24 days in France Itinerary
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Start: Frankfurt
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Metz
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Nonsard-Lamarche
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Verdun
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Amiens
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Houlgate
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Bayeux
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Mont-Saint-Michel
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Tregastel
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Lorient
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Saint-Malo
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Versailles
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Reims
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City of Light
Located at the confluence of the Moselle and the Seille rivers bordering Luxembourg and Germany, Metz has a cultural confluence as well with a merging of its French and German heritage and military traditions.Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): admire the landmark architecture of Œuvre de la cathédrale.
For where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Metz travel itinerary planner.
Frankfurt, Germany to Metz is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or take a train. July in Metz sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Nonsard-Lamarche.
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Nonsard-Lamarche — 1 night
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Nonsard-Lamarche is a commune in the Meuse department in Grand Est in north-eastern France. On the 22nd (Sat), contemplate the waterfront views at Lac de Madine and then appreciate the history behind Butte de Montsec.
For ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Nonsard-Lamarche travel route planner.
You can drive from Metz to Nonsard-Lamarche in an hour. July in Nonsard-Lamarche sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can drive to Verdun.
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For ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Nonsard-Lamarche travel route planner.
You can drive from Metz to Nonsard-Lamarche in an hour. July in Nonsard-Lamarche sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can drive to Verdun.
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The River Meuse runs through Verdun forming several canals throughout the valley, surrounded by hills with historical fortresses, battlefields, and underground barracks, as well as a healthy beer brewing culture.Your day by day itinerary now includes Cimetiere Militaire du Faubourg-Pave as well as Verdun Memorial. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): take an in-depth tour of Verdun Memorial and then explore the different monuments and memorials at Cimetiere Militaire du Faubourg-Pave.
To find other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Verdun trip planner.
Getting from Nonsard-Lamarche to Verdun by car takes about an hour. In July in Verdun, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 17°C at night. On the 23rd (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Amiens.
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Amiens — 1 night
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City of Canals
Lovers of literature will adore Amiens as the hometown of author Jules Verne, along with the Somme canal linked to the Canal du Nord that runs through the town to the English Channel.You've now added Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens to your itinerary. On the 23rd (Sun), take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens.
To see photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Amiens trip planner.
You can drive from Verdun to Amiens in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Verdun in July, expect nights in Amiens to be about the same, around 16°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to travel to Houlgate.
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Houlgate — 4 nights
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Houlgate is a small tourist resort in northwestern France along the English Channel with a beach and a casino. Your day by day itinerary now includes Le Parc Naturel du Marais as well as Falaise des Vaches Noires. There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Plages de Houlgate.
To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Houlgate trip app.
Explore your travel options from Amiens to Houlgate with the Route module. When traveling from Amiens in July, plan for slightly colder days in Houlgate, with highs around 24°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 15°C. On the 28th (Fri), you're off to Bayeux.
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To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Houlgate trip app.
Explore your travel options from Amiens to Houlgate with the Route module. When traveling from Amiens in July, plan for slightly colder days in Houlgate, with highs around 24°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 15°C. On the 28th (Fri), you're off to Bayeux.
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Bayeux — 1 night
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Most travelers take a trip to Bayeux to see the famed tapestry depicting the legendary Norman Conquest from the 11th century.Start off your visit on the 28th (Fri): pause for some photo ops at D-Day Monument, then stroll the grounds of Normandy American Cemetery, and then admire the masterpieces at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux.
To see other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Bayeux journey maker tool.
You can drive from Houlgate to Bayeux in an hour. In July, daily temperatures in Bayeux can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Mont-Saint-Michel — 2 nights
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Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Terrasse de l'Ouest, admire the landmark architecture of Mont Saint-Michel, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Église Saint-Pierre - Le Mont-Saint-Michel, and finally make a trip to La Grande Rue. On the 30th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Fougeres, get to know the resident critters at Zoo de Champrepus, then take in nature's colorful creations at Musee Christian Dior, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at L'Ecume des Falaises.
To see photos, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Mont-Saint-Michel trip itinerary builder tool.
Traveling by car from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In July, daytime highs in Mont-Saint-Michel are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Tregastel.
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To see photos, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Mont-Saint-Michel trip itinerary builder tool.
Traveling by car from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In July, daytime highs in Mont-Saint-Michel are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Tregastel.
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Tregastel — 7 nights
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Take a break from Tregastel with a short trip to Foret de Huelgoat in Huelgoat, about 1h 10 min away.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Tregastel tour itinerary tool.
Traveling by car from Mont-Saint-Michel to Tregastel takes 2.5 hours. When traveling from Mont-Saint-Michel in July, plan for a bit cooler days in Tregastel, with highs around 22°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 15°C. You will leave for Lorient on the 7th (Mon).
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To see traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Tregastel tour itinerary tool.
Traveling by car from Mont-Saint-Michel to Tregastel takes 2.5 hours. When traveling from Mont-Saint-Michel in July, plan for a bit cooler days in Tregastel, with highs around 22°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 15°C. You will leave for Lorient on the 7th (Mon).
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Lorient — 2 nights
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Lorient is on the south coast of Brittany where the river Scorff and the river Blavet join to form an estuary before discharging into the Atlantic Ocean.Kick off your visit on the 7th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Sous-Marin Flore, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Ville Close de Concarneau, and then make a trip to Centre Historique de Pont-Aven. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Tue): make a trip to Dolmens de Mane Kerioned, delve into the distant past at Carnac stones, then get great views at Cote Sauvage, and finally make a trip to Centre Historique de Vannes.
For more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Lorient trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Tregastel to Lorient with the Route module. In August, daily temperatures in Lorient can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to drive to Saint-Malo.
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Carnac, Centre Historique de Vannes, Ville Close de Concarneau, Cote Sauvage, Centre Historique de Pont-Aven
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Saint-Malo — 2 nights
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Once the feared base of pirates and heavily fortified against Norman attacks, today's coastal Saint-Malo is one of the top tourist draws.Start off your visit on the 9th (Wed): make a trip to Centre Historique and then don't miss a visit to Les Remparts de Saint-Malo.
For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Saint-Malo trip planner.
You can drive from Lorient to Saint-Malo in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. August in Saint-Malo sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Versailles.
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Versailles — 2 nights
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Royal Paradise
Renowned for its vast royal palace and gardens built by King Louis XIV, Versailles is also one of the wealthiest suburbs of Paris and home to a new cultural notability, such as a thriving artistic and musical scene.Fondation Claude Monet has been added to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): admire the natural beauty at Fondation Claude Monet. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the striking features of Palace of Versailles.
For where to stay, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Versailles online attractions planner.
Traveling by car from Saint-Malo to Versailles takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In August in Versailles, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 15°C at night. You'll set off for Reims on the 13th (Sun).
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Reims — 1 night
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City of Kings
Reims is home to Champagne--the most celebrated and celebratory wine in the world.Start off your visit on the 13th (Sun): admire the striking features of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims.
To find ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Reims trip itinerary builder app.
Traveling by car from Versailles to Reims takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Reims when traveling from Versailles in August, with lows around 12°C. On the 14th (Mon), you're off to 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.
