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A glamorous combination of cities throughout France, complete with a rental car. Visit romantic Paris, Rouen, Bayeux, Mont St Michel, Blois, Avignon and Nice. These areas are not necessarily among the `tourist` route and will provide a glimpse into the beautiful French way of life, with an authentic feeling.
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This 14 night sample itinerary includes:
Flight into Paris and out of Nice
Hotel for 2 night in Paris
Rental Car for 13 days
Hotel for 2 nights in Rouen
Hotel for 1 night in Bayeux
Hotel for 2 nights in Mont St. Michel
Hotel for 2 night in Blois
Hotel for 1 night in Clermont Ferrand
Hotel for 2 nights in Avignon
Hotel for 2 nights in Nice
Driving Time Paris - Rouen: 1 hour 45 mins. approx. Rouen- Bayeux: 1 hr 57 min approx. Bayeux- Mont St Michel: 1 hr 34 mins. approx. Mont St Michel- Blois: 3 hrs 42 min approx. Blois - Clermont Ferrand: 3 hrs 10 mins. Approx. Clermont Ferrand- Avignon: 4 hrs. 4 min approx. Avignon- Nice: 2 hrs 39 mins. approx
Paris (585)Nice (French Riviera) (95)Avignon (20)Mont Saint Michel (11)Clermont Ferrand (1)Rouen (5)Bayeux (7)Blois (10)
Trip Summary
2 nights in Paris
Paris is regarded as one of the most dynamic cities in Europe, and for good reason. The city assaults the senses, demanding to be seen, heard, touched, tasted, and smelled. Gaze at impressive monuments and savor its gourmet cheeses, chocolates, wines, and seafood. Paris is relatively small as capitals go, with many of its major sights and museums within walking distance of each other. A world of discovery awaits in every hidden corner and at all the famous sites, there is so much to explore.
Visit the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Jardin des Tuileries, Latin Quarter, Avenue des Champs Elysees, Musee d'Orsay, Place de la Concorde, Sacre Coeur, and so much more!
2 nights in Rouen
The capital of Normandy, Rouen is one of the country's most ancient cities, with 2,000 years of history. Laid out by the Duke of Normandy in 911, this city on the Seine is rich in historic associations, from William the Conqueror, who died here in 1087, to Joan of Arc, who was burned at the stake on place du Vieux-Marché in 1431. Nowadays, Rouen is a bustling, vibrant city, alive with activity generated by the industries connected to the port and the students at nearby universities and art schools.
Admire the Cathédrale Notre-Dame, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Abbatiale Saint-Ouen, Aître Saint-Maclou, Palais de Justice and Monument Juif, Tour du Gros-Horloge (Big Clock Tower), Eglise Saint-Maclou, and so much more!
1 nights in Bayeux
Bayeux is famous the world over for the Bayeux Tapestry, an 11th century linen hanging, embroidered with various colored wools. Similar to a picture book, it shows through successive images the Norman Conquest by William the Conqueror, and is displayed in a museum in the town center. The town's medieval center features cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and the towering, Norman-Gothic Cathedrale Notre-Dame. Located only six miles from the Channel coast, Bayeux also offers excursions to the WWII Landing Beaches of Normandy as well as nearby chateaux and abbeys.
Explore Bayeux Cathedral, Baron Gérard Museum, Old Town, Bayeux Market, War Cemetery, Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy, and so much more!
2 nights in Mont Saint Michel
A magical island topped by a gravity-defying medieval monastery, Mont-Saint-Michel is one of France's most stunning sights. For centuries it has been one of Europe's major pilgrimage destinations, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with its breathtaking bay. Perched on a rocky, cone-shaped islet in the midst of immense sandbanks, the site, dedicated to the archangel St Michael, is surrounded by massive walls measuring more than half a mile in circumference and is connected to the shore by a causeway.
Visit Abbaye du Mont Saint-Michel, the ramparts, Grand Rue, La Mère Poulard (Restaurant), Mont Saint-Michel Pilgrimages, Musée Historique (History Museum), Musée de la Mer et de l'Écologie (Museum of the Sea and Ecology), and so much more!
