Paris & Provence
Paris & Provence
Paris & Provence
9 Days Starting in Paris, France and ending in French Riviera, France
Visiting: Paris, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, French Riviera, Europe
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Tour code:
DF-2025
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an enchanting journey through France with the "Paris & Provence" tour. Begin in the City of Light, where you'll explore Paris in a vintage French car, savoring wine and cheese along the way. Travel by high-speed train to Avignon, discovering its historic treasures, including the Papal Palace. Continue to Aix-en-Provence, visiting the Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard and the artistic haven of Arles. Delight in the charming streets of Aix-en-Provence and the picturesque villages of St. Remy, Les Baux, Gordes, and Roussillon. Conclude your adventure on the glamorous French Riviera, enjoying leisurely days and a farewell dinner. This tour promises a perfect blend of culture, history, and relaxation.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Paris,France
Location: Paris
Accommodation Name: Mgallery Paris Bastille Boutet
At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink at the hotel.
Day 2: Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation Name: Mgallery Paris Bastille Boutet
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
PARIS C’est magnifique! Discover Paris aboard a vintage French car as your driver guides you on a private sightseeing tour of Paris. From your 2CV car enjoy views of Paris’ historic enclaves and hidden treasures. Top the morning off with a welcome wine and cheese tasting lunch at a local restaurant with a local expert on hand to introduce you to the delicious varieties. (B,L) TOUR HIGHLIGHT SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Jump in for a quick getaway in Paris courtesy of a private Citroen 2CV. After all, this was the getaway choice of James Bond in the 1981 film, For Your Eyes Only! Its revered design in engineering and horsepower was first unveiled in Paris in 1948 as an alternative to traditional horse-powered wagons of rural France. Since then, the Citroen has remained a cultural icon in France and beyond—and now is at your small group’s service to take you through the sensational sights of the City of Light. Just don’t forget to yell, “Shotgun!”
Day 3: Paris,Avignon
Location: Avignon
Accommodation Name: Cloitre Saint Louis
Meals Included: Breakfast
PARIS–AVIGNON The City of the Popes This morning, travel to Avignon by high-speed train. Follow your Local Guide to discover the highlights of this walled town on the banks of the River Rhône. See the famous bridge and visit the Papal Palace. Free time to explore more on your own. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEM Avignon’s 14th-century heyday saw the Pope move his Papal residency as a retreat from Rome. It’s incredible to think that the imposing fortress-like Papal Palace –and largest Gothic building in the world—was completed in less than 20 years! Visit the palace with your Local Guide and be enthralled by this UNESCO World Heritage Site and the stories behind it.
Day 4: Avignon,Pont Du Gard,Arles,Aix-En-Provence
Location: Avignon
Accommodation Name: Negrecoste Hotel & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast
AVIGNON–PONT DU GARD–ARLES–AIX-EN-PROVENCE Architectural Gems Visit Pont du Gard, the largest remaining Roman aqueduct in France and an architectural marvel. Next onto Arles, a fascinating city of historic importance, ancient Roman monuments, and a place of inspiration for artists, including Vincent Van Gogh. [LF] Together with an artistic guide, discover why the renowned impressionist painter spent over a year living in Arles during a prolific period, creating more than 300 drawings and paintings during his stay. Later arrive at your hotel in Aix-en-Provence, the city of beautiful boulevards. (B)LOCAL FAVORITE SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Join a local artist to uncover Van Gogh’s Arles, especially for your small group with a guided visit to the historic centre of Arles. Learn about the master Impressionist's life and basics of his painting techniques with a workshop to create your own masterful vignette reproduction of a Van Gogh painting to make a big impression of your own! TOUR HIGHLIGHT SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATION Located in the heart of Aix-en-Provence on the celebrated Cours Mirabeau, the Negrecoste Hotel & Spa is a boutique hotel that offers charm and comfort in the perfect location for your small group to explore Aix-en-Provence.
Day 5: Aix-En-Provence
Location: Aix-en-Provence
Accommodation Name: Negrecoste Hotel & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast
AIX-EN-PROVENCE Sweet Provence Follow your Local Guide on a sightseeing tour to discover Aix-en-Provence. Walk along the elegant Cours Mirabeau boulevard, see the Mazarin Quarter, the Jewish Quarter, and the City Hall. Visit the Cathedral of the Holy Saviour, a national monument of France. After exploring, treat yourself to a visit to the Calisson Museum to learn about this traditional French candy, including a tasting! (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCHARMING HOSPITALITY Located in the heart of Aix-en-Provence on the celebrated Cours Mirabeau, the Negrecoste Hotel & Spa is a boutique hotel that offers charm and comfort in the perfect location for your small group to explore Aix-en-Provence.
Day 6: Aix-En-Provence. Excursion To St. Remy De Provence,Les Baux De Provence,Gordes & Roussillon
Location: Aix-en-Provence
Accommodation Name: Negrecoste Hotel & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast
AIX-EN-PROVENCE. EXCURSION TO ST. REMY DE PROVENCE, LES BAUX DE PROVENCE, GORDES & ROUSSILLON Picture Perfect Provence Enjoy a full day to discover hidden gems dotted around the colorful countryside of Provence. At St. Remy de Provence, visit the monastery of St. Paul de Mausole, a former asylum whose most famous guest was Vincent Van Gogh. Experience the artistic walls of the quarry of Les Baux de Provence and stroll along the streets of Gordes and Roussillon, deemed amongst Frances most beautiful villages. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHTINDUSTRIAL ART Les Carrières des Lumières was once a busy limestone quarry providing stone for local building construction. Over time the demand for stone decreased and the quarry finally closed. It was later used as a film location before opening its doors in 2012 as a cultural space, renowned for digital art exhibits where famous works of art are projected onto the former quarry’s walls.
