14 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France trip planner
Start: Perth
Fly
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Paris
— 3 nights
Drive
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Bayeux
— 3 nights
Fly to Toulouse, Drive to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
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Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
— 1 night
Drive
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Carcassonne
— 1 night
Drive
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Avignon
— 1 night
Fly
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Bonifacio, Corsica
— 2 nights
Fly
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Nice
— 1 night
Fly
End: Perth
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Paris — 3 nights
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City of Light
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.Get some historical perspective at Eiffel Tower and Montmartre. Get some cultural insight at Louvre Museum and Sainte-Chapelle. There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, examine the collection at Musee Rodin, get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees, and contemplate the long history of Arc de Triomphe.
To find more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read our Paris sightseeing planner.
Perth, Australia to Paris is an approximately 22-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Western Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 7 hours. When traveling from Perth in October, plan for slightly colder days in Paris, with highs around 19°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Bayeux.
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Bayeux — 3 nights
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Most travelers take a trip to Bayeux to see the famed tapestry depicting the legendary Norman Conquest from the 11th century.Step off the beaten path and head to Cathedrale Notre-Dame and Pointe du Hoc. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Normandy American Cemetery and Musee Memorial de la Bataille de Normandie. Explore Bayeux's surroundings by going to Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach (in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont) and Airborne Museum (in Sainte-Mere-Eglise). There's lots more to do: stroll the grounds of Cimetiere Militaire Allemand de La Cambe, get engrossed in the history at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, contemplate the long history of Remains Mulberry Harbour, and witness the site of a historic battle at Omaha Beach.
For ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Bayeux sightseeing planner.
Traveling by car from Paris to Bayeux takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle.
Side Trips
Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach, Remains Mulberry Harbour, Airborne Museum, Normandy American Cemetery, Cimetiere Militaire Allemand de La Cambe
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Castelnaud-la-Chapelle — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sun): step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Castelnaud, explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Beynac, and then make a trip to Chateau des Milandes.
To find other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read Castelnaud-la-Chapelle trip itinerary maker site.
Getting from Bayeux to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle by combination of flight and car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. While traveling from Bayeux, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Carcassonne.
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To find other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read Castelnaud-la-Chapelle trip itinerary maker site.
Getting from Bayeux to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle by combination of flight and car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. While traveling from Bayeux, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Carcassonne.
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Carcassonne — 1 night
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Medieval Heart of France
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 9th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Cathar Castles, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, then step into the grandiose world of Chateau Comtal, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Cité de Carcassonne.
For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Carcassonne holiday builder.
You can drive from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle to Carcassonne in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in October, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can drive to Avignon.
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Avignon — 1 night
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City of Popes
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.On the 10th (Tue), step into the grandiose world of Palais des Papes, take in the views from Pont d'Avignon, then delve into the distant past at Roman Theatre of Orange, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Rocher des Doms.
To see other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Avignon vacation planner.
You can drive from Carcassonne to Avignon in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In October in Avignon, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Bonifacio.
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Bonifacio, Corsica — 2 nights
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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 11th (Wed): make a trip to Escalier du Roi d'Aragon, enjoy the sand and surf at Plage du Petit Sperone, and then step off the mainland to explore Iles Lavezzi. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Bonifacio Citadel, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Cimetiere Marin de Bonifacio, and then Head underground at Grottes de Bonifacio.
To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read Bonifacio trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Avignon to Bonifacio takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, ferry, and car; or do a combination of car and ferry. In October, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to fly to Nice.
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Nice — 1 night
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Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)
Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.On the 13th (Fri), steep yourself in history at Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild, then wander the streets of Old Town, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice.
To find reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Nice day trip website.
Fly from Bonifacio to Nice in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. When traveling from Bonifacio in October, plan for a bit cooler days in Nice, with highs around 24°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) 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.
