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Start your trip in the seaside Nice, making your way north to Paris through a countrysides dotted with volcanoes around Clermont Ferrand, hiking in the Alps in Annecy, and exploring French legend in Orleans on this diverse exploration.

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About Nice

Nice is the fifth most populous city in France, after Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Toulouse. Located on the south east coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea, Nice is the second-largest French city on the Mediterranean coast after Marseille. The city is called Nice la Belle, which means Nice the Beautiful, For decades now, the picturesque Nicean surroundings have attracted not only those in search of relaxation, but also those seeking inspiration.

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Nice

Provence-Alpes-Cote D'Azur, France

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About Avignon

Avignon is a French commune in southeastern France, bordered by the left bank of the Rhֳ´ne river. Of the 94,787 inhabitants of the city, about 12,000 live in the ancient town center surrounded by its medieval ramparts. Often referred to as the "City of Popes" because of the presence of popes and anti popes from 1309 to 1423 during the Catholic schism. This is one of the few French cities to have preserved its ramparts. In addition, its historic center, the palace of the popes, Rocher des Doms, and the bridge of Avignon are well-preserved.

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Avignon

Provence-Alpes-Cote D'Azur, France

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About Annecy

<p>Annecy is a commune in the Rhone-Alpes region in south-eastern France. It lies on the northern tip of Lake Annecy. Sometimes called "Venice of the Alps", this idyllic and touristic representation comes from its two canals and the Thiou river lying through the old city and whose initial role was to protect the city and to empower its handicrafts.

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Annecy

Rhone-Alpes, France

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About Clermont Ferrand

Clermont-Ferrand is a city and commune of France, in the Auvergne region, with a population of 140,700. The city is famous for the chain of volcanoes, the Chaine des Puys surrounding it. The famous dormant volcano Puy-de-Dome is one of the highest of these and well known for the telecommunication antennas that sit on its top and are visible from far away. Clermont-Ferrand has two famous churches. One is Notre-Dame du Port, a Romanesque church which was built during the 11th and 12th centuries. It was nominated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998. The other is Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral, built in Gothic style between the 13th and the 19th centuries.

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Clermont Ferrand

Auvergne, France

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About Orleans

Orleans is a city in north-central France. Orleans is located in the northern bend of the Loire, which crosses from east to west. Orleans belongs to the vallee de la Loire sector between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes-sur-Loire, which was in 2000 inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The city offers many sights, including the Gallo-Roman town-wall on the north side of the cathedral (4th century AD) and along the rue de la Tour-Neuve; The Hotel Groslot, built between 1550 and 1555; Many historical houses and mansions can still be admired in the city center which is one of the largest in France due to the great importance of the city until the 20th century.

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Orleans

Centre, France

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About Paris

<p>Stunning, magnificent Paris&hellip; here are just a few of the names used to describe the city: "The City of Lights", "The City of Love", "The City of Bridges", and "The City of Fashion."&nbsp;</p>

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Ile-De-France, France

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Nice, France
3 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

1.1
Route de la Corniche Sublime
1.2
Gorges du Verdon
1.3
Route Napoleon
1.4
Arles
1.5
Marseille
1.6
Daluis Gorge
1.7
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
1.8
Monte Carlo
1.9
Orange
1.10
Cassis
2.
Avignon, France
3 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

2.1
Mont Ventoux
2.2
Fier Gorges
2.3
Gorges de l'Ardeche
2.4
Veneon Valley
2.5
St. Remy de Provence
2.6
Romanche Valley
2.7
Ecrins National Park
2.8
Vaison la Romaine
2.9
Corniche de L'Eyrieux
2.10
Nimes
3.
Annecy, France
1 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

3.1
Oiseaux Burgundy Jura Park
3.2
Grenoble
3.3
Fier Gorges
3.4
Dree Castle
3.5
Cluny Abbey
3.6
Puy de Dome
3.7
Le Puy en Velay
3.8
Mont Mezenc
4.
Clermont Ferrand, France
1 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

4.1
Blois
4.2
Mantin House
4.3
Chambord Castle
4.4
Puy de Dome
4.5
Amboise
4.6
Valencay Castle
4.7
Tours
4.8
Cheverny Castle
4.9
Limoges
4.10
Chartres
5.
Orleans, France
2 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

5.1
Versailles
5.2
Courances Castle
5.3
Chartres
5.4
Fontainebleau
5.5
Le Cyclop
5.6
Garden of Tropical Agronomy
5.7
Vaux le Vicomte Castle
5.8
Barbizon
5.9
France Miniature Elancourt
5.10
Notre Dame du Raincy
6.
Paris, France
4 nights