26 days in France Itinerary

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Paris is known for museums, historic sites, nightlife, parks, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Louvre Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Montmartre, explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, and admire the landmark architecture of Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

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New Delhi, India to Paris is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Traveling from New Delhi to Paris, you'll gain 4 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from New Delhi in April; daily highs in Paris reach 18°C and lows reach 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to travel to Mont-Saint-Michel.

Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sat): stroll the grounds of Huisnes Sur Mer Ossuary, don't miss a visit to La Poste, Mont-Saint-Michel, then don't miss a visit to Grand Degre, then don't miss a visit to La Grande Rue, and finally pause for some photo ops at Mont Saint-Michel.

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Traveling by combination of train and bus from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Mont-Saint-Michel are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to travel to Bayeux.

Most travelers take a trip to Bayeux to see the famed tapestry depicting the legendary Norman Conquest from the 11th century.

Get out of town with these interesting Bayeux side-trips: Centre Equestre de Ouistreham (in Ouistreham), Pegasus Memorial (Memorial Pegasus) (in Ranville) and Airborne Museum (in Sainte-Mere-Eglise). There's much more to do: stroll the grounds of American Cemetery & Memorial, contemplate the long history of Pointe du Hoc, don't miss a visit to Memorial 1st US Infantry Division Omaha Beach, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Notre Dame Cathedral.

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Traveling by train from Mont-Saint-Michel to Bayeux takes 3.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Bayeux can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can go by car to Etretat.

Etretat is a small coastal village on the Alabaster Coast in Normandy.

On the 29th (Wed), don't miss a visit to Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, take some stellar pictures from Falaise d'Etretat, then make a trip to Chemin des Douaniers, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Porte d’Aval.

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Traveling by car from Bayeux to Etretat takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Etretat can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can drive to Rouen.

Rouen is situated on the River Seine, about 90 minutes from Paris.

Explore Rouen's surroundings by going to Fondation Claude Monet (in Giverny) and Atelier galerie du bord de Seine (in Poses). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, don't miss a visit to Parlement de Normandie, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de Bonsecours, and contemplate the long history of Place de l'Aitre de St. Maclou.

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Traveling by car from Etretat to Rouen takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In May in Rouen, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 8°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can travel to Avignon.

An ancient town center surrounded by medieval ramparts, Avignon is a major city of Provence and a Mediterranean city in the Vaucluse department on the left bank of the Rhône River.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): explore the world behind art at Carrieres des Lumieres, don't miss a visit to Pont d'Avignon, then see the interesting displays at Musee Angladon, and finally explore the historical opulence of Palais des Papes. Keep things going the next day: take an in-depth tour of Musee Calvet, then steep yourself in history at Pont du Gard, and then explore and take pictures at Arenes de Nimes.

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You can do a combination of flight and train from Rouen to Avignon in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from Rouen in June, expect Avignon to be somewhat warmer, temps between 33°C and 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to take a train to Marseille.

The 2013 European "Capital of Culture," Marseille is the largest port city on the breezy Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France.

Get out of town with these interesting Marseille side-trips: Aix-en-Provence (Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence, Paul Cezanne’s Studio, & more). Spend the 5th (Wed) exploring nature at Parc national des Calanques. There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, take a stroll through The Panier, and explore the striking landscape at Calanques.

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Traveling by train from Avignon to Marseille takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Saint-Raphael.

Explore Saint-Raphael's surroundings by going to Parc Zoologique de Frejus (in Frejus), Port Grimaud (in Grimaud) and Les Pipes de Cogolin - Courrieu (in Cogolin).

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Drive from Marseille to Saint-Raphael in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in June, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Nice.

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

Step out of Nice to go to Cannes and see La Croisette, which is approximately 42 minutes away. Spend the 11th (Tue) exploring the fascinating underwater world at Marineland. There's still lots to do: wander the streets of Vieille Ville, don't miss a visit to Place Massena, see the interesting displays at Musée Marc Chagall, and contemplate the long history of Place Garibaldi.

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You can drive from Saint-Raphael to Nice in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. Traveling from Saint-Raphael in June, you will find days in Nice are slightly colder (28°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (22°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.