24 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France tour itinerary planner
Start: Bucharest
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Cannes
— 1 day
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Nice
— 1 night
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Menton
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Saint-Raphael
— 1 night
Drive
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Frejus
— 1 day
Drive
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Hyeres
— 2 nights
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Six-Fours-les-Plages
— 2 nights
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Aix-en-Provence
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Marseille
— 1 night
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Carcassonne
— 2 nights
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Bordeaux
— 2 nights
Train
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Versailles
Drive
13
Paris
— 1 night
Fly
14
Lyon
— 9 nights
Drive
15
Courchevel
Drive
16
Chamonix
Shuttle to Geneva, Fly to Bucharest
End: Bucharest
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Cannes — 1 day
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Festival City
Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sun): hunt for treasures at Marché provençal, then admire the masterpieces at Musee Picasso, then get to know the fascinating history of Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d'Antibes, and finally wander the streets of La Croisette.
To see more things to do, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our Cannes online attractions planner.
Bucharest, Romania to Cannes is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. While traveling from Bucharest, expect much hotter days and a bit warmer nights in Cannes, ranging from highs of 15°C to lows of 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Nice.
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To see more things to do, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our Cannes online attractions planner.
Bucharest, Romania to Cannes is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. While traveling from Bucharest, expect much hotter days and a bit warmer nights in Cannes, ranging from highs of 15°C to lows of 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Nice.
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Nice — 1 night
Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)
To find more things to do, photos, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Nice itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Cannes to Nice takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in January, and nighttime lows around 7°C. You will leave for Menton on the 9th (Mon).
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Traveling by car from Cannes to Nice takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in January, and nighttime lows around 7°C. You will leave for Menton on the 9th (Mon).
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Pearl of France
For more things to do, photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Menton trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Nice to Menton in an hour. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Menton are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. On the 9th (Mon), you'll travel to Saint-Raphael.
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You can drive from Nice to Menton in an hour. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Menton are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. On the 9th (Mon), you'll travel to Saint-Raphael.
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Saint-Raphael — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 9th (Mon): stroll through Massif du Tanneron, do a tasting at Domaine Terres Destel, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Victoire, then try to win big at Casino Barriere de Saint-Raphael, then let little ones run wild at Jardin Bonaparte, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.
To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Saint-Raphael road trip app.
Traveling by car from Menton to Saint-Raphael takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Saint-Raphael are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Frejus.
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To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Saint-Raphael road trip app.
Traveling by car from Menton to Saint-Raphael takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Saint-Raphael are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Frejus.
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Frejus — 1 day
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On the 10th (Tue), try your luck at Casino de Frejus, make a trip to Site de Malpasset, admire the striking features of Cloitre de la Cathedrale de Frejus, identify plant and animal life at Base Nature Francois Leotard, then relax and rejuvenate at Thalasso Spa Les Issambres, and finally contemplate the long history of Vivier Gallo-Romain des Issambres.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Frejus trip itinerary builder app.
Frejus is just a short distance from Saint-Raphael. In January, daily temperatures in Frejus can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Hyeres.
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To see traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Frejus trip itinerary builder app.
Frejus is just a short distance from Saint-Raphael. In January, daily temperatures in Frejus can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Hyeres.
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Highlights from your trip
Hyeres — 2 nights
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On the 11th (Wed), take in the spiritual surroundings of Notre Dame de Consolation, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Brasserie Carteron, walk around Parc Sainte-Claire, then get to know the fascinating history of Vieille Ville, then take in panoramic vistas at Chateau d'Hyeres, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Plage de l'Estagnol, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint Louis, find something for the whole family at Mini World Cote d'Azur, then browse the different shops at L'Avenue 83, then identify plant and animal life at La Route du Sel, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at Aphrodite Spa.
For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Hyeres day trip planning app.
You can drive from Frejus to Hyeres in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Hyeres are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can drive to Six-Fours-les-Plages.
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For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Hyeres day trip planning app.
You can drive from Frejus to Hyeres in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Hyeres are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can drive to Six-Fours-les-Plages.
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Six-Fours-les-Plages — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 13th (Fri): walk around Park and Gardens of the Mediterranean, take a memorable drive along Route des Cretes, walk around Parc du Mugel, then find something for the whole family at Aqualand Cyr Sur Mer, then relax and rejuvenate at Villa des Flo, and finally make a trip to Eglise Saint Nazaire de Sanary-sur-Mer. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Notre Dame du Mai, head off the coast to Ile des Embiez, identify plant and animal life at Ile du Gaou, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then get to know the fascinating history of Rade de Toulon, and finally don't miss a visit to Cours Lafayette.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Six-Fours-les-Plages sightseeing planner.
You can drive from Hyeres to Six-Fours-les-Plages in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. January in Six-Fours-les-Plages sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to drive to Aix-en-Provence.
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To find where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Six-Fours-les-Plages sightseeing planner.
