Thoughts on going from Provence to Dordogne

Yes. We did that exact trip in reverse last summer. There is likely a way to do it with public transport, but with a lot more time and logistics. Id rent a car upon departure from Nice and return it on the outskirts of Paris (so you don't have to drove in Paris and can catch an easy metro into the city center)

For thoughts on itinerary, can you be more specific? How much time are you planning for the route? How much do you have in mind for each stop? And who is traveling...

We want to keep it under two weeks total and I’ve got the following ideas. Basically 2 days in Nice, Provence, Dordogne, Loire, and the 4 in Paris. That’s 12 days total, but with flights (California) that’s basically 2 weeks. We are in early planning for a mid September trip. We’re thinking if we had to change we’d eliminate the Loire and take day trips from Paris for any chateau we want to see. Oh, it’s just my wife and I.

Or, so you’re not too rushed, rent car in Provence (after your stay in Nice) for your time in Provence. . Then drive to Dordogne and tour there. Then drop car off in that area and take the train back to Paris. Saving Loire for next trip.

Awesome, thanks for the advice.

Drop car in Bordeaux and take TGVS into Paris. That’s what we are doing in June. It’s a little over two hours to drive from the Dordogne to Bordeaux. Have a great trip!

Ouch, Derek.

This strikes me as a punishing itinerary with too little time on the ground. 2 nights = 1 day each in Nice, Provence, Dordogne, and Loire. One day of bad weather more or less wipes one of these out.

I think you would have a much better trip if you left the Dordogne for another time and divided your time between Nice, Provence, and Paris. You would not be bored, and it would be a great trip!