10 Days in France: Nice, Paris & Marseille

📍 Itinerary Overview
France offers a perfect blend of glamorous cities, Mediterranean charm, and rich history. Over 10 days, explore Paris’s iconic landmarks, Nice’s coastal beauty, and Marseille’s vibrant port culture while indulging in world-class cuisine and art.

Sightseeing Route
Days 1-3: Nice – The Jewel of the French Riviera

Day 1:
Promenade des Anglais
Vieille Ville (Old Town)
Colline du Château (Castle Hill sunset views)

Day 2:
Day trip to Monaco (Prince’s Palace, Monte Carlo Casino)
Èze Village (medieval hilltop town)

Day 3:
Cours Saleya Market (flowers & local food)
Musée Matisse / Musée Marc Chagall
Relax at Plage Beau Rivage

Days 4-7: Paris – The City of Light

Day 4:
Eiffel Tower (morning visit)
Seine River Cruise
Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe

Day 5:
Louvre Museum
Tuileries Garden
Île de la Cité (Notre-Dame & Sainte-Chapelle)

Day 6:
Montmartre (Sacré-Cœur, Place du Tertre)
Moulin Rouge (exterior visit)
Le Marais (trendy district for dinner)

Day 7:
Day trip to Versailles Palace & Gardens
Evening in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Days 8-10: Marseille – A Mix of History & Mediterranean Vibes

Day 8:
Vieux Port (Old Port)
Le Panier (historic district)
MuCEM (Museum of European & Mediterranean Civilizations)

Day 9:
Calanques National Park (boat tour or hike)
Château d’If (from The Count of Monte Cristo)

Day 10:
Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde (panoramic views)
Final seafood lunch at Chez Fonfon
Must-Visit Attractions

✔ Eiffel Tower – Iconic Parisian landmark
✔ Louvre Museum – Home to the Mona Lisa
✔ Promenade des Anglais – Nice’s famous waterfront
✔ Calanques de Marseille – Stunning coastal cliffs
✔ Versailles Palace – Opulent royal residence
✔ Montmartre – Paris’s artsy hilltop district
✔ Le Panier – Marseille’s charming old quarter

Transportation

Train (TGV) – Fastest way between cities (Paris → Nice: ~5.5 hrs).
Metro (Paris & Marseille) – Efficient for city travel.
Tram (Nice) – Easy way to explore the coast.
Boat (Marseille Calanques) – Best for coastal views.
Photo Spots

📸 Trocadéro (Paris) – Best Eiffel Tower views
📸 Castle Hill (Nice) – Panoramic Riviera vistas
📸 Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille) – City & sea backdrop
📸 Lavender fields (if visiting Provence in summer)
📸 Calanques cliffs at sunset

Local Cuisine

Paris: Croissants, steak frites, macarons (Ladurée)
Nice: Socca (chickpea pancake), salade Niçoise, pissaladière
Marseille: Bouillabaisse (fish stew), pastis (anise drink)
Accommodation

✔ Nice: Hôtel Negresco (luxury), Arome Hotel (mid-range)
✔ Paris: Hôtel du Louvre (4-star), Generator Hostel (budget)
✔ Marseille: InterContinental (harbor views), Vertigo Vieux-Port (budget)

Tips
💰 Cash & Cards – Small shops prefer cash; cards widely accepted.
🚅 Book trains early – TGV prices rise closer to departure.
🌞 Sun protection – Essential in Nice & Marseille.
🎟 Museum passes – Paris Museum Pass saves time & money.
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