2-hour train ride from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lyon Part-Dieu
Food Capital
Day 5: Avignon
2-hour train ride from Lyon to Avignon-Centre
Palace of the Popes, Bridge
Day 6: Aix-en-Provence
30-minute train ride from Avignon TGV to Aix-en-Provence Centre
Markets, Museums
Day 7: Saint-Tropez
1.5-hour drive from Aix-en-Provence
Beaches, Yachts
Day 8: Cannes
1-hour drive from Saint-Tropez
Film Festival, Views
Day 9: Nice
30-minute drive from Cannes
Beaches, Old Town
Day 10: Marseille
2.5-hour drive from Nice
Port, Cathedral
Day 11: Montpellier
2-hour drive from Marseille
Squares, Wines
Day 12: Carcassonne
2-hour drive from Montpellier
Medieval City, Fortifications
Day 13: Bordeaux
3.5-hour drive from Carcassonne
Wine Country, Gothic Churches
Day 14: Paris
2.5-hour train ride from Bordeaux to Paris Gare Montparnasse
Last-Minute Shopping
Time and Costs Estimates
Shangri-La Hotel (4 nights, $1,400)
Train Tickets (4 trips, $480)
Car Rentals (5 days, $1,500)
Food and Drinks (14 days, $2,700)
Total Estimated Costs (per person): $6,080
Useful Tips
For travelers with less time, consider omitting Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Montpellier or Bordeaux. For those with more time, add a day or two in the Loire Valley or Brittany to explore the castles and coasts.