52 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France vacation planner
Start: Prague
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Strasbourg
— 3 nights
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Reims
— 5 nights
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Paris
— 7 nights
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Bayeux
— 5 nights
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Mont-Saint-Michel
— 1 night
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Lyon
— 5 nights
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Carcassonne
— 5 nights
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Avignon
— 4 nights
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Marseille
— 4 nights
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Hyeres
— 5 nights
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Nice
— 7 nights
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End: Prague
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Strasbourg — 3 nights
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Crossroads of Europe
Strasbourg is famous for its beautiful historical center, the Grande Île, which was the first city center classified entirely as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Strasbourg is one of the nine largest cities in France with nearly half a million inhabitants in the metropolitan area crossing the river to the German city of Kehl, on the eastern bank of the Rhine River.Explore Strasbourg's surroundings by going to Spa des Saules (in Illhaeusern), Colmar (Little Venice & Old Town) and Vins d'Alsace Antoine Ehrhart (in Wettolsheim). The adventure continues: make a trip to Place Stanislas, explore the world behind art at Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg, do a tasting at Vin d'Alsace HORCHER, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg.
To see ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Strasbourg trip builder app.
Prague, Czech Republic to Strasbourg is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight, shuttle, and train; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Strasbourg can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can take a train to Reims.
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Reims — 5 nights
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City of Kings
Reims is home to Champagne--the most celebrated and celebratory wine in the world.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Reims: Champagne Andre Goutorbe & Fils (in Damery), Saint Mihiel American Cemetery (in Romagne-sous-Montfaucon) and La Tranchee de Chattancourt (in Chattancourt). There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims, learn about winemaking at Nomad Wine, indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, and admire the striking features of Basilique Saint-Remi.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Reims trip planner.
Traveling by train from Strasbourg to Reims takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in November, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can catch the train to Paris.
Side Trips
Nomad Wine, Champagne Gioria Latizeau, Champagne Fallet-Dart, Champagne Lelarge-Pugeot, Champagne Andre Goutorbe & Fils
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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.Go for a jaunt from Paris to Versailles to see Palace of Versailles about 48 minutes away. There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, stop by Le Marais, and admire the striking features of Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Paris driving holiday website.
Getting from Reims to Paris by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. November in Paris sees daily highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Bayeux.
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Bayeux — 5 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.Explore Bayeux's surroundings by going to Calvados Pere Magloire L'Experience (in Pont-L'Eveque), Cimetières Militaires (in Ranville) and Honfleur (Vieux Bassin & Saint Catherine's Catholic Church). There's still lots to do: stroll the grounds of Normandy American Cemetery, contemplate the long history of Pointe du Hoc, get a new perspective on things with Vedettes Baie de Seine, and get engrossed in the history at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux.
To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Bayeux online itinerary planner.
You can drive from Paris to Bayeux in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In November, daytime highs in Bayeux are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can go by car to Mont-Saint-Michel.
Side Trips
Arromanches-les-Bains, Honfleur, Normandy American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Calvados Pere Magloire L'Experience
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 1 night
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Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Tour du Nord and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mont Saint-Michel.
To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Mont-Saint-Michel trip builder website.
Getting from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In November in Mont-Saint-Michel, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Lyon.
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To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Mont-Saint-Michel trip builder website.
Getting from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In November in Mont-Saint-Michel, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Lyon.
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Lyon — 5 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.Venture out of the city with trips to Lake Annecy (in Annecy) and Musee de Grenoble (in Grenoble). There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, walk around Parc de la Tete d'Or, get to know the fascinating history of Vieux Lyon, and admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
To find reviews, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read Lyon tour itinerary builder.
Getting from Mont-Saint-Michel to Lyon by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and train; or drive. November in Lyon sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to fly 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.Get out of town with these interesting Carcassonne side-trips: Toulouse (Basilique Saint-Sernin, Musee des Augustins, &more), Cave de Labastide (in Labastide-de-Levis) and Escape Game S Room Agency (in Montauban). Next up on the itinerary: learn about winemaking at O'Vineyards, take a stroll through Cité de Carcassonne, explore the fascinating underground world of Gouffre Geant de Cabrespine, and snap pictures at Le Pont Vieux (The Old Bridge).
To see more things to do, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Carcassonne trip site.
Fly from Lyon to Carcassonne in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In December, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to go by car 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.Venture out of the city with trips to Carrieres des Lumieres (in Les Baux de Provence), Montpellier (Bertrand Bosc & Musee Fabre) and Amphitheatre (les Arenes) (in Arles). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Palais des Papes, take a pleasant ride with Promenade a Cheval La Marisma, hike along Le Sentier des Ocres, and snap pictures at Pont d'Avignon.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Avignon trip itinerary planning app.
Drive from Carcassonne to Avignon in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Avignon are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can go by car to Marseille.
Side Trips
Montpellier, Le Sentier des Ocres, Carrieres des Lumieres, Promenade a Cheval La Marisma, Amphitheatre (les Arenes)
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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: Cassis (Cape Canaille & Trolib), Aix-en-Provence (Fondation Vasarely, Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence, &more) and Route des Cretes (in La Ciotat). The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, wander the streets of The Panier, take in the waterfront at Le Vieux Port, and stop by Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations.
To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Marseille road trip planning site.
Traveling by car from Avignon to Marseille takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Avignon in December, expect nights in Marseille to be about the same, around 5°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can drive to Hyeres.
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Hyeres — 5 nights
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Hyères, Provençal Occitan: Ieras in classical norm, or Iero in Mistralian norm) is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.The old town lies 4km from the sea clustered around the Castle of Saint Bernard, which is set on a hill. Get out of town with these interesting Hyeres side-trips: Eco Gliss (in Les Issambres), Confiserie Azureenne (in Collobrieres) and Le village des Tortues (in Gonfaron). Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at Dune La Londe, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Francois de Sales, stop by Daskalides Chocolatier, and stroll around Parc Olbius-Riquier.
For reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Hyeres holiday maker website.
Getting from Marseille to Hyeres by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Hyeres can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can drive to Nice.
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For reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Hyeres holiday maker website.
Getting from Marseille to Hyeres by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Hyeres can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can drive to Nice.
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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.Explore Nice's surroundings by going to Garoupe Lighthouse (Phare de la Garoupe) (in Antibes) and Cannes (La Croisette, Rue d'Antibes, &more). And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of Old Town, make a trip to Place Massena, contemplate the long history of Palais Lascaris, and get great views at Colline du Chateau overlook.
To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Nice online travel route planner.
Drive from Hyeres to Nice in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December in Nice, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 8°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight 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.
