20 days in Western Europe Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Europe trip planner
Start: Saint Louis, United States
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Geneva, Switzerland
— 3 nights
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Paris, France
— 5 nights
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Amboise, France
— 2 nights
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Mont-Saint-Michel, France
— 2 nights
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Bayeux, France
— 3 nights
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Honfleur, France
— 2 nights
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Rouen, France
— 2 nights
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End: Saint Louis, United States
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Geneva, Switzerland — 3 nights
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Capital of Peace
Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Chateau de Chillon and Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre. Let the collections at International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum and Patek Philippe Museum capture your imagination. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Geneva: Montreux Lakeside (in Montreux) and Reserve Naturelle des Grangettes (in Villeneuve). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Geneva, admire the local landmark of The Geneva Water Fountain, and enjoy the sand and surf at Bains des Paquis.
To see other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Geneva itinerary maker site.
Saint Louis, USA to Geneva is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 7 hours. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Saint Louis in April: high temperatures in Geneva hover around 61°F and lows are around 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to take a train to Paris.
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Paris, France — 5 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 explore and learn at Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay. Eiffel Tower and Montmartre will appeal to history buffs. When in Paris, make a side trip to see Palace of Versailles in Versailles, approximately Versailles away. There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, appreciate the extensive heritage of Île de la Cité, take in nature's colorful creations at Luxembourg Gardens, and examine the collection at Musee Rodin.
To see maps, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Paris tour itinerary builder tool.
You can take a train from Geneva to Paris in 4 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. In April, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 60°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to catch the train to Amboise.
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Amboise, France — 2 nights
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Amboise is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France. Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Mairie, then explore the historical opulence of Chateau Royal d'Amboise, and then get engrossed in the history at Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci. Here are some ideas for day two: step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Chambord and then explore the historical opulence of Chateau Royal de Blois.
For ratings, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Amboise road trip website.
You can take a train from Paris to Amboise in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. April in Amboise sees daily highs of 62°F and lows of 44°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can travel to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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For ratings, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Amboise road trip website.
You can take a train from Paris to Amboise in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. April in Amboise sees daily highs of 62°F and lows of 44°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can travel to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Mont-Saint-Michel, France — 2 nights
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Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): make a trip to Mont Saint-Michel, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Église Saint-Pierre - Le Mont-Saint-Michel, and then get a dose of the wild on L'Aigrette, Pauses Natures en baie. On the next day, explore the different monuments and memorials at Cimetiere Militaire Americain de Saint-James, then take in the local highlights with Sport Evasion Mont Saint Michel - Day Tours, and then trek along Chemins de la Baie du Mont Saint-Michel.
To find more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Mont-Saint-Michel trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Amboise to Mont-Saint-Michel. In April, daytime highs in Mont-Saint-Michel are 58°F, while nighttime lows are 42°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can go by car to Bayeux.
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To find more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Mont-Saint-Michel trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Amboise to Mont-Saint-Michel. In April, daytime highs in Mont-Saint-Michel are 58°F, while nighttime lows are 42°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can go by car to Bayeux.
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Chemins de la Baie du Mont Saint-Michel, Cimetiere Militaire Americain de Saint-James, Sport Evasion Mont Saint Michel - Day Tours, L'Aigrette, Pauses Natures en baie
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Bayeux, France — 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.Visit Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial 1st US Infantry Division Omaha Beach for their historical value. You'll explore and learn at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux and Musee du debarquement. Venture out of the city with trips to Eglise Notre-Dame de Carentan (in Carentan) and Airborne Museum (in Sainte-Mere-Eglise). Next up on the itinerary: take in the history at Omaha Beach, see the interesting displays at Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema, brush up on your military savvy at Memorial de Caen, and steep yourself in history at Pointe du Hoc.
For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Bayeux attractions planner.
Getting from Mont-Saint-Michel to Bayeux by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 58°F, and evening lows to 40°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can go by car to Honfleur.
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Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Arromanches-les-Bains, Colleville-sur-Mer, Pointe du Hoc, Eglise Notre-Dame de Carentan
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Honfleur, France — 2 nights
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Honfleur is a town surrounding a beautiful little 17th-century harbor in Lower Normandy.On the 25th (Tue), enjoy the sand and surf at Plage Du Tilleul, then take some stellar pictures from Falaises d'Etretat, and then make a trip to Vieux Bassin. On your second day here, make a trip to Saint Catherine's Catholic Church, enjoy the sand and surf at Deauville Beach, then see what you can catch with Vedettes Baie de Seine, and finally get a dose of the wild on Chemin des Sources Bleues.
To see photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Honfleur itinerary planner.
Getting from Bayeux to Honfleur by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 57°F in April, and nighttime lows around 42°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Rouen.
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Deauville Beach, Vedettes Baie de Seine, Falaises d'Etretat, Plage Du Tilleul, Chemin des Sources Bleues
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Rouen, France — 2 nights
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City of a Hundred Spires
Rouen is situated on the River Seine, about 90 minutes from Paris.Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Musee des Sapeurs-Pompiers, take a stroll through Rue du Gros-Horloge, then make a trip to Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, and finally explore the world behind art at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen. Keep things going the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Savior Church of Petit-Andely and then admire the natural beauty at Fondation Claude Monet.
For maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Rouen driving holiday site.
You can drive from Honfleur to Rouen in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. April in Rouen sees daily highs of 59°F and lows of 41°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.
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Normandy travel guide
Discover the Alabaster Coast along the steep Normandy coast with spectacular chalk cliffs, a number of scenic villages, posh seaside holiday resorts, the Channel Islands, and the English Channel. The Channel Islands, although British Crown Dependencies, are considered culturally and historically a part of Normandy. Upper Normandy is predominantly more industrial, while Lower Normandy is predominantly agricultural. The shoreline is famed for the D-Day invasion by Allied troops on June 6, 1944, where you'll find museums and monuments with historical significance to World War II. As you explore the old towns, note the Norman architecture that follows a pattern similar to the English Romanesque architecture following the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Typical Norman villages have many half-timbered houses in their old towns and historical vessels in their old ports. One of the most popular things to do along the Alabaster Coast is sampling its local products: The region produces hard apple ciders, Calvados apple brandies, and famous Bénédictine liqueur instead of wine due to its abundance of apple orchards.
