France 10-day itinerary overview
This itinerary combines Paris, a Versailles day trip, Lyon, an Annecy day trip, Avignon, and an Arles day trip.
It is designed as a strong 10-day France journey: major icons and museums first, then Lyon’s culinary identity,
followed by a scenic and historic Provence finish with papal heritage, Roman ruins, and southern atmosphere.
Route at a glance
- Paris (Days 1–3) + Versailles day trip
- Lyon (Days 4–6) + Annecy day trip
- Avignon (Days 7–10) + Arles day trip
Day-by-day highlights
- Day 1 (Paris): Arrival, Seine stroll, Île de la Cité, classic French dinner
- Day 2 (Paris): Louvre, Café Marly, Montmartre, cozy bistro dinner
- Day 3 (Versailles - Day trip): Palace, gardens, market area, return to Paris
- Day 4 (Lyon): TGV to Lyon, Les Halles, Vieux Lyon, traditional bouchon dinner
- Day 5 (Lyon): Fourvière, park, fine arts museum, classic bistro evening
- Day 6 (Annecy - Day trip): Old Town, Savoyard lunch, lake walk and boat ride
- Day 7 (Avignon): Train south, Palace of the Popes, famous bridge, Provençal dinner
- Day 8 (Avignon): Contemporary art, Rocher des Doms, markets and elegant dining
- Day 9 (Arles - Day trip): Roman amphitheatre, Van Gogh sites, Camargue atmosphere
- Day 10 (Avignon departure): Brunch, final stroll, transfer to Avignon TGV