Paris & Nice 6-Day Trip
The capital and the Riviera: three Paris days, the TGV or flight south, and three Nice days with Monaco and Èze.
Trip overview
- Capital culture then Riviera swims
- Monaco and Èze day
- The TGV's Rhône scenery
Best time to visit
May–June and September–October pair Paris terraces with Riviera swims.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Paris — Islands & Louvre
- 🖼️09:00Louvre & Sainte-Chapelle
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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 · TGV to Nice
- 🚄10:005h30 TGV along the Rhône (or 1h30 flight)
- 🌅16:00The Promenade at golden hour
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Day 5 · Nice — Vieux Nice & Monaco
- 🥞09:30Cours Saleya & socca
- 🌵14:00Monaco & Èze by corniche
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Day 6 · Departure
- ✈️11:00Castle Hill view & NCE
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Budget
Estimated total cost: 900 EUR for 6 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- May–June and September–October pair Paris terraces with Riviera swims.
- 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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