13 days in Paris, Tours & Nice Itinerary

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Take a break from the city and head to Ile Saint-Louis and Île de la Cité. Appreciate the collections at Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Paris: Palace of Versailles (in Versailles), Chateau de Fontainebleau (in Fontainebleau) and Chartres Cathedral (in Chartres). The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, wander the streets of Montmartre, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, and contemplate the long history of The Paris Catacombs.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Paris online travel planner.

Los Angeles, USA to Paris is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 9 hours traveling from Los Angeles to Paris. In April, Paris is little chillier than Los Angeles - with highs of 60°F and lows of 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can take a train to Tours.

Famous for its original medieval district, Tours is famous for its cafes that serve regional wines and interesting architectural bridges crossing the river Loire.

On the 26th (Fri), look for all kinds of wild species at Safari Train - Reserve de Beaumarchais, then explore the historical opulence of La Forteresse de Montbazon, and then explore the historical opulence of Château de l'Islette.

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Traveling by train from Paris to Tours takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 61°F, and evening lows to 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Nice.

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

Explore hidden gems such as Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild and Lérins Islands. Let the collections at Musée Marc Chagall and Musee d'Art Moderne Et d'Art Contemporain capture your imagination. Explore Nice's surroundings by going to Choisy La Galerie (in St-Paul-de-Vence) and Promenade Le Corbusier (in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin). Spend the 27th (Sat) exploring the fascinating underwater world at Marineland. There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Sainte-Reparate, steep yourself in history at Villa Kerylos, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chapelle Saint Hospice, and take a stroll through Old Town.

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Getting from Tours to Nice by combination of car and flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Tours in April since evenings lows in Nice dip to 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.