How many days do you need in Nice, Avignon, Paris & Lyon?
- Most travelers spend 11-14 days in Nice, Avignon, Paris, and Lyon combined
- Visiting Nice, Avignon, Paris, and Lyon in 9 or 10 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 15 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Aix-en-Provence, Dijon, and Amboise
How Many Days to Spend in Paris
How Many Days to Spend in the French Riviera
How Many Days to Spend in Lyon
How Many Days to Spend in Provence
Recommended Itineraries for Nice, Avignon, Paris & Lyon
Recommended Itinerary for 11 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Welcome to France! Arrive in Paris & Evening Eiffel Tower Tour | Paris |
| Day 2 | Pastry Tour of Le Marais & Afternoon at the Louvre | Paris |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Versailles | Paris |
| Day 4 | Transfer from Paris to Lyon & City Tour | Lyon |
| Day 5 | Beaujolais Tour & Wine Tasting | Lyon |
| Day 6 | Train from Lyon to Avignon & Afternoon in the City | Avignon |
| Day 7 | Hilltop Villages & Wine in the Luberon: Full Day Tour | Avignon |
| Day 8 | Avignon to Nice, Tour of Aix-en-Provence en Route | Nice |
| Day 9 | Full Day on the Coast: Cannes, Antibes, & Saint-Paul de Vence | Nice |
| Day 10 | Private Tour of Monaco, Monte Carlo, & Eze | Nice |
| Day 11 | Depart Nice |
Leave it all behind and enjoy 11 days in France for your honeymoon (or any other special occasion!) Start in Paris, where romantic dinners at streetside cafés blend perfectly with relaxed strolls through the Louvre and a night at the Eiffel Tower. Wrap up your trip in Avignon and Nice, where history, nature, and wine await you and your sweetie. this 10-day iti
Recommended Itinerary for 12 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Welcome to France! Arrive in Paris & Evening Eiffel Tower Tour | Paris |
| Day 2 | Pastry Tour of Le Marais & Afternoon at the Louvre | Paris |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Versailles | Paris |
| Day 4 | Transfer from Paris to Lyon & City Tour | Lyon |
| Day 5 | Beaujolais Tour & Wine Tasting | Lyon |
| Day 6 | Train from Lyon to Avignon & Afternoon in the City | Avignon |
| Day 7 | Hilltop Villages & Wine in the Luberon: Full Day Tour | Avignon |
| Day 8 | Châteauneuf du Pape Tour & Wine Tasting | Avignon |
| Day 9 | Avignon to Nice, Tour of Aix-en-Provence en Route | Nice |
| Day 10 | Full Day on the Coast: Cannes, Antibes, & Saint-Paul de Vence | Nice |
| Day 11 | Private Tour of Monaco, Monte Carlo, & Eze | Nice |
| Day 12 | Depart Nice |
Take a break from real life and immerse yourself in the city of love on this 12-day France honeymoon itinerary. You'll start in Paris—the perfect place for art museums, pastries, and a day trip to the resplendent Versailles. From here, you'll head south to romantic Avignon and historic Lyon, ending in sunny Nice for plenty of beach time. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 13 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Paris, Evening Eiffel Tower Tour | Paris |
| Day 2 | Pastry Tour of Le Marais & Afternoon at the Louvre | Paris |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Versailles | Paris |
| Day 4 | Day Trip to Châteaus de Chambord & Chenonceau | Paris |
| Day 5 | Transfer from Paris to Lyon & City Tour | Lyon |
| Day 6 | Beaujolais Tour & Wine Tasting | Lyon |
| Day 7 | Train from Lyon to Avignon & Afternoon in the City | Avignon |
| Day 8 | Hilltop Villages & Wine in the Luberon: Full Day Tour | Avignon |
| Day 9 | Châteauneuf du Pape Tour & Wine Tasting | Avignon |
| Day 10 | Avignon to Nice, Tour of Aix-en-Provence en Route | Nice |
| Day 11 | Full Day on the Coast: Cannes, Antibes, & Saint-Paul de Vence | Nice |
| Day 12 | Private Tour of Monaco, Monte Carlo, & Eze | Nice |
| Day 13 | Depart Nice |
Thirteen days may be unlucky, but there's nothing unlucky about this thirteen-day honeymoon itinerary to France's main regions. Spend some time in Paris, where a day trip to the fairy tale Chambord & Chenonceau chateaus whisks you away to a story. Stop in Lyon for some wine and Avignon for small villages, then end in Nice, where white-sand beaches and breathtaking sunsets await. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 2 Weeks
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Paris, Evening Eiffel Tower Tour | Paris |
| Day 2 | Pastry Tour of Le Marais & Afternoon at the Louvre | Paris |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Versailles | Paris |
| Day 4 | Free Day in Paris | Paris |
| Day 5 | Day Trip to Châteaus de Chambord & Chenonceau | Paris |
| Day 6 | Transfer from Paris to Lyon & City Tour | Lyon |
