A Relaxing 13-Day Vacation in France

  1. Day 1: Nice
    From Nice Airport to Old Town (20 minutes, 5.4 km)

    Beachside Strolls

  2. Day 2: Cannes
    From Nice to Cannes (30 minutes by train)

    Chic Seaside Resort

  3. Day 3: Saint-Tropez
    From Cannes to Saint-Tropez (2 hours by ferry)

    Beach Clubs Bliss

  4. Day 4: Aix-en-Provence
    From Saint-Tropez to Aix-en-Provence (2 hours, 119 km)

    Lush Countryside Escapes

  5. Day 5: Marseille
    From Aix-en-Provence to Marseille (30 minutes by train)

    Seaside Views & Bouillabaisse

  6. Day 6: Lyon
    From Marseille to Lyon (1 hour by train)

    Gastronomy and Landscapes

  7. Day 7: Avignon
    From Lyon to Avignon (2 hours by train)

    Historic Monuments & Wines

  8. Day 8: Carcassonne
    From Avignon to Carcassonne (2 hours, 30 minutes by train)

    The Medieval City

  9. Day 9: Toulouse
    From Carcassonne to Toulouse (1 hour by train)

    City of Rose-Brick

  10. Day 10: Biarritz
    From Toulouse to Biarritz (3 hours, 30 minutes by train)

    Surf, Scenery & Seafood

  11. Day 11: Bordeaux
    From Biarritz to Bordeaux (2 hours, 15 minutes by train)

    Wine and Gourmet Delights

  12. Day 12: Saint-Emilion
    From Bordeaux to Saint-Emilion (45 minutes by train + 10 minutes by taxi)

    Vineyard Hopping

  13. Day 13: Paris
    From Saint-Emilion to Paris (3 hours, 10 minutes by train)

    City of Love & Art

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Nice Beachside Strolls (2 hours, free)
  • Cannes Chic Seaside Resort (1 day, $50+)
  • Saint-Tropez Beach Clubs Bliss (1 day, $100+)
  • Aix-en-Provence Lush Countryside Escapes (1 day, $50+)
  • Marseille Seaside Views & Bouillabaisse (1 day, $50+)
  • Lyon Gastronomy and Landscapes (2 days, $100+)
  • Avignon Historic Monuments & Wines (1 day, $50+)
  • Carcassonne The Medieval City (1 day, $50+)
  • Toulouse City of Rose-Brick (1 day, $50+)
  • Biarritz Surf, Scenery & Seafood (1 day, $50+)
  • Bordeaux Wine and Gourmet Delights (2 days, $100+)
  • Saint-Emilion Vineyard Hopping (1 day, $50+)
  • Paris City of Love & Art (3 days, $150+)
  • Total estimated costs: $800+

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can spend an extra day or two in any of the destinations above, try some local cooking classes, or take some outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, or kayaking. Alternatively, you can cut down some days in certain destinations, skip some points of interest, and spend some relaxing hours in cafes, bookstores, or street markets to better experience the local lifestyle.

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