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Grand Tour of France: Paris to Nice in 14 Days

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This 14-day trip covers Paris, the Loire Valley chateaux, Lyon, Provence, and the French Riviera. It begins with three days on Paris landmarks and museums, then moves by train to Amboise, Chambord, and Chenonceau. The route continues south through Lyon and Avignon to end with three days in Nice plus a day trip to Èze and Monaco.

14 daysParisLoire ValleyProvenceFrench RivieraBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Paris: the Eiffel Tower and the Left Bank

  1. 9:30ParisSight
  2. 12:30ParisSight
  3. 14:30ParisSight
  4. 17:00ParisWalk
Day 2

Paris: the Louvre and the Tuileries

  1. 9:00ParisSight
  2. 13:30ParisWalk
  3. 15:00ParisSight
  4. 17:00ParisWalk
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Day 3

Paris: Montmartre and the Orsay

  1. 9:00ParisSight
  2. 10:00ParisSight
  3. 11:00ParisWalk
  4. 15:00ParisSight
Day 4

To the Loire: Amboise

  1. 8:30Train to the Loire ValleyParisTransfer
  2. 12:30Amboise, Loire ValleySight
  3. 15:00Amboise, Loire ValleySight
Day 5

Chenonceau and Vouvray

  1. 9:30Château de ChenonceauChenonceauxDay trip
  2. 14:30Vouvray wine tastingVouvraySight
Day 6

Chambord and Cheverny

  1. 9:30ChambordDay trip
  2. 14:30ChevernySight
Day 7

To Lyon: Fourvière and Vieux Lyon

  1. 9:00Train to LyonLoire ValleyTransfer
  2. 13:30LyonSight
  3. 15:00LyonSight
  4. 16:30LyonWalk
Day 8

Lyon

  1. 9:30LyonSight
  2. 12:00LyonSight
  3. 14:00LyonWalk
  4. 16:30Musée des ConfluencesLyonSight
Day 9

To Avignon

  1. 9:00Train to AvignonLyonTransfer
  2. 12:00Avignon, ProvenceSight
  3. 14:30Avignon, ProvenceSight
  4. 16:00Avignon, ProvenceWalk
Day 10

The Luberon villages

  1. 9:00Luberon, ProvenceDay trip
  2. 11:00Luberon, ProvenceSight
  3. 14:30RoussillonWalk
Day 11

Aix-en-Provence, then Nice

  1. 9:30Aix-en-ProvenceWalk
  2. 11:00Aix-en-ProvenceSight
  3. 15:00Train to NiceAix-en-ProvenceTransfer
Day 12

Nice: the old town

  1. 9:00NiceSight
  2. 10:30NiceWalk
  3. 13:00NiceSight
  4. 17:00Promenade des AnglaisNiceWalk
Day 13

Nice: Cimiez and the Russian Cathedral

  1. 10:00NiceSight
  2. 12:00NiceWalk
  3. 15:00NiceSight
Day 14

Èze and Monaco

  1. 9:30French RivieraDay trip
  2. 13:00MonacoSight
  3. 16:00MonacoSight
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Questions about this trip

Is 3 days enough for Paris?

Three days covers the main sights if you move efficiently each day. Book museum entries online two weeks ahead and use the metro between sites.

Do I need to book Loire Valley chateaux ahead?

Most chateaux accept same-day tickets but popular ones like Chambord fill timed slots in summer. Buy a combined pass on site or online to reduce costs.

How do I travel between Lyon and Avignon?

Direct high-speed trains run several times daily and take just over an hour. Reserve seats on the SNCF app up to three months ahead for lower fares.

Is a day trip to Monaco from Nice practical?

Yes, trains from Nice to Monaco run every 30 minutes and take 25 minutes. Arrive by early afternoon to avoid peak casino and palace crowds.

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