60 days in France Itinerary
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Start: La Romana, Dominican Republic
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Paris
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Colleville-sur-Mer
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Mont-Saint-Michel
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Taxi to Pontorson Mont St Michel, Train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Bus to Paris Orly, Fly to Sarlat-la-Caneda
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Sarlat-la-Caneda
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Chamonix
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Avignon
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Marseille
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Hyeres
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Saint-Raphael
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Nice
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End: La Romana, Dominican Republic
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Paris — 7 nights
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City of Light
Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay will appeal to museum buffs. Get some historical perspective at Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. Explore Paris' surroundings by going to Versailles (Palace of Versailles, L'Orangerie, &more), Arboretum de la Vallee-aux-Loups (in Chatenay-Malabry) and Rouen (Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, &more). There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, admire the striking features of Sainte-Chapelle, take in nature's colorful creations at Luxembourg Gardens, and shop like a local with Champs-Elysees.
To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Paris route maker.
La Romana, Dominican Republic to Paris is an approximately 20-hour flight. You can also fly. Traveling from La Romana to Paris, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from La Romana in August; daily highs in Paris reach 29°C and lows reach 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can go by car to Colleville-sur-Mer.
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La Romana, Dominican Republic to Paris is an approximately 20-hour flight. You can also fly. Traveling from La Romana to Paris, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from La Romana in August; daily highs in Paris reach 29°C and lows reach 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can go by car to Colleville-sur-Mer.
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Colleville-sur-Mer — 2 nights
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Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to Cimetiere Militaire Allemand de La Cambe, contemplate the long history of Pointe du Hoc, stroll the grounds of Normandy American Cemetery, then take in the history at Memorial 1st US Infantry Division Omaha Beach, then witness the site of a historic battle at Croix de Guerre 5th Engineer Special Brigade, and finally witness the site of a historic battle at Omaha Beach.
To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Colleville-sur-Mer online route planner.
You can drive from Paris to Colleville-sur-Mer in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Paris in August, you will find days in Colleville-sur-Mer are little chillier (26°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can drive to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Colleville-sur-Mer online route planner.
You can drive from Paris to Colleville-sur-Mer in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Paris in August, you will find days in Colleville-sur-Mer are little chillier (26°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can drive to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Pointe du Hoc, Cimetiere Militaire Allemand de La Cambe, Airborne Museum, Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 11th (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at Église Saint-Pierre - Le Mont-Saint-Michel. On the 12th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to La Grande Rue, look for all kinds of wild species at Mont Saint-Michel Bay, admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Art Moderne Richard Anacreon, examine the collection at Musee Christian Dior, then enjoy the sand and surf at Plage Saint-Martin-de-Brehal, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at L'Ecume des Falaises.
To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Mont-Saint-Michel travel planner.
Traveling by car from Colleville-sur-Mer to Mont-Saint-Michel takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and train. In August in Mont-Saint-Michel, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Sarlat-la-Caneda.
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To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Mont-Saint-Michel travel planner.
Traveling by car from Colleville-sur-Mer to Mont-Saint-Michel takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and train. In August in Mont-Saint-Michel, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Sarlat-la-Caneda.
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Sarlat-la-Caneda — 7 nights
Medieval Capital of the Dordogne Valley
Lascaux Caves 4 and Manoir de Gisson will appeal to museum buffs. Get a sense of the local culture at Chateau de Castelnaud and Chateau de Bridoire. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sarlat-la-Caneda: Chateau de Monbazillac (in Monbazillac), Grotte de Rouffignac (in Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac) and Cathedrale St-Front (in Perigueux). The adventure continues: step into the grandiose world of Chateau des Milandes, find something for the whole family at Parc Le Bournat, Head underground at Gouffre de Padirac, and contemplate the long history of Chateau de Beynac.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read Sarlat-la-Caneda trip planner.
You can do a combination of taxi, train, bus, and flight from Mont-Saint-Michel to Sarlat-la-Caneda in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. When traveling from Mont-Saint-Michel in August, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Sarlat-la-Caneda: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to drive to Chamonix.
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To see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read Sarlat-la-Caneda trip planner.
You can do a combination of taxi, train, bus, and flight from Mont-Saint-Michel to Sarlat-la-Caneda in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. When traveling from Mont-Saint-Michel in August, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Sarlat-la-Caneda: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to drive to Chamonix.
Side Trips
Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, Montignac, Chateau de Beynac, The Maison Forte de Reignac
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Chamonix — 6 nights
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Alpine Capital of the World
Museum-lovers will get to explore Palais de l'Ile and Musee Alpin. Step out of the city life by going to Aiguille du Midi and Glacier des Bossons. Venture out of the city with trips to Ville Ancienne (in Chambery), Annecy (Lake Annecy & Pont des Amours) and Les Gorges du Fier (in Lovagny). There's still lots to do: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at Vallee Blanche, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Notre-Dame de Toute Grace, and take in the awesome beauty at Aiguille des Grands Montets.
