5 days in Salou, Andorra & France Itinerary

Known for its Mediterranean climate and vibrant beach community, Salou serves as the tourist capital of the Costa Dorada.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Thu): admire the local landmark of Illuminated Fountain and then get in on the family fun at PortAventura.

To see ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Salou tour app .

Barcelona to Salou is an approximately 1.5-hour train ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Salou are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to drive to Escaldes-Engordany.

Boasting a host of hot springs and just a stone's throw away from the capital, Les Escalades is a popular choice for those who want some rest and relaxation after hitting the slopes or the stores.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Fri): get outside with Grandvalira and then admire the verdant scenery at Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley.

For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read Escaldes-Engordany trip planning website .

Getting from Salou to Escaldes-Engordany by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can travel to Paris.

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Sat): head off the coast to Île de la Cité, explore and take pictures at Eiffel Tower, then admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, and finally explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum. Keep things going the next day: walk around Luxembourg Gardens, then explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Escaldes-Engordany to Paris in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. December in Paris sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can travel to Nice.

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

On the 30th (Mon), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise St Pierre & Paul, then don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais, then wander the streets of Vieille Ville, and finally get great views at Colline du Chateau overlook.

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Traveling by flight from Paris to Nice takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In December, Nice is somewhat warmer than Paris - with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.