I plan to travel in France in late October. We will spend 5 days in Paris and then venture afar. Please recommend a region for that time of year. We are first time Frence visitors.
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Madison, WI, USA
534 posts
How long are you going? Have you picked up the RS's France book? Do you have an area of interest: DDay beaches, art, history, food, wine, landscape, architech, French Alps, etc.
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Portlandia
3313 posts
Burgundy. You'll be there at the end of the grape harvest and the hills should still be golden.
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Dijon, Burgundy, France
120 posts
Welcome to France Janet! Another vote for Burgundy. Dijon is a great base to explore the area (Beaune is only 45km South with all the famous vineyards between Dijon and Beaune, Vezelay, Chablis in the North) Dijon itself is a great town with lot to see; history, museums, lovely buildings, charming streets, great restaurants, good transport network, nice people :-) You can pm me if you want to know more. Happy travels!
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San Diego/Seattle
178 posts
I love Burgundy too. But last year we were there in late October and experienced many days of rain. I would recommend Provence as the weather may be somewhat warmer and you can still experience the fall colors in the vineyards. Try Vaision la Romaine or Arle for a great home base.
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San Jose, CA, USA
22 posts
You said 5 days in Paris. How many more days do you have?
I worked the driving tour circle from the RS guidebooks and hit nearly everything but that takes about two weeks. What do you want to see? Chateau - go to the Loire Valley. Cave paintings - Sarlat regions. Burgundy is close to Paris - Beaune in lovely anytime of year! Bordeau is farther - you'll need a car to see the wineries! War history - the coast from Normandy to Verdun. It's all up to your interests! And it's all a lovely adventure!