France 10-Day Trip: Paris & Provence
Ten days from the capital to the south: Paris' museums and Montmartre, the TGV to Avignon, and the Provence triangle — Arles, Aix, the calanques.
Trip overview
- Versailles before the coaches
- The Luberon's hilltop villages
- The calanques' turquoise creeks
Best time to visit
May–June and September are ideal — lavender (late June–July) and market season. August is hot and Paris-empty.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Paris — Islands & Louvre
- 🖼️09:00The Louvre at first entry
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Day 2 · Paris — Montmartre & Marais
- 🎨09:00Sacré-Cœur & the Marais
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Day 3 · Paris — Versailles or the Axis
- 👑08:30Versailles' first slot
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Day 4 · Paris — Musées & Passages
- 🏛️10:00Orsay & the covered passages
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Day 5 · TGV to Avignon
- 🏰14:00The Papal Palace & the Rhône bridge
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Day 6 · Provence — Luberon Villages
- 🏞️09:30Gordes & Roussillon's ochre cliffs (car day)
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Day 7 · Provence — Arles & Van Gogh
- 🌻10:00Arles' arena & the yellow café trail
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Day 8 · Aix & Cézanne
- 🖌️10:00Aix's fountains & Cézanne's studio
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Day 9 · Calanques or Cassis
- 🛶09:00The limestone creeks by boat or trail
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Day 10 · Departure
- ✈️11:00Marseille or NCE airport
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Budget
Estimated total cost: 1,500 EUR for 10 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- May–June and September are ideal — lavender (late June–July) and market season. August is hot and Paris-empty.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Paris are tourist-friendly.
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