Paris, Provence & the French Riviera

Upon arrival in Paris, meet your driver and be transferred to your hotel in Paris. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

After breakfast, this comprehensive Paris tour allows you to discover the attractions of Paris at your own pace. Whether it is shopping, dining, history, or romance that brought you to the city of lights, this tour will help you to discover your perfect Paris. Your pass allows you unlimited hop-On, hop-Off access over a one-day period. There are 4 routes and more than 50 stops to choose from on this wonderful tour. All 4 routes are interconnected, allowing you to switch between them easily.

Your day also includes a boat cruise on the Seine River. The Seine is the epicenter of Paris, flanked by the emblematic monuments of the French capital, making it a real essence of the city. The modern riverboat "Bateau Parisien," with accessible terraces and outdoor walkways, will take you on a smooth boat ride along the river. Enjoy the beautiful panorama on this one-hour cruise and learn about the city's secrets and fascinating history. An audio guide available in 14 languages will keep you entertained. Glide past the Notre Dame cathedral and under the famous Pont Neuf. Keep your eyes peeled for some of the most iconic landmarks in Paris: Louvre Museum, Tuileries Garden, Orsay Museum, Grand Palais, Trocadero, Conciergerie, and many more.

With this 3-hour walking tour in Montmartre, you will visit some of the best bread and pastry shops in town! You will learn why the best baguettes are in Montmartre, taste some unusual bread such as squid ink/ curry baguette or blue cheese ficelle, some financiers or fruit tarts, and much more. In this tour, be sure to learn how to recognize a good shop from an industrial one or how to find the best croissant so that you won't make the mistake again! This tour will also be the occasion to discover the streets of Montmartre village, its grapevine, and mills, as well as its best restaurants and shops. As we don't like crowded itineraries, we will use a different way from Rue Caulaincourt to Rue des Abbesses, and try to stay off the beaten path!

Later in the day, take an introduction to the French cheese and wine experience as you visit a 17th-century cheese maturing cellar in the heart of Paris. You will learn the skill of tasting exceptional cheeses and pairing them with wonderful wines. Ooh, la la! Learn and enjoy the art of tasting and pairing exceptional cheeses with wines in a historic Parisian cellar - you will never taste cheese and wine like this again! This tasting includes seven types of cheeses, two glasses of wine, and a fresh baguette.

Say Au Revoir to the City of Light and take a private transfer to the airport or train station.

Upon arrival at Aix-en-Provence train station, meet your driver and be transferred to your hotel in Aix-en-Provence. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Overnight at Hotel Cezanne or similar (3 nights).

Today, enjoy a full day, small group shared experience, and explore the Luberon massif's charming markets and villages. The order and stops in this itinerary change according to the daily markets, but no matter what day you join though, you will be assured of an authentic Provencal market experience. The itinerary will include a combination of these lovely villages and sites: Gordes, Roussillon, Lourmarin, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, the Abbey of Senanque, and Apt. Besides tasting local favorites, this tour engages all of your senses. From Rousillon's vibrant ochre-colored homes to the lavender fields in Senanque (mid-June to mid-July); from Gordes' medieval streets to L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue's gentle canals the area is stunning.

Market days are as follows: Gordes on Tuesdays, Roussillon on Thursdays, Lourmarin on Fridays, Apt on Saturdays, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue on Sundays

Take your time today to explore this lively city at your leisure. Stroll along the main boulevard, the tree-lined Cours Mirabeau, dotted with historical buildings, restaurants, cafes, shops, markets, and more. Take in a theatre show or follow in the footsteps of Paul Cezanne, the day is yours to discover.

Say goodbye to the Nice and take a private transfer to the airport or train station to your onwards journey in France or beyond.

Upon arrival in Nice at the airport or train station, meet your driver and be transferred to your hotel in Bordeaux. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Today you will discover Nice, the capital of the French Riviera. Stroll along the famous Promenade des Anglais along the water or climb up to Castle Hill to admire the fantastic panorama and walk by the waterfalls and gardens. In the charming Cimiez neighborhood, known for the Marc Chagall and Matisse Museum, you will see the Excelsior Regina Palace, the winter house of Queen Victoria. This area was considered the Roman quarter of Nice with its ancient Roman amphitheater, baths, arena, and olive grove. You will also come across the Monastery of Cimiez and rose garden, the Russian Orthodox Church, the Place Massena, and the "square head" library. Back in the historical old town in the heart of Nice, visit the popular flower market, still one of the most famous markets in France which also sells fruits, vegetables, local delicacies and local crafts in the evening.

The first stop is the medieval village of Eze, one of the most picturesque sites of the French Riviera. Dating back from the Middle Ages, the village was built on top of the rocky outcrop for security reasons. The walls of the twelfth century were dismantled in 1706 by the order of Louis XIV. Today you can walk the cobbled streets and reach the top where you can find the exotic garden and the castle ruins. The view is amazing (427 meters high)! Just below the village is the famous Fragonard perfume factory. Then, drive to the small village of La Turbie, also called the "Monaco terrace" because of the panoramic view of the Principality of Monaco. Admire the ruins of an imposing monument (50 meters high) named the 'Trophy of the Alps, dedicated to Emperor Augustus, built-in 7 BC on the road that linked Italy to Cimiez. You will then reach the Principality of Monaco for the last stop of today.

Say goodbye to Nice and take a private transfer to the airport or train station to your onwards journey in France or beyond.