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France in One Month – travel guide (e-book)
- A complete four-week route, day by day
- Paris, Normandy, the Loire, Lyon, the Alps, Provence and Nice
- Trains, car hire and where to stay
About the product
A four-week route through France at a comfortable pace: Paris and Versailles, Normandy and Mont-Saint-Michel, the Loire châteaux, Lyon and the Alps, Provence and the Riviera. Week-by-week and day-by-day plans, transport, where to stay, long-stay tips and current price levels. With photos.
What you get
- A complete four-week route, day by day
- Paris, Normandy, the Loire, Lyon, the Alps, Provence and Nice
- Trains, car hire and where to stay
- Budget, alternative routes, food and long-stay advice
- Approx. 24 pages with 9 photos
- EPUB for e-readers and PDF for phone, tablet or print
Read an excerpt
Planning a month in France
A month lets you see the very different faces of France: the capital, the green north with its history, the castles of the Loire, the gastronomic capital Lyon, the Alps, and the sunny south. This route starts in Paris and ends in Nice.
- Week 1: Paris and Versailles
- Week 2: Normandy, Mont-Saint-Michel and the Loire Valley
- Week 3: Lyon and the Alps
- Week 4: Provence and the Riviera
How to pace yourself
Plan three to five nights in each base, and use a hire car for the countryside weeks. Keep one free day each week. France is best enjoyed with long lunches, markets and evening walks.
Long-stay practicalities
- EU and EEA visitors can use their home mobile plan; others can buy a local SIM or eSIM.
- Choose some apartments or gîtes (holiday cottages) with a kitchen and washing machine.
- Book the TGV two to four weeks ahead, and the Paris museums and Versailles in advance.
- Pharmacies (green cross) are very helpful for minor health issues.
- Keep copies of your documents in your email or cloud storage.
Best time for a month
May to June and September are ideal. In July and August, the coast and Provence are crowded, but the Alps are at their best. In winter, swap the Alps hiking for skiing and Provence for Christmas markets in Alsace.
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Contents (11 chapters)
- Before you go
- Planning a month in France
- Week 1: Paris and Versailles
- Week 2: Normandy, Mont-Saint-Michel and the Loire Valley
- Week 3: Lyon and the Alps
- Week 4: Provence and the Riviera
- Where to stay on the route
- Alternative routes and extra ideas
- Food and drink
- Culture, events and useful words
- Budget and packing for a month
Questions and answers
Are the photos free to use?
All photos are from Wikimedia Commons and are public domain, CC0 or CC BY. Photographers are credited at the back of the book.
How current is the guide?
Prices, rules and event dates were checked for 2026 and are updated in new editions. Prices are rough estimates, and entry rules and opening hours can change, so check official sources before you travel.
Was it made with AI?
Yes. The text was written with the help of AI and checked before publication.
Format and terms
Format: E-book as EPUB (Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books, Kindle via “Send to Kindle”) and PDF.. Made with the help of AI and tested by our quality control. Not tax, accounting or legal advice. Terms and right of withdrawal
