{"id":546,"date":"2020-02-10T15:33:33","date_gmt":"2020-02-10T14:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atomic-temporary-169426560.wpcomstaging.com\/?p=546"},"modified":"2025-02-03T13:57:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T13:57:21","slug":"8-places-to-visit-in-france-that-arent-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/8-places-to-visit-in-france-that-arent-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Places to Visit in France That Aren\u2019t Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to France, Paris is a real show-stealer. The City of Lights is a major stop on every traveler\u2019s bucket list. But if you want to visit the real France, getting outside of Paris is the first step to see all this vibrant country has for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>France has everything from small, quaint villages to sublime mountain ranges and balmy Mediterranean beaches. Highly regarded for its history, art, and the finest of dining, France is a dream destination for those who love culture, elegance, and\u2014let\u2019s cut to the chase\u2014 wine. What\u2019s more, world-class public transport makes it easy to get around and explore everything France has to offer you beyond its distinguished metropolis.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at some of France\u2019s most alluring gems outside Paris.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/8-places-to-visit-in-france-that-arent-paris\/#1_Aix-en-Provence_Perfect_for_wine_sun_and_rustic_beauty\" title=\"1. Aix-en-Provence:Perfect for wine, sun, and rustic beauty.\">1. Aix-en-Provence:Perfect for wine, sun, and rustic beauty.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/8-places-to-visit-in-france-that-arent-paris\/#When_should_you_visit_Aix-en-Provence\" title=\"When should you visit Aix-en-Provence?\">When should you visit Aix-en-Provence?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/8-places-to-visit-in-france-that-arent-paris\/#2_Marseilles_Perfect_for_sea_city_and_culture\" title=\"2. Marseilles: Perfect for sea, city, and culture\">2. Marseilles: Perfect for sea, city, and culture<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/8-places-to-visit-in-france-that-arent-paris\/#When_should_you_visit_Marseilles\" title=\"When should you visit Marseilles?\">When should you visit Marseilles?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/8-places-to-visit-in-france-that-arent-paris\/#3_Avignon_Perfect_for_medieval_architecture\" title=\"3. Avignon: Perfect for medieval\u00a0architecture.\">3. Avignon: Perfect for medieval\u00a0architecture.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/8-places-to-visit-in-france-that-arent-paris\/#When_should_you_visit_Avignon\" title=\"When should you visit Avignon?\">When should you visit Avignon?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/8-places-to-visit-in-france-that-arent-paris\/#4_Chantilly_Perfect_for_horses_and_elegance\" title=\"4. Chantilly: Perfect for horses and elegance.\">4. Chantilly: Perfect for horses and elegance.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/8-places-to-visit-in-france-that-arent-paris\/#When_should_you_visit_Chantilly\" title=\"When should you visit Chantilly?\">When should you visit Chantilly?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/8-places-to-visit-in-france-that-arent-paris\/#5_Giverny_Perfect_for_flowers_and_art\" title=\"5. Giverny: Perfect for flowers and art\">5. Giverny: Perfect for flowers and art<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/8-places-to-visit-in-france-that-arent-paris\/#When_should_you_visit_Giverny\" title=\"When should you visit Giverny?\">When should you visit Giverny?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/8-places-to-visit-in-france-that-arent-paris\/#6_Rennes_Perfect_for_exploring_the_Breton_countryside\" title=\"6. Rennes: Perfect for exploring the Breton countryside\">6. Rennes: Perfect for exploring the Breton countryside<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/8-places-to-visit-in-france-that-arent-paris\/#When_should_you_visit_Rennes\" title=\"When should you visit Rennes?\">When should you visit Rennes?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/8-places-to-visit-in-france-that-arent-paris\/#7_Bayeux_Perfect_for_getting_up_close_to_history\" title=\"7. Bayeux: Perfect for getting up close to history\">7. Bayeux: Perfect for getting up close to history<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/8-places-to-visit-in-france-that-arent-paris\/#When_should_you_visit_Bayeux\" title=\"When should you visit Bayeux?\">When should you visit Bayeux?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/8-places-to-visit-in-france-that-arent-paris\/#8_Cherbourg_Perfect_for_reflecting_on_the_past\" title=\"8. Cherbourg: Perfect for reflecting on the past\">8. Cherbourg: Perfect for reflecting on the past<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/8-places-to-visit-in-france-that-arent-paris\/#When_should_you_visit_Cherbourg\" title=\"When should you visit Cherbourg?\">When should you visit Cherbourg?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/8-places-to-visit-in-france-that-arent-paris\/#Trip_Ideas_Itinerary_Plans\" title=\"Trip Ideas &amp; Itinerary Plans\">Trip Ideas &amp; Itinerary Plans<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Aix-en-Provence_Perfect_for_wine_sun_and_rustic_beauty\"><\/span><strong>1. Aix-en-Provence:<\/strong><strong>Perfect for wine, sun, and rustic beauty<\/strong>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4571 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/aix-en-provence.jpg\" alt=\"aix-en-provence\" width=\"2000\" height=\"932\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/aix-en-provence.