10 days in Paris & South of France 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.

Paris is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Louvre Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Sainte-Chapelle, have some family-friendly fun at Virtual Room, and pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe.

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Sydney, Australia to Paris is an approximately 27-hour flight. Traveling from Sydney to Paris, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Sydney in April; daily highs in Paris reach 18°C and lows reach 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Lourdes.

Lourdes is a small market town lying in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of Sanctuaires Notre-Dame de Lourdes, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique de l’Immaculee Conception, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Grotte de Massabielle, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Le Via Crucis/ Way of the Cross/ Chemin de Croix.

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Getting from Paris to Lourdes by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Toulouse.

On the Garonne River, Toulouse is on the site of an ancient Roman settlement, and even today, many of the smaller streets follow their Roman counterparts, while many of the red brick buildings are built in a pseudo-Roman style.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): get curious at Cite de l'espace, then contemplate the long history of Church of Les Jacobins, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Saint-Sernin, and finally stop by La Maison du savon de Marseille.

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Traveling by car from Lourdes to Toulouse takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Toulouse can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to travel to Marseille.

The 2013 European "Capital of Culture," Marseille is the largest port city on the breezy Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): browse the collection at Bibliotheque Municipale de Cassis, don't miss a visit to Randonnees theatrales Marcel Pagnol Cie Dans la cour des Grands, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde.

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Traveling by flight from Toulouse to Marseille takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April in Marseille, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 10°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Cannes.

Although its luxury shops, nightlife, casinos, and high-end restaurants give Cannes a feeling of exclusivity, this classic French Riviera city has alternatives to suit every budget.

On the 23rd (Thu), enjoy the sea views from Garoupe Lighthouse (Phare de la Garoupe) and then contemplate the long history of Lérins Islands.

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You can drive from Marseille to Cannes in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Cannes can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can drive to Saint-Tropez.

Saint-Tropez is a town, 100km west of Nice, in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France. On the 24th (Fri), stroll the grounds of Cimetiere marin de Saint-Tropez and then enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at Kelys.

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You can drive from Cannes to Saint-Tropez in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 9°C. On the 24th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.