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Ideas for France Itinerary in March

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I will be joining a family member for skiing in Chamonix the first week of March 2024. On my own, I plan on spending another three weeks in the country, but am unsure of where to go and when.

I have traveled a number of times to and in France, lots in Paris, lots in the Alps, a bit in the area just southwest of the Alps. I speak a passable French, will travel by rail and bus, on a budget, and am eager to visit new areas. One exception: I have no interest in the Cote d'Azur cities or general area, nor do I care to spend much time in Paris.

I am thinking of some kind of loop, starting from and returning to Geneva (arrival/departure city).

My main concern is weather. I am fine with cold and (some) rain. Would rather avoid destinations that would involve those two plus wind.

Thanks for any ideas you can share.

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Provence might deliver mistrial winds at that time of year, but places farther west might be safe: Montpellier, Toulouse, Albi, Narbonne, etc. Maybe the Dordogne--but it's on the west coast and might be wetter. I also liked Limoges and Poitiers.

Have you been to Lyon? There's a lot to see there, including some indoor attractions if the March weather isn't kind.

I also enjoyed Normandy and Brittany, but I really don't think those are good March destinations from the weather standpoint.

Truthfully, I'd be on a plane to Seville in your shoes. I hate chilly, wet weather even without wind.

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Thanks for your ideas, I will check into them all, with one exception:

Truthfully, I'd be on a plane to Seville in your shoes. I hate chilly, wet weather even without wind.

March 2022 I spent three weeks in Spain, mostly in Andalucia. Rarely did I venture out without my fleece, wool cap, and umbrella. THE most essential items that I brought.

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I was just watching one of Rick's Monday Night Travels and he mentioned Strasbourg as a fascinating city.

We loved Aix-en-Provence but I don't know what the weather is like there in March.

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