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/aix-en-provence-800x373.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/aix-en-provence-1400x652.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/aix-en-provence-768x358.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/aix-en-provence-1536x716.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2000\/932;\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>You\u2019ll find Aix-en-Provence in the south of France, a stone\u2019s throw from Marseille and the Mediterranean coast. The TGV high-speed railway makes the region easy to reach from the country\u2019s north, and it\u2019s a journey worth making.<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest lures of Aix-en-Provence is the many fountains scattered around the town. The most famous is the\u00a0<strong>Fontaine de la Rotonde<\/strong>, located on the\u00a0<strong>Cours Mirabeau<\/strong>, the main avenue which cuts through the town center. On Saturdays, at\u00a0<strong>Place Richelme<\/strong>, you can browse the impressive food market, or easily spend an afternoon tasting the region\u2019s renowned Ros\u00e9 wines.<\/p>\n<p>A place to relax, cycle around, and drink in the rural ambiance, Aix-en-Provence is the perfect getaway from France\u2019s bigger cities.<\/p>\n\n\t<section class=\"section dark\" id=\"section_1720342038\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1355\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/giverny.jpg\" class=\"bg attachment- size- lazyload\" alt=\"giverny\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2000\/1355;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"section-bg-overlay absolute fill\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row row-full-width\"  id=\"row-1905559215\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-295643513\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row row-collapse row-full-width\"  id=\"row-356844977\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1653427888\" class=\"col medium-12 small-12 large-9\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.064);\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-2011118272\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-2011118272 {\n  padding-top: 14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-681012248\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 140%;\">Want to build your own trip to Giverny instead?<\/span><\/strong><br><strong><span style=\"font-size: 110%;\">Instantly create your own customized trip with our easy to use trip builder<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-681012248 {\n  font-size: 1.25rem;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #text-681012248 {\n    font-size: 1rem;\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-624439569\" class=\"gap-element clearfix show-for-medium\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-624439569 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-604348260\" class=\"col medium-12 small-12 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-right\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/trip-planner\" class=\"button secondary lowercase expand\"  style=\"border-radius:11px;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\">\n\t\t<span>Plan My Trip<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-604348260 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 83px 0px 0px 0px;\n  margin: -29px 0px 0px 28px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-295643513 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 0px 5% 0px 5%;\n  margin: 0px 0px -27px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-295643513 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 0px 5% 0px 5%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1720342038 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n  min-height: 209px;\n}\n#section_1720342038 .section-bg-overlay {\n  background-color: rgba(0, 120, 128, 0.33);\n}\n#section_1720342038 .section-bg img {\n  object-position: 12% 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_you_visit_Aix-en-Provence\"><\/span><span id=\"When_should_you_visit_Aix-en-Provence\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>When should you visit Aix-en-Provence?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Aix-en-Provence is enjoyable all year round, but between December and February, it\u2019s the low season when the low prices reflect a lull in activity, and lots of places close.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, May to August is high season, and you can expect big crowds and prices to match. The best time to visit might be the shoulder seasons, where crowds and prices are smaller, but the weather is still pleasant, and most attractions are open.<\/p>\n<p>Around mid-June to early July, the\u00a0lavender fields of Provence\u00a0to the north burst into bloom, filling the countryside with color and fragrance, and are certainly worth a small excursion.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Marseilles_Perfect_for_sea_city_and_culture\"><\/span><span id=\"2_%E2%80%93_Marseilles\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>2. Marseilles: <\/strong><strong><span id=\"Perfect_for_sea_city_and_culture\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Perfect for sea, city, and culture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4572 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/marseilles.jpg\" alt=\"marseilles\" width=\"2000\" height=\"675\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/marseilles.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/marseilles-800x270.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/marseilles-1400x473.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/marseilles-768x259.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/marseilles-1536x518.