35 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France holiday planner
Start: Manchester
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Paris
— 8 nights
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Deauville City
— 4 nights
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Saint-Lary-Soulan
— 2 nights
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Hendaye
— 2 nights
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Nice
— 10 nights
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La Croix-Valmer
— 3 nights
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Carcassonne
— 5 nights
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End: Manchester
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Paris — 8 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.Head to Champs-Elysees and Mouffetard Marketfor plenty of shopping. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Paris: Eglise Saint-Aspais (in Melun), Palace of Versailles (in Versailles) and Evasion Canine (in Fontainebleau). Next up on the itinerary: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, get a taste of the local shopping with Le Marais, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, and admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay.
To see ratings, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Paris road trip planning app.
Manchester, UK to Paris is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Manchester to Paris. Expect a daytime high around 8°C in January, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to drive to Deauville City.
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Deauville City — 4 nights
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With its race course, harbour, international film festival, marinas, conference centre, villas, Grand Casino and sumptuous hotels, Deauville is regarded as the "queen of the Norman beaches" and one of the most prestigious seaside resorts in all of France.Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Chateau de la Ferte Fresnel and Village D'art Guillaume-Le-Conquerant. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Promenade Marcel Proust and Plage de Trouville. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Deauville City: Ville de Lisieux (Carmel De Lisieux & Cathedrale Saint-Pierre de Lisieux), Eglise Saint-Martin de L'Aigle (in L'Aigle) and Cathedrale Notre Dame de Evreux (in Evreux). The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Deauville Beach, contemplate the long history of La Flamme, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint Augustin, and explore the world behind art at Villa du Temps retrouve.
For maps, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Deauville City online tour planner.
You can drive from Paris to Deauville City in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. January in Deauville City sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can fly to Saint-Lary-Soulan.
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Cabourg, Ville de Lisieux, Eglise Saint-Martin de L'Aigle, Cathedrale Notre Dame de Evreux, patrick Bradfer - Chocolatier
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Saint-Lary-Soulan — 2 nights
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Saint-Lary-Soulan is a commune in the Hautes-Pyrénées department in south-western France.GeographySaint-Lary is located in Hautes-Pyrénées 80 km south of the département's capital Tarbes, next to the Le Néouvielle Nature Reserve and the Pyrenees National Park and is a 20-minute drive to Spain.SportsSkiingSaint-Lary-Soulan is one of the largest ski resorts in the French Pyrenees with over 100 km of downhill slopes. Start off your visit on the 15th (Sun): surround yourself with nature on La Maison Du Randonneur, get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, explore the striking landscape of Maison du Parc national des Pyrenees de Saint-Lary Soulan, look for gifts at Le Saoussas Gourmand, then indulge in some personalized pampering at Balnea Centre Thermoludique, and finally make a trip to Moulin de Saoussas. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Sainte Marie, then explore the ancient world of Enceinte de la ville haute de Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges, and then look and learn at Pic Du Midi.
To find photos, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Saint-Lary-Soulan travel itinerary planner.
Fly from Deauville City to Saint-Lary-Soulan in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can go by car to Hendaye.
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To find photos, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Saint-Lary-Soulan travel itinerary planner.
Fly from Deauville City to Saint-Lary-Soulan in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can go by car to Hendaye.
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Hendaye — 2 nights
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Hendaye is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France.The town, France's most southwesterly and a popular seaside tourist resort, stands on the right bank of the River Bidassoa – which marks the Franco-Spanish border – at the point where it empties into the Atlantic Ocean in the French Basque Country.Hendaye has three distinguishable parts: la ville, which stretches from Saint Vincent's church to the area around the SNCF railway station and the industrial zone; la plage, the seaside quarter; and les hauteurs, the villas and camping sites on the hills between and behind the other two areas.HistoryHendaye acquired its independence from the Urrugne parish in 1598, when Saint Vincent's church was built. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Tue): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then enjoy the sand and surf at Plage d'Hendaye, then contemplate the long history of Chateau Observatoire Abbadia, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Vincent-Diacre. Here are some ideas for day two: browse the fresh offerings at Les Halles, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste, trek along Sentier Du Littoral, then look for all kinds of wild species at Col d'Ispeguy, and finally look for gifts at BiPiA.
