5-day travel itinerary for visiting the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region by car, starting from Paris:

Day 1:

  • Depart from Paris early in the morning and drive to the city of Marseille, the largest city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
  • Spend the morning exploring the historic Old Port and the famous Marseille Cathedral.
  • In the afternoon, visit the MuCEM, a museum dedicated to Mediterranean cultures.
  • Check into a hotel in Marseille for the night.

Day 2:

  • Spend the morning visiting the town of Aix-en-Provence and its famous Cours Mirabeau.
  • In the afternoon, visit the town of Arles and its famous Roman Amphitheatre.
  • Return to Marseille and stay in the same hotel for the night.

Day 3:

  • Spend the morning exploring the town of Avignon and its famous Palais des Papes.
  • In the afternoon, visit the town of Nîmes and its famous Roman Arena.
  • Check into a hotel in Nîmes for the night.

Day 4:

  • Spend the morning visiting the town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence and its famous medieval town center.
  • In the afternoon, visit the town of Cannes and its famous La Croisette beachfront.
  • Return to Nîmes and stay in the same hotel for the night.

Day 5:

  • Spend the morning exploring the town of Nice and its famous Promenade des Anglais.
  • Drive back to Paris in the afternoon.