17 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France trip itinerary builder
Start: Los Angeles
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Paris
— 3 nights
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Blois
— 2 nights
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Nice
— 4 nights
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Arles
— 2 nights
Drive
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Carcassonne
— 1 night
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Albi
— 1 night
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Bayeux
— 3 nights
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly to Los Angeles
End: Los Angeles
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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 in touch with nature at Île de la Cité and L'Orangerie. Get some cultural insight at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre and Ile Saint-Louis. It doesn't end there: ponder the world of politics at Hotel de Ville.
To find ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Paris travel planner.
Los Angeles, USA to Paris is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 9 hours traveling from Los Angeles to Paris. While traveling from Los Angeles, expect colder days and a bit cooler nights in Paris, ranging from highs of 51°F to lows of 42°F. On the 13th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Blois.
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Blois — 2 nights
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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.Kick off your visit on the 14th (Tue): surround yourself with nature on Federation des Chasseurs de Loir-et-Cher and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Escalier Denis Papin. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Hôtel de Ville - Blois.
To see photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Blois trip planner.
You can drive from Paris to Blois in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In November, daytime highs in Blois are 52°F, while nighttime lows are 40°F. You'll have a few hours on the 15th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Nice.
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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.Place Garibaldi and Le Jardin Albert 1er are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore hidden gems such as Fontaine du Soleil and Statue de Garibaldi. There's much more to do: wander the streets of Old Town, don't miss a visit to Place du General de Gaulle, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Cimetiere du Chateau.
To see more things to do, maps, photos, and more tourist information, use the Nice trip itinerary builder site.
Fly from Blois to Nice in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Blois in November: high temperatures in Nice hover around 63°F and lows are around 50°F. You'll have a few hours on the 19th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Arles.
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Arles — 2 nights
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Soul of Provence
Remote, uneventful, but definitely not a waste of time, Arles is absolutely steeped in Provençal culture.On the 20th (Mon), take in the spiritual surroundings of St-Trophime Cloister (Cloitre St-Trophime) and then steep yourself in history at Le Sentier des Moulins d'Alphonse Daudet. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Eglise St-Trophime, pause for some serene contemplation at Notre Dame de la Major, and then contemplate the long history of Amphitheatre (les Arenes).
For photos, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Arles travel site.
Traveling by car from Nice to Arles takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Nice in November; daily highs in Arles reach 58°F and lows reach 45°F. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Tue) before leaving for 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 22nd (Wed): ponder the design of Fountain of Neptune, steep yourself in history at Porte Narbonnaise, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nazaire.
For more things to do, maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Carcassonne trip itinerary maker site.
Traveling by car from Arles to Carcassonne takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In November, daily temperatures in Carcassonne can reach 58°F, while at night they dip to 45°F. You'll have a few hours on the 22nd (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Albi.
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Albi — 1 night
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Albi is a commune in southern France. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): appreciate the extensive heritage of Le Quartier Du Castelviel and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Abbaye Saint-Michel.
To find more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Albi driving holiday planning site.
Getting from Carcassonne to Albi by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. November in Albi sees daily highs of 56°F and lows of 44°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 23rd (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Bayeux.
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To find more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Albi driving holiday planning site.
Getting from Carcassonne to Albi by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. November in Albi sees daily highs of 56°F and lows of 44°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 23rd (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling 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.Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Bayeux War Cemetery and Memorial 1st US Infantry Division Omaha Beach. Step off the beaten path and head to Cimetières Militaires and Reporters Memorial. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Place Saint-Sauveur, don't miss a visit to Atelier Galerie Ludovic Grand-Guillot, and pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Patrice de Bayeux.
To find more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Bayeux online trip builder.
Fly from Albi to Bayeux in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In November in Bayeux, expect temperatures between 53°F during the day and 42°F at night. On the 26th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading 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.
