Want to Visit Western Europe

France

Duration 14 days Cost ~EUR 3,500 for two Season April-June, September-October Currency EUR (Euro) USD 1 USD = 0.85 EUR Lang French

“Paris is always a good idea.”

— Audrey Hepburn

France offers world-class museums, incredible cuisine, diverse landscapes, and a depth of culture for a lifetime.

Why I Want to Visit

The art of living well — long bistro lunches, open-air markets with cheese and wine, galleries with the greatest art ever created, and diverse landscapes from the Alps to the Riviera.

Planned Itinerary

Two weeks to experience the full range of what France offers:

Paris (4 days) - The Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, Montmartre, Le Marais, patisseries
Loire Valley (2 days) - Fairy-tale chateaux, wines, countryside cycling
Lyon (2 days) - Gastronomic capital, bouchons, traboules, old town
Provence (3 days) - Lavender fields, hilltop villages, Aix-en-Provence markets
Nice and the Riviera (3 days) - Promenade des Anglais, old town, day trips to Eze and Monaco

What I’m Most Excited About

A morning lost in the Louvre
Traditional bouchon dining in Lyon
Driving through lavender fields in Provence
Tasting wine at Loire Valley vineyards

Where to Eat

Le Bouillon Chartier (Paris) — Historic 1896 bouillon restaurant in a Belle Epoque dining hall. ~EUR 15-25. 📍 Maps
Daniel et Denise (Lyon) — Celebrated bouchon by award-winning chef Joseph Viola. ~EUR 30-50. 📍 Maps
Chez Janou (Paris) — Provencal bistro in the Marais famous for its giant-bowl chocolate mousse. ~EUR 25-40. 📍 Maps
La Petite Maison (Nice) — Refined Nicoise and Mediterranean cuisine in central Nice. ~EUR 40-70. 📍 Maps
Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse (Lyon) — Legendary indoor food market with dozens of gourmet stalls. ~EUR 10-30. 📍 Maps

Where to Stay

Hotel des Arts Montmartre ★★★ (Paris) — Boutique hotel at the foot of Montmartre with rooftop panoramic views. ~EUR 130/night. Book
Hotel Le Boulevardier ★★★ (Lyon) — Stylish hotel in Presqu’ile. ~EUR 95/night. Book
Hotel La Perouse ★★★★ (Nice) — Carved into Castle Hill with Baie des Anges views. ~EUR 180/night. Book
Hotel Caron de Beaumarchais ★★★ (Paris) — Charming 18th-century themed boutique hotel in Le Marais. ~EUR 150/night. Book

Tours & Excursions

Paris Walking Tour: Montmartre, Le Marais & Latin Quarter — Guided walk through Paris’s most charming neighborhoods. 3h, ~EUR 25. Book
Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris — Chambord, Chenonceau, and Amboise chateaux with wine tasting. 12h, ~EUR 95. Book
Provence Lavender Fields Tour from Aix-en-Provence — Lavender fields of Valensole and Sault with hilltop village stops. 8h, ~EUR 70. Book
Lyon Food Tour: Bouchons & Local Gastronomy — Bouchons, food markets, and artisan producers in the old town. 3.5h, ~EUR 65. Book
Versailles Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Tour — Skip-the-line access to Hall of Mirrors, Royal Apartments, and gardens. 4h, ~EUR 55. Book