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Route at a glance
Ten days is the sweet spot for a first trip to France, connecting Paris, Nice & the French Riviera, and Lyon entirely by high-speed train.
Day-by-day plan
Paris Highlights — Day 1
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Paris.
Paris Highlights — Day 2
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Paris.
Paris Highlights — Day 3
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Paris.
Paris Highlights — Day 4
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Paris.
Nice & the French Riviera Highlights — Day 5
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Nice & the French Riviera.
Nice & the French Riviera Highlights — Day 6
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Nice & the French Riviera.
Nice & the French Riviera Highlights — Day 7
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Nice & the French Riviera.
Lyon Highlights — Day 8
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Lyon.
Lyon Highlights — Day 9
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Lyon.
Lyon Highlights — Day 10
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Lyon.
Transport & rail pass notes
All three bases are linked by fast, frequent SNCF TGV INOUI, Ouigo & TER services.
What to book ahead
- Intercity SNCF TGV INOUI, Ouigo & TER tickets
- Popular evening dining reservations
Ways to adapt this route
- Fly open-jaw into one city and out of another to save backtracking.