France in 6 Days: 3 Recommended 6-day Itineraries to France
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Ready to spend 6 day in France? Here are three 6-day France itinerary ideas for inspiration.
Itinerary #1: Paris, Normandy & The Loire Valley
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Say bonjour to the French capital city | |
| Day 2 | Go on a panoramic city sightseeing bus tour, enjoy a one-hour Seine River cruise, then discover the Eiffel Tower | River cruise |
| Day 3 | Journey via coach to Rouen and then Honfleur. Head to the beaches of Normandy and the D-Day landing sites | Beach day |
| Day 4 | Travel to Saint-Malo, tour the famous Mont Saint-Michel Island, town and Abbey, then arrive in Angers | Sightseeing |
| Day 5 | Explore Château de Chenonceau and Château de Chambord, and then make your way back to Paris in the evening | Sightseeing |
| Day 6 | Wave goodbyes in Paris |
It’s hard picking just one of France’s iconic destinations. If you’re a first-time traveler to the country, this excursion highlights a handful of France’s most revered hotspots, including Paris, the Loire Valley—famed for its wine-producing terrains and experiences, as well as castle villas, D-Day Landing Sites of WWII and the iconic Mont Saint-Michel monastery perched 90 meters above the sea. In between it all, traverse to chateaux, medieval half-timbered houses in Rouen, Honfleur’s attractive waterfront lined with 15th-century multicolored slate-clad buildings, and along the Seine River, where tourist giants like the Iron Lady and Musée d'Orsay tower above the waterways. You’ll also especially appreciate this tour if you’re a fan of architecture. See all 6-day France vacations.
Itinerary #2: Travel back in time through France
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Say bonjour to Paris, then it's off to Blois, the Château de Villandry and its gardens and finally Amboise | City sightseeing |
| Day 2 | Discover châteaux including Château du Clos Lucé, Château de Chenonceau, Château de Chambord, then Limoges | Châteaux exploration |
| Day 3 | Depart Limoges, enjoy lunch in Sarlat, sightsee the Château de Beynac and stay overnight in Rocamadour | Exploration |
| Day 4 | Take a boat ride through the Padirac Chasm grotto, dine in Collonges-la-Rouge, walk around Saint Emilion and arrive in Bordeaux | Exploration |
| Day 5 | Visit Bordeaux’s wine museum, lap up wine tastings with a view, enjoy some free time in the city, then catch the fast train to Paris | Wine tasting |
| Day 6 | Wish the City of Lights au revoir! |
Culture vultures, this one's for you! Six days and 15 destinations, where art, architecture and history unfold. Photograph the late Gothic Blois Cathedral towers and stand in awe within its Château de Blois, where art museums hang works by masters like Rubens and Ingres. Become enthralled by 15th and 16th-century grand-esque villas, including one where da Vinci resided circa 1516 to 1519. Shop for unique porcelain-ware in Limoges, known as the “City of Fine Arts.” Transport yourselves to the beginning of mankind in Dordogne; sightsee Beynac, considered one of the most picturesque villages in all of France; and imagine what life was like during the medieval ages in Saint-Émilion. Another sure pinnacle is the town of Rocamadour with its buildings and homes etched into the cliffs.
You can customize this France tour to make it your own.
Itinerary #3: Famous Museums and Iconic Landmarks
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Land in Paris and meet your fellow travelers over dinner | |
| Day 2 | Embark on an extensive city sightseeing tour via the metro, buses and on foot, and enjoy a Seine River cruise | City sightseeing |
| Dau 3 | Tick off Saint-Louis-des-Invalides Cathedral, Champ de Mars greens, the Eiffel Tower and the Latin Quarter | Landmark sightseeing |
| Day 4 | Go on a tour of the Louvre, then check out the Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis | Landmark sightseeing |
| Day 5 | Discover the Rodin Museum and its gardens before taking a trip to the Palace of Versailles | Exploration |
| Day 6 | Get in some last-minute sightseeing, then say farewell to Paris |
Leave the capital city feeling like a complete local after this French extravaganza. The Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, Louvre, Opéra Bastille, Saint-Louis-des-Invalides Cathedral, Musée d'Orsay, Champ de Mars and Eiffel Tower are examples of the city’s icons you’ll discover during this trip. This also includes exploring famous districts around the city, like the Latin Quarter, bohemian Montmartre and market spaces such as the Marché Mouffetard. Cruise along the Seine, day trip to the Palace of Versailles, indulge in plenty of Parisian specialties, and nothing is more French than people watching from the cobbled sidewalk cafes over an espresso. See all Paris 6-day holidays.
Planning a 6-day itinerary to France?
Even with just 6 days in France, you can tick-off many of the country’s attractions and destinations. Rely on the country’s public transport systems, including its extensive railway system with high-speed trains eliminating travel time, rent a car or even moped, go on a biking or cycling venture or join a cruise. There are plenty of 6-day France itineraries to choose from. Then, there’s also our pre-packaged holidays to France, or connect up with travel experts for a personalized France experience. Enjoy!
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