How many days do you need in Paris, Bayeux, Saint-Malo & Amboise?
- Most travelers spend 11-14 days in Paris, Bayeux, Saint-Malo, and Amboise combined
- Visiting Paris, Bayeux, Saint-Malo, and Amboise in 7 to 10 days is possible but will feel rushed
- With 15 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
How Many Days to Spend in Paris
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Recommended Itineraries for Paris, Bayeux, Saint-Malo & Amboise
Recommended Itinerary for 11 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Paris | Paris |
| Day 2 | l’Ile de la Cité & Eiffel Tower | Paris |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Versailles & Dinner Cruise | Paris |
| Day 4 | French Baking Class & Opéra Garnier | Paris |
| Day 5 | Private Transfer from Paris to Bayeux & City Tour | Bayeux |
| Day 6 | Tour of D-Day Sites | Bayeux |
| Day 7 | Day Trip to Mont-Saint-Michel & Private Transfer to Saint-Malo | Saint-Malo |
| Day 8 | Train from Brittany to the Loire Valley & Free Afternoon | Amboise |
| Day 9 | Organic Wine & Lunch in the Vineyards | Amboise |
| Day 10 | Loire Valley: Châteaus de Chambord & Chenonceau | Amboise |
| Day 11 | Depart Amboise |
From the Opéra Garnier in Paris to the quiet countryside of the Loire Valley, this luxurious 11-day itinerary covers the highlights—and much more. Walk through the gilded halls of Versailles, explore the fishing villages and beaches of the Atlantic Coast, and visit Mont-Saint-Michel: the abbey on an island. End the trip with wine tasting in the Loire Valley and see where Da Vinci spent his final years. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 12 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Bienvenue à Paris! | Paris |
| Day 2 | l’Ile de la Cité & Eiffel Tower | Paris |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Versailles & Dinner Cruise | Paris |
| Day 4 | French Baking Class & Opéra Garnier | Paris |
| Day 5 | Private Transfer from Paris to Bayeux & City Tour | Bayeux |
| Day 6 | Tour of D-Day Sites | Bayeux |
| Day 7 | Day Trip to Mont-Saint-Michel & Private Transfer to Saint-Malo | Saint-Malo |
| Day 8 | Dinan & Dinard | Saint-Malo |
| Day 9 | Train from Brittany to the Loire Valley & Free Afternoon | Amboise |
| Day 10 | Organic Wine & Lunch in the Vineyards | Amboise |
| Day 11 | Loire Valley: Châteaus de Chambord & Chenonceau | Amboise |
| Day 12 | Depart Amboise |
Twelve days of enjoying the Parisian architecture, Normandy seafood, and Loire Valley wine—what could be sweeter? See the Eiffel Tower and learn to bake authentic French baguettes in the capital, then head to the coast for medieval ruins, fresh mussels, and World War II history. Wrap the trip up in the Loire Valley, where stately chateaus line the quiet country lanes, and vineyards stretch out of sight. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 13 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Bienvenue à Paris! | Paris |
| Day 2 | l’Ile de la Cité & Eiffel Tower | Paris |
| Day 3 | Morning at the Louvre & Montmartre Tour | Paris |
| Day 4 | Day Trip to Versailles & Dinner Cruise | Paris |
| Day 5 | French Baking Class & Opéra Garnier | Paris |
| Day 6 | Private Transfer from Paris to Bayeux & City Tour | Bayeux |
| Day 7 | Tour of D-Day Sites | Bayeux |
| Day 8 | Day Trip to Mont-Saint-Michel & Private Transfer to Saint-Malo | Saint-Malo |
| Day 9 | Dinan & Dinard | Saint-Malo |
| Day 10 | Train from Brittany to the Loire Valley & Free Afternoon | Amboise |
| Day 11 | Organic Wine & Lunch in the Vineyards | Amboise |
| Day 12 | Loire Valley: Châteaus de Chambord & Chenonceau | Amboise |
| Day 13 | Depart Amboise |
Spend thirteen lucky days luxuriating in some of France's finest regions, from Paris to the Loire Valley. Kick things off in the City of Lights, where you'll explore the history and take a day trip to Versailles. From there, head to Normandy on the coast, where small fishing villages and D-Day sites dot the landscape. End in the Loire Valley, where you'll relax in peaceful vineyards and tour elegant châteaux. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 2 Weeks
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Train to Paris - Eiffel Tower & Seine Cruise | Paris |
| Day 2 | A stroll in Montmartre | Paris |
| Day 3 | Rendez-vous with the Iron Lady | Paris |
| Day 4 | Delicious Paris | Paris |
| Day 5 | Arriving in France and travel to the Normandy | Bayeux |
| Day 6 | The Landing Beaches | Bayeux |
| Day 7 | Exploration in Normandy | Bayeux |
| Day 8 | Discovering Normandy gastronomy | Bayeux |
| Day 9 | From Normandy to Brittany | Saint-Malo |
| Day 10 | Mont Saint Michel, the jewel of the ocean | Saint-Malo |
| Day 11 | On the road to the Loire Valley | Amboise |
| Day 12 | The treasures of the Loire Valley: Chambord and Chenonceau | Amboise |
| Day 13 | Explore the Loire Valley: Villandry and Montbazon fortress | Amboise |
| Day 14 | Depart Amboise |
From the beauties and secrets of Paris, this great road trip will lead you to the Western part of France to the Atlantic coast. The Loire Valley is the biggest outdoor museum! With its famous chateaux that once were the residences of rich and famous nobles and crowned heads, its so many different but impressive gardens, and its rich terroir with its well-known wine. What about going a bit farther West and discovering or rediscovering the history of these brave soldiers landing in Normandy in June 1944 to free the country? You will also go to Brittany and visit the jewel of the ocean: the Mont Saint Michel. Read more
How to travel between Paris, Bayeux, Saint-Malo & Amboise
The best options for getting from Paris to Bayeux are taking the train or traveling by car. The two cities are just 163 miles (262 km) apart, the roads are well-maintained, and trains depart regularly from Paris-Saint-Lazare Station (Gare Saint-Lazare) for Caen and Bayeux in Normandy. Read more
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