10-Day Romantic Honeymoon in France

1. Day 1: Paris
   From Charles de Gaulle Airport, take a taxi to your hotel in the Marais neighborhood.

   Explore the charming streets of the Marais, stopping for a coffee or croissant at one of the many sidewalk cafes. Visit the Picasso Museum and walk through the Place des Vosges.

2. Day 2: Paris
   Take the metro to the Champs-Élysées. Walk up the Champs-Élysées towards the Arc de Triomphe.

   Stop for lunch at Ladurée on the Champs-Élysées and then tour the Arc de Triomphe for panoramic views of the city. Spend the evening enjoying Montmartre’s romantic cobblestone streets, and dine in one of the area's many bistros.

3. Day 3: Eiffel Tower - Versailles
   Take a morning ride up to the top of the Eiffel Tower, and admire beautiful city views.

   Travel to Versailles and enjoy a walk through the vast gardens of the Palace of Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and tour the palace. Enjoy a luxurious dinner at Le Louis XV in Versailles.

4. Day 4: Normandy and Mont-Saint-Michel
   Take the train to Bayeux in Normandy via Caen, and rent a car.

   Visit the Bayeux Tapestry, a historical masterwork, and then travel to Mont-Saint-Michel, one of the most famous and beautiful landmarks in France. Stay overnight in Mont-Saint-Michel.

5. Day 5: Brittany
   Drive to Saint-Malo, Brittany, and visit the walled city's beautiful beaches.

   Visit La Maison du Beurre, the local butter museum, and enjoy a seafood meal at La Bisquine. In the evening, return to Mont-Saint-Michel to enjoy sunset views over the bay.

6. Day 6: Bordeaux
   Drive to Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy wine tasting in France's wine country.

   Visit the Cité du Vin wine museum and then explore the romantic and charming streets of Bordeaux. Stay overnight in Bordeaux.

7. Day 7: Carcassonne
   Drive to Carcassonne, a fortified medieval town.

   Visit the Carcassonne Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and enjoy the unique charm of this walled city with its romantic cobblestone streets. Stay overnight in Carcassonne.

8. Day 8: Marseille
   Drive to Marseille, the second-largest city in France and a cultural hub.

   Visit the Palais Longchamp museum and the Notre Dame de la Garde cathedral, where you can see panoramic views of the city. In the evening, walk through the charming Vieux Port area and enjoy a romantic dinner at one of the many seafood restaurants.

9. Day 9: French Riviera
   Drive to the French Riviera and spend the day in Nice.

   Explore the famous Promenade des Anglais, visit the Matisse Museum, and dine in a romantic restaurant overlooking the water.

10. Day 10: Monaco
    Drive to the glamorous city-state of Monaco.

    Visit the Casino de Monte-Carlo and the Prince's Palace of Monaco. Spend the afternoon and evening on the beach and return to Nice at night to end the trip.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Admission to the Palace of Versailles (2-3 hours, €27)
• Seafood dinner at La Bisquine in Saint-Malo (2 hours, €50-80)
• Wine tasting tour in Bordeaux (3 hours, €50-100)
• Tickets for the Carcassonne Castle (2 hours, €10-15)
• Entrance to the Palais Longchamp in Marseille (2 hours, free)
• Admission to the Matisse Museum in Nice (1-2 hours, €10)
• Casino de Monte-Carlo (2-3 hours, free entry with ID, gambling extra)
Total Estimated Costs: €267-327

Useful Tips

To extend your trip, you can spend extra days in Paris, or add in visits to Lyon or Toulouse. To shorten your trip, you could skip Normandy and/or Carcassonne. Plan ahead to make the most of your trip to France.