Morning: Land at Charles de Gaulle Airport and take a taxi to your sister’s apartment in the 18th arrondissement. After a quick freshening‑up, enjoy a light brunch at a nearby café.
Afternoon: Wander the charming streets of Montmartre, admire the sweeping city view from the steps of Sacré‑Cœur Basilica, and peek at the lively artists’ square Place du Tertre.
Evening: Share a welcome dinner with your sister at a traditional French bistro, then stroll along Rue Lepic for a taste of Parisian nightlife.
Find HotelsMorning: Relax at home with a homemade French breakfast, then head out to explore the bustling Marché des Enfants Rouges for fresh produce and local delicacies.
Afternoon: Walk hand‑in‑hand along the Seine to the Louvre Museum; spend a few hours admiring masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.
Evening: End the day with a sunset visit to the Eiffel Tower, taking the elevator to the second floor for panoramic city views before dining at a nearby brasserie.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the historic Notre‑Dam Cathedral (exterior and crypt) and wander the medieval Île de la Cité.
Afternoon: Enjoy a leisurely lunch in the Latin Quarter, then explore the vibrant streets of Le Marais, stopping at the beautiful Place des Vosges.
Evening: Return to your sister’s home for a relaxed evening of conversation, board games, and a home‑cooked French dinner.
Find HotelsMorning: Board a high‑speed TGV from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lyon (≈2 hrs). Check into a boutique hotel and drop off luggage.
Afternoon: Stroll through Vieux Lyon, admiring its Renaissance architecture and exploring the hidden passageways known as traboules.
Evening: Dine at a traditional “bouchon” to sample Lyonnaise specialties such as quenelles and cervelle de canut.
Find HotelsMorning: Take the funicular to the Basilica of Notre‑Dame de Fourvière for sweeping views of the city, then wander the nearby Roman theatres.
Afternoon: Visit the futuristic Musée des Confluences, a science‑culture museum perched at the meeting point of the Rhône and Saône rivers.
Evening: Enjoy a riverside walk along the Saône and sample local cheeses at a wine bar in the Presqu’île district.
Find HotelsMorning: Catch a TGV to Nice (≈4 hrs). Upon arrival, settle into your hotel near the Promenade des Anglais.
Afternoon: Saunter along the iconic Promenade des Anglais, then explore the colorful streets of Vieux Nice, visiting the bustling Cours Saleya market.
Evening: Climb up to Castle Hill (Colline du Château) for sunset views over the Mediterranean, followed by a seafood dinner at a beachfront restaurant.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a short regional train to Cannes, stroll the glamorous Croisette, and snap photos of the Palais des Festivals.
Afternoon: Return to Nice for a leisurely lunch, then collect your luggage and head to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport for your flight home.
Evening: Reflect on a memorable week with your sister and the French Riviera as the plane departs.
Find HotelsIf you have extra time, consider adding a day in the Loire Valley to visit spectacular châteaux, or extend your Riviera stay with a visit to Monaco. To shorten the trip, you could skip the Cannes day‑trip and spend the final day leisurely in Nice, reducing transport costs by about €30 and freeing up a few hours for a relaxed beach afternoon.