20 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France holiday planner
Start: Bangkok
Fly
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Paris
— 3 nights
Fly
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Nice
— 2 nights
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Aix-en-Provence
— 2 nights
Drive
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Marseille
— 2 nights
Drive
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Avignon
— 3 nights
Fly
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Versailles
— 2 nights
Drive
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Mont-Saint-Michel
— 2 nights
Drive
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Bayeux
— 2 nights
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly to Bangkok
End: Bangkok
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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.Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Champs-Elysees and Saint Germain des Pres Quarter. The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, steep yourself in history at Arc de Triomphe, explore and take pictures at Eiffel Tower, and admire the landmark architecture of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
For ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Paris trip planning tool.
Bangkok, Thailand to Paris is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Traveling from Bangkok to Paris, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Bangkok in June: highs in Paris hover around 27°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can fly to Nice.
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Nice — 2 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.Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Town, kick back and relax at Castel Plage, and then don't miss a visit to Place Massena. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon): don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais, then take some stellar pictures from Colline du Chateau overlook, and then see the interesting displays at Musée Marc Chagall.
For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Nice trip website.
You can fly from Paris to Nice in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in July, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Nice, with lows around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Aix-en-Provence.
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Aix-en-Provence — 2 nights
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City of a Thousand Fountains
Aix-en-Provence is a small, classically Provençal town, famous for being home to Cézanne.Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): look for gifts at La boutique de la Biere, hunt for treasures at Marche d'Apt, then browse the eclectic array of goods at Farmers' Markets, and finally don't miss a visit to Cours Mirabeau. On the next day, explore the world behind art at Hotel de Caumont - Art Centre, then look for gifts at La Chambre Aux Confitures, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Montagne Sainte Victoire.
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You can drive from Nice to Aix-en-Provence in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Nice in July, Aix-en-Provence is slightly colder at night with lows of 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Marseille.
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Marseille — 2 nights
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Gateway to Provence
The 2013 European "Capital of Culture," Marseille is the largest port city on the breezy Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France.On the 6th (Thu), explore the striking landscape at Parc national des Calanques, stop by 72% Petanque, and then stop by Trois Fenetres. Keep things going the next day: stop by The Panier, then enjoy the sand and surf at Plage de la Pointe Rouge, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde.
To see ratings, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Marseille trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Aix-en-Provence to Marseille takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Marseille can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Avignon.
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Avignon — 3 nights
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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.Start off your visit on the 8th (Sat): look for gifts at Les Secrets De Lola, take in the views from Pont d'Avignon, then don't miss a visit to Palais des Papes, and finally pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Avignon Antiquites Antiquae. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: hunt for treasures at Avignon Les Halles, pick up a one of a kind souvenir at L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Market, then look for gifts at La Cour aux Saveurs, and finally stop by Les Colorades.
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Drive from Marseille to Avignon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in July, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to fly to Versailles.
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Versailles — 2 nights
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Royal Paradise
Renowned for its vast royal palace and gardens built by King Louis XIV, Versailles is also one of the wealthiest suburbs of Paris and home to a new cultural notability, such as a thriving artistic and musical scene.Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): steep yourself in history at Palace of Versailles. Here are some ideas for day two: step into the grandiose world of The Trianons & The Hamlet, admire the striking features of The Hall of Mirrors, appreciate the extensive heritage of Grand Canal, then stop by One Nation Paris, and finally explore the historical opulence of Chateau de La Roche-Guyon.
For traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Versailles trip planning tool.
You can fly from Avignon to Versailles in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In July, Versailles is little chillier than Avignon - with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 2 nights
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Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): take in the spiritual surroundings of Chapelle Saint-Aubert and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Mont Saint-Michel. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to Le Moulin de Moidrey, stop by La Petite Confiturerie, then kick back and relax at Plage Saint-Martin-de-Brehal, then stop by Andouillerie de la Baleine, and finally stop by L'Atelier Gourmet.
For traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Mont-Saint-Michel trip itinerary planning site.
You can drive from Versailles to Mont-Saint-Michel in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. When traveling from Versailles in July, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Mont-Saint-Michel: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can drive to Bayeux.
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For traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Mont-Saint-Michel trip itinerary planning site.
You can drive from Versailles to Mont-Saint-Michel in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. When traveling from Versailles in July, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Mont-Saint-Michel: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can drive to Bayeux.
Side Trips
L'Atelier Gourmet, La Petite Confiturerie, Andouillerie de la Baleine, Plage Saint-Martin-de-Brehal, Le Moulin de Moidrey
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Bayeux — 2 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.On the 14th (Fri), stroll the grounds of Normandy American Cemetery and then enjoy the sand and surf at Deauville Beach. On the next day, admire the striking features of Cathedrale Notre-Dame, then look for gifts at La Maison du Biscuit, and then explore the world behind art at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux.
To see reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Bayeux attractions planner.
You can drive from Mont-Saint-Michel to Bayeux in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. July in Bayeux sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel 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.
