50 days in France Itinerary

Although its luxury shops, nightlife, casinos, and high-end restaurants give Cannes a feeling of exclusivity, this classic French Riviera city has alternatives to suit every budget.

You'll get in some beach time at Plage Robinson and Palmes Beach. Popular historic sites such as La Croisette and Rue d'Antibes are in your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cannes: Waterskiing & Jetskiing (in Villeneuve-Loubet), Plage Antibes (in Antibes) and Eze (Eze Sur Mer Strand & Deli'). There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Midi Plage, look for gifts at 1862 Wines & Spirits, tour the pleasant surroundings at Plage du Midi, and contemplate the long history of Chateau de la Napoule / Musee Henry-Clews.

To see photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Cannes trip planner .

Hyderabad, India to Cannes is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You'll gain 4 hours traveling from Hyderabad to Cannes due to the time zone difference. In August, Cannes is slightly colder than Hyderabad - with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can go by car to Le Lavandou.

Le Lavandou is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): enjoy the sand and surf at Plage de l'Anglade, then kick back and relax at Plage de Cavaliere, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Plage de Jean Blanc. Keep things going the next day: stroll through Plage de Sylvabelle, then kick back and relax at Plage de Gigaro, and then stroll through Plage de la Ponche.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Le Lavandou vacation planner.

You can drive from Cannes to Le Lavandou in 1.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of train and bus. In August, daily temperatures in Le Lavandou can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to drive 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.

Palais des Papes and Amphitheatre (les Arenes) will appeal to history buffs. Museum-lovers will get to explore Carrieres de Lumieres and Caverne du Pont d'Arc. Venture out of the city with trips to Nimes (Arenes de Nimes & La Maison Carree), Le Sentier des Ocres (in Roussillon) and Roman Theatre of Orange (in Orange). There's lots more to do: snap pictures at Pont du Gard, steep yourself in history at Pont d'Avignon, explore the historical opulence of Chateau des Baux de Provence, and learn about winemaking at Domaine Alain Dumarcher.

To find ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Avignon trip itinerary maker website .

Getting from Le Lavandou to Avignon by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In August in Avignon, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Carcassonne Center.

Explore hidden gems such as Cathedrale Sainte-Cecile and Cité de Carcassonne. Relax by the water at La Franqui Beach and Plage des Orpellieres. Explore Carcassonne Center's surroundings by going to Lac de la Raho (in Villeneuve-de-la-Raho), La Plage du Rouet de La Palme (in La Palme) and Reserve Africaine de Sigean (in Sigean). The adventure continues: take a stroll through Carcassonne Medieval City, look for gifts at Lunes Atelier d'Art, take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica of Saint-Nazaire, and steep yourself in history at Cathar Castles.

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Getting from Avignon to Carcassonne Center by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Carcassonne Center can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to travel to Calvi.

Calvi is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica.It is the seat of the Canton of Calvi, which contains Calvi and one other commune, Lumio. Visiting Aregno Beach and Plage de Bussaglia will get you outdoors. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Punta Spano and Plage de Bodri. Venture out of the city with trips to Montegrosso (Chez Zia Ro & FRAGNU), Eglise de la Sainte-Trinite et de Saint Jean-Baptiste (in Aregno) and Dans les Yeux de Lucie (in Feliceto). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Citadelle de Calvi, make a trip to Chapelle de Notre Dame de la Serra, look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Reserve of Scandola, and visit a coastal fixture at Ile-Rousse Light House.

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Traveling by combination of train and flight from Carcassonne Center to Calvi takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, flight, and bus; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In September in Calvi, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can go by car to Saint Florent.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Distillery Agricultural Pietracorbara and Poterie du Nebbio. Discover out-of-the-way places like Plage de Cala Genovese and Marine d'Albo. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Saint Florent: Marine de Pietracorbara (in Marine de Pietracorbara), Plage de Ghignu (in Santo-Pietro-di-Tenda) and La Tour de Seneque (in Luri).

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Drive from Calvi to Saint Florent in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to drive to Ajaccio.

With a dreamy location on the west coast of the French Mediterranean island of Corsica, Ajaccio is a mecca of seaside summer tourism.

Get in touch with nature at Plage Mare e Sole and Plage de Ruppione. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Golfe de Lava and Plage Cupabia. Venture out of the city with trips to A Cupulatta (in Ucciani), Cargese (Plage de Menasina & Tour d'Omigna) and Camping d'Arone (in Piana).

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Traveling by car from Saint Florent to Ajaccio takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train. In September in Ajaccio, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Bonifacio.

At the southernmost tip of the island of Corsica, Bonifacio is a city with chalk-white limestone outcrops sculpted into unusual shapes by the ocean.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Plage de Stagnolu and Plage de Tizzano (de l'Avena). Explore hidden gems such as Plage de Tramulimacchia and Santa Giulia Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Plage de San Giovanni (in Pianottoli-Caldarello) and Plage de Palombaggia (in Porto-Vecchio). There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Iles Lavezzi, explore the different monuments and memorials at Cimetiere Marin de Bonifacio, don't miss a visit to Bonifacio Citadel, and stroll through Plage du Petit Sperone.

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Drive from Ajaccio to Bonifacio in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Bonifacio can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) to allow time 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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc. Get in touch with nature at Urville Nacqueville Beach and Le Havre de Portbail. Venture out of the city with trips to Le Vieux Bassin (in Honfleur), Airborne Museum (in Sainte-Mere-Eglise) and Falaise d'Etretat (in Etretat). And it doesn't end there: stroll the grounds of American Cemetery & Memorial, look for gifts at Maison des Produits Regionaux-Les Vergers de la Passion, take in the spiritual surroundings of Notre Dame Cathedral, and pause for some serene contemplation at Abbaye Saint-Martin de Mondaye.

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You can do a combination of taxi, flight, and train from Bonifacio to Bayeux in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, flight, and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Bonifacio in September, things will get a bit cooler in Bayeux: highs are around 24°C and lows about 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Amboise.

Amboise is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France. Do your shopping at Vannerie Etienne Metezeau and La Balade des Fromages. Visiting Zoo de La Fleche and Safari Train -Reserve de Beaumarchais will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Amboise: Chateau de Chambord (in Chambord), Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau (in Azay-le-Rideau) and Chateau de Villandry (in Villandry). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Chateau de Chenonceau, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale St-Gatien, step into the grandiose world of Domain of Chaumont-sur-Loire, and take an in-depth tour of Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci.

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Traveling by car from Bayeux to Amboise takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in September, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to take a train to Paris.

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.

Let the collections at Musee d'Orsay and Louvre Museum capture your imagination. Head to Champs-Elysees and Le Maraisfor some retail therapy. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, step off the mainland to explore Île de la Cité, pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, and enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower.

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You can take a train from Amboise to Paris in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in September, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.