30 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France travel planner
Start: Sydney
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Paris
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Nantes
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Lyon
— 7 nights
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Nice
— 7 nights
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Paris — 7 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.Explore hidden gems such as The Army Museum and 1st Arrondissement. Escape the urban bustle at Ile Saint-Louis and Île de la Cité. There's still lots to do: appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, examine the collection at Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, and shop like a local with Champs-Elysees.
To see reviews, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Paris online holiday planner.
Sydney, Australia to Paris is an approximately 26.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Paris is minus 9 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Sydney in May: high temperatures in Paris hover around 20°C and lows are around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Nantes.
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Nantes — 7 nights
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Venice of the West
Regarded as an art and history city, Nantes is called the Venice of the West.Get a sense of the local culture at Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul and Cave Museum, Village Troglodytique de Rochemenier. Explore hidden gems such as Musee des Blindes and Le Cadre Noir. Get out of town with these interesting Nantes side-trips: Wine Tours & Tastings (in Le Puy-Notre-Dame), La Cave aux Sculptures (in Deneze-sous-Doue) and Village de Kerhinet (in Saint-Lyphard). And it doesn't end there: get to know the fascinating history of Embarcadere de l'Abbaye, wander the streets of Passage Pommeraye, visit Village de Trentemoult, and steep yourself in history at Old City Walls of Vannes.
To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read our Nantes road trip website.
Fly from Paris to Nantes in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. May in Nantes sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) to allow time to fly to Lyon.
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Lyon — 7 nights
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Culinary Capital of France
Lyon is a historical city with a vibrant cultural scene as the birthplace of cinema, the silk capital of the globe, and the second biggest Renaissance city following Venice.You'll discover tucked-away gems like Musee Miniature et Cinema and Safari de Peaugres. Do some cultural sightseeing at Fresque des Lyonnais and The Presqu'ile. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lyon: La Cite du Chocolat Valrhona (in Tain-l'Hermitage), Le Jardin d'Eden (in Tournon-sur-Rhone) and Domaine Luquet (in Fuisse). There's lots more to do: explore the striking landscape at La Roche de Solutre, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedrale Notre-Dame, ponder the world of politics at Hotel de Ville de Lyon, and browse the different shops at Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse.
To plan Lyon vacation without wasting time, ask Inspirock to design an itinerary.
Getting from Nantes to Lyon by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In May in Lyon, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Nice.
Side Trips
Le Puy-en-Velay, Chateau de Cormatin, La Cite du Chocolat Valrhona, Le Jardin d'Eden, Safari de Peaugres
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Nice — 7 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.Shop till you drop at La Croisette and Marche Forville. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild and Cathedrale Sainte-Reparate. Take a break from Nice with a short trip to Le Suquet in Cannes, about 42 minutes away. There's much more to do: indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, head outdoors with Promenade du Paillon, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Monastère de Cimiez, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.
For maps, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Nice day trip site.
Traveling by flight from Lyon to Nice takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Lyon in June, Nice is a bit warmer at night with lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Cannes, Haut de Cagnes, Villa Kerylos, Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze, Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild
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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.
