40 days in Paris, Nice & Nantes Itinerary

Step out of the city life by going to Île de la Cité and Arboretum de la Vallee-aux-Loups. Louvre Museum and Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou will appeal to museum buffs. Get out of town with these interesting Paris side-trips: Fondation Claude Monet (in Giverny), Musee de l’Outil - Collection Claude et Francoise Pigeard (in Wy-dit-Joli-Village) and The Hall of Mirrors (in Versailles). There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, explore and take pictures at Eiffel Tower, examine the collection at Musee Rodin, and wander the streets of Montmartre.

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Cairo, Egypt to Paris is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cairo to Paris. In April, Paris is much colder than Cairo - with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. On the 3rd (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Nice.

Visit Castel Plage and Palmes Beach for some beach relaxation. Escape the urban bustle at Lérins Islands and Eze-sur-Mer Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nice: Plage du Gros Pin (in Grimaud), Port Grimaud 1 Beach (in Port Grimaud) and Eglise Sainte-Maxime (in Sainte-Maxime). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Art Moderne Et d'Art Contemporain, see the interesting displays at Musée Marc Chagall, contemplate the long history of Palais Lascaris, and enjoy the sand and surf at Plage des Ondes.

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Fly from Paris to Nice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in May, plan for a bit warmer nights in Nice, with lows around 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Nantes.

Take a break from the city and head to Plage de la Source and Plage des Conches. Museum-lovers will appreciate Les Machines de L'ile and Musee des Blindes. Venture out of the city with trips to La Turballe (Plage de Pen Bron & Plage des Bretons), Plage de la Mine d'Or (in Penestin) and Plage de la Govelle (in Batz-sur-Mer). The adventure continues: explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Villandry, take a stroll through Passage Pommeraye, contemplate the long history of Chateau de Breze, and surround yourself with nature on Detours en Loire.

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Traveling by flight from Nice to Nantes takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Nice in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Nantes, with lows of 10°C. On the 2nd (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.