France

France Travel Itinerary | Infinite Journeys Across the Globe

Destination: France – “The Art of Living”
Trip Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights (perfect first-time trip)
Best Time to Visit: April–June (spring blooms) & September–October (mild autumn, fewer crowds)

🗼 Day 1: Arrival in Paris – City of Lights

• Arrival: Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris

• Check-in: Boutique hotel near the Seine or Champs-Élysées

• Afternoon:

  • Walk along the Seine River & cross the Pont Alexandre III

  • Visit Arc de Triomphe & stroll down Champs-Élysées

• Evening:

  • Dinner at a Parisian bistro

  • Sunset cruise on the Seine – see Eiffel Tower glitter at night ✨

🎨 Day 2: Paris – Art & History

• Morning:

  • Explore Louvre Museum – Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and more

  • Stroll through Tuileries Garden

• Afternoon:

  • Visit Notre Dame Cathedral & Île de la Cité

  • Explore Latin Quarter – cafés, bookshops & student life

• Evening:

  • Dinner in Montmartre followed by visit to Sacré-Cœur Basilica with city views

🏰 Day 3: Versailles Excursion

• Morning: Day trip to Palace of Versailles – Hall of Mirrors, Royal Apartments, and gardens

• Afternoon: Return to Paris for shopping at Galeries Lafayette or Le Marais

• Evening: Cabaret show at Moulin Rouge or quiet Parisian café dinner

🚄 Day 4: Paris → Loire Valley – Castles & Countryside

• Morning Train/Drive: To Loire Valley

• Afternoon:

  • Explore Château de Chambord & Château de Chenonceau

• Evening: Stay in a countryside inn, dinner with local Loire wines

🍇 Day 5: Loire Valley → Bordeaux – Wine Country

• Morning: Scenic drive/train to Bordeaux

• Afternoon:

  • Wine tasting at a château in the Médoc or Saint-Émilion region

  • Explore Bordeaux’s Place de la Bourse & Water Mirror

• Evening: Gourmet dinner with Bordeaux wine pairing

🌊 Day 6: Bordeaux → Provence – Lavender & Villages

• Morning Flight/Train: To Avignon or Aix-en-Provence

• Afternoon:

  • Wander medieval Avignon (Palais des Papes, Pont d’Avignon)

  • Explore lavender fields (summer) or Provençal markets

• Evening: Stay in a rustic villa surrounded by vineyards

⛰ Day 7: Provence – Villages & Landscapes

• Morning: Visit Gordes, Roussillon & Les Baux-de-Provence – perched villages with charm

• Afternoon: Winery visit & olive oil tasting

• Evening: Dinner al fresco in Aix-en-Provence with French cheeses & rosé

🏖 Day 8: Provence → French Riviera (Nice)

• Morning Drive: Scenic trip to Nice on the Côte d’Azur

• Afternoon:

  • Stroll Promenade des Anglais & Old Town (Vieux Nice)

• Evening: Sunset by the Mediterranean & dinner at a seaside restaurant

🌟 Day 9: French Riviera – Monaco & Cannes

• Morning: Day trip to Monaco – Monte Carlo Casino, Royal Palace & harbor

• Afternoon: Visit Cannes – film festival city & sandy beaches

• Evening: Return to Nice, optional nightlife or beach relaxation

✈️ Day 10: Departure from Nice or Paris

• Morning: Relaxed breakfast at a Riviera café

• Afternoon: Last stroll by the sea or shopping for French perfumes & fashion

• Evening: Flight back via Nice or Paris

✈️ Travel Tips

• Visa: Schengen Visa (if required)

• Currency: Euro (€)

• Transport: High-speed TGV trains make intercity travel easy; metros in Paris are efficient

• Language: Basic French greetings go a long way – “Bonjour” & “Merci” 💛

• Food to Try: Croissants, Escargot, Coq au Vin, Ratatouille, Crêpes, Macarons, French wine & cheese

📌 Highlights of France

• 🗼 Paris – Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Seine cruises

• 🏰 Loire Valley – fairytale châteaux

• 🍷 Bordeaux – world’s best wine & gastronomy

• 🌸 Provence – lavender fields & charming villages

• 🏖 French Riviera – beaches, Monaco & Cannes glamour

France is a journey of elegance and art—where every café has a story, every vineyard a tradition, and every corner a masterpiece.
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