How many days do you need in Nice, Paris & Lyon?
- Most travelers spend 10-11 days in Nice, Paris, and Lyon combined
- Visiting Nice, Paris, and Lyon in 7 to 9 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 12 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Avignon, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, and Aix-en-Provence
How Many Days to Spend in Paris
How Many Days to Spend in the French Riviera
How Many Days to Spend in Lyon
Recommended Itineraries for Nice, Paris & Lyon
Recommended Itinerary for 10 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 | Dombes Plain & Alps | Lyon |
| Day 6 | Beaujolais Tour & Wine Tasting | Lyon |
| Day 7 | Lyon to Nice, Tour of Aix-en-Provence en Route | Nice |
| Day 8 | Full Day on the Coast: Cannes, Antibes, & Saint-Paul de Vence | Nice |
| Day 9 | Private Tour of Monaco, Monte Carlo, & Eze | Nice |
| Day 10 | Depart Nice |
If you've got 10 days and a heart full of love, head to France for the perfect honeymoon getaway. Start in Paris, where you'll stroll shops and galleries by day and indulge in French wine at open-air cafés at night. See the Alps and tour Avignon, then end your tour on the sunny southern coast. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
2-Week Itinerary Including Avignon
| 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 | 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
How to travel between Nice, 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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