Building your France Nice itinerary…
This curated 10-night journey through France is designed for the discerning solo adventurer, offering a rich tapestry of cultural immersion and iconic experiences. From the sun-kissed Riviera charm of Nice to the timeless grandeur of Paris, the rugged Mediterranean spirit of Marseille, and the gastronomic heart of Lyon, this itinerary promises a diverse and deeply personal exploration of France's most compelling cities.
Feeling the gentle Mediterranean breeze on Nice's Promenade des Anglais, a serene welcome to the French Riviera.
Witnessing the Eiffel Tower sparkle against the Parisian night sky, a truly iconic and unforgettable moment.
Being captivated by the sweeping, panoramic vistas of Marseille and the azure Mediterranean from Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica.
Uncovering the secret 'traboules' of Old Lyon, feeling transported back in time through hidden passageways.
Savouring a final, exquisite Lyonnaise dinner, a culinary crescendo to your French gastronomic journey.
Upon arrival at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), a private transfer takes you directly to your 4-star hotel in Nice. Check in and leave your luggage, preparing for an afternoon introduction to the city.
Spend the afternoon with a relaxed introduction to Nice. A gentle walk along the Promenade de offers initial views of the Riviera. Consider a leisurely stroll, observing the coastal scenery and getting acquainted with the city's atmosphere.
Enjoy a relaxed evening at your own pace. Discover local dining options near your hotel or along the Promenade de. This is an opportunity to unwind after your journey and anticipate the days ahead in Nice.
Start your day at the Cours Saleya Flower Market, a central point in Nice. Vendors display fresh produce and flowers, offering a direct view into local commerce and daily life. The market operates most mornings.
Following your market visit, navigate the narrow, wind. Explore the area independently, observing the architecture and local shops. This offers a chance to experience the authentic character of Nice's central district.
Spend your evening enjoying Nice at your leisure. Consider revisiting a favourite spot from the day or discovering a new cafe for a light meal. Reflect on the market and old town experiences.
This day is for independent activity in Nice. You might choose to revisit the Promenade des Anglais for a morning walk, enjoying the coastal views. Alternatively, consider a visit to a local museum.
Continue your independent discovery of Nice. Visit city museums, such as the Musée Matisse or the Marc Chagall National Museum, both offering distinct artistic insights. Allow ample time for either collection.
Enjoy a final evening in Nice at your own pace. Explore more dining options or find a quiet spot to reflect on your Riviera experiences. Prepare for your journey to the next destination.
Begin your day with a high-speed train journey from Nice to Paris, covering a real distance of 933 km. The transfer lasts approximately 5-6 hours. Upon arrival at your Paris station, proceed directly to your 4-star hotel to complete check-in procedures and settle in.
The afternoon is dedicated to visiting the iconic Eiffel Tower. Plan to arrive early to avoid longer queues and allow ample time to ascend and appreciate the panoramic city views from different levels. Consider exploring the surrounding Champ de Mars.
Enjoy a relaxed evening in Paris. You might consider a gentle walk along the Seine River, admiring the illuminated landmarks. Alternatively, discover a local bistro near your hotel for a traditional Parisian dinner experience at your leisure.
Your morning is scheduled for the Louvre Museum. Use your entry tickets to view its extensive collections, including works like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. Allocate several hours for this visit, as the museum is vast.
After the Louvre, take time for lunch near the museum. Consider a walk along the Seine River, enjoying views of iconic Parisian landmarks. This offers a chance to relax after the extensive museum visit.
Spend your evening at leisure in Paris. Explore a local neighbourhood or choose a restaurant for dinner. Reflect on the day's visit to the Louvre and the grandeur of Parisian architecture.
This day is for independent discovery of Paris. Consider a visit to the Montmartre district, known for the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and its artist square, Place du Tertre. Enjoy the unique atmosphere.
Continue your independent exploration of Paris. You might choose to revisit a favourite spot or discover a new area. A walk thr offers a chance to observe daily Parisian life and architecture.
Enjoy your evening in the City of Lights at your own pace. Seek out a local bistro for dinner or simply relax. Reflect on your independent discoveries and the charm of Paris.
Embark on a high-speed train journey from Paris to Marseille, covering a real distance of 774 km. This transfer typically takes approximately 3-4 hours. Upon arrival in Marseille, transfer to your 4-star hotel for check-in. Take some time to settle into your new surroundings.
