9 days in France & Monaco-Ville Itinerary

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 11th (Thu): admire the masterpieces at Chateau La Coste en Provence, take in the exciting artwork at Santons Daniel Galli, then view the masterpieces at Poterie Point Fusion, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, and finally steep yourself in history at Palais du Pharo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic natural features at Calanques, then browse the different shops at Les Docks Village, and then take a stroll through The Panier.

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Paris to Marseille is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in April, expect Marseille to be a bit warmer, temps between 22°C and 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to 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. Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): admire the masterpieces at Le musée de l’Annonciade and then go for a stroll along the water at St. Tropez Harbor.

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Drive from Marseille to Saint-Tropez in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 9°C. On the 14th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off 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.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): appreciate the extensive heritage of Le Suquet, then pause for some serene contemplation at Clock Tower of Notre-Dame de l'Esperance, and then get to know the fascinating history of Rue d'Antibes. Keep things going the next day: appreciate the extensive heritage of Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d'Antibes, tour the pleasant surroundings at Juan les Pins Main Beach, then wander the streets of La Croisette, and finally contemplate the long history of Chateau de la Napoule / Musee Henry-Clews.

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Traveling by car from Saint-Tropez to Cannes takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in April, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to Monaco-Ville.

Jutting out of the dramatic cliffs of Monaco sits Monaco-Ville, one of the nation's oldest towns.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Tue): try your luck at Casino Cafe de Paris and then don't miss a visit to Place du Palais.

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Drive from Cannes to Monaco-Ville in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. In April, daytime highs in Monaco-Ville are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. You'll have a few hours on the 17th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Nice.

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.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Wed): hike along Saint Jean-Cap-Ferrat Hike, then take in the exciting artwork at Galerie LYMPIA, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Paloma Beach. Keep things going the next day: shop like a local with Avenue Jean Medecin, steep yourself in history at Villa Kerylos, steep yourself in history at Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild, then stop by Zoe la Belette, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Vieille Ville.

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Nice is just a stone's throw from Monaco-Ville. In April, daytime highs in Nice are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): admire all the interesting features of Eiffel Tower, then pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, and then head off the coast to Ile Saint-Louis.

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You can fly from Nice to Paris in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Nice in April, Paris is slightly colder at night with lows of 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can travel back home.