12 days in Paris, Bordeaux & Nice Itinerary

When in Paris, make a side trip to see Palace of Versailles in Versailles, approximately Versailles away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, step off the mainland to explore Île de la Cité, take in nature's colorful creations at Luxembourg Gardens, and examine the collection at Musee Rodin.

To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Paris road trip app.

Durham, USA to Paris is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 6 hour difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Durham in May: high temperatures in Paris hover around 64°F and lows are around 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to take a train to Bordeaux.

Get out of town with these interesting Bordeaux side-trips: Chateau de Reignac (in Saint-Loubes), Saint-Emilion (Chateau Laniote & Chateau Cantenac) and Bergerac Wine Tours (in Eymet). The adventure continues: get to know the fascinating history of Place de la Bourse, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, make a trip to Place du Parlement, and indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour.

For photos, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Bordeaux trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by train from Paris to Bordeaux takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Paris in May, you will find days in Bordeaux are a bit warmer (70°F), and nights are about the same (52°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Nice.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nice: Eglise de Biot (in Biot), Cannes (La Croisette & Le Suquet) and Musee Picasso (in Antibes). And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of Old Town, examine the collection at Musée Marc Chagall, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice, and explore the galleries of Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild.

To find maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our Nice route planner.

Traveling by flight from Bordeaux to Nice takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May in Nice, expect temperatures between 69°F during the day and 57°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.