For where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Hendaye trip maker website.
Traveling by car from Saint-Lary-Soulan to Hendaye takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and train. In January in Hendaye, expect temperatures between 14°C during the day and 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can fly to Nice.
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For where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Hendaye trip maker website.
Traveling by car from Saint-Lary-Soulan to Hendaye takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and train. In January in Hendaye, expect temperatures between 14°C during the day and 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can fly to Nice.
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Nice — 10 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.Kids will appreciate attractions like Old Town and Musee d'Art Moderne Et d'Art Contemporain. Shop till you drop at La Croisette and Gallery 26. Explore Nice's surroundings by going to Reserve Biologique des Monts d'Azur (in Thorenc), Cannes (Plage Mace, Le Suquet, &more) and Sentier de la Vallee de la Brague (in Valbonne). The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Juan les Pins Main Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Plage de la Mariniere, take a stroll through Avenue Jean Medecin, and contemplate the long history of Ville medieval.
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You can fly from Hendaye to Nice in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in January, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to go by car to La Croix-Valmer.
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La Croix-Valmer — 3 nights
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La Croix-Valmer is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.Geographythumb La Croix-Valmer is at the foot of the Massif des Maures hills in the Bay of Cavalaire-sur-Mer, halfway between Le Lavandou and Saint-Tropez.HistoryThe Emperor Constantine the Great, on the way to wage war against his brother-in-law Maxentius in 312 AD, is said to have had a vision of a cross in the sky stating "in hoc signo vinces" (by this sign you will conquer) at the location where La Croix-Valmer is now situated. You'll get in some beach time at Plage Des Brouis and Plage du Debarquement. Bring the kids along to Plage de l'Estagnol and Plage de Sylvabelle. Change things up with these side-trips from La Croix-Valmer: Bormes-Les-Mimosas (Chapelle Saint-Francois-de-Paule, Eglise Saint-Trophyme, &more). The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Le Cap Lardier, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Michel, slough off your stress at Pause Serenite, and take an in-depth tour of Musee Du Patrimoine.
For where to stay, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, go to the La Croix-Valmer holiday planner.
You can drive from Nice to La Croix-Valmer in 2 hours. Traveling from Nice in January, La Croix-Valmer is a bit cooler at night with lows of 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to drive to Carcassonne.
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For where to stay, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, go to the La Croix-Valmer holiday planner.
You can drive from Nice to La Croix-Valmer in 2 hours. Traveling from Nice in January, La Croix-Valmer is a bit cooler at night with lows of 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to drive to Carcassonne.
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Carcassonne — 5 nights
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Medieval Heart of France
Best known as a fortified town, Carcassonne is a walled city that provided the inspiration for the castle in Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" and the location for many scenes in Kevin Costner's movie "Robin Hood." For a daily dose of excitement, medieval jousting tournaments are held twice per day between the two walls--while this may sound like a typical touristy show, it's actually an entertaining display of combative competition and horsemanship.Head to Poterie De La Bascule and Place de la Comediefor plenty of shopping. Kids will enjoy Cité de Carcassonne and La Voile Verte. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Carcassonne: Cap-d'Agde (La Pointe du Cap-d'Agde & Plage de la Grande Conque), Montpellier (La Chapelle des Penitents Blancs & Cathedrale St. Pierre) and Galerie Dock Sud (in Sete). There's much more to do: soak in style at Le Riad du Bien etre, take an exotic tour of Reserve Africaine de Sigean, steep yourself in history at Porte Narbonnaise, and explore the historical opulence of Chateau Comtal.
To find reviews, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Carcassonne trip planner.
Traveling by car from La Croix-Valmer to Carcassonne takes 4.5 hours. While traveling from La Croix-Valmer, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Carcassonne, ranging from highs of 11°C to lows of 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can 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.
