How many days do you need in Paris, Bayeux & Saint-Malo?
- Most travelers spend 8-10 days in Paris, Bayeux, and Saint-Malo combined
- Visiting Paris, Bayeux, and Saint-Malo in 5 to 7 days is possible but will feel rushed
- With 11 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Amboise, Honfleur, and Tours
How Many Days to Spend in Paris
Recommended Itineraries for Paris, Bayeux & Saint-Malo
Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Paris | Paris |
| Day 2 | Guided Tour of Île de la Cité & Eiffel Tower | Paris |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Versailles & Dinner Cruise | Paris |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Bayeux, City Tour | Bayeux |
| Day 5 | Tour of D-Day Sites | Bayeux |
| Day 6 | Day Trip to Mont-Saint-Michel, Transfer to Saint-Malo | Saint-Malo |
| Day 7 | Day Trip to Dinan & Dinard | Saint-Malo |
| Day 8 | Depart Saint-Malo |
Stroll the Champs de Mars under the twinkle of the Eiffel Tower and vacation like the French on the Normandy seaside on this luxurious eight-day getaway. Walk through the gilded halls of Versailles and cruise along the Seine at night, then head west along the coast for medieval abbeys, fresh seafood, and World War II sites. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
2-Week Itinerary Including Amboise
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Paris | Paris |
| Day 2 | Guided Tour of Île de la Cité & Eiffel Tower | Paris |
| Day 3 | Morning at the Louvre, Afternoon Tour of Montmartre | Paris |
| Day 4 | Day Trip to Versailles & Dinner Cruise | Paris |
| Day 5 | French Baking Class & Opéra Garnier | Paris |
| Day 6 | Private Transfer 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 | Day Trip to Dinan & Dinard | Saint-Malo |
| Day 10 | Train to the Loire Valley, Free Afternoon | Amboise |
| Day 11 | Organic Wine & Lunch in the Loire Valley Vineyards | Amboise |
| Day 12 | Loire Valley: Châteaux de Chambord & Chenonceau | Amboise |
| Day 13 | Explore History with Leonardo Da Vinci | Amboise |
| Day 14 | Depart Amoboise |
If you dream of spending two weeks exploring history and cuisine in western France, this itinerary is for you. Visit the Louvre and Versailles and learn to bake bread the authentic French way. Continue to Normandy and Brittany on the coast to explore medieval abbeys and sample fresh-caught seafood. Wrap things up in the Loire Valley, where resplendent châteaux and endless vineyards await. Read more
How to travel between Paris, Bayeux & Saint-Malo
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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