You can drive from Hyeres to Six-Fours-les-Plages in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. January in Six-Fours-les-Plages sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to drive to Aix-en-Provence.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Jan 12 — 14:
Highlights from your trip
City of a Thousand Fountains
To see where to stay and other tourist information, read Aix-en-Provence online tour itinerary planner.
You can drive from Six-Fours-les-Plages to Aix-en-Provence in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Aix-en-Provence can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. On the 14th (Sat), you're off to Marseille.
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You can drive from Six-Fours-les-Plages to Aix-en-Provence in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Aix-en-Provence can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. On the 14th (Sat), you're off to Marseille.
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Marseille — 1 night
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Gateway to Provence
On the 15th (Sun), stop by Microcosmos Chai Urbain.
To see ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Marseille trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Aix-en-Provence to Marseille in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In January in Marseille, expect temperatures between 14°C during the day and 4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Carcassonne.
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To see ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Marseille trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Aix-en-Provence to Marseille in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In January in Marseille, expect temperatures between 14°C during the day and 4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Carcassonne.
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Carcassonne — 2 nights
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Medieval Heart of France
Start off your visit on the 16th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Porte Narbonnaise, contemplate the long history of Cathar Castles, explore the historical opulence of Chateau Comtal, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, then don't miss a visit to Canal du Midi, and finally wander the streets of Cité de Carcassonne. On the 17th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: indulge your taste buds at Les Halles de Narbonne, admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale St-Just, take in the spiritual surroundings of Palais des Archeveques, examine the collection at Musee de L'Inquisition, then stop by Philippe Boccardi, Artisan Chocolatier, and finally learn about winemaking at O'Vineyards.
To see ratings, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Carcassonne online trip maker.
Fly from Marseille to Carcassonne in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In January in Carcassonne, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Bordeaux.
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To see ratings, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Carcassonne online trip maker.
Fly from Marseille to Carcassonne in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In January in Carcassonne, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Bordeaux.
Side Trips
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Bordeaux — 2 nights
The Port of the Moon
Start off your visit on the 18th (Wed): relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Public, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then make a trip to The Water Mirror, and finally admire the striking features of La Cite du Vin. Keep things going the next day: snap pictures at Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas, take in the views from Pont de Pierre, take a stroll through Promenade Sainte Catherine, then get to know the fascinating history of Place de la Bourse, then take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Andre Cathedral, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Tour Pey-Berland.
To find traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Bordeaux sightseeing planner.
Traveling by car from Carcassonne to Bordeaux takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in January, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to take a train to Versailles.
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To find traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Bordeaux sightseeing planner.
Traveling by car from Carcassonne to Bordeaux takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in January, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to take a train to Versailles.
Find places to stay Jan 17 — 19:
Highlights from your trip
Royal Paradise
To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Versailles trip itinerary planning tool.
Take a train from Bordeaux to Versailles in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. While traveling from Bordeaux, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Versailles, ranging from highs of 7°C to lows of 1°C. On the 19th (Thu), you're off to Paris.
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Take a train from Bordeaux to Versailles in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. While traveling from Bordeaux, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Versailles, ranging from highs of 7°C to lows of 1°C. On the 19th (Thu), you're off to Paris.
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Paris — 1 night
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City of Light
On the 20th (Fri), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, snap pictures at Pont Alexandre III, then steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, then steep yourself in history at Arc de Triomphe, and finally explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum.
Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Paris using our trip planner.
Traveling by car from Versailles to Paris takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. January in Paris sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C at night. You'll set off for Lyon on the 21st (Sat).
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Traveling by car from Versailles to Paris takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. January in Paris sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C at night. You'll set off for Lyon on the 21st (Sat).
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Lyon — 9 nights
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Culinary Capital of France
Change things up with these side-trips from Lyon: Beaune (Place de la Halle, Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu, &more), Domaine de la Madone (in Fleurie) and Grenoble (Horloge Solaire, Musee de la Resistance et de la Deportation de l'Isere, &more). The adventure continues: make a trip to Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and take in the exciting artwork at Galerie Estades Lyon.
For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Lyon trip itinerary builder site.
Getting from Paris to Lyon by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In January in Lyon, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 1°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Courchevel.
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For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Lyon trip itinerary builder site.
Getting from Paris to Lyon by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In January in Lyon, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 1°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Courchevel.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Jan 21 — 30:
Highlights from your trip
For maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Courchevel day trip site.
Getting from Lyon to Courchevel by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In January, Courchevel is little chillier than Lyon - with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. On the 30th (Mon), you're off to Chamonix.
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Getting from Lyon to Courchevel by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In January, Courchevel is little chillier than Lyon - with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. On the 30th (Mon), you're off to Chamonix.
Find places to stay Jan 30 — 31:
Alpine Capital of the World
To see other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Chamonix trip planner.
You can drive from Courchevel to Chamonix in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. You will leave for home on the 30th (Mon).
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You can drive from Courchevel to Chamonix in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. You will leave for home on the 30th (Mon).
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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.
