7 Days in France: Paris & Nice & the French Riviera Express Itinerary
The classic one-week first-timer route linking Paris and Nice & the French Riviera by SNCF TGV INOUI, Ouigo & TER, with easy day trips.
France itineraries
Day-by-day routes you can copy or adapt — from a one-week first trip to a two-week classic loop, plus family-friendly and budget versions.
10 Days in France: Paris, Nice & the French Riviera & Lyon
Ten well-paced days across France's top three bases (Paris, Nice & the French Riviera, and Lyon) with regional food and scenic day trips.
14 Days in France: The Classic Two-Week Grand Route
Our flagship two-week itinerary through Paris, Nice & the French Riviera, Lyon, Aix-en-Provence, Avignon & Luberon, and Bordeaux & Saint-Émilion.
France with Kids: 10-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary
An easy-paced 10-day family route through Paris, Nice & the French Riviera, and Lyon with interactive museums, parks, and minimal hotel changes.
France on a Budget: 10-Day Smart Value Route
How to see Paris, Nice & the French Riviera, Lyon, and Aix-en-Provence, Avignon & Luberon using advance train fares, market lunches, and well-located budget stays.
How to use these itineraries
Each plan assumes you arrive at Paris (Narita or Haneda) or Lyon (Kansai) and uses public transport. Travel days are deliberately light. If you're short on time, cut a base rather than squeezing in more stops — changing hotels costs half a day each time. Use our Rail Pass value helper with your final route to decide whether a rail pass makes sense.