France
France is the world’s most visited country, welcoming around 100 million international tourists in 2023, drawn by its blend of iconic landmarks, enchanting countryside, and rich cultural heritage en.wikipedia.org+3en.wikipedia.org+3alertify.eu+3. From Paris’s Eiffel Tower and Louvre to sun‑drenched Riviera beaches, medieval villages, and Alpine peaks, France offers a remarkably diverse and unforgettable travel experience .
Day 1 & 2: Paris – The City of Light
Day 1: Arrive (CDG/ORY); stroll the Latin Quarter and Luxembourg Gardens; dine in a
classic bistro dailytelegraph.com.au+15travelermania.com+15planatriptofrance.com+15.
Day 2:
Morning: Eiffel Tower and Seine cruise
Afternoon: Louvre (book ahead) & Musée d’Orsay
Evening: Dinner in Le Marais or Saint-Germain
Day 3: Disneyland Paris (Full Day Adventure)
Morning:
Take the RER A train from central Paris to Marne‑la‑Vallée–Chessy (~35–45 min, ~€5 round-trip) dreamsinparis.com+15thomascook.in+15klook.com+15
Arrive early—park opens at 9:30 AM (8:30–9 AM if staying onsite)
Park Strategy:
Focus on fan-favorites using Extra Magic Hours or Premier Access (paid line skips) headout.com+3klook.com+3letsgobeartravels.com+3
Ride popular ones early or during lunch (12–2 PM) to avoid lines reddit.com+14dreamsinparis.com+14klook.com+14
Don't miss Disneyland Park classics: Sleeping Beauty’s Castle, Big Thunder Mountain, Star Wars: Hyperspace Mountain thesun.co.uk+15en.wikipedia.org+15apnews.com+15
In adjoining Walt Disney Studios Park, enjoy Avengers Campus, Spider‑Man W.E.B. Adventure, Ratatouille: The Adventure letsgobeartravels.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1
Evening:
Watch the spectacular Disney Tales of Magic nighttime show (lasers, drones, fountains) dreamsinparis.com+14apnews.com+14thesun.ie+14
Explore Disney Village for dinner/shopping—open late paristickets.com+8en.wikipedia.org+8headout.com+8
Day 4:Versailles or Loire Valley
Choose one:
Versailles – Grand interiors, Hall of Mirrors & royal gardens budgetyourtrip.com
Loire Valley – Visit Renaissance châteaux like Chambord & Chenonceau, wine tasting in local vineyards dailytelegraph.com.au+15bettertravel.ai+15theguardian.com+15
Day 5: Lyon – Gastronomy Central
Travel by train to Lyon
Visit Basilica of Fourvière, explore Vieux Lyon
Feast on local specialties (quenelles, coq au vin) at a traditional “bouchon” en.wikipedia.org+8worldwidehoneymoon.com+8bettertravel.ai+8
Day 6: Provence – Lavender & Hilltop Villages
Morning: Train/drive to Provence (Aix-en-Provence or Valensole)
Afternoon: Wander Aix; soak in lavender fields or Luberon villages like Gordes & Roussillon rughguides.com+3bettertravel.ai+3travelosio.com+3
Day 7: Avignon – Medieval Majesty & Papal Legacy
Deep dive into Avignon: Palais des Papes, Pont d’Avignon, and the Cathedral dailytelegraph.com.au+15francetravelblog.com+15travelosio.com+15
Evening: Local market dinner or rooftop views
Day 8: French Riviera – Nice & Monaco
Morning: Head to Nice; stroll Promenade des Anglais & Cours Saleya market
Afternoon: Quick trip to Monaco – Prince’s Palace, Monte Carlo Casino, Oceanographic Museum bettertravel.ai+1worldwidehoneymoon.com+1vogue.com+2travelosio.com+2bettertravel.ai+2
Evening: Seafood dinner in Nice; depart from Nice Airport or return to Paris
🌟 Disneyland Paris Travel Tips
Stay On-site: Book a Disney hotel (e.g., Disneyland Hotel, Newport Bay, Santa Fe) to get Extra Magic Hours and convenience thomascook.in+15thepointsguy.com+15welt.de+15paristickets.com+6tripadvisor.in+6thescottishsun.co.uk+6headout.com
Buy Tickets in Advance: Save money and avoid sell-outs reddit.com+1dreamsinparis.com+1
Plan with the App: Use Disneyland Paris app for wait times, show schedules & Premier Access apnews.com+8reddit.com+8letsgobeartravels.com+8
Bring Snacks & Water: Helps you avoid long food queues & save on park prices
Utilize Single-Rider & Rider-Switch: Great for speeding through queues with kids or solo dreamsinparis.com+4journeytofrance.com+4klook.com+4
Visit on a Weekday: Avoid crowds, especially mid-week but steer clear of Wednesday elpais.com+2