Day 7: Aix-En-Provence,French Riviera
Location: French Riviera
Accommodation Name: Grey D'Albion
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
AIX-EN-PROVENCE–FRENCH RIVIERA The Art of French Living This morning, head south towards the famous French Riviera. En-route stop at a local wine estate, which incorporates an open-air museum of contemporary art, for a wine tasting experience and lunch. Later today arrive at your hotel located on the beautiful French Riviera. (B,L)LOCAL FAVORITE FRENCH FLAVORS Take an amazing opportunity to visit the Commanderie de Peyrassol a stunning wine estate, once in the hands of the Knights Templar. Enjoy a guided tour of the cellars, learn about organic wine production, and browse the contemporary art displays set in a background of vineyards and olive groves. A comprehensive wine-tasting offers local wines, before a delicious lunch is served.
Day 8: French Riviera
Location: French Riviera
Accommodation Name: West End
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
FRENCH RIVIERA The Good Life on the Côte d'Azur Enjoy a leisurely day on the glamorous French Riviera with time to explore with a spot of shopping, lingering in the local cafes, or relaxing with a day at the seaside. This evening, enjoy a delicious farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE Take advantage of an optional excursion to the Principality of Monaco, the glamorous millionaire playground located on the French Riviera: the second smallest sovereign state in the world. Join your Tour Director for a walking tour through the Old Town, where you’ll admire the cathedral, royal palace, and more. Then, relax and enjoy a delightful lunch in a quaint restaurant.
Day 9: French Riviera
Location: French Riviera
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. Nearest airport is Nice
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at Mgallery Paris Bastille Boutet in Paris, Cloitre Saint Louis in Avignon, Negrecoste Hotel & Spa in Aix en Provence, and Grey D'Albion and West End in the French Riviera.
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Meals
Daily breakfast (B), one lunch (L) in Paris, one lunch (L) at a local wine estate, and a farewell dinner (D) at a local restaurant in the French Riviera.
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Transportation
Travel by high-speed train from Paris to Avignon and other local transportation as described in the itinerary.
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Guided Tours
Private sightseeing tour of Paris in a vintage French car, guided tour of Avignon including the Papal Palace, guided visit to Pont du Gard, Arles, and Aix-en-Provence, and a guided tour of the Commanderie de Peyrassol wine estate.
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Local Experiences
Wine and cheese tasting lunch in Paris, visit to the Calisson Museum in Aix-en-Provence, and a workshop to create a reproduction of a Van Gogh painting in Arles.
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UNESCO Sites
Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Roman and Romanesque Monuments in Arles, the Papal Palace in Avignon, the Paris Banks of the Seine, and the Pont du Gard Roman Aqueduct.
What's Not Included
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International Flights
Flights to and from France are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
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Optional Excursions
Optional excursions such as the visit to the Principality of Monaco are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
UNESCO Sites
Arles (Roman and Romanesque Monuments)|Historic Centre of Avignon: Papal Palace Episcopal Ensemble and Avignon Bridge (See Only)|Paris Banks of the Seine|Pont du Gard (Roman Aqueduct)
Accommodation
Paris: Mgallery Paris Bastille Boutet, Avignon: Cloitre Saint Louis, Aix en Provence: Negrecoste Hotel & Spa, French Riviera: Grey D'Albion, French Riviera: West End
Mode of Transport
Travel to Avignon by high-speed train and explore Paris aboard a vintage French car. Enjoy a private sightseeing tour and various local excursions.
Meals
8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinners
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of unique experiences can I expect in Paris?
In Paris, you will enjoy a private sightseeing tour aboard a vintage French Citroen 2CV car, guided by a driver. This tour will take you through Paris' historic enclaves and hidden treasures. Additionally, you will have a wine and cheese tasting lunch at a local restaurant with a local expert introducing you to various delicious varieties.
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What activities are planned in Avignon?
In Avignon, you will travel by high-speed train and follow a Local Guide to discover the highlights of this walled town on the banks of the River Rhône. You will see the famous bridge and visit the Papal Palace. There will also be free time to explore more on your own.
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What can I expect to see and do in Aix-en-Provence?
In Aix-en-Provence, you will follow a Local Guide on a sightseeing tour to discover the city. You will walk along the elegant Cours Mirabeau boulevard, see the Mazarin Quarter, the Jewish Quarter, and the City Hall. You will also visit the Cathedral of the Holy Saviour, a national monument of France. Additionally, you will visit the Calisson Museum to learn about this traditional French candy, including a tasting.
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What is special about the visit to Arles?
In Arles, you will visit the Pont du Gard, the largest remaining Roman aqueduct in France. You will also explore the historic centre of Arles with an artistic guide, learning about Vincent Van Gogh's time in the city. You will have a workshop to create your own masterful vignette reproduction of a Van Gogh painting.
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What unique experience is offered in the French Riviera?
In the French Riviera, you will visit a local wine estate, Commanderie de Peyrassol, which includes an open-air museum of contemporary art. You will have a guided tour of the cellars, learn about organic wine production, and enjoy a comprehensive wine-tasting session followed by a delicious lunch.
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What optional activities are available on the French Riviera?
On the French Riviera, you have the option to take an excursion to the Principality of Monaco. This includes a walking tour through the Old Town, where you can admire the cathedral, royal palace, and more. You will also have the opportunity to relax and enjoy a delightful lunch in a quaint restaurant.
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What is the final day of the tour like?
The final day of the tour includes breakfast in the morning, and the nearest airport for departure is Nice.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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