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2000\/675;\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Marseilles is a large port city in the region of\u00a0<strong>Provence-Alpes-C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur<\/strong>. Rich in diversity, culture, and history, Marseilles offers a different take on a French city experience and is totally unlike Paris.<\/p>\n<p>The jewel in Marseille\u2019s crown is\u00a0<strong>Le Vieux Port<\/strong>, the\u00a0<strong>Old Harbor<\/strong>, the perfect place for an evening stroll. Perhaps you\u2019ll stop for dinner? Marseilles is famous for\u00a0<strong>bouillabaisse<\/strong>; a hearty fish stew served with grilled bread and mayonnaise. Do we need to add the stew is best when washed down with one of the region\u2019s breezy white wines?\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While in Marseilles, you must visit\u00a0<strong>Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde,<\/strong>\u00a0a large church looking over the city, not to mention\u00a0<strong>Marseille\u2019s Cathedral<\/strong>, the very grand<strong>\u00a0Cath\u00e9drale Sainte-Marie-Majeure de Marseille<\/strong>. The highly-rated\u00a0<strong>Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations<\/strong>\u00a0is another excellent way to spend a few hours and will enrich your appreciation of Mediterranean culture.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you find yourself growing tired of big city life, a short trip outside the city will take you to\u00a0<strong>the Calanques<\/strong>. These fjord-like natural structures between Marseilles and La Ciotat are a popular sports climbing area and offer breathtaking scenery.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_you_visit_Marseilles\"><\/span><span id=\"When_should_you_visit_Marseilles\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>When should you visit Marseilles?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The peak season for Marseilles is between May and August, and it\u2019ll be hot, busy, and expensive. A better time to schedule your trip is between September and November.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Avignon_Perfect_for_medieval_architecture\"><\/span><span id=\"3_%E2%80%93_Avignon\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>3. Avignon: <\/strong><span id=\"Perfect_for_medieval_architecture\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>Perfect for medieval<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>architecture.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4573 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/avignon.jpg\" alt=\"avignon\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1335\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/avignon.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/avignon-599x400.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/avignon-1199x800.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/avignon-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/avignon-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2000\/1335;\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>When Italy\u2019s Popes fled the corruption of Rome in the 14th Century, Avignon is the city they made their home. Today you can see their legacy: the astounding\u00a0<strong>Palais des Papes, or Popes\u2019 Palace.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This an enormous Gothic structure, imposing in both looks and significance, is well worth spending an afternoon exploring. It\u2019s not the only piece of ancient architecture in Avignon, with the<strong>\u00a0Le Pont Saint-B\u00e9nezet<\/strong>, a ruined medieval bridge, also drawing its fair share of attention.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, Avignon\u2019s historical center itself is a\u00a0<strong>UNESCO World Heritage site<\/strong>\u00a0and a great place to connect with a bygone world.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_you_visit_Avignon\"><\/span><span id=\"When_should_you_visit_Avignon\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>When should you visit Avignon?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The best times to visit Avignon are early summer and early fall. At these times, you\u2019ll experience ideal weather without the oppressive crowds of July and August.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Chantilly_Perfect_for_horses_and_elegance\"><\/span><span id=\"4_%E2%80%93_Chantilly\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>4. Chantilly: <\/strong><strong><span id=\"Perfect_for_horses_and_elegance\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Perfect for horses and elegance.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Located just a short train ride from Paris, Chantilly is about as far removed from the chaos of the capital as you could imagine.<\/p>\n<p>The main draw of the town is the\u00a0<strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Chantilly<\/strong>, one of France\u2019s most lavish, prestigious ch\u00e2teaux. While stunningly beautiful in its own right, it\u2019s also home to an art museum, the glorious\u00a0<strong>Mus\u00e9e Cond\u00e9<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Chantilly has more to offer, though. The\u00a0<strong>Living Museum of the Horse<\/strong>\u00a0is one of the most unique museums you can visit in France. 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We recommend braving the busier spring and summer months to enjoy the beauty of the town in good weather.