22 days in French Alps Itinerary
Created using Inspirock French Alps vacation maker
Start: Sioux City
Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, Drive to Sisteron
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Sisteron
— 3 nights
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Le Monetier-les-Bains
— 3 nights
Drive
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Sospel
— 3 nights
Drive
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Tourrettes-sur-Loup
— 3 nights
Taxi to Lingostiere - Nice, Train to Moustiers Sainte-Marie
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Moustiers Sainte-Marie
— 3 nights
Drive
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Castellane
— 5 nights
Drive to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport, Fly to Sioux City
End: Sioux City
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Sisteron — 3 nights
Sisteron is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.Sisteron is situated on the banks of the River Durance just after the confluence of the rivers Buëch and Sasse. Venture out of the city with trips to Forcalquier (Horseback Riding Tours & Citadelle de Forcalquier), Chateau de Sauvan (in Mane) and Librairie le Bleuet (in Banon). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of La Citadelle de Sisteron, surround yourself with nature on Fresh Rafting, relax and rejuvenate at Hibiscus Massage, and see the interesting displays at Maison Alexandra David-Neel.
To find maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Sisteron holiday website.
Sioux City, USA to Sisteron is an approximately 22-hour combination of flight and car. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Sioux City to Sisteron due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Sioux City in October, expect Sisteron to be a bit warmer, temps between 73°F and 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can drive to Le Monetier-les-Bains.
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To find maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Sisteron holiday website.
Sioux City, USA to Sisteron is an approximately 22-hour combination of flight and car. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Sioux City to Sisteron due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Sioux City in October, expect Sisteron to be a bit warmer, temps between 73°F and 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can drive to Le Monetier-les-Bains.
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Le Monetier-les-Bains — 3 nights
Le Monêtier-les-Bains is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France.GeographyLe Monêtier-les-Bains is the highest village of the French ski resort of Serre Chevalier at 1,500m. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Le Monetier-les-Bains: La Croix de Toulouse (in Briancon), Vallon de Narreyroux (in Puy-Saint-Vincent) and Col d'Izoard (in Cervieres). Spend the 13th (Thu) exploring nature at Queyras National Park. There's still lots to do: test the waters at a local thermal spa, admire the masterpieces at Musee D'Art Sacre, and contemplate the long history of Fort du Chateau.
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Sisteron to Le Monetier-les-Bains. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to drive to Sospel.
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Sisteron to Le Monetier-les-Bains. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to drive to Sospel.
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Sospel — 3 nights
Sospel is a commune and former schismatic episcopal seat in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France near the Italian border and not far from Monte Carlo.History and remainsThe town dates back to the 5th century, when it served as an important staging post on the royal road from Nice to Turin. Explore Sospel's surroundings by going to Monastere de Saorge (in Saorge) and Pont du Coq (in La Brigue). There's lots more to do: snap pictures at Le Pont Vieux , get great views at Agaisen, learn something new at Atelier - Galerie EBmosaiques, and don't miss a visit to Notre Dame de la Menour.
To see ratings, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read Sospel journey builder app.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Le Monetier-les-Bains to Sospel. In October in Sospel, expect temperatures between 70°F during the day and 57°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Tourrettes-sur-Loup.
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To see ratings, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read Sospel journey builder app.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Le Monetier-les-Bains to Sospel. In October in Sospel, expect temperatures between 70°F during the day and 57°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Tourrettes-sur-Loup.
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Tourrettes-sur-Loup — 3 nights
Tourrettes-sur-Loup is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France. Tourrettes-sur-Loup is known for historic sites, shopping, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the extensive heritage of Tourrettes-sur-Loup, stop by Confiseries Florian, indulge in some personalized pampering at Pilates-Zen, and learn about winemaking at Vignoble Rasse.
To see traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read Tourrettes-sur-Loup trip itinerary builder tool.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Sospel to Tourrettes-sur-Loup. In October, daily temperatures in Tourrettes-sur-Loup can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to travel to Moustiers Sainte-Marie.
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Sospel to Tourrettes-sur-Loup. In October, daily temperatures in Tourrettes-sur-Loup can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to travel to Moustiers Sainte-Marie.
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Moustiers Sainte-Marie — 3 nights

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, or simply Moustiers, is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France, a part of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region and considered one of the "most beautiful villages of France".It lies at the western entrance to the Gorges du Verdon. Venture out of the city with trips to Greoux les Bains (Spas & Parc Morelon), Verdon Les Basses Gorges (in Quinson) and Route des Cretes La Palud (in La Palud sur Verdon). There's much more to do: make a trip to Centre Ville, explore the stunning scenery at Les Gorges du Verdon, stop by Lallier- Moustiers, faience d'art, produits locaux, and see the interesting displays at Musee de la Faience.
For other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Moustiers Sainte-Marie trip planning app.
Traveling by combination of taxi and train from Tourrettes-sur-Loup to Moustiers Sainte-Marie takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or drive. Traveling from Tourrettes-sur-Loup in October, expect a bit cooler with lows of 52°F in Moustiers Sainte-Marie. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Castellane.
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For other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Moustiers Sainte-Marie trip planning app.
Traveling by combination of taxi and train from Tourrettes-sur-Loup to Moustiers Sainte-Marie takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or drive. Traveling from Tourrettes-sur-Loup in October, expect a bit cooler with lows of 52°F in Moustiers Sainte-Marie. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Castellane.
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Castellane — 5 nights
Castellane is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France. Get out of town with these interesting Castellane side-trips: Colmars-les-Alpes (in Colmars), Lac d'Allos (in Allos) and Col de la Bonette (in Jausiers). And it doesn't end there: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, hike along Lacs de Vens, and indulge in some personalized pampering at Le Spa des Delices.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Castellane travel planner.
Traveling by car from Moustiers Sainte-Marie to Castellane takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October in Castellane, expect temperatures between 73°F during the day and 52°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can travel back home.
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To find more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Castellane travel planner.
Traveling by car from Moustiers Sainte-Marie to Castellane takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October in Castellane, expect temperatures between 73°F during the day and 52°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can travel back home.
Side Trips
Colmars-les-Alpes, Lac d'Allos, Reserve Biologique des Monts d'Azur, Lacs de Vens, Col de la Bonette
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