56 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France travel route planner
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Paris
— 28 nights
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Bordeaux
— 22 nights
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Lyon
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Chamonix
— 3 nights
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Paris — 28 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.Get out of town with these interesting Paris side-trips: Rouen (Vieux Rouen, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, &more), Giverny (Fondation Claude Monet & Musee de Mecanique Naturelle) and Versailles (The Trianons & The Hamlet, Galerie des Carrosses, &more). Have a day of magic on the 24th (Mon) at Disneyland Paris. There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, and take a stroll through Le Marais.
To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Paris online travel planner.
If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. Expect a daytime high around 62°F in October, and nighttime lows around 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to take a train to Bordeaux.
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Bordeaux — 22 nights
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The Port of the Moon
With a long history of producing regional wines since the Romans brought grapevines here during the first century, so many people consider Bordeaux to be the wine capital of the world.Get out of town with these interesting Bordeaux side-trips: La Grande Dune du Pilat (in Pyla-sur-Mer), La Rochelle (Boat Tours & Water Sports, Vieux Port, &more) and Zoo de La Palmyre (in La Palmyre-Les Mathes). There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Andre Cathedral, explore the historical opulence of Chateau Royal de Cognac, enjoy the sea views from Phare de Biarritz, and admire the striking features of Tour Pey-Berland.
To find more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Bordeaux travel route planning app.
Traveling by train from Paris to Bordeaux takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Paris in October: highs in Bordeaux hover around 68°F, while lows dip to 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Lyon.
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Lyon — 2 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.Start off your visit on the 21st (Mon): examine the collection at Musee Miniature et Cinema, don't miss a visit to Traboules du Vieux Lyon, and then stroll around Parc de la Tete d'Or. Keep things going the next day: admire the striking features of Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon, get to know the fascinating history of Vieux Lyon, then admire the striking features of Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Colline de Fourviere.
To see other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Lyon trip planner.
Getting from Bordeaux to Lyon by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In November, daily temperatures in Lyon can reach 53°F, while at night they dip to 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Chamonix.
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Chamonix — 3 nights
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Alpine Capital of the World
Situated near the massive peaks of the Aiguilles Rouges and, most notably, the Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix is one of the oldest ski resorts in France and known as the Alpine Capital of the World.Step out of Chamonix with an excursion to Room Escape Games in Annemasse--about 1h 35 min away. There's still lots to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Aiguille du Midi, hit the slopes at Brevent Cable Car, gear up at eBike Chamonix, and contemplate the waterfront views at Lac Blanc.
For more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Chamonix online tour planner.
Getting from Lyon to Chamonix by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus.
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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.
