France in 9 Days: 3 Recommended 9-day Itineraries to France

Check out our France 9-day itinerary suggestions below for inspiration.

With some of France’s dreamiest icons, landmarks and destinations at the forefront of this French dream, this tour is for the romantics, especially honeymooners. Stroll hand-in-hand through the golden Palace of Versailles’ Hall of Mirrors and gardens (dubbed the most stunning in the country), witness the Eiffel sparkling at night like thousands of stars, and amble through endless vineyards with wine tastings and picnics in Bordeaux. Feel as if you woke up in a fantasy from hundreds of years ago in Semur-en-Auxois—cue the spirals, towers and turrets of castle kingdom. And if you share a passion for food, Lyon will delight your every sense with its haute cuisine, where cooking classes come highly recommended (a great bonding experience, too). Or, if the pair of you are more artsy, fall in love with Tours again and again. This romantic retreat starts and ends in the City of Love. See France tours for 9 days.

Old towns where cobbled alleys intertwine between pastel-colored shopfronts and warmly lit cafes, flower markets brimming with poppies, tulips and all sorts of verdant varieties, exquisite coastal roads parallel to the celestial blue ocean, and perfume-concocting workshops for you to create up your most ideal scent—the beauty and bliss of the French Riviera beckons. These 9 days in France use Nice as a base for the entirety, day-tripping in between to cities, towns and even a new country, including Monaco, Cannes and Grasse. Just like the lives of the rich and famous who favor this part of the country, walk in their shoes at the light-pink Rothschild Villa, making your way through its nine-themed gardens, topped with a spot of afternoon tea. Browse all tours in French Riviera.

If you’ve found yourself wondering how much of France you can explore in just over a week, this tour proves how much you’re able to discover. Days overflow with extensive sightseeing expeditions—visiting a couple of towns and cities in a day—and quintessential experiences you can only enjoy in France. This French vacation is centered around Paris (big city vibes), the Loire Valley (a historic town's hotspot) and Deauville (where lies the Côte Fleurie, i.e. Flowery Coast shines). Dine inside the Eiffel Tower, investigate the life and time of Claude Monet in Giverny (and see the landscapes that inspired his Water Lilies series), as well as Normandy’s other gems, including the D-Day Landing Sites (in Caen) and Mont-Saint-Michel, the monastery that appears like it's floating in the middle of the sea.

We could go on forever talking about crafting a 9-day France itinerary plan. Why not find it out yourself? Join one of our pre-packaged trips to France where all the details and planning are taken care of. Or, if you’d prefer to be your own captain, hire a car for the duration, embark on a cruise, or take advantage of France’s railway systems, forming part of the Eurostar lines, as well as with its own high-speed trains. Another option is to connect with travel experts for a customized trip to France. Bon voyage!

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