15 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France trip planner
Start: Vancouver
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Paris
— 6 nights
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Colleville-sur-Mer
— 1 night
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Mont-Saint-Michel
— 1 night
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Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
— 2 nights
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Nice
— 4 nights
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End: Vancouver
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Paris — 6 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.You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Memorial De La Shoah and Quartier Montparnasse. Step off the beaten path and head to Musee National des Arts Asiatiques - Guimet and 1st Arrondissement. Explore Paris' surroundings by going to France Miniature (in Elancourt) and Chateau de Monte Cristo - Alexandre Dumas' House (in Le Port-Marly). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Musee des Arts Forains, steep yourself in history at Philippe-Chatrier Court, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Fontaine Saint-Sulpice, and admire the landmark architecture of Luxembourg Palace.
For maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Paris holiday website.
Vancouver, Canada to Paris is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Vancouver to Paris is 9 hours. In June, daytime highs in Paris are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to drive to Colleville-sur-Mer.
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Colleville-sur-Mer — 1 night
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Colleville-sur-Mer is a commune in the Calvados department in Normandie region in northwestern France.HistoryIt was originally a farm owned by a certain Koli, a Scandinavian settler in the Middle Ages. On the 9th (Fri), take in the history at Memorial 1st US Infantry Division Omaha Beach, pause for some photo ops at D-Day Monument, then take an in-depth tour of Musee D-Day Omaha, and finally examine the collection at Big Red One Assault Museum.
To see maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Colleville-sur-Mer road trip planning app.
Getting from Paris to Colleville-sur-Mer by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Paris in June, expect nights in Colleville-sur-Mer to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are slightly colder, around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can drive to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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To see maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Colleville-sur-Mer road trip planning app.
Getting from Paris to Colleville-sur-Mer by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Paris in June, expect nights in Colleville-sur-Mer to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are slightly colder, around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can drive to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 1 night
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Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sat): make a trip to Grand Degre, don't miss a visit to Tour de L'Arcade, then make a trip to Tour Gabriel, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Église Saint-Pierre - Le Mont-Saint-Michel.
To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Mont-Saint-Michel itinerary builder.
You can drive from Colleville-sur-Mer to Mont-Saint-Michel in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and train. In June in Mont-Saint-Michel, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle.
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To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Mont-Saint-Michel itinerary builder.
You can drive from Colleville-sur-Mer to Mont-Saint-Michel in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and train. In June in Mont-Saint-Michel, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle.
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Castelnaud-la-Chapelle — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 11th (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Plan d'eau le Lac Vert, see the interesting displays at Musee Zadkine, and then see the interesting displays at Musee La Rue du temps qui Passe. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, then take a stroll through Bastide du Perigord, and then examine the collection at Moulin de la Rouzique.
To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Castelnaud-la-Chapelle route maker website.
Fly from Mont-Saint-Michel to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and flight. Traveling from Mont-Saint-Michel in June, expect nights in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle to be about the same, around 15°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can fly to Nice.
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To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Castelnaud-la-Chapelle route maker website.
Fly from Mont-Saint-Michel to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and flight. Traveling from Mont-Saint-Michel in June, expect nights in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle to be about the same, around 15°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can fly to Nice.
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Plan d'eau le Lac Vert, Bastide du Perigord, Moulin de la Rouzique, Musee Zadkine, Musee La Rue du temps qui Passe
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Nice — 4 nights
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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.You'll get in some beach time at Plage Publique de l' Opera and Coco Beach. Family-friendly places like Musee des Coquillages and Musee Franciscain will thrill your kids. There's still lots to do: get a new perspective on nature at Chateau-Musee Tourrette-Levens, admire the masterpieces at Musee des Arts Asiatiques de Nice, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur, and see the interesting displays at Butterfly Museum.
For where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Nice tour planner.
Fly from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle to Nice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Nice when traveling from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle in June, with lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time 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.
