France in 10 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases

Paris (day 1–2); Lyon (day 3–5); Avignon (day 6–8); Nice (day 9–10)

Approximate cost of activities and meals

200–270 EUR per person for the whole trip, excluding flights and accommodation. Prices are estimates.

Getting between places

Paris -> Lyon (about 360 min); Lyon -> Avignon (about 198 min); Avignon -> Nice (about 195 min)

When to go

Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are the most comfortable seasons for walking between sights. Summer is busier and, in many cities, hot.

Day 1: Paris

• 12:00 Airport → Hotel transfer — Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Consider taxi, shuttle, or public transport.
• 14:00 Hôtel La Comtesse — Charming hotel with a cultural vibe, perfect for couples seeking food and wine experiences.
• Afternoon Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris — Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris: 4.7★ (101,340 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Le Procope — Le Procope: 4.5★ (28,992 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 2: Paris

• Morning Angelina — Angelina: 4.3★ (18,816 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Musée de l'Orangerie — Musée de l'Orangerie: 4.6★ (25,011 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Bouillon République — Bouillon République: 4.6★ (40,549 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Panthéon — Panthéon: 4.6★ (70,091 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Bouillon Pigalle — Bouillon Pigalle: 4.6★ (57,322 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre — Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre: 4.7★ (168,945 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 3: Lyon

• 09:00 Hôtel La Comtesse — Charming hotel with a cultural vibe, perfect for couples seeking food and wine experiences.
• 09:35 Paris -> Lyon — Travel from Paris to Lyon. About 391km — train or coach is the usual option (~360 min). Check Trainline or the local operator.
• 15:40 Hôtel Le Royal Lyon - MGallery — Stylish hotel in the heart of Lyon, ideal for exploring local cuisine and culture.
• Afternoon Mur des Canuts — Mur des Canuts: 4.7★ (6,891 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening La Commune — La Commune: good budget fit, 4.4★ (6,456 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 4: Lyon

• Morning Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière — Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière: 4.8★ (41,227 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Carmelo — Carmelo: 4.8★ (40,919 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Afternoon Lyon Zoo — Lyon Zoo: 4.3★ (5,281 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Brasserie Georges — Brasserie Georges: 4.4★ (25,663 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon — Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon: 4.5★ (9,415 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character

Day 5: Lyon

• Morning Hôtel de Ville de Lyon — Hôtel de Ville de Lyon: 4.5★ (1,258 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Lunch on your own — try a local spot nearby — Lunch on your own — try a local spot nearby
• Afternoon Théâtre Gallo Romain — Théâtre Gallo Romain: 4.7★ (8,107 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Le Transbordeur — Le Transbordeur: 4.4★ (4,636 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, conveniently located nearby, fits the city's character
• Evening Lyon Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local — Lyon Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local: 5.0★ (7 reviews), fits the city's character

Day 6: Avignon

• 09:00 Hôtel Le Royal Lyon - MGallery — Stylish hotel in the heart of Lyon, ideal for exploring local cuisine and culture.
• 09:35 Lyon -> Avignon — Travel from Lyon to Avignon. About 201km — train or coach is the usual option (~198 min). Check Trainline or the local operator.
• 15:00 Avignon Grand Hôtel — Avignon Grand Hôtel: 4.0★ (1,386 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Notre Dame des Doms — Notre Dame des Doms: 4.5★ (911 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening La Cour d'Honneur - Restaurant Avignon Centre Ville — La Cour d'Honneur - Restaurant Avignon Centre Ville: good budget fit, 4.3★ (2,963 reviews), conveniently located nearby

Day 7: Avignon

• Morning Les Halles d'Avignon — Les Halles d'Avignon: 4.3★ (7,403 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Le Vintage — Le Vintage: good budget fit, 4.4★ (3,821 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Afternoon Palais des Papes — Palais des Papes: 4.5★ (53,560 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Le Carré du Palais — Le Carré du Palais: 4.6★ (1,920 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Truffle Hunting in Provence — Truffle Hunting in Provence: 5.0★ (65 reviews), fits the city's character, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 8: Avignon

• Morning ÔCargo FoodCourt Avignon — ÔCargo FoodCourt Avignon: good budget fit, 4.4★ (705 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Musée Angladon - Collection Jacques Doucet — Musée Angladon - Collection Jacques Doucet: 4.2★ (616 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Afternoon Le Bercail Avignon — Le Bercail Avignon: 4.3★ (6,969 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Basilique Saint-Pierre — Basilique Saint-Pierre: 4.6★ (493 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening La Cour d'Honneur - Restaurant Avignon Centre Ville — La Cour d'Honneur - Restaurant Avignon Centre Ville: good budget fit, 4.3★ (2,963 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Evening Theatre Guided Tour of Avignon in 1860 — Theatre Guided Tour of Avignon in 1860: 5.0★ (8 reviews), fits the city's character, good budget fit

Day 9: Nice

• 09:00 Avignon Grand Hôtel — Avignon Grand Hôtel: 4.0★ (1,386 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• 09:35 Avignon -> Nice — Travel from Avignon to Nice. About 198km — train or coach is the usual option (~195 min). Check Trainline or the local operator.
• 15:00 Hôtel Negresco — Iconic hotel with a rich history, great for couples wanting a luxurious experience.
• Afternoon Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild — Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild: 4.7★ (10,356 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Chez Pipo — Chez Pipo: good budget fit, 4.5★ (6,523 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 10: Nice

• Morning Garden Café - Brunch & Coffee Shop Nice — Garden Café - Brunch & Coffee Shop Nice: good budget fit, 4.5★ (2,393 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Villa Masséna, musée d'art et d'histoire — Villa Masséna, musée d'art et d'histoire: 4.5★ (3,478 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• 11:00 Hôtel Negresco — Iconic hotel with a rich history, great for couples wanting a luxurious experience.
• 12:00 Hotel → Airport transfer — Head to the airport. Allow plenty of time for check-in, security, and any last-minute shopping.

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