Day 1 : Welcome to the French Riviera
Your France luxury tour begins with a private chauffeur to your hotel in Monte Carlo. Dine waterside at Fontvieille marina, before winding along the legendary Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit to the Grimaldi Palace.
Accommodation : Fairmont Monte Carlo.
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 St. Reparate Cathedral and maybe taste some socca at the colourful food market on the Cours Saleya.
Accommodation : Fairmont Monte Carlo.
Day 3 : Star-studded St. Tropez
Step into the 1950s glamour of the French Riviera in St. Tropez. Join a Local Expert to discover the boutiques, the old town and admire the yachts in the marina. Taste the local Tarte Tropézienne custard-filled, sugar-topped pastry at the bakery where it was first created. Delight this evening in an elegant Michelin Star meal at La Magdeleine.
Accommodation : La Magdeleine - Mathias Dandine
Day 4 : Aix-en-Provence Relaxed Start
Join your Local Expert to discover the ancient Roman town. Follow in the footsteps of Paul Cézanne along the tree-lined boulevard of Cours Mirabeau and enjoy a French pastry and coffee in one of the most prestigious residences . Curate your visit at the Château La Coste open-air museum on a Guided Art Walk around the grounds or a wine-tasting experience.
Accommodation : La Magdeleine - Mathias Dandine
Day 5 : Calanques National Park Relaxed Start
Indulge in another Relaxed Start before strolling or cycling the Château gardens. Then try pétanque or lounge poolside. Arriving in Cassis, board your private cruise. Pass towering limestone cliffs, fjord-like inlets and hidden beaches of Calanques National Park. Savour the evening with a gourmet seafood dinner.
Accommodation : La Magdeleine - Mathias Dandine
Day 6 : French Icons Relaxed Start
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 through the Luberon mountains, 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.
Accommodation : Maison Albar
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.
Accommodation : Maison Albar
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.
Accommodation : Hôtel de la Cité Carcassonne - MGallery, Carcassonne.
Day 9 : Carcassonne and the Languedoc Region Relaxed Start
After exploring Carcassonne venture into the rolling countryside to the village of Lastours overlooked by its four Cathar castles. Meet Jean-Marc Boyer, the Michelin-starred Chef of Le Puits du Tresor where you enjoy a traditional French cooking class and savour the food you have prepared accompanied by local wine. Relax on our evening cruise of the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Accommodation : Hôtel de la Cité Carcassonne - MGallery, Carcassonne.
Day 10 : Bordeaux
Journey to the enchanting city of Bordeaux where you will have time to explore this elegant, 18th - century jewel on the banks of the Garonne. Awaken your senses at the Bassins des Lumières Museum and enjoy an evening at leisure to get acquainted with the local cuisine and fabulous wines this area has to offer.
Accommodation : Le Grand Hotel, Bordeaux.
Day 11 : Bordeaux Sightseeing Relaxed Start
Enjoy a stroll through Bordeaux with a Local Expert or choose to visit this impressive city by bike passing through the bourgeois and bohemian Chartrons district.
Accommodation : Le Grand Hotel, Bordeaux.
Day 12 : Travel to Paris Relaxed Start
Board the high-speed TGV and enjoy the comfort of 1st class as you travel to the French capital of Paris. You are met by your Luxury Gold host and transferred to your hotel right next to the world-famous Musée du Louvre.
Accommodation : Hôtel du Louvre, Paris.
Day 13 : Paris Sightseeing Relaxed Start
Meet your Local Expert for a tour of the city’s sights. See the Ile de la Cité where Paris was founded, the Arc de Triomphe echoing Napoleon’s military might and the iconic Eiffel Tower. Stroll along the Seine or sit in a café and watch the world go by. With your included Museum Pass you can spend time exploring the Louvre, the Musée D’Orsay or visit the neo-classical Pantheon, the temple of the French nation.
Accommodation : Hôtel du Louvre, Paris.
Day 14 : Paris at Your Leisure
As you continue your exploration venture into different Parisian neighbourhoods and discover the bohemian charm of Montmartre, the lively Latin Quarter or browse the high-end shops around the Champs-Élysées. Continue taking advantage of your Museum Pass or simply step right outside your hotel for the celebrated Louvre Museum and adjacent Tuileries Gardens.
Accommodation : Hôtel du Louvre, Paris.
Day 15 : Depart Paris
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before your private transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
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