2 nights in Blois
Blois, a hillside city on the Loire River, is a piece of living history, with cobblestone streets and restored white houses with slate roofs and red brick chimneys. Some of its 'streets' are mere alleyways that were originally laid out in the Middle Ages, or lanes linked by a series of stairs. The city is famous for its chateau, which is like an illustrated storybook of French architecture. The Château Royal de Blois is a former royal palace with ornate chambers featuring paintings and sculptures from the 16th to 19th centuries.
Explore Château de Blois, Beaux-Arts Museum, Fondation du Doute: Museum of Contemporary Art, Maison de la Magie (House of Magic), Rocher de la Vierge, Historical Museum, tour Beauvoir, take a boat ride on the Loire River, visit nearby chateaux in the Loire Valley, enjoy the many gardens, and so much more!
1 nights in Clermont Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand is the natural capital of 'Massif Central', one of France's most attractive regions, and is famous for the chain of volcanoes surrounding it. The Puy-de-Dôme (4,720 feet above sea level) is the highest of these and was a site used for worship by the Gauls and the Romans. Clermont-Ferrand's most famous public square is place de Jaude, on which stands a grand statue of Vercingetorix, made by Bartholdi who also created the Statue of Liberty.
Visit the Basilique Notre-Dame du Port, the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, Place de Jaude, Jardin Lecoq, and more!
2 nights in Avignon
The fortified city of Avignon is located in the lush vineyards of the Rhone Valley, rich in history, artistic brilliance, and Provencal life. From churches and chapels to film festivals and street musicians, Avignon was named the European Capital of Culture in 2000, and the city has been one of France's major artistic centers for centuries. Whether you're exploring the scenic waterways of Provence, Avignon's diverse culture, its gastronomy and world-class wine, or the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, you'll be sure to create a memorable travel experience.
Visit The Palais des Papes (Palace of Popes), Pont St-Benezet, Musée du Petit Palais, Place du Palais, Musee Calvet, Basilique St-Pierre, Eglise de St-Agricol, Porte du Rhone, and so much more!
2 nights in Nice (French Riviera)
Nice is the capital of the French Riviera, yet far less glamorous and expensive than Cannes. It's also one of the most ancient cities, having been founded by the Greeks, who called it 'Nike' or Victory. Because of its brilliant sunshine and relaxed living, it has attracted famous artists and writers in the past. Being the best trip base on the Riviera, you can choose to explore the region or lounge in its famous cafes. But the most obvious hangout spot here is the beach. The beach in Nice consists of rocks so wear a pair of good sandals.
Explore the Promenade des Anglais, Musee Matisse, Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Cours Saleya, Castle Hill, Old Town, Place Massena, and so much more!
<b>France</b> remains one of the worlds most talked-about and written-about destinations. Whether the romance of Paris sweeps you off your feet or you fall gently for the relaxed life of Provence, France is a place for lovers, and will leave you spellbound. Paris is undoubtedly one of the world's great cities, with enough monuments, museums, restaurants, theatres and shows to last a lifetime. The northern provinces of Normandy and Brittany are steeped in history while the Loire Valley is world famous for its châteaux.
Paris is regarded as one of the most dynamic cities in Europe, and for good reason. The city assaults the senses, demanding to be seen, heard, touched, tasted, and smelled. Gaze at impressive monuments and savor its gourmet cheeses, chocolates, wines, and seafood. Paris is relatively small as capitals go, with many of its major sights and museums within walking distance of each other. A world of discovery awaits in every hidden corner and at all the famous sites, there is so much to explore.
Visit the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Jardin des Tuileries, Latin Quarter, Avenue des Champs Elysees, Musee d'Orsay, Place de la Concorde, Sacre Coeur, and so much more!
The capital of Normandy, Rouen is one of the country's most ancient cities, with 2,000 years of history. Laid out by the Duke of Normandy in 911, this city on the Seine is rich in historic associations, from William the Conqueror, who died here in 1087, to Joan of Arc, who was burned at the stake on place du Vieux-Marché in 1431. Nowadays, Rouen is a bustling, vibrant city, alive with activity generated by the industries connected to the port and the students at nearby universities and art schools.
