17 days in France Itinerary
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Start: Phoenix
Fly to Paris-Orly Airport, Drive to Giverny
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Giverny
— 1 night
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Rouen
— 1 night
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Bayeux
— 2 nights
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Mont-Saint-Michel
— 1 night
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Amboise
— 2 nights
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Chartres
Drive
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Paris
— 8 nights
Fly
End: Phoenix
Thu, Jun 9 - Sat, Jun 25
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Giverny — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sat): explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Bizy, make a trip to Chateau de La Roche-Guyon, then examine the collection at Fondation Claude Monet, and finally admire the masterpieces at Musee des impressionnismes.
For traveler tips, maps, reviews, and tourist information, use the Giverny trip itinerary planning tool.
Phoenix, USA to Giverny is an approximately 19-hour combination of flight and car. You can also fly. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 8 hours traveling from Phoenix to Giverny. Traveling from Phoenix in June, expect Giverny to be colder, temps between 70°F and 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can drive to Rouen.
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For traveler tips, maps, reviews, and tourist information, use the Giverny trip itinerary planning tool.
Phoenix, USA to Giverny is an approximately 19-hour combination of flight and car. You can also fly. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 8 hours traveling from Phoenix to Giverny. Traveling from Phoenix in June, expect Giverny to be colder, temps between 70°F and 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can drive to Rouen.
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Rouen — 1 night
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City of a Hundred Spires
On the 12th (Sun), don't miss a visit to Vieux Rouen, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, then admire the masterpieces at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, and finally wander the streets of Rue du Gros-Horloge.
To find maps, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Rouen trip itinerary planning site.
You can drive from Giverny to Rouen in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 69°F, and evening lows to 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can drive to Bayeux.
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To find maps, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Rouen trip itinerary planning site.
You can drive from Giverny to Rouen in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 69°F, and evening lows to 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can drive to Bayeux.
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Bayeux — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 13th (Mon): steep yourself in history at Pointe du Hoc, witness the site of a historic battle at Omaha Beach, and then explore the different monuments and memorials at Normandy American Cemetery. Keep things going the next day: admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Notre-Dame, then stroll the grounds of Bayeux War Cemetery, and then examine the collection at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux.
To find photos, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Bayeux day trip planning app.
You can drive from Rouen to Bayeux in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June in Bayeux, expect temperatures between 69°F during the day and 51°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can go by car to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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To find photos, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Bayeux day trip planning app.
You can drive from Rouen to Bayeux in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June in Bayeux, expect temperatures between 69°F during the day and 51°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can go by car to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 15th (Wed): admire the landmark architecture of Mont Saint-Michel and then identify plant and animal life at Mont Saint-Michel Bay.
To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Mont-Saint-Michel route planner.
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. In June in Mont-Saint-Michel, expect temperatures between 68°F during the day and 53°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Amboise.
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To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Mont-Saint-Michel route planner.
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. In June in Mont-Saint-Michel, expect temperatures between 68°F during the day and 53°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Amboise.
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Amboise — 2 nights
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On the 16th (Thu), examine the collection at Chateau de Chenonceau, then take an in-depth tour of Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci, and then contemplate the long history of Chateau Royal d'Amboise. On the 17th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour and then steep yourself in history at Chateau de Chambord.
To see reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Amboise trip itinerary maker.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mont-Saint-Michel to Amboise. Expect a daytime high around 73°F in June, and nighttime lows around 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Chartres.
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mont-Saint-Michel to Amboise. Expect a daytime high around 73°F in June, and nighttime lows around 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Chartres.
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To see where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Chartres driving holiday planner.
You can drive from Amboise to Chartres in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 72°F in June, and nighttime lows around 52°F. You will leave for Paris on the 17th (Fri).
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You can drive from Amboise to Chartres in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 72°F in June, and nighttime lows around 52°F. You will leave for Paris on the 17th (Fri).
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Paris — 8 nights
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City of Light
Change things up with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles (about 46 minutes away). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, stroll around Luxembourg Gardens, wander the streets of Le Marais, and pause for some serene contemplation at Sainte-Chapelle.
To see reviews, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Paris online travel route planner.
Getting from Chartres to Paris by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in June, and nighttime lows around 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.
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To see reviews, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Paris online travel route planner.
Getting from Chartres to Paris by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in June, and nighttime lows around 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) 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.
