Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Paris
Arrive at Paris (CDG). Check into your boutique hotel in the Latin Quarter.
Evening: Take a sunset walk past the illuminated Louvre pyramid and enjoy dinner at a traditional French bistro.
Day 2: The Parisian Highlights
Start your day with skip-the-line access to the Eiffel Tower. From there, take a hop-on hop-off boat cruise down the Seine, stopping at Notre Dame and the Musée d'Orsay.
Evening: Explore the bohemian neighborhood of Montmartre and perhaps catch a cabaret show at the Moulin Rouge.
Day 3: TGV to the South of France
Head to the Gare de Lyon and board the TGV high-speed train. Relax as the train whizzes past the French countryside at 300 km/h, arriving in Nice (the capital of the Riviera) in just 6 hours.
Afternoon: Check into your hotel in Nice. Take a stroll down the famous Promenade des Anglais alongside the azure Mediterranean sea.
Day 4: Exploring Old Nice
Spend the morning exploring Vieux Nice (the Old Town). Visit the vibrant Cours Saleya flower market and taste "Socca" (a local chickpea pancake).
Afternoon: Climb up to Colline du Château (Castle Hill) for the best panoramic view of the sweeping Baie des Anges (Bay of Angels), then relax on the pebble beaches.
Day 5: The Principality of Monaco
Take a scenic 30-minute regional train along the coastline to the independent microstate of Monaco, famous for its incredible wealth and the Grand Prix.
Highlights: Watch the changing of the guard at the Prince's Palace, walk part of the F1 circuit, and stand outside the legendary Monte Carlo Casino to watch the supercars roll up.
Day 6: Red Carpets in Cannes
Take another quick coastal train ride, this time heading west to Cannes. Walk the Boulevard de la Croisette, lined with palm trees, designer boutiques, and luxury hotels.
The Experience: Take your photo on the red-carpeted steps of the Palais des Festivals (where the famous film festival is held) before heading to a chic beach club for the afternoon.
Day 7: The Medieval Village of Èze
Take a short bus ride up into the steep mountains behind Nice to visit the enchanting medieval hilltop village of Èze.
Afternoon: Walk through the narrow stone alleyways, visit the Fragonard perfume factory, and end your trip with a farewell seafood dinner back in Nice.
Day 8: Departure
Transfer to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) for your international departure (or connect back through Paris).