13 days in South of France & Paris Itinerary

"Montpellier is a modern, compact, and fast-growing city about 10 km (6 mi) inland from the Mediterranean coast with an active, youthful vibe.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Chateau des Baux de Provence and Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau. Do some cultural sightseeing at Roman Theatre of Orange and Notre Dame de la Mer - Église fortifiée. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Montpellier: Arles (Amphitheatre (les Arenes), Eglise St-Trophime, &more) and Tours et Remparts d'Aigues-Mortes (in Aigues-Mortes). The adventure continues: wander the streets of Place de la Comedie.

To see ratings, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read Montpellier tour builder site.

Los Angeles, USA to Montpellier is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Los Angeles to Montpellier is 9 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Los Angeles in April; daily highs in Montpellier reach 66°F and lows reach 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) to allow time to drive 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 2nd (Tue): admire the natural beauty at Jardin du Monastere de Cimiez, then admire the natural beauty at Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze, then contemplate the long history of Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild, and finally contemplate the long history of Place Garibaldi. Keep things going the next day: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then wander the streets of Le Suquet, and then take a stroll through La Croisette.

To see maps, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, use the Nice trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Montpellier to Nice in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. May in Nice sees daily highs of 69°F and lows of 57°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to fly to Albi.

Albi is a commune in southern France. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Thu): take in nature's colorful creations at Cloitre de la Collegiale Saint Salvy, admire the natural beauty at Les Jardins de la Berbie, then explore the world behind art at Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Sainte-Cecile.

For ratings, maps, and more tourist information, use the Albi tour itinerary app.

Getting from Nice to Albi by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Nice in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Albi, with lows of 50°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Castelnaud, don't miss a visit to Chateau de Beynac, and then explore the historical opulence of Chateau des Milandes.

To find more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Castelnaud-la-Chapelle trip planner.

Traveling by car from Albi to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 71°F in May, and nighttime lows around 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at The Army Museum and Ile Saint-Louis. Step off the beaten path and head to Fondation Louis Vuitton and Memorial De La Shoah. There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Musee Jacquemart-Andre, examine the collection at Musee Nissim de Camondo, take a stroll through 1st Arrondissement, and get to know the fascinating history of Latin Quarter.

To find photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Paris trip maker app.

Getting from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle to Paris by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. Traveling from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle in May, you will find days in Paris are a bit cooler (64°F), and nights are about the same (49°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.