| Day 7 | Beaujolais Tour & Wine Tasting | Lyon |
| Day 8 | Train from Lyon to Avignon & Afternoon in the City | Avignon |
| Day 9 | Hilltop Villages & Wine in the Luberon: Full Day Tour | Avignon |
| Day 10 | Châteauneuf du Pape Tour & Wine Tasting | Avignon |
| Day 11 | Avignon to Nice, Tour of Aix-en-Provence en Route | Nice |
| Day 12 | Full Day on the Coast: Cannes, Antibes, & Saint-Paul de Vence | Nice |
| Day 13 | Private Tour of Monaco, Monte Carlo, & Eze | Nice |
| Day 14 | Depart Nice |
Two weeks is the perfect amount of time to get away from it all, which is exactly what you'll do on this honeymoon itinerary. From Paris's busy streets to the quiet avenues of Aix en Provence, this itinerary has it all. Go wine tasting in the Beaujolais wine region, visit hilltop villages near Avignon, and immerse yourself in the luxurious atmosphere of Cannes and Monaco. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
2-Week Itinerary Including Aix-en-Provence
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Paris - Explore the City | Paris |
| Day 2 | Ile de la Cité & Latin Quarter Walking Tour | Paris |
| Day 3 | Le Louvre Museum Tour | Paris |
| Day 4 | Le Marais Walking Tour | Paris |
| Day 5 | Train from Strasbourg to Lyon | Lyon |
| Day 6 | Culinary Walking Tour in Lyon | Lyon |
| Day 7 | Beaujolais Tour & Wine Tasting | Lyon |
| Day 8 | Train from Lyon to Avignon | Avignon |
| Day 9 | Châteauneuf du Pape Tour & Wine Tasting | Avignon |
| Day 10 | Drive from Avignon to Aix en Provence | Aix-en-Provence |
| Day 11 | Cooking Class in Aix en Provence | Aix-en-Provence |
| Day 12 | Drive from Aix en Provence to Nice | Nice |
| Day 13 | Perfume Tour in Grasse | Nice |
| Day 14 | Depart Nice |
This great trip will offer you a panoramic tour of France from North to South. Start your adventure in the beautiful capital and explore the city as a local. You will discover the secret Paris but also (re)visit the must-sees. You will then go South with a first stop on your way in the second city of France: Lyon. Capital of French gastronomy, you will taste the local and delicious products of this gourmet region. Next stop on your road: Avignon and the opportunity to explore the regions of the Alpilles and the Luberon, between vineyards and lavender fields, this is the perfect place to experience the French 'art de vivre.' End your adventure on the French Riviera and discover the city of Nice right on the shore. Read more
15-Day Itinerary Including Amboise
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Welcome to France! Arrive in Paris & Evening Eiffel Tower Tour | Paris |
| Day 2 | Pastry Tour of Le Marais & Afternoon at the Louvre | Paris |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Versailles | Paris |
| Day 4 | Paris to Amboise & Full Day in the Loire Valley | Amboise |
| Day 5 | Loire Valley: Châteaus de Chambord & Chenonceau | Amboise |
| Day 6 | Loire Valley: Châteaux & Wine | Amboise |
| Day 7 | Transfer from Amboise to Lyon & City Tour | Lyon |
| Day 8 | Beaujolais Tour & Wine Tasting | Lyon |
| Day 9 | Train from Lyon to Avignon & Afternoon in the City | Avignon |
| Day 10 | Hilltop Villages & Wine in the Luberon: Full Day Tour | Avignon |
| Day 11 | Châteauneuf du Pape Tour & Wine Tasting | Avignon |
| Day 12 | Avignon to Nice, Tour of Aix-en-Provence en Route | Nice |
| Day 13 | Full Day on the Coast: Cannes, Antibes, & Saint-Paul de Vence | Nice |
| Day 14 | Private Tour of Monaco, Monte Carlo, & Eze | Nice |
| Day 15 | Depart Nice |
Fifteen days are enough time to dive deep into several of France's most popular regions (and understand why they're a favorite!) Start in Paris, where mornings of fresh-baked pastries and hot espressos meld seamlessly into evenings of red wine and charcuteries. See the Chateau Chambord, immerse yourself in Avignon's history, and end your trip on a sunny note—along the warm beaches of the French Riviera. Read more
How to travel between Nice, Avignon, Paris & Lyon
How to get from Paris to Nice
Nice lies roughly 425 miles (685 km) miles southeast of Paris, on the far eastern edge of the French Riviera. Despite the distance, travel between the cities is relatively easy, with direct flights and high-speed trains connecting them in as little as four hours. Read more
How to get from Paris to Lyon
The distance between France's capital city Paris and the country's gastronomical epicenter Lyon is 243 miles (392 km) traveling southeast. The easiest way to make the trip is by high-speed train, which takes about two hours. Direct flights are also a great option, and airtime takes an hour and 10 minutes. Read more
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