and may react coldly to you if you forget this. You might be surprised as you're greeted by other customers and the proprieter when you walk into a restaurant or a shop. Be sure to take your sightseeing off the beaten path in France. Besides the famous Eiffel Tower and the chic resorts of the Côte d'Azur (French Riviera) you'll find many places to visit in the form of museums filled with fine art, crafts, and archaeological relics, wonderful medieval villages and castles, diverse national parks, and local shopping direct from artisans themselves.
Whether you're touring the Christmas Markets or going skiing during winter, viewing the springtime influx of color in Provence, sunbathing on the Mediterranean coast in the summer, or watching the fall foliage against the backdrop of the châteaux in the Loire Valley, you're sure to find just the right place to be. Spring is a time when the tourist attractions are just starting to expand their hours, but it may still be cold in the mountainous regions and the north. Summer is the busiest time in France with the longest hours for many museums and attractions, but it's often when you will experience the most crowds. Winter in France is filled with winter carnivals, Christmas Markets, and of course, skiing. Fall is a time to celebrate the release of Beaujolais nouveau wine in November, as well as experience Nuit Blanche, a day in October when major attractions, museums, galleries, parks, and swimming pools remain open all night.