The afternoon is allocated for a visit to the magnificent Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica. This iconic landmark offers breathtaking panoramic views of Marseille and the Mediterranean Sea. Allow ample time to appreciate its architecture and the surrounding vistas.
Spend your evening at leisure in Marseille. You might enjoy a walk around the Vieux Port area, soaking in the coastal atmosphere. Sample some fresh seafood at a local restaurant or simply relax at your hotel after your day of travel and sightseeing.
Begin your day at Marseille's Old Port (Vieux-Port), observing fishing boats and market stalls. See Fort Saint-Jean and Fort Saint-Nicolas guarding the harbour entrance, remnants of the city's rich maritime history. This central point offers a vibrant start to your exploration of Marseille.
Ascend to Notre-Dame de la Garde, a grand basilica at the city's highest point, crowned by a golden statue. The church is open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Enjoy panoramic city and sea views from this iconic landmark, a spiritual beacon for Marseille.
Visit the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations (MuCEM), a landmark sea-facing venue. Open until 8:00 PM, it features exhibitions on Mediterranean history and civilizations. Its unique architecture connecting to Fort Saint-Jean is also noteworthy.
Embark on a high-speed train journey from Marseille to Lyon, covering a real distance of 313 km. This efficient transfer takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Upon arrival in Lyon, proceed directly to your 4-star hotel for check-in. Settle in before your afternoon explorations.
The afternoon is dedicated to discovering Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon), a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk through its charming cobblestone streets, explore the traboules, and admire the Renaissance architecture. This area offers a unique glimpse into Lyon's rich history and culture.
Enjoy a delightful evening in Lyon, renowned as France's gastronomic capital. Consider indulging in a traditional Lyonnaise dinner at a local bouchon in Vieux Lyon. Alternatively, take a leisurely stroll along the Saône River, appreciating the city's evening ambiance.
Focus on Lyon's 'traboules' in the Croix-Rousse district. Navigate these covered walkways, integral to the city's silk history. Observe Mur des Canuts, a huge fresco depicting silk workers. This area reveals Lyon's unique architectural and social fabric.
Continue exploring traboules in Vieux Lyon. Afterwards, visit Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, a grand medieval cathedral featuring an astronomical clock and stained-glass windows. The cathedral is open from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM on most weekdays.
Conclude your day with a visit to the Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière, a 19th-century basilica with four octagonal towers. Open until 8:00 PM, it offers commanding views of Lyon, especially at dusk.
Your premium solo journey concludes with a private transfer to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). The transfer covers a distance of 25 kilometres and is scheduled to take approximately 30 minutes. Ensure all personal belongings are packed and check-out procedures are completed.
Spend your afternoon at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). Enjoy any amenities available or relax before your onward flight. This allows for a comfortable and unhurried departure experience.
Prepare for your onward flight from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). Reflect on your solo journey through France. This marks the end of your comprehensive itinerary.
Gustave Eiffel's iconic, wrought-iron 1889 tower, with steps and elevators to observation decks.
Former historic palace housing huge art collection, from Roman sculptures to da Vinci's "Mona Lisa.".
Towering, 12th-century cathedral with flying buttresses & gargoyles, setting for Hugo's novel.
Grand basilica at the city's highest point, crowned by golden statue of the Virgin Mary by Lequesne.
19th-century basilica with 4 octagonal towers, a religious art museum & regular Catholic services.
Huge 1800s neo-Byzantine cathedral featuring an opulent interior lined with murals, mosaic & marble.
Monument from the mid-1800s with a waterfall & reservoir built to bring water to the city.
Vast, tree-lined public square with flower stalls & a small art museum, plus a seasonal ice-rink.
Your draft will show available hotels, exact rooms, meals and cancellation terms for your dates.
Locals send you here for the choux with its airy puff and mango and passionfruit filling, which reviewers call the best they've ever had.
Take the invigorating hike to the top of Castle Hill for a postcard-perfect view of the city, Mediterranean, and Promenade du Paillon park.
The view stretches all along the coast, especially stunning at sunset, and you should prepare for stairs to reach the multiple levels.
Livia leads an informative, fascinating, lively 2-hour private tour of the Marais, offering a Jewish perspective of Paris that reviewers found incredibly knowledgeable.
The classic Brazilian coffee taste and delicious cakes are served by baristas making beautiful latte art, though it's not laptop-friendly.
Chef Mathieu generously shares family recipes like rabbit in mustard sauce and saag paneer in this small, intimate restaurant where plates are quite big.
The hike to the belvedere point to d'En Vau beach takes about 1.5 hours one way with no shade, and rocks can be slippery, especially if it rains.
