15 days in France Itinerary
Created using Inspirock France journey planner
Start: Washington DC
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Paris
— 3 nights
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Carcassonne
— 1 night
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Aix-en-Provence
— 2 nights
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Le Pradet
— 1 night
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Saint-Raphael
— 2 nights
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Nice
— 4 nights
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End: Washington DC
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Paris — 3 nights
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City of Light
Attractions like Montmartre and Louvre Museum make great kid-friendly stops. Next up on the itinerary: stop by Le Marais, admire the masterpieces at Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou, walk around Luxembourg Gardens, and wander the streets of Île de la Cité.
To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read Paris sightseeing site.
Washington DC, USA to Paris is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Traveling from Washington DC to Paris, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington DC in April, expect Paris to be slightly colder, temps between 60°F and 42°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Carcassonne.
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To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read Paris sightseeing site.
Washington DC, USA to Paris is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Traveling from Washington DC to Paris, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington DC in April, expect Paris to be slightly colder, temps between 60°F and 42°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Carcassonne.
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Carcassonne — 1 night
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Medieval Heart of France
Start off your visit on the 17th (Fri): learn about winemaking at Chateau St Jacques d’Albas, then do a tasting at O'Vineyards, then do a tasting at Winemaker Workshops, and finally wander the streets of Cité de Carcassonne.
To find reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Carcassonne online trip planner.
You can fly from Paris to Carcassonne in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. April in Carcassonne sees daily highs of 65°F and lows of 46°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Aix-en-Provence.
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To find reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Carcassonne online trip planner.
You can fly from Paris to Carcassonne in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. April in Carcassonne sees daily highs of 65°F and lows of 46°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Aix-en-Provence.
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Aix-en-Provence — 2 nights
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City of a Thousand Fountains
Start off your visit on the 18th (Sat): take a stroll through Cours Mirabeau, then get your game on at Le Bois des Lutins, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence, and finally test your problem-solving skills at Mystery Games. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: have some family-friendly fun at Laser game Evolution, then head outdoors with Route des Cretes, then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and finally hike along Sentier Littoral.
To see reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Aix-en-Provence trip itinerary planner.
Fly from Carcassonne to Aix-en-Provence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. April in Aix-en-Provence sees daily highs of 67°F and lows of 49°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can go by car to Le Pradet.
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To see reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Aix-en-Provence trip itinerary planner.
Fly from Carcassonne to Aix-en-Provence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. April in Aix-en-Provence sees daily highs of 67°F and lows of 49°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can go by car to Le Pradet.
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Le Pradet — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 20th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Sentier Jean Francois Jube, stroll through Plage du Pin de Galle, then get your game on at Virtual Room Toulon, and finally get your game on at Pirates Aventures.
For photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Le Pradet sightseeing planner.
Traveling by car from Aix-en-Provence to Le Pradet takes 1.5 hours. In April in Le Pradet, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 48°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can drive to Saint-Raphael.
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For photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Le Pradet sightseeing planner.
Traveling by car from Aix-en-Provence to Le Pradet takes 1.5 hours. In April in Le Pradet, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 48°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can drive to Saint-Raphael.
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Saint-Raphael — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): do a tasting at Domaine La Tourraque, kick back and relax at Plage de Gigaro, and then stroll around Sentier du Littoral. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Musee des Troupes de Marine, then play a few rounds at Golf de Roquebrune Resort, then trek along Les Balcons du Cap Roux, and finally let the kids burn off some steam at Total Xscape.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Saint-Raphael road trip planning site.
You can drive from Le Pradet to Saint-Raphael in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Le Pradet in April, you will find days in Saint-Raphael are a bit warmer (70°F), and nights are about the same (46°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Nice.
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To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Saint-Raphael road trip planning site.
You can drive from Le Pradet to Saint-Raphael in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Le Pradet in April, you will find days in Saint-Raphael are a bit warmer (70°F), and nights are about the same (46°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Nice.
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Golf de Roquebrune Resort, Plage de Gigaro, Domaine La Tourraque, Musee des Troupes de Marine, Sentier du Littoral
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Nice — 4 nights
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Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)
Bring the kids along to Old Town and Marineland. Change things up with these side-trips from Nice: Pitchoun Forest (in Villeneuve-Loubet), La Croisette (in Cannes) and Gobabygym (in Antibes). The adventure continues: get great views at Colline du Chateau overlook, sample the tasty concoctions at La Brasserie Artisanale de Nice, partake in some friendly competition at 1,2,3 CAT, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise St Pierre & Paul.
To find photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Nice online trip planner.
Traveling by car from Saint-Raphael to Nice takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Saint-Raphael in April: highs in Nice hover around 64°F, while lows dip to 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Sun) to allow time for the flight back home.
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To find photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Nice online trip planner.
Traveling by car from Saint-Raphael to Nice takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Saint-Raphael in April: highs in Nice hover around 64°F, while lows dip to 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Sun) to allow time for the flight back home.
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France travel guide
France has been the world's most popular tourist destination for decades, and geographically, it is one of the most diverse countries in Europe. Its cities are holiday hot spots and contain some of the greatest treasures in Europe, its countryside is prosperous and well tended, and it boasts dozens of major tourist attractions, like Paris, the French Riviera, the Atlantic beaches, the winter sport resorts of the French Alps, as well as the castles of the Loire Valley, Brittany, and Normandy. The country is renowned for its gastronomy, particularly wines and cheeses, as well as its history, culture, and fashion industry.
You'll find that the French people are very polite and may react coldly to you if you forget this. You might be surprised as you're greeted by other customers and the proprieter when you walk into a restaurant or a shop. Be sure to take your sightseeing off the beaten path in France. Besides the famous Eiffel Tower and the chic resorts of the Côte d'Azur (French Riviera) you'll find many places to visit in the form of museums filled with fine art, crafts, and archaeological relics, wonderful medieval villages and castles, diverse national parks, and local shopping direct from artisans themselves.
Whether you're touring the Christmas Markets or going skiing during winter, viewing the springtime influx of color in Provence, sunbathing on the Mediterranean coast in the summer, or watching the fall foliage against the backdrop of the châteaux in the Loire Valley, you're sure to find just the right place to be. Spring is a time when the tourist attractions are just starting to expand their hours, but it may still be cold in the mountainous regions and the north. Summer is the busiest time in France with the longest hours for many museums and attractions, but it's often when you will experience the most crowds. Winter in France is filled with winter carnivals, Christmas Markets, and of course, skiing. Fall is a time to celebrate the release of Beaujolais nouveau wine in November, as well as experience Nuit Blanche, a day in October when major attractions, museums, galleries, parks, and swimming pools remain open all night.