Admire the Cathédrale Notre-Dame, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Abbatiale Saint-Ouen, Aître Saint-Maclou, Palais de Justice and Monument Juif, Tour du Gros-Horloge (Big Clock Tower), Eglise Saint-Maclou, and so much more!
Bayeux is famous the world over for the Bayeux Tapestry, an 11th century linen hanging, embroidered with various colored wools. Similar to a picture book, it shows through successive images the Norman Conquest by William the Conqueror, and is displayed in a museum in the town center. The town's medieval center features cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and the towering, Norman-Gothic Cathedrale Notre-Dame. Located only six miles from the Channel coast, Bayeux also offers excursions to the WWII Landing Beaches of Normandy as well as nearby chateaux and abbeys.
Explore Bayeux Cathedral, Baron Gérard Museum, Old Town, Bayeux Market, War Cemetery, Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy, and so much more!
A magical island topped by a gravity-defying medieval monastery, Mont-Saint-Michel is one of France's most stunning sights. For centuries it has been one of Europe's major pilgrimage destinations, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with its breathtaking bay. Perched on a rocky, cone-shaped islet in the midst of immense sandbanks, the site, dedicated to the archangel St Michael, is surrounded by massive walls measuring more than half a mile in circumference and is connected to the shore by a causeway.
Visit Abbaye du Mont Saint-Michel, the ramparts, Grand Rue, La Mère Poulard (Restaurant), Mont Saint-Michel Pilgrimages, Musée Historique (History Museum), Musée de la Mer et de l'Écologie (Museum of the Sea and Ecology), and so much more!
Blois, a hillside city on the Loire River, is a piece of living history, with cobblestone streets and restored white houses with slate roofs and red brick chimneys. Some of its 'streets' are mere alleyways that were originally laid out in the Middle Ages, or lanes linked by a series of stairs. The city is famous for its chateau, which is like an illustrated storybook of French architecture. The Château Royal de Blois is a former royal palace with ornate chambers featuring paintings and sculptures from the 16th to 19th centuries.
Explore Château de Blois, Beaux-Arts Museum, Fondation du Doute: Museum of Contemporary Art, Maison de la Magie (House of Magic), Rocher de la Vierge, Historical Museum, tour Beauvoir, take a boat ride on the Loire River, visit nearby chateaux in the Loire Valley, enjoy the many gardens, and so much more!
Clermont-Ferrand is the natural capital of 'Massif Central', one of France's most attractive regions, and is famous for the chain of volcanoes surrounding it. The Puy-de-Dôme (4,720 feet above sea level) is the highest of these and was a site used for worship by the Gauls and the Romans. Clermont-Ferrand's most famous public square is place de Jaude, on which stands a grand statue of Vercingetorix, made by Bartholdi who also created the Statue of Liberty.
Visit the Basilique Notre-Dame du Port, the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, Place de Jaude, Jardin Lecoq, and more!
The fortified city of Avignon is located in the lush vineyards of the Rhone Valley, rich in history, artistic brilliance, and Provencal life. From churches and chapels to film festivals and street musicians, Avignon was named the European Capital of Culture in 2000, and the city has been one of France's major artistic centers for centuries. Whether you're exploring the scenic waterways of Provence, Avignon's diverse culture, its gastronomy and world-class wine, or the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, you'll be sure to create a memorable travel experience.
Visit The Palais des Papes (Palace of Popes), Pont St-Benezet, Musée du Petit Palais, Place du Palais, Musee Calvet, Basilique St-Pierre, Eglise de St-Agricol, Porte du Rhone, and so much more!
Nice is the capital of the French Riviera, yet far less glamorous and expensive than Cannes. It's also one of the most ancient cities, having been founded by the Greeks, who called it 'Nike' or Victory. Because of its brilliant sunshine and relaxed living, it has attracted famous artists and writers in the past. Being the best trip base on the Riviera, you can choose to explore the region or lounge in its famous cafes. But the most obvious hangout spot here is the beach. The beach in Nice consists of rocks so wear a pair of good sandals.
Explore the Promenade des Anglais, Musee Matisse, Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Cours Saleya, Castle Hill, Old Town, Place Massena, and so much more!
