How many days do you need in Nice, Cannes, Aix-en-Provence & Paris?
- Most travelers spend 10 days in Nice, Cannes, Aix-en-Provence, and Paris combined
- With 11 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extension is Marseille
How Many Days to Spend in Paris
How Many Days to Spend in the French Riviera
How Many Days to Spend in Provence
Recommended Itineraries for Nice, Cannes, Aix-en-Provence & Paris
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Paris, Explore | Paris |
| Day 2 | Walking Tour of Paris | Paris |
| Day 3 | Explore the Covered Passages of Paris | Paris |
| Day 4 | Train to Aix-en-Provence | Aix-en-Provence |
| Day 5 | Provence Cooking Class | Aix-en-Provence |
| Day 6 | Explore Calanques National Park & Marseille | Aix-en-Provence |
| Day 7 | Drive to Saint-Tropez, Transfer to Cannes | Cannes |
| Day 8 | Perfume Tour of Grasse | Cannes |
| Day 9 | Driving Tour of Nice | Nice |
| Day 10 | Transfer to Marseille, Depart |
This itinerary covers a boggling number of must-see places and unique excursions for an authentic taste of French life. Over the course of 10 days, you'll enjoy the beauty of Paris with the help of a local guide before spending three nights in Aix-en-Provence. From here, tour the French Riviera's best seaside towns starting in Cassis and heading east to Cannes and Nice, where you'll complete the adventure. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
11-Day Itinerary Including Marseille
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Paris & Dinner Cruise | Paris |
| Day 2 | Explore Palais Royal & Eiffel Tower | Paris |
| Day 3 | Pastry Tour of Le Marais & Afternoon at the Louvre | Paris |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Aix-en-Provence | Aix-en-Provence |
| Day 5 | Provençal Cooking Class in Aix-en-Provence | Aix-en-Provence |
| Day 6 | Transfer to Marseille, Explore | Marseille |
| Day 7 | Enjoy a Half-Day Cruise in Calanques National Park | Cannes |
| Day 8 | Free Day in Cannes | Cannes |
| Day 9 | Tour Cannes & Transfer to Nice | Nice |
| Day 10 | Gourmet Tour of Nice | Nice |
| Day 11 | Depart Nice |
There's no need to choose between cultural sightseeing and gourmet tours on a trip to France — this 11-day tour offers both! Starting in Paris and ending up on the French Riviera, this exciting itinerary leads you through top museums, historic landmarks, colorful markets, and gourmet food shops in destinations like Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Cannes, and Nice. Admire paintings at the Louvre, take a Provençal cooking class, boat around the coves of Calanques National Park, and wander around the oldest quarters of medieval villages. This enticing trip plan has it all! Read more
How to travel between Nice, Cannes, Aix-en-Provence & Paris
How to get from Nice to Cannes
The distance between the two destinations of Nice and Cannes on the French Riviera is 16 miles (26 km), traveling southwest along the coast. The easiest way to make the trip is by train, which takes about 25-40 minutes and is not subject to traffic. Driving yourself in a rental car or hiring a private transfer are both convenient options, and the route takes only 30 minutes without traffic. Read more
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 Cannes to Aix-en-Provence
Cannes and Aix-en-Provence are both located within France's scenic southeastern region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur. Aix-en-Provence lies 80 miles (129 km) due west of Cannes, traveling inland from the French Riviera and crossing the wooded and mountainous countryside of Var to reach the historic Provençal capital. Read more
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