12 days in South of France & 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.

Spend the 15th (Mon) exploring the fascinating underwater world at Marineland. The adventure continues: take some stellar pictures from Colline du Chateau overlook, don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais, contemplate the long history of Place Garibaldi, and explore the world behind art at Musee d'Art Moderne Et d'Art Contemporain.

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Dallas, USA to Nice is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 7 hour difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Dallas in August; daily highs in Nice reach 81°F and lows reach 71°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to travel to Sarlat-la-Caneda.

Sarlat-la-Caneda is the capital of the former Périgord Noir, now referred to as the Aquitaine region that is home to a historical area consisting of impeccably preserved 14th-century buildings and sites.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): explore the historical opulence of Chateau des Milandes, explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Castelnaud, and then walk around Les Jardins de Marqueyssac. On your second day here, make a trip to Vieux Sarlat, then take in nature's colorful creations at Eyrignac et ses Jardins en Dordogne, and then admire the natural beauty at Les Jardins d'Eau.

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Getting from Nice to Sarlat-la-Caneda by combination of flight and car takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Nice in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Sarlat-la-Caneda, with lows of 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) to allow time to 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.

Go for a jaunt from Paris to Versailles to see Palace of Versailles about 48 minutes away. There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe.

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Traveling by flight from Sarlat-la-Caneda to Paris takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. When traveling from Sarlat-la-Caneda in August, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Paris: temperatures range from 77°F by day to 57°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to fly back home.