Begin your luxurious escape to the French Riviera, with a private transfer from the airport 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.

Hotel: FAIRMONT MONTE CARLO or Hotel De Paris Monte Carlo

Included Dining: Dinner

In Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, join our local expert to tour the opulent Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. Continue to Nice to join a walk through the streets of Old Nice to view the opera house, admire the Sainte-Réparate Cathedral, and taste some socca at the colorful food market on the Cours Saleya.  

Hotel: FAIRMONT MONTE CARLO or Hotel De Paris Monte Carlo

Included Dining: Breakfast

Today you will step into the glamour of the French Riviera. Cruise into St. Tropez, and with our local expert, taste the local Tarte Tropézienne at the bakery where it was originally created.

Hotel: CHÂTEAU DE FONSCOLOMBE

Included Dining: Breakfast, dinner

Follow the footsteps of Paul Cézanne along the Old Town and tree-lined boulevard of Cours Mirabeau and enjoy a French pastry and coffee in one of the most prestigious residences. Then enjoy a visit at the stunning Château La Coste winery and open-air museum. Join our local guide for a walk among installations created by leading modern artists and architects, or savor a tasting of vintages at this organic vineyard.

Hotel: CHÂTEAU DE FONSCOLOMBE

Included Dining: Breakfast

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.

Hotel: CHÂTEAU DE FONSCOLOMBE

Included Dining: Breakfast, dinner

Visit the village of Lourmarin to browse the stalls of its famous market. Take a seat in your vintage Citroen 2CV and embark on a chauffeured drive over the Luberon mountain, through lush vineyards and scenic villages arriving at the Domaine de la Citadelle winery to taste its wines with a picnic prepared by local chef Madame Dromer.  

Hotel: MAISON ALBAR L'IMPERATOR, NIMES

Included Dining: Breakfast, lunch

Visit the renowned Pont du Gard, a well-preserved Roman aqueduct. Observe how this three-level, 900-foot-long 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. 

Hotel: MAISON ALBAR L'IMPERATOR, NIMES

Included Dining: Breakfast, dinner

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 Amphitheater with our expert guide. Journey through Camargue to your hotel in Carcassonne in the heart of the city. 

Hotel: HÔTEL DE LA CITÉ CARCASSONNE - MGALLERY

Included Dining: Breakfast, dinner

Meet Jean-Marc Boyer, the Michelin-starred Chef of Le Puits du Trésor where you will enjoy a traditional French cooking class and an exquisite lunch accompanied by local wine.

Hotel: HÔTEL DE LA CITÉ CARCASSONNE - MGALLERY

Included Dining: Breakfast, lunch

Breakfast

Journey to the enchanting city of Bordeaux where you will have time to have lunch and explore this elegant, 18th century jewel on the banks of the Garonne. Refreshed and ready to explore further afield, visit the nearby, charming town of St. Émilion, regarded as one of the most beautiful in France and one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. After time visiting its winding cobbled streets and 12th-century monolithic church, drive through the lush vineyards to Château de Ferrand, home to Madame Bic and Monsieur Chandon. Enjoy a tour of the winery followed by a tasting of fine vintages and an exclusive dinner.

Hotel: HÔTEL BURDIGALA, BORDEAUX

Included dining: Breakfast, dinner

Learn about the 18th-century architecture of Vieux Bordeaux with our expert guide. Or set off on a leisurely bike ride around the Garonne River before ending at the picturesque Jardin Public.

Hotel: LE GRAND HOTEL BORDEAUX

Included Dining: Breakfast

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 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.

Hotel: HÔTEL NAPOLÉON, PARIS

Included Dining: Breakfast, lunch

With our local expert, you will have the chance 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 travelers and this wonderful city. 

Hotel: HÔTEL NAPOLÉON, PARIS

Included Dining: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before your private transfer arrives to transport you to the airport for your onward journey home. On arrival at your home airport, we have arranged for our driver to greet and escort you to your home.

Included Dining: Breakfast