France in 21 Days: 3 Recommended 21-day Itineraries to France

Spending 21 days in France gives you the freedom to take trains, flights or a four-wheeler to truly take in the grandeur of the country. Check out some France 21-day itinerary suggestions below for inspiration.

In the land of artists and culinary delights, why not get to know it all with a cruise through France in 3 weeks? Prepare to be swept off your feet by the Parisian galleries and hamlets like Giverny (home to Monet), or visit gastronomic hotspots, such as Lyon, Dijon and Beaune (wine capital of Burgundy). Set sail from the ever-glamorous French Riviera for a taste of the Med, then veering directions into the countryside, where painters were born, and poets inspired. Discover Roman Ruins in Arles, the lavender fields of Provence and cities such as Tournus, founded in the 6th century. From the City of Lights, the glacé cherry on the cake is your last four days in London—oh, hey, Big Ben and Buckingham! Three weeks: two countries, done the quintessential French way, ooolala! 

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Indulgent wine tastings, strolls through colorful flea, food and vintage markets, artistry workshops and mesmerizing châteaus. This itinerary is designed to take you across the top wine regions of France in 21 days. Sail, bike, hike and use your two feet to discover revolutionary France— one of the world’s top wine-producing countries. Begin by cruising along the river scenes from the king of wine regions, sampling Bordeaux’s iconic merlot. Moving along through vineyards and wine towns, enjoy Médoc’s Cab Sav, Cadillac’s sweet white, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux and Libourne’s Saint-Émilion. Half of this France 21-day itinerary plan is via the waterways, the other half is by train. You’ll even drive along some of the country’s most beautiful roads. See all wine-tours in France.

Starting and ending in the City of Love, it’s time to uncover some of France’s most spectacular wonders. Check off UNESCO-recognized such as Albi, Arles and Mont Saint-Michel monastery, and beautiful locations, including towns where originators have gained their globally-known namesakes, like Champagne and Dijon. Visit destinations from the beginning of time, alpine towns at the foot of the Alps, playgrounds of the rich and famous doubling as new countries, villages built into cliff sides (Rocamadour), wine regions and seaside postcards along the Riviera. And whatever you do, you must try Cahors’ famous Black Wines. See all France tours and trips.

With over 87 million annual visitors, there’s a reason why France is the most visited country in the world. Experience all of its charm and allure for yourselves during 3 weeks in France. Explore its landscapes by car, via cruise or take advantage of its train systems, including fast-speed trains and even the Eurostar, where you can easily visit new countries in under three hours, for example, from Paris to London. We offer the option of group trips to France, ready-to-go private packages and customized experiences to France as well. Bon voyage!

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