Embark on a breathtaking 30-day journey through France’s enchanting landscapes and rich heritage. From the sun-drenched shores of the Côte d’Azur, where the azure sea meets the golden sands, to the lavender fields of Provence that burst into vibrant hues, each destination promises a unique cultural experience. Explore Burgundy’s exquisite vineyards and Normandy’s historical charm, where tales of the past come alive. Wander through the picturesque châteaux of the Loire Valley, savour the world-renowned wines of Bordeaux, and finally, immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Paris, the City of Lights.
Itinerary Highlights
Explore magical cities
Localised Food Tours
Taste the wine and meet the growers
Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites
Learn the art of French cuisine
What’s included
Private tours for most included activities
Meet & greet airport service
Luxury or boutique accommodation at your chosen level
Expert guides in each destination
flexibility
This is an example itinerary. It is fully flexible; you can add or detract days and include hotels at your chosen budget. It departs daily.
29
Nights
Price Guide
$17,500 to $35,000+ per person
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Day 1
Arrive in nice
Day 1
Nice – St Paul de Vence
Upon arrival at Nice Airport, your local representative will welcome you to France in the arrivals hall and transfer you to your hotel, where you will be assisted with check-in procedures.
Day 2
Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Eze & Monaco
Today, meet your expert local guide and private vehicle for a full day (8 hours) sightseeing tour of Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Eze, and Monaco. You are driven along the famous Corniche road to Beaulieu-sur-Mer to visit the Villa Kerylos, a Belle Epoque mansion built in the style of Classical Greece, next to Eze, a village perched dramatically on the cliff top and affording splendid views along the coast. Upon arrival in glamorous Monte Carlo, sightseeing includes the extravagant Palais Princier, the royal family’s residence, and the Oceanography Museum with its famous aquarium.
Day 3
Gourmet Tour of Nice & Cap Ferrat
This morning, you are met by your private vehicle and English-speaking driver to be transferred to Nice. Upon arrival, spend the morning tasting delicacies in the Old Town, learn all about Provençal olive oils and have a light Mediterranean meal prepared with only the freshest ingredients from the market. Your guide is a food critic and cookbook author fascinated with Nice and its unique culinary tradition, a product of its history and climate. This afternoon, visit the port of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and the beautiful Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild.
Day 4
Cannes & Antibes
Today meet your local guide and private vehicle for a full-day (8 hours) sightseeing tour along the Côte d’Azur. Travel to the glamorous town of Cannes with its stylish boutiques and elegant “La Croisette” seafront. Also see the picturesque old town known as Le Suquet, which sits on the original Roman settlement.
Later discover the pretty town of Antibes with its ancient stone ramparts, cobbled streets and colourful market selling the freshest of local produce. Visit the Picasso Museum which is housed in the Chateau Grimaldi. Picasso stayed and painted there from mid-September to mid-November 1946. He later donated 23 paintings and 44 drawings to the town of Antibes.
Day 5
St Paul de Vence
Spend your final morning in the Cote D’Azur close to your hotel in the beautiful medieval village of St. Paul de Vence. You visit the Fondation Maeght with its world-famous collection of Modern Art. Here you may also like to enjoy lunch (not included) at the exclusive Colombe d’Or, a hotel with its priceless collection of paintings.
Day 6
St Paul de Vence – Nice – Avignon
Today you are met at your hotel and privately transferred to Nice railway station where you board the train for your Concierge Rail journey with pre-reserved 1st-class seats.
Upon arrival at Avignon railway station you are met by your representative and privately transferred to your hotel, where you are assisted with check-in.
Day 7
Avignon & Orange
Meet your local guide for a half-day walking tour (4hrs) in the magnificent papal stronghold of Avignon. Visit the Clock Square before entering the huge Palais des Papes, where seven exiled popes lived between 1309 and 1377. The main rooms are decorated with some excellent 14th-century frescoes.
Depart this afternoon for a half-day (4 hours) sightseeing tour to Orange, home to some magnificent Roman relics. This historic town contains two of Europe’s finest Roman monuments: the Roman theatre, constructed at the beginning of the Christian era, and the Arc de Triomphe, which celebrates Julius Caesar’s conquest of the Gauls.
Day 8
Luberon & Forqualquier
Aside from inspiring the book “A Year in Provence”, the Luberon is one of the most delightful regions of Provence, with rolling hills and a verdant nature dotted with churches and rural communities. Drive first to the great 12th-century Cistercian Abbey of Sénanque to admire the magnificent architecture (the interior is closed on Sundays). Enjoy the beauty of the abbey’s setting, surrounded by lavender fields, before continuing to the delightful village of Gordes, whose cobbled lanes and sweeping views over the surrounding countryside are truly enchanting. You may choose to have lunch under the shade of the large plane tree in the little main square before continuing to an open-air museum of the strange “bodies” – stone huts that are typical of this region and some of which are over 500 years old and served as refuges for shepherds.
Drive through the delightful countryside to the old town of Forqualquier, where you visit an old distillery that makes the signature aperitif of Provence – pastis. Enjoy a visit and a tasting, perhaps!
Day 9
Le Baux & Saint Remy
Explore Les Baux-de-Provence and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence with your driver-guide (8 hrs). The medieval village of Les Baux is dominated by the ruins of a magnificent fortress hidden between the craggy hilltops. You also visit St-Rémy-de-Provence, with its Roman antiquities.
Day 10
Avignon – Dijon – La Bussière Sur Ouche
Today you are met at your hotel and privately transferred with your representative to the Avignon railway station to begin your journey to Dijon. You are met upon arrival and privately transferred to your hotel.