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Giverny_Perfect_for_flowers_and_art\"><\/span><span id=\"5_%E2%80%93_Giverny\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>5. Giverny: <\/strong><strong><span id=\"Perfect_for_flowers_and_art\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Perfect for flowers and art<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4579 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/giverny.jpg\" alt=\"giverny\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1355\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/giverny.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/giverny-590x400.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/giverny-1181x800.jpg 1181w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/giverny-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/giverny-1536x1041.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2000\/1355;\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>80km west of Paris, in the region of Normandy, Giverny is a small village that epitomizes the French countryside. Its main attraction is the house of renowned French painter\u00a0<strong>Claude Monet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re familiar with Monet\u2019s paintings, you\u2019ll be aware of his love of color, flowers, and light. Giverny has all three in abundance. Beautiful gardens, a blue tiled kitchen, and Japanese art make the house an enchanting place to visit.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The town of Giverny itself has a lot to offer. There\u2019s the\u00a0<strong>Natural Mechanical Museum<\/strong>, home to an impressive collection of steam internal combustion engines from years gone by. When you\u2019ve exhausted the Giverny\u2019s well of artistic and scientific wonders, there are some pretty\u00a0<strong>hiking trails<\/strong>\u00a0around the village waiting for you to explore.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_you_visit_Giverny\"><\/span><span id=\"When_should_you_visit_Giverny\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>When should you visit Giverny?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Although Monet\u2019s house can get very busy during the high season, it closes from November to March, which makes this the only real option. We recommend early summer and early fall to avoid the worst of the chaos and still catch the blossoms.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Rennes_Perfect_for_exploring_the_Breton_countryside\"><\/span><span id=\"6_%E2%80%93_Rennes\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>6. Rennes: <\/strong><strong><span id=\"Perfect_for_exploring_the_Breton_countryside\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Perfect for exploring the Breton countryside<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4578 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/rennes.jpg\" alt=\"rennes\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1334\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/rennes.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/rennes-599x400.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/rennes-1199x800.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/rennes-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/rennes-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1999px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1999\/1334;\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Rennes is the capital city of Brittany, a region in France with a very unique atmosphere. The people here descend from Celtic cultures, and even the local language, Breton, varies from standard French.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Architecture around Brittany is especially interesting and quirky. You\u2019ll see stone cottages that appear more like something from the island of Britain, and well-preserved\u00a0<em><strong>Colombages<\/strong><\/em>, wood-framed houses that are hundreds of years old.<\/p>\n<p>Rennes itself is a small, ideal city to experience life like a local. You can easily pass an afternoon in Rennes at a sidewalk cafe, feasting on a\u00a0<strong>cr\u00eape<\/strong>\u00a0pancake, and sipping a<strong>\u00a0cider<\/strong>. If you care to do a little wandering, the city\u2019s<strong>\u00a0Parc du Thabor<\/strong>\u00a0features exotic trees, birds, and plant life. Or,\u00a0<strong>Les Champs Libres<\/strong>\u00a0is a fascinating cultural center, home to the<strong>\u00a0Library of Rennes M\u00e9tropole, the Museum of Brittany, the Espace des sciences, and the Cantine Num\u00e9rique Rennaise.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your visit to Rennes is an excellent opportunity to explore the surrounding countryside. Particularly worthy of a visit is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/destinations\/rennes\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Mont-Saint-Michel<\/strong><\/a>, an impressive monastery on a rocky island that dates back more than a thousand years.\u00a0<strong>Dinan<\/strong>, a rustic medieval town known for its rampart walls, might be one of the most beautiful places to visit in France.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_you_visit_Rennes\"><\/span><span id=\"When_should_you_visit_Rennes\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>When should you visit Rennes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Rennes comes into its own in spring and summer. Visitor numbers are steadily busy throughout the year, although never as hectic as Paris. July is by far the most crowded month, with shoulder seasons relatively peaceful.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Bayeux_Perfect_for_getting_up_close_to_history\"><\/span><span id=\"7_%E2%80%93_Bayeux\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>7. Bayeux: <\/strong><strong><span id=\"Perfect_for_getting_up_close_to_history\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Perfect for getting up close to history<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4577 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/bayeux.jpg\" alt=\"bayeux\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1348\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/bayeux.