The breakfast combo of pan au choco, cappuccino, and orange juice is great, and the coffee and croissant are fair at a very reasonable price.
Locals frequent this Armenian bakery for its big choice of savoury and sweet pastries, especially the unmatched Jengyalov hats and Gata.
On a warm, sunny day, you can sit outside and soak in the city vibes, or enjoy the creative corner where old menus are upcycled for art.
This cozy locale showcases French-Latin American fusion cuisine with great wine and food selections every week, and reservations are easily accommodated.
This take-away kitchen offers ready-made meals like poulet moutarde and boeuf bourguignon in mason jars, with a great price-quality ratio, as there are no seats.
Four cities in ten nights sounded like a lot on paper but the pacing worked out really well for solo travel. Nice was the perfect gentle start, calm mornings by the sea before the bigger cities began. Paris obviously stole the show but Lyon's old town traboules gave me such an unexpected sense of discovery. Ending the trip with a proper Lyonnaise meal alone at a bouchon felt like a fitting farewell to France.
Solo female traveller here, felt safe throughout the whole itinerary from Nice down to Lyon. Marseille's basilica view over the Mediterranean was stunning, though the climb up got a bit tiring in the afternoon heat.
Honestly a mixed one for me. Nice and Lyon were everything I hoped for, but a delayed train out of Marseille swallowed a whole evening in Paris that I had carefully planned, and I never got it back.
Good structure to this itinerary for anyone travelling alone, cities flow naturally into each other. Only thing was the train timings between Marseille and Lyon felt a bit tight for someone wanting a slower pace.
France alone was intimidating to plan but this route made it effortless and unforgettable.
Wandering Lyon's traboules at my own pace, no one to hurry me along, was the best afternoon of the ten.
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From ₹1,27,200 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary.. This is an indicative From price built from live supplier fares and rates; your NxVoy travel expert confirms the final figure against your exact dates and party.
International return economy class flights from Bengaluru to Nice, returning from Lyon; Accommodation: 10 nights in selected 4-star hotels across Nice, Paris, Marseille, and Lyon; Intercity transfers: High-speed train tickets for Nice-Paris, Paris-Marseille, and Marseille-Lyon routes; Activities: Entrance tickets for Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica, Traboules of Lyon, and Lyon Cathedral.; Daily breakfast at all hotels; All applicable taxes and service charges for included items.
Visa fees; Travel Insurance; Meals not specified (lunches and dinners); Local city transport (unless specified); Personal expenses; Gratuities.
11 days and 10 nights, across 4 destinations.
Nice, Paris, Marseille, Lyon. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.
NH Nice (Nice, 3 nights); Saint Germain - Paris (Paris, 3 nights); nhow Marseille (Marseille, 2 nights); Grand Hotel des Terreaux (Lyon, 2 nights). Exact properties are confirmed with your quote and subject to availability.
Pâtisserie Moutet — Locals send you here for the choux with its airy puff and mango and passionfruit filling, which reviewers call the best they've ever had.; Panorama sur la Vieille Ville de Nice — Take the invigorating hike to the top of Castle Hill for a postcard-perfect view of the city, Mediterranean, and Promenade du Paillon park.; Grand Panorama de Nice — The view stretches all along the coast, especially stunning at sunset, and you should prepare for stairs to reach the multiple levels.; Jewish Tours Paris — Livia leads an informative, fascinating, lively 2-hour private tour of the Marais, offering a Jewish perspective of Paris that reviewers found incredibly knowledgeable.; Coffee Specialty Coffee - Torréfaction artisanale — The classic Brazilian coffee taste and delicious cakes are served by baristas making beautiful latte art, though it's not laptop-friendly..
Eiffel Tower; Louvre Museum; Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris; Notre-Dame de la Garde; Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière; Marseille Cathedral.
Discerning solo adventurers seeking a rich blend of cultural immersion, iconic sights, and authentic French experiences.
Visa requirements depend on your passport and residence. Your NxVoy travel expert advises on visas and handles the paperwork as part of your tailored quote.
Yes. Every NxVoy journey is fully tailored to your dates, group and budget. Share your preferences on WhatsApp and our experts (with Shasa AI) adjust the itinerary, stays and pace to suit you.
Start from this page and a NxVoy travel expert confirms your dates, party and final price before anything is paid. Flights, stays, transfers and experiences are booked together, so the ₹1,27,200 From price covers a real, connected trip rather than a room rate.
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