To see reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Chamonix sightseeing planner.
You can drive from Sarlat-la-Caneda to Chamonix in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, flight, and bus; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can go by car to Avignon.
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To see reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Chamonix sightseeing planner.
You can drive from Sarlat-la-Caneda to Chamonix in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, flight, and bus; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can go by car to Avignon.
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Avignon — 7 nights
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City of Popes
Popular historic sites such as Palais des Papes and La Maison Carree are in your itinerary. Museum-lovers will appreciate Carrieres des Lumieres and Musee Angladon. Get out of town with these interesting Avignon side-trips: Pont du Gard (in Vers-Pont-du-Gard), Chateau des Baux de Provence (in Les Baux de Provence) and Amphitheatre (les Arenes) (in Arles). There's still lots to do: do a tasting at Distillerie A. Blachere, shop like a local with Art Gallery Contemporary Tapiezo, trek along Le Sentier des Ocres, and look for all kinds of wild species at Wine Safari.
To find ratings, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Avignon online tour planner.
You can drive from Chamonix to Avignon in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and flight. In August, daytime highs in Avignon are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to go by car to Marseille.
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You can drive from Chamonix to Avignon in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and flight. In August, daytime highs in Avignon are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to go by car to Marseille.
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Marseille — 5 nights
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Gateway to Provence
Escape the urban bustle at Chateau d'If and Route des Cretes. Get some historical perspective at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde and Abbaye Saint Victor. Venture out of the city with trips to Site Memorial du Camp des Milles (in Les Milles), Cassis (Saint Michel Church & Calanque de Port-Miou) and Aix-en-Provence (Fondation Vasarely, Musee Granet, &more). There's still lots to do: take a stroll through The Panier, take an in-depth tour of Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, take in the waterfront at Le Vieux Port, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathédrale La Major.
To see reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Marseille online tour planner.
You can drive from Avignon to Marseille in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In September in Marseille, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to drive to Hyeres.
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To see reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Marseille online tour planner.
You can drive from Avignon to Marseille in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In September in Marseille, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to drive to Hyeres.
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Hyeres — 7 nights
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Get some cultural insight at Notre Dame de Consolation and Chateau d'Hyeres. Escape the urban bustle at Plage de Sylvabelle and Plage du Pradeau. Venture out of the city with trips to Saint-Tropez (Musee de la Gendarmerie et du Cinema, St. Tropez Harbor, &more), Grimaud (Eglise Saint-Michel & Chateau de Grimaud) and Plage Notre Dame (in Porquerolles Island).
To find other places to visit, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Hyeres travel tool.
Drive from Marseille to Hyeres in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in September, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Saint-Raphael.
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To find other places to visit, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Hyeres travel tool.
Drive from Marseille to Hyeres in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in September, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Saint-Raphael.
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Saint-Raphael — 7 nights
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Appreciate the collections at Chateau de la Napoule / Musee Henry-Clews and Memorial des Guerres en Indochine. Escape the urban bustle at TakSea and Calanque de Maubois. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Saint-Raphael: Chapelle Notre Dame de la Queste (in Grimaud), Sainte-Maxime (Domaine des Beaucas, Port de Sainte-Maxime, &more) and Route des Cretes La Palud (in La Palud sur Verdon). There's lots more to do: make a trip to Massif de l'Esterel, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Victoire, kick back and relax at Plage de la Baumette, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Port Grimaud 1 Beach.
To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Saint-Raphael road trip planning tool.
Drive from Hyeres to Saint-Raphael in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in September, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can go by car to Nice.
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To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Saint-Raphael road trip planning tool.
Drive from Hyeres to Saint-Raphael in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in September, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can go by car to Nice.
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Nice — 8 nights
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Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)
Get outdoors at Castel Plage and River Rafting & Tubing. Old Town and Colline du Chateau overlook are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Nice: Cannes (Marche Gambetta, Le Suquet, &more), Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d'Antibes (in Antibes) and Azur Wine Tours (in Vence). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Art Moderne Et d'Art Contemporain, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, contemplate the long history of Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild, and step into the grandiose world of Haut de Cagnes.
To see where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Nice trip itinerary builder tool.
You can drive from Saint-Raphael to Nice in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Saint-Raphael in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Nice, with lows of 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.
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To see where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Nice trip itinerary builder tool.
You can drive from Saint-Raphael to Nice in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Saint-Raphael in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Nice, with lows of 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to 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.