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/bayeux-593x400.jpg 593w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/bayeux-1187x800.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/bayeux-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/bayeux-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2000\/1348;\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Located in Lower Normandy, Bayeux\u2019s main attraction is the 1000-year old\u00a0<strong>Bayeux Tapestry<\/strong>. Depicting the conquest of England by William of Normandy in 1066, the tapestry is nearly 70 meters long and boasts a stunning level of detail. This incredibly significant piece of history can be found in the\u00a0<strong>Centre Guillaume le Conqu\u00e9rant<\/strong>\u00a0for a small entry fee.<\/p>\n<p>The Bayeux Tapestry isn\u2019t the only piece of history in the town, though. Bayeux also played a crucial role in World War II, as the D-Day landings took place nearby, and Bayeux was the first town to be liberated in 1944. A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/destinations\/bayeux\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tour of these beaches<\/a>\u00a0can help bring you in contact with that time and is a poignant reminder of this region\u2019s bloody past. You can pay your respects to the Allies who served at the area\u2019s\u00a0<strong>Commonwealth and American war cemeteries<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_you_visit_Bayeux\"><\/span><span id=\"When_should_you_visit_Bayeux\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>When should you visit Bayeux?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Winters in Normandy can be cruel, and March often sees a blanket of snow descend on Bayeux, although winter brings opportunities for skiing nearby. The best time to visit for tourists is between May and October, with July being the busiest month.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Cherbourg_Perfect_for_reflecting_on_the_past\"><\/span><span id=\"8_%E2%80%93_Cherbourg\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>8. Cherbourg: <\/strong><strong><span id=\"Perfect_for_reflecting_on_the_past\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Perfect for reflecting on the past<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4576 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/cherbourg.jpg\" alt=\"cherbourg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1329\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/cherbourg.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/cherbourg-602x400.jpg 602w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/cherbourg-1204x800.jpg 1204w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/cherbourg-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/cherbourg-1536x1021.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2000\/1329;\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Cherbourg is a port town, not far from the beaches where the Allies carried out their D-Day landings in the summer of 1944.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Today, the town is home to several memorials to this event.\u00a0<strong>The Mus\u00e9e de la Lib\u00e9ration<\/strong>\u00a0is a hilltop 19th Century fortress which now serves as a museum based around the events of the D-Day landing and the Battle of Normandy. After you view the museum, stepping outside to see the coastline beyond brings a new appreciation for those who lost their lives to liberate France.<\/p>\n<p>For a more lighthearted few hours, the\u00a0<strong>Cit\u00e9 de la Mer<\/strong>\u00a0is a family-friendly maritime museum where you can visit a submarine and learn about the history of humans under the sea. There is also an exhibition devoted to the ill-fated voyage of the S.S. Titanic, which stopped in Cherbourg before it embarked across the Atlantic,\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_you_visit_Cherbourg\"><\/span><span id=\"When_should_you_visit_Cherbourg\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>When should you visit Cherbourg?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The best time to visit Cherbourg is summer, but it can be busy, especially the D-Day beaches, which attract enormous crowds.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>France has something to offer everyone. While Paris is certainly worth a few days or more, there\u2019s plenty more to this country, and it\u2019s worth getting out of the capital even if it\u2019s only for a short trip.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-cnvs-separator-id-1581504298274\" \/>\n<p><strong>Get the most out of your trip to France with a customized itinerary from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/\">Go Real Travel<\/a>. Plan your trip to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/\">Aix-en-Provence<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/\">Bayeux<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/\">Rennes<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1311437806\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1913280744\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1418263254\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-229335256\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trip_Ideas_Itinerary_Plans\"><\/span>Trip Ideas &amp; Itinerary Plans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-229335256 {\n  text-align: center;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1758226340\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1423467609\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1828620766\">\n\t\t<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/trips\/france-germany-itinerary-14-days\" >\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner image-cover box-shadow-2 dark\" style=\"padding-top:100%;\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/skyline-of-Paris-city-roofs-with-Eiffel-Tower-with-blooming-magnolia-spring-tree-Paris-France.