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Paris, Avignon, and Nice

Seven-day rail vacation through Paris, Avignon, and Nice

Illustration of Paris, Avignon, and Nice

Railbookers operates this 7-day, 6-night rail vacation through three French cities, starting in Paris and ending with a return to Paris by high-speed train on the final day. The trip opens with two nights in Paris, where a hop-on hop-off pass and included tickets cover the Eiffel Tower, a Seine river cruise, and the Louvre Museum. Day 3 moves south by high-speed train to Avignon for two nights, where included tickets cover the Palace of the Popes and the Pont d'Avignon. Day 5 continues by TGV through the Provencal countryside and along the French Riviera to Nice, the base for the final two nights, which include a 3-hour guided tour of the Old Town's flower and food market. Free time is built into most days for independent exploration between the included sights. The pace and included tickets suit couples and travelers interested in French history, gastronomy, and coastal scenery.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no specific departure dates in the available materials; confirm current availability with Railbookers before booking.
  • The Day 5 itinerary text describes a three-night stay in Nice, but the included-items list and the trip's total of 6 nights indicate two nights each in Paris, Avignon, and Nice; confirm the exact number of Nice hotel nights with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Paris

    Your Journey Begins in Paris

    Welcome to Paris! On arrival head to your hotel for a two-night stay, then get out to explore the city with your included Hop-on Hop-off pass.

  2. Day 2overnight: Paris

    Paris

    It's a day to remember today, as you explore the very best the city has to offer. Included for you is a skip-the-line tour to the very top of the Eiffel Tower, a one-hour scenic, seine cruise, and tickets to the world-famous Louvre Museum.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Avignon

    Paris to Avignon

    Travel by highspeed train to Avignon and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay, then begin to uncover the beauty of this historic city.

  4. Day 4overnight: Avignon

    Avignon

    After breakfast at your hotel this morning, make use of your included tickets and explore Avignon's most famous and historic building - the impressive Palace of the Popes. Then head over to the Pont d'Avignon.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Nice

    Nice

    Board the TGV train and travel south through the landscapes of Provence before continuing along the French Riviera and the Mediterranean coast. Check in at your hotel in Nice for a three-night stay.

  6. Day 6overnight: Nice

    Nice

    After breakfast at your hotel, get your bearings of the charming town of "Nice la belle" with a 3hr guided tour. Not to be missed is the flower and food market in the centre of the Old Town.

  7. Day 7

    Your Journey Ends in Paris

    After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A day in Paris with a skip-the-line tour to the top of the Eiffel Tower, a one-hour Seine river cruise, and Louvre Museum tickets.
  • Day 4Entry to Avignon's Palace of the Popes, followed by a visit to the Pont d'Avignon.
  • Day 5TGV train travel south through the landscapes of Provence and along the French Riviera and Mediterranean coast to Nice.
  • Day 6A 3-hour guided tour of Nice, including the flower and food market in the Old Town.

Included

  • Rail travel in standard class as specified in the itinerary
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Avignon
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Nice
  • Skip the Line Eiffel Tower tickets
  • 2 Day Paris hop-on hop-off pass
  • Scenic Paris River Cruise
  • Louvre Museum tickets (closed on Tuesdays)
  • Palace of the Popes - Pont d'Avignon tickets in Avignon
  • Nice city tour

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes. Standard-class rail travel between Paris, Avignon, and Nice is included, as specified in the itinerary, including SNCF and TGV services.
How much of the trip is guided?
A 3-hour guided tour of Nice is included. Other included attractions, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Seine river cruise, the Louvre, and Avignon's Palace of the Popes, come with tickets but are visited independently, with free time built into most days.
What hotel accommodation is included?
Two nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast in each of Paris, Avignon, and Nice, for a total of 6 nights over the 7-day trip.
Which trains are used?
SNCF trains, including a high-speed train from Paris to Avignon and a TGV from Avignon to Nice along the French Riviera.
When does this trip run?
The operator publishes no specific departure dates in the available materials; confirm current departures with Railbookers before booking.

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