France in 14 Days: 3 Recommended 14-day Itineraries to France
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Itinerary #1: History, Culture & Art in France & Spain
| Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
| Day 1 | Arrive in Paris | Paris | |
| Day 2 | Explore the city and its highlights | City sightseeing | Paris |
| Day 3 | Take a day trip to the Palace of Versailles | Landmark sightseeing | Paris |
| Day 4 | Travel through Giverny, Rouen and Arromanches and finally stay overnight in Caen | Exploration | Caen |
| Day 5 | Head to Mont-Saint-Michel, then St. Malo, Dinan and Rennes | Exploration | Rennes |
| Day 6 | Journey from Rennes to Angers through the Loire Valley to Tours. Overnight in Amboise | Exploration | Amboise |
| Day 7 | Visit multiple chateaux and arrive in Limoges | Chateaux visit | Limoges |
| Day 8 | Discover the Lascaux caves, explore Sarlat, check out Beynac Castle and fall asleep in Rocamadour | Exploration | Rocamadour |
| Day 9 | Jump on a boat ride through the Padirac Chasm and spend the evening in Bordeaux | Outdoor exploration | Bordeaux |
| Day 10 | Enjoy a trip in Bordeaux, enjoy wine tastings and then head for Lourdes | Wine tasting | Lourdes |
| Day 11 | Check out Carcassonne and continue through the Pyrenees, pit-stopping in Foix, the Sant Joan de Caselles and finally Andorra la Vella | Exploration | Andorra la Vella |
| Day 12 | Sightsee Andorra, then veer toward Catalonia, catch the Rack Train up the mountain to Santa Maria de Montserrat, then onward to Barcelona | Exploration | Barcelona |
| Day 13 | Lap up Barcelona and its offering | City sightseeing | Barcelona |
| Day 14 | Prepare for flight home |
Two weeks, two countries—yup, you read that right. Launching this extensive tour in the City of Lights, it ends on a Spanish high with three final days in none other than Barcelona. Honing in on the history of France, along with bouts of cultural and art-infused endeavors, you’ll visit up to five new destinations in a day, from UNESCO World Heritage Sites to underground caverns to chateaux (there are three famous ones in Amboise) and medieval towns, WWII scenes. Explore the “birthplace of humanity” in Dordogne and the City of Fine Art, i.e., Limoges. Move between the Brittany region, the Loire Valley, the Bordeaux wine area, the foothills of the Pyrenees, and then into Spain’s territories too. See all France and Spain tours.
Itinerary #2: Cities, Countryside & Coastal Delights
| Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
| Day 1 | Say bonjour to Paris | Paris | |
| Day 2 | Drive to Rouen for a city exploration on foot, see Honfleur and arrive in Caen | City exploration | Caen |
| Day 3 | Investigate the D-Day Beaches, check out Bayeux and Mont St. Michel | Exploration | Mont St. Michel |
| Day 4 | Explore the famous monastery town, then journey into the Loire Valley | Exploration | Loire Valley |
| Day 5 | Go châteaux-hopping | Chateaux visit | Loire Valley |
| Day 6 | Steer through the Nouvelle Aquitaine region and go on a wine tasting trip through Bordeaux | Wine tasting | Bordeaux |
| Day 7 | Journey through Dordogne, Rocamadour and to Toulouse | Exploration | Toulouse |
| Day 8 | Explore Toulouse, then tour Carcassonne and arrive in Avignon | Exploration | Avignon |
| Day 9 | Discover Arles, Aix-en-Provence and the French Riviera | Exploration | French Riviera |
| Day 10 | Spend a day exploring the French Riviera | Exploration | French Riviera |
| Day 11 | Head to Orange and continue to Lyon | Exploration | Lyon |
| Day 12 | Pass through vineyards on the way to Beaune, then en route to Paris | Exploration | Paris |
| Day 13 | Rise in the City of Love and tick-off its highlights | City sightseeing | Paris |
| Day 14 | Wish Paris au revoir! |
Traversing fairytale landscapes that remind of a Disney movie, places steeped in mystery, towns built into cliff-faces, like 12th-century Rocamadour, glam chateaux and wine-drinking valleys, visit over 21 destinations in France over the course of 14 days. Venture through spiritual spaces and the Valley of 1001 castles in Dordogne, see Bayeux’s famous tapestry and Orange’s Roman Theater—the most ancient in France—and eat your way through local specialties. We recommend quenelle dumplings, les Bugnes angel wings pastry and rosette de Lyon cured sausage in Lyon—France’s gastronomic hotspot. From inland to the coast to the country’s largest cities, you’ll feel like a real local after this exciting trip. See all 2-week France trips.
Itinerary #3: French Riviera, Bordeaux and Paris Gems
| Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
| Day 1 | Wave hello to the French Riviera and go on an evening drive via the Grand Prix circuit to the Prince's Palace of Monaco | Nice | |
| Day 2 | Explore the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, then head off to the Old Town in Nice | City sightseeing | Nice |
| Day 3 | Check out St. Tropez with Tarte Tropézienne tastings and stay overnight in Aix-en-Provence | Sightseeing | Aix |
| Day 4 | Tour Aix-en-Provence’s Old Town and visit the Château La Coste winery | Sightseeing | Aix |
| Day 5 | Take a day trip to Calanques National Park and embark on a private cruise from Cassis | Exploration | Aix |
| Day 6 | Traverse Lourmarin’s markets, go picnicking and wine-tasting at a winery. Overnight in Nimes | Wine tasting | Nimes |
| Day 7 | Head out for the day to the Pont du Gard, Avignon and via the Alpilles National Park to Les Baux-de-Provence | Exploration | Nimes |
| Day 8 | Leave Nimes, then tour the Roman Theatre of Arles before heading for Lastours | Exploration | Lastours |
| Day 9 | Join a cooking class in Lastours, ending the evening with a cruise along Canal du Midi | Cooking class | Lastours |
| Day 10 | Discover Bordeaux and St. Émilion, and go wine-tasting at Château de Ferrand | Wine tasting | Bordeaux |
| Day 11 | Sightsee Vieux Bordeaux or take a bike ride around the Garonne River to Jardin Public | Cycling | Bordeaux |
| Day 12 | Journey from Bordeaux to Paris via high-speed train | Transfer | Paris |
| Day 13 | Choose to explore Montparnasse or Paris’ galleries | City sightseeing | Paris |
| Day 14 | Blow air kisses to Paris as you head out |
With all the glitz of the French Riviera’s sparkle, this two-week France tour is the ultimate introduction to the land of cheese and wine. Beginning in the South of France, enjoy a relaxing week ambling through markets, dining on waterfronts, exploring the cobbled streets of Old Towns, boating through national parks with waters to take your breath away, picnicking and wining at grand chateaux (where you’ll even spend a few nights). After Day 7, switch scenery for inland beauty, cruising through mountain ranges, fortified towns and hilltop communes. After much vin-indulgence in Bordeaux, travel further up north to the City of Love for the final days of your 2 weeks in France. See all France holiday packages.
Planning France itinerary for 14 days?
There’s a reason why artists for centuries have been inspired by France, and you’re about to find out. Spend 2 weeks in France road tripping or cycling across the country, taking in all the sights and culture. You even have the option of including on a cruise holiday during a 14-day France itinerary plan. The metros and high-speed trains come in real handy, too. And of course, there’s always the option of booking one of our pre-packaged 14-day trips to France. You can also connect with our travel experts for a customized experience of France. Bon voyage!
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