paris-7 nights, where else for next 8 nights?

We are staying in Paris for 7 nights with are boys ages 13 and 16 and are trying to figure out where else to go. They%26#39;ve been to the south of France before, so we were thinking 2 nights in Bayeaux to see the tapestry and d-day beaches, then 3 nights in Strasbourg/Colmar area, and 3 last nights in Annecy near Chamonix and the alps, then fly out of Geneva. Is this too much traveling? Are Strasbourg and the area around Annecy to similar?Should we do the d-day beaches from Paris as a day trip? We don%26#39;t think they%26#39;d like the Loire Valley-too slow for them and how many chateaus can you see with teens. They like big and small cities where they can see alot, wander the streets, eat well etc. They%26#39;ve traveled alot and loved Florence and Venice the best. Any ideas would be appreciated. Michele

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Normandy daytrip:

www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp…

Driving routes, time estimates:

viamichelin.fr/viamichelin/…MaHomePage.htm

http://www39.mappy.com/

France rail map, schedules, tickets:

…raileurope.com/map_of_europe/france.html

http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en

www.voyages-sncf.com/dynamic/_SvHomePage…

If you%26#39;re heading to Alsace, one possibility is a train to Nancy, a one night stay, then a car rental. Nancy is a very attractive town, and the Place Stanislaus one of the most impressive in France. Then work your way down to Geneva.

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