9 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France vacation builder
Start: Turin
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Clermont-Ferrand
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Cahors
— 1 night
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Vers
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Saint-Cirq-Lapopie
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Saint-Gery
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Cahors
— 1 night
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Cabrerets
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Arcachon
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Drive to Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport, Fly to Malpensa International Airport, Drive to Turin
End: Turin
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Clermont-Ferrand — 1 night
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France's Liverpool
Famous for its chain of extinct volcanoes surrounding Clermont-Ferrand includes the highest Puy-de-Dôme volcano only 13 km (8 mi) from its city center.Your day by day itinerary now includes Panoramique des Domes. On the 7th (Sun), take a memorable tour with Panoramique des Domes.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Clermont-Ferrand visit planner.
Turin, Italy to Clermont-Ferrand is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Turin in August, plan for little chillier nights in Clermont-Ferrand, with lows around 16°C. On the 8th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Cahors.
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Cahors — 1 night
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Almost entirely surrounded by water, Cahors is a lovely medieval peninsular town located in the heart of the red wine country.Your day by day itinerary now includes Cathedrale Saint-Etienne as well as Pont Valentre. On the 8th (Mon), snap pictures at Pont Valentre.
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Traveling by car from Clermont-Ferrand to Cahors takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, daytime highs in Cahors are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. You'll have a few hours on the 9th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Vers.
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Vers — 1 night
Your day by day itinerary now includes Base Nautique De Vers. Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): get outside with Base Nautique De Vers.
To see photos, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Vers sightseeing planner.
Vers is very close to Cahors. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in August, and nighttime lows around 16°C. On the 10th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Saint-Cirq-Lapopie.
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To see photos, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Vers sightseeing planner.
Vers is very close to Cahors. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in August, and nighttime lows around 16°C. On the 10th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Saint-Cirq-Lapopie.
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Saint-Cirq-Lapopie is a commune in the Lot department in south-western France. Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Chemin de Halage and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Bourg Medieval de Saint-Cirq Lapopie.
To see ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Saint-Cirq-Lapopie vacation builder.
Saint-Cirq-Lapopie is very close to Vers. In August, daytime highs in Saint-Cirq-Lapopie are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Saint-Gery.
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Saint-Cirq-Lapopie is very close to Vers. In August, daytime highs in Saint-Cirq-Lapopie are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Saint-Gery.
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Saint-Gery — 1 night
To see traveler tips, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Saint-Gery trip itinerary maker.
Saint-Gery is just a stone's throw from Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. In August, daytime highs in Saint-Gery are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Cahors.
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Saint-Gery is just a stone's throw from Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. In August, daytime highs in Saint-Gery are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Cahors.
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Cahors — 1 night
You've now added CAPNATURE Parc de Loisirs to your itinerary. On the 11th (Thu), get in on the family fun at CAPNATURE Parc de Loisirs.
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Cahors is just a stone's throw from Saint-Gery. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Cabrerets.
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Cahors is just a stone's throw from Saint-Gery. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Cabrerets.
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Cabrerets is a commune in the Lot department in south-western France.The village of Cabrerets derives its name from cabre, meaning goat in the Occitan language.GeographyThe village lies at the confluence of the rivers Sagne and Célé, at the foot of the Rochecourbe cliffs. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): Head underground at Grotte du Pech-Merle.
To see photos, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Cabrerets travel itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Cahors to Cabrerets takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Cabrerets can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Arcachon.
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To see photos, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Cabrerets travel itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Cahors to Cabrerets takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Cabrerets can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Arcachon.
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Arcachon — 3 nights
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A popular beach resort town on the Atlantic coast, Arcachon offers you fine, sandy beaches and a particularly mild climate said to be favorable to people suffering from pulmonary diseases.Your day by day itinerary now includes Beach Bikes as well as IT'S ON Surf School. Kids will appreciate attractions like La Grande Dune du Pilat and Observatoire Sainte-Cecile. Take a break from Arcachon with a short trip to Le Phare du Cap Ferret in Cap-Ferret, about 1h 20 min away. There's more to do: get in on the family fun at Parc de la Coccinelle.
To see more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Arcachon road trip planning tool.
You can drive from Cabrerets to Arcachon in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. In August, daily temperatures in Arcachon can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. You'll have a few hours on the 15th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling 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.
