34 days in Nice, Lyon & Paris Itinerary

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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nice: Cannes (Le Suquet, La Croisette, &more), Aix-en-Provence (Paul Cezanne’s Studio & Cours Mirabeau) and Antibes (Garoupe Lighthouse (Phare de la Garoupe) & Musee Picasso). Spend the 27th (Mon) exploring the fascinating underwater world at Marineland. There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Old Town, make a trip to Avenue Jean Medecin, tour the pleasant surroundings at Blue Beach, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale Sainte-Reparate.

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Bangkok, Thailand to Nice is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Indochina Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 6 hours. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Bangkok in December, with highs in Nice at 17°C and lows at 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Lyon.

Lyon is a historical city with a vibrant cultural scene as the birthplace of cinema, the silk capital of the globe, and the second biggest Renaissance city following Venice.

Venture out of the city with trips to Grenoble (Musee de la Resistance et de la Deportation de l'Isere, Musee de Grenoble, &more). The adventure continues: walk around Parc de la Tete d'Or, admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and make a trip to Traboules du Vieux Lyon.

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You can fly from Nice to Lyon in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Nice in January, expect Lyon to be a bit cooler, temps between 9°C and 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can fly to Paris.

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.

Get out of town with these interesting Paris side-trips: Reims (Fontaine Sube & Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims), Palace of Versailles (in Versailles) and Disneyland Paris (in Marne-la-Vallee). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees, and wander the streets of Montmartre.

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Traveling by flight from Lyon to Paris takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. January in Paris sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C at night. You'll set off for home on the 24th (Mon).