Two weeks in France for about $7,000
Mindy WellsOctober 21, 2026
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Two weeks. Business class flights. Paris, Lyon, Provence and Nice. Retail, this trip would have cost nearly $40,000. We paid about $7,000 out of pocket.
The numbers
| Length | 14 days |
| Points used | 931,500 |
| Programs | Chase, Amex and Capital One |
| Retail value | ~$40,000 |
| What we paid | ~$7,000 |
| Kept in our pocket | $33,000+ |
Where we stayed
- The Hyatt Regency in Paris
- A weekend in Lyon
- Le Saint-Rémy in Provence
- A two-bedroom flat near Old Town Nice
How we did it
We used points from three different programs: Chase, Amex and Capital One. Earning across more than one program is what made a trip this size possible, because each one transfers to different airlines and hotels.
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Written by Mindy WellsFormer teacher and Colorado mom who turns everyday spending into family trips. More about me
