36 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France travel route builder
Start: Brisbane
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Paris
— 6 nights
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Sarlat-la-Caneda
— 5 nights
Drive to Toulouse, Fly to Nice
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Nice
— 6 nights
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Marseille
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Avignon
— 4 nights
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Mont-Saint-Michel
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Bayeux
— 4 nights
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Rouen
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Brisbane
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Paris — 6 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.Change things up with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles (about 48 minutes away). There's still lots to do: browse the exhibits of Louvre Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Champs-Elysees, admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, and steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower.
For traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Paris online trip maker.
Brisbane, Australia to Paris is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 9 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Brisbane in April, with highs in Paris at 18°C and lows at 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Sarlat-la-Caneda.
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Sarlat-la-Caneda — 5 nights
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Medieval Capital of the Dordogne Valley
Sarlat-la-Caneda is the capital of the former Périgord Noir, now referred to as the Aquitaine region that is home to a historical area consisting of impeccably preserved 14th-century buildings and sites.Get out of town with these interesting Sarlat-la-Caneda side-trips: Le Gouffre de Proumeyssac (in Audrix), Gouffre de Padirac (in Padirac) and Cite Religieuse (in Rocamadour). There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Chateau des Milandes, take in nature's colorful creations at Eyrignac et ses Jardins en Dordogne, explore the fascinating underground world of Lascaux II, and don't miss a visit to Lascaux Caves 4.
To see other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Sarlat-la-Caneda online trip builder.
Traveling by flight from Paris to Sarlat-la-Caneda takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. When traveling from Paris in April, plan for somewhat warmer days in Sarlat-la-Caneda, with highs around 22°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can travel to Nice.
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Nice — 6 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.Get out of town with these interesting Nice side-trips: Massif de l'Esterel (in Agay), Lérins Islands (in Cannes) and Forcerie Vial (in Tanneron). Spend the 9th (Mon) exploring the fascinating underwater world at Marineland. There's much more to do: make a trip to Promenade des Anglais, get great views at Mt Boron, admire the natural beauty at Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze, and steep yourself in history at Palais Lascaris.
To see photos, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Nice online day trip planner.
Getting from Sarlat-la-Caneda to Nice by combination of car and flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Sarlat-la-Caneda in May, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 16°C in Nice. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Marseille.
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Marseille — 4 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.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Marseille: Trolib (in Cassis) and Aix-en-Provence (Paul Cezanne’s Studio, Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence, &more). Spend the 12th (Thu) exploring nature at Parc National des Calanques. Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, take a leisurely stroll along Le Vieux Port, take an in-depth tour of Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, and wander the streets of The Panier.
For maps, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Marseille online tour itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Nice to Marseille takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can drive to Avignon.
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Avignon — 4 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.Change things up with these side-trips from Avignon: Amphitheatre (les Arenes) (in Arles), Les Baux de Provence (Chateau des Baux de Provence & Carrieres des Lumieres) and La Maison Carree (in Nimes). There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Palais des Papes, look for all kinds of wild species at Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau, take in the views from Pont d'Avignon, and get a tailor-made plan with Le Gout des Autres - Wine Prestige Tour.
For ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Avignon driving holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Marseille to Avignon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May in Avignon, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Mont-Saint-Michel.
Side Trips
Les Baux de Provence, Amphitheatre (les Arenes), Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau, Le Sentier des Ocres, Le Gout des Autres - Wine Prestige Tour
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 2 nights
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Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. Start off your visit on the 19th (Thu): learn something new at Avel Char A Voile, stroll through Chemins de la Baie du Mont Saint-Michel, and then trek along Sport Evasion Mont Saint Michel - Day Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Pointe du Grouin du Sud and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mont Saint-Michel.
For reviews, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Mont-Saint-Michel holiday planner.
Fly from Avignon to Mont-Saint-Michel in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. In May, Mont-Saint-Michel is a bit cooler than Avignon - with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Bayeux.
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For reviews, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Mont-Saint-Michel holiday planner.
Fly from Avignon to Mont-Saint-Michel in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. In May, Mont-Saint-Michel is a bit cooler than Avignon - with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Bayeux.
Side Trips
Avel Char A Voile, Pointe du Grouin du Sud, Chemins de la Baie du Mont Saint-Michel, Sport Evasion Mont Saint Michel - Day Tours
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Bayeux — 4 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.Step out of Bayeux to go to Sainte-Mere-Eglise and see Airborne Museum, which is approximately 38 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: stroll the grounds of Normandy American Cemetery, contemplate the long history of Pointe du Hoc, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedrale Notre-Dame, and examine the collection at Musee du debarquement.
To see photos, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Bayeux itinerary planning website.
You can drive from Mont-Saint-Michel to Bayeux in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to drive to Rouen.
Side Trips
Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Arromanches-les-Bains, Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, Memorial de Caen, Pointe du Hoc
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Rouen — 3 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 25th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Falaises d'Etretat and then don't miss a visit to Chemin des Douaniers. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Fondation Claude Monet, then explore the world behind art at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, and then make a trip to Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen.
For traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Rouen trip itinerary builder site.
Traveling by car from Bayeux to Rouen takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May in Rouen, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 8°C at night. You'll set off for home on the 27th (Fri).
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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.
