15 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France travel route planner
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Nantes
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Vannes
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Benodet
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Dinan
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Dol-de-Bretagne
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Blois
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Saint-Aignan
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Nantes
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Venice of the West
Regarded as an art and history city, Nantes is called the Venice of the West.To find other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Nantes attractions site.
If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are Nantes Atlantique Airport, Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport and La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport. December in Nantes sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C at night. On the 17th (Sat), you're off to Vannes.
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Vannes — 1 night
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Gateway to the Gulf
Founded over 2,000 years ago, Vannes is a vacation harbor town with beaches, shopping, museums, and gardens, as well as interesting medieval city gates and timber-framed houses scattered throughout its Old Town.Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sat): make a trip to Centre Historique de Vannes and then don't miss a visit to Domaine de Suscinio.
To see photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Vannes trip planning tool.
You can drive from Nantes to Vannes in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Vannes can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. On the 18th (Sun), you're off to Benodet.
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Benodet — 3 nights
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Bénodet is a commune in the Finistère department and administrative region of Brittany in north-western France. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Benodet: Haliotika - La Cite de la Peche (in Guilvinec), Ville Close de Concarneau (in Concarneau) and Phare d'Eckmuhl (in Penmarch). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Musee du Bord de la Mer, step off the mainland to explore Groix, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and take a memorable tour with Vedettes de l'Odet.
For photos, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Benodet trip planner.
Traveling by car from Vannes to Benodet takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. December in Benodet sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Dinan.
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For photos, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Benodet trip planner.
Traveling by car from Vannes to Benodet takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. December in Benodet sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Dinan.
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Dinan — 1 night
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Dinan is a walled Breton town and a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in northwestern France.GeographyIts geographical setting is exceptional. On the 21st (Wed), make a trip to Centre Historique, admire the landmark architecture of Basilique St-Sauveur, and then contemplate the long history of Les Remparts de Dinan.
For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Dinan road trip planner.
Traveling by car from Benodet to Dinan takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of bus and train. December in Dinan sees daily highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C at night. On the 22nd (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Dol-de-Bretagne.
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For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Dinan road trip planner.
Traveling by car from Benodet to Dinan takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of bus and train. December in Dinan sees daily highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C at night. On the 22nd (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Dol-de-Bretagne.
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Dol-de-Bretagne — 4 nights
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Dol-de-Bretagne, cited in most historical records under its Breton name of Dol, is a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine département in Brittany in northwestern France.HistoryIn 549, the Welsh Saint Teilo was documented as coming to Dol where he joined Samson of Dol and to this very day the fruit groves which they planted remain and are known as the groves of Teilo and Samson. Change things up with these side-trips from Dol-de-Bretagne: Chemins de la Baie du Mont Saint-Michel (in Genets), Mont Saint-Michel (in Mont-Saint-Michel) and Zoo de Champrepus (in Champrepus). There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Samson, learn something new at Avel Char A Voile, examine the collection at Cathedraloscope, and cool off at Alligator Bay.
For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Dol-de-Bretagne trip planner.
Dol-de-Bretagne is very close to Dinan. In December, plan for daily highs up to 10°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can drive to Blois.
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For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Dol-de-Bretagne trip planner.
Dol-de-Bretagne is very close to Dinan. In December, plan for daily highs up to 10°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can drive to Blois.
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Chemins de la Baie du Mont Saint-Michel, Musee Christian Dior, Alligator Bay, Mont Saint-Michel, Avel Char A Voile
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Blois — 1 night
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Town of Art and History
Situated on the banks of the lower Loire river, Blois opens doors to many activities centered along the banks of the river.Start off your visit on the 26th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nicolas, then contemplate the long history of Chateau Royal de Blois, and then examine the collection at Maison de la Magie Robert-Houdin.
To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Blois trip planning site.
Traveling by car from Dol-de-Bretagne to Blois takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. December in Blois sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to drive to Saint-Aignan.
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Saint-Aignan — 2 nights
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On the 27th (Tue), learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at ZooParc de Beauval. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Wed): step into the grandiose world of Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau and then contemplate the long history of La Forteresse de Montbazon.
For ratings, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Saint-Aignan trip planning site.
You can drive from Blois to Saint-Aignan in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in December, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Nantes.
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For ratings, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Saint-Aignan trip planning site.
You can drive from Blois to Saint-Aignan in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in December, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Nantes.
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Nantes — 2 nights
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Venice of the West
Kick off your visit on the 29th (Thu): explore the historical opulence of Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, see the interesting displays at Les Machines de L'ile, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Port. On the 30th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the natural beauty at Jardin des Plantes, glide peacefully along the water with Club Albatros, then steep yourself in history at Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul, and finally admire the natural beauty at Jardin des Plantes.
To find maps, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Nantes trip maker site.
Traveling by car from Saint-Aignan to Nantes takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Saint-Aignan in December, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Nantes: temperatures range from 13°C by day to 3°C at night.
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To find maps, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Nantes trip maker site.
Traveling by car from Saint-Aignan to Nantes takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Saint-Aignan in December, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Nantes: temperatures range from 13°C by day to 3°C at night.
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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.
