Day 1: Welcome to the French Riviera
Transfer to your hotel before dining waterside at Fontvieille marina. See the Belle Epoque casino and enjoy an evening drive along the legendary Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit.
Day 2: Nice Sightseeing Relaxed Start
In Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, join a Local Expert touring the opulent Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. Continue to Nice where joining a Local Expert on a walk through the streets of Old Nice viewing the opera house, admire the Sainte-Réparate Cathedral and maybe taste some socca at the colourful food market on the Cours Saleya.
Day 3: Star-studded St. Tropez
Step into the glamour of the French Riviera. Cruise into St. Tropez, and with a Local Expert, taste the local Tarte Tropézienne at the bakery where it was originally created.
Day 4: Aix-en-Provence Relaxed Start
Cultural and gastronomic highlights await in Aix-en-Provence. Stroll the Old Town’s winding streets with your Local Expert and follow in Cézanne’s footsteps along Cours Mirabeau. Curate your visit at Château La Coste, enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience sampling organic wines and exploring the striking wine cellar, or wander the open-air installations with a Local Expert.
Day 5: Calanques National Park Relaxed Start
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and unwind at your boutique hotel, perhaps with a stroll through the Château gardens or a relaxing moment by the pool. Travel through traditional French hilltop villages en route to Cassis, where you will board your private cruise through the Calanques National Park. Sail past towering reddish-brown limestone cliffs, turquoise waters, narrow fjord-like inlets, and secluded beaches. This evening, indulge in a three-course dinner at the charming Chez Gilbert.
Day 6: French Icons
Visit the village of Lourmarin. Take a seat in your vintage Citroen 2CV and embark on a chauffeured drive arriving at the Domaine de la Citadelle winery.
Day 7: Les Baux Relaxed Start
Visit the renowned Pont du Gard, a well-preserved Roman aqueduct. Observe how this three-level, 900-footlong bridge was built out of soft yellow limestone blocks from a nearby quarry. Stop in Avignon and admire the Palace of the Popes, the famous broken bridge and beautiful squares shaded by leafy platanes. Continue through the Alpilles National Park to the village of Les Baux-de-Provence.
Day 8: Arles and Carcassonne Sightseeing Relaxed Start
Journey on to the fortified city of Carcassonne, one of the largest surviving medieval walled cities in Europe. Explore Van Gogh's town of Arles and visit the Roman Amphitheatre with a Local Expert. Journey through Camargue to your hotel in Carcassonne in the heart of the city.
Day 9: Carcassonne and the Languedoc Region Relaxed Start
Meet Jean-Marc Boyer, the Michelin-starred Chef of Le Puits du Trésor where you enjoy a traditional French cooking class and an exquisite lunch accompanied by local wine.
Day 10: Bordeaux
Begin your day in the charming town of St. Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful villages in France. Enjoy lunch and a leisurely exploration before continuing to the enchanting city of Bordeaux, an elegant 18th-century jewel on the banks of the Garonne.
Day 11: Bordeaux Sightseeing Relaxed Start
Learn about the 18th-century architecture of Vieux Bordeaux with a Local Expert. Or set off on a leisurely bike ride around the Garonne River before ending at the picturesque Jardin Public.
Day 12: Travel to Paris Relaxed Start
After a leisurely breakfast, board your high-speed train that whisks you through the French countryside to Paris, the most romantic city in the world. Enjoy a light lunch in the Montparnasse district before setting off to see the landmark sights of the capital city including Notre Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées and the Eiffel Tower. Enjoy an evening at leisure in this dazzling city.
Day 13: Paris Sightseeing Relaxed Start
Join a Local Expert to discover the artists of Montmartre or explore the hidden squares and galleries of Paris. Tonight, the climax of your French trip will be a celebration dinner on the glittering Eiffel Tower: a chance to bid a fond farewell to your fellow travellers and this wonderful city.
Day 14: Depart Paris
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before your private transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