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/skyline-of-Paris-city-roofs-with-Eiffel-Tower-with-blooming-magnolia-spring-tree-Paris-France.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/skyline-of-Paris-city-roofs-with-Eiffel-Tower-with-blooming-magnolia-spring-tree-Paris-France-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/skyline-of-Paris-city-roofs-with-Eiffel-Tower-with-blooming-magnolia-spring-tree-Paris-France-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"overlay\" style=\"background-color: rgba(44, 39, 39, 0.302)\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1828620766 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1882732554\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-800815100\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-587146680\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 80%; color: #ffffff;\">From <strong>$4050<\/strong> USD<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-587146680 {\n  font-size: 1.2rem;\n  line-height: 1;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-800815100 > .col-inner {\n  margin: -45px 0px 0px 9px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1140255100\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2093289826\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 80%; color: #1b1b1b;\">From Normandy To Bavaria: Exploring Heritage Of France<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"icon-box featured-box icon-box-left text-left\"  style=\"margin:-20px 0px 33px 0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon-box-img\" style=\"width: 31px\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon-inner\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/globe-05.svg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1\/1;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon-box-text last-reset\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-3955300641\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #1b1b1b;\">Germany. 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color: #1b1b1b;\">Paris and Countryside Places: Ultimate France Escape<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"icon-box featured-box icon-box-left text-left\"  style=\"margin:-20px 0px 33px 0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon-box-img\" style=\"width: 31px\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon-inner\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/globe-05.svg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1\/1;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon-box-text last-reset\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-4009513219\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #1b1b1b;\">France<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-4009513219 {\n  font-size: 0.75rem;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-518555840 > .col-inner {\n  margin: -40px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1784751245\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-555290859\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/trips\/paris-one-week-itinerary\" class=\"button primary is-outline is-smaller lowercase expand\"  style=\"border-radius:10px;padding:0px 15px 0px 15px;\">\n\t\t<span>View Trip<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-555290859 > .col-inner {\n  margin: -53px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1813068843\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1700421410\">\n\t\t<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/trips\/7-day-east-germany-prague-itinerary\" >\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner image-cover box-shadow-3 dark\" style=\"padding-top:100%;\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"681\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/0b087-header-paris-1199x800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazyload\" alt=\"best time to visit Paris\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/0b087-header-paris-1199x800.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/0b087-header-paris-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/0b087-header-paris-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/0b087-header-paris-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/0b087-header-paris.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1020px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1020\/681;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"overlay\" style=\"background-color: rgba(68, 55, 55, 0.262)\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1700421410 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-2014832498\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-440990488\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-3891178379\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 80%; color: #ffffff;\">From <strong>$775<\/strong> USD<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3891178379 {\n  font-size: 1.2rem;\n  line-height: 1;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-440990488 > .col-inner {\n  margin: -45px 0px 0px 9px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-2045156363\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2036346258\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 80%; 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