9 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France journey builder
Start: Newark
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Paris
— 3 nights
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Bayeux
— 1 night
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Carcassonne
— 1 night
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Avignon
— 1 night
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Nice
— 2 nights
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End: Newark
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Paris — 3 nights
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City of Light
Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Eiffel Tower and Montmartre. Appreciate the collections at Louvre Museum and Musee Rodin. There's lots more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, visit Le Marais, and steep yourself in history at Sainte-Chapelle.
To find maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Paris route tool.
Newark, USA to Paris is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Newark to Paris is 6 hours. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Newark in June, with highs in Paris at 74°F and lows at 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Bayeux.
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Newark, USA to Paris is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Newark to Paris is 6 hours. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Newark in June, with highs in Paris at 74°F and lows at 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Bayeux.
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Bayeux — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): admire the masterpieces at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, then witness the site of a historic battle at Omaha Beach, then stroll the grounds of Normandy American Cemetery, and finally take in the history at Memorial 1st US Infantry Division Omaha Beach.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Bayeux trip planner.
Traveling by car from Paris to Bayeux takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Paris in July, with highs in Bayeux at 74°F and lows at 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Carcassonne.
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To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Bayeux trip planner.
Traveling by car from Paris to Bayeux takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Paris in July, with highs in Bayeux at 74°F and lows at 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Carcassonne.
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Carcassonne — 1 night
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Medieval Heart of France
On the 5th (Wed), pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, then wander the streets of Cité de Carcassonne, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Vincent de Carcassonne, and finally learn about winemaking at O'Vineyards.
To see photos, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Carcassonne trip planner.
You can fly from Bayeux to Carcassonne in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Bayeux in July; daily highs in Carcassonne reach 84°F and lows reach 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to drive to Avignon.
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You can fly from Bayeux to Carcassonne in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Bayeux in July; daily highs in Carcassonne reach 84°F and lows reach 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to drive to Avignon.
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Avignon — 1 night
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City of Popes
Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): indulge your taste buds at Tours du Rhone, learn about winemaking at Chateau de la Gardine, take an exotic tour of Wine Safari, then steep yourself in history at Palais des Papes, and finally snap pictures at Pont d'Avignon.
To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read our Avignon journey planner.
Getting from Carcassonne to Avignon by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Avignon are 88°F, while nighttime lows are 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to drive to Nice.
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To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read our Avignon journey planner.
Getting from Carcassonne to Avignon by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Avignon are 88°F, while nighttime lows are 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to drive to Nice.
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Nice — 2 nights
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Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)
Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): browse the exhibits of Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild, then get great views at Colline du Chateau overlook, and then take a stroll through Old Town. On the 8th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Musée Marc Chagall, contemplate the long history of Palais Lascaris, then don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice.
For other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Nice day trip planner.
Traveling by car from Avignon to Nice takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Avignon in July: highs in Nice hover around 81°F, while lows dip to 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can fly back home.
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For other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Nice day trip planner.
Traveling by car from Avignon to Nice takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Avignon in July: highs in Nice hover around 81°F, while lows dip to 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) 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.
