10-Day Southern France Tour Packages
Ready to experience southern France's distinct character? Provence offers lavender fields that peak in July, hilltop villages like Gordes and Roussillon, Avignon's papal palace, and Arles' Roman ruins. The glittering French Riviera brings Nice, Cannes, Monaco, and Saint-Tropez. Add wine regions, markets overflowing with produce, and cuisine that justifies France's reputation. The pace should be leisurely—southern France isn't for rushing.
Insider tips: Recommended 10-day Southern France tour itineraries
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10 Day France Itinerary, incl. Paris and Nice
10-day Southern France exploration visiting medieval villages, Roman ruins, and Provence landscapes. Highlights include Pope's Palace concert, Beaujolais wine tasting, and Les Baux castle tour, with luxury Scenic Sapphire accommodation.
- Days 1-2
Paris
Start your French adventure in Paris's 9th Arrondissement. Visit the Eiffel Tower before 8:30 AM to avoid long lines. Spend your morning walking the elegant boulevards and visiting the stunning Palais Garnier opera house. "The 9th district is perfect for first-time visitors - everything is walkable and the cafes are less touristy than near the Champs-Élysées," notes a local traveler. In the afternoon, check out Montmartre's hidden winery behind Sacre-Coeur.
- Day 3
Paris to Lyon
Take the TGV train from Paris to Lyon. The trip takes about 2 hours. Book your tickets 3 months ahead for the best prices. When you arrive at Lyon's Perrache station, look for the taxi stand signs to get to your river cruise departure point.
- Day 4
Lyon
Start your day in France's food capital by exploring the traboules (secret passageways) in Vieux Lyon. "Don't miss the morning market at Les Halles - the cheese selection is incredible and the vendors let you sample everything," a previous visitor suggests. If you want some exercise before lunch, join the morning bike tour to Tête d'or Park before trying Lyon's traditional bouchon restaurants.
- Day 5
Mâcon and Beaujolais
Your ship stops in Mâcon, where you can access the Beaujolais wine region. Visit wineries in the morning when it's quiet. Another good option is the goat cheese farm tour, which includes a scenic 40-minute drive through the countryside each way.
- Day 6
Vienne
Explore this Roman city early in the day on foot. Bring good walking shoes for the Roman theatre's steep steps. Bike tours follow flat riverside paths that work well for casual cyclists. Plan indoor activities after 2 PM to avoid summer heat.
- Days 7-8
Avignon
You'll need two days to see this medieval walled city properly. Start with the Papal Palace first thing in the morning before crowds arrive. "The evening classical concert in the Palace was magical - the acoustics in the 14th-century halls are incredible," one traveler shares. Visit the Pont du Gard aqueduct early, before tour groups show up.
- Days 9-10
Arles to Nice
Finish your trip in Van Gogh's Arles. The Roman amphitheater looks beautiful in morning light for photos. Visit the village of Les Baux later in the day. Plan your departure flight from Nice for the afternoon, since the drive from Arles takes 3 hours.
Wonderful France
An elegant 9-day route winds through 8 cities, from Paris' Champs-Élysées to Monaco's Royal Palace. The itinerary features Lyon's Old Town, Saint-Tropez cruising, Arles' Roman theater, and the ancient Pont du Gard aqueduct, with 2-night stays in Paris and Avignon.
Paris France
40 miGiverny France
276 miLyon France
87 miBeaune France
63 miBeaujolais France
214 miMonaco Monaco
4 miCote D'azur France
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Saint-Paul-de-Vence France
1 miVence France
39 miSaint-Tropez France
104 miArles France
20 miAvignon France
81 miPont-en-Royans France
86 miPont du Gard France
354 miParis France
Paris, Lyon, Avignon and Nice in 10 Days
This 10-day trip hits 4 Southern France destinations, starting with 3 Paris nights to see the Louvre and Eiffel Tower summit, then 2 Lyon nights with a day trip to Annecy's Lac d'Annecy. Next is 2 nights in Avignon to walk the walled city and visit the Popes' Palace, plus Nimes' Roman arena, ending with 2 nights near Nice.
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What people love about 10-day Southern France tours
- Wonderful France
Beautiful places and so much history; really covered a lot of ground. Must go back to explore more of France
- In-depth Discovery of the French Riviera & Provence
Our trip to france went very well thanks to Simon and his team. The tour was really well organized, so we had plenty of time to discover all the must-see places in Provence and the Côte d'Azur. These two regions are truly beautiful, and I highly recommend a visit. The organization was perfect due to good communication. Ella
- Highlights of France and Barcelona (End Barcelona)
be my guest, cabaret, flamenco, great hotels and places!