France – Private Tour
10-Day France Essence: Paris, Provence & French Riviera
The essential French experience — Paris romance, Provençal lavender, and Côte d’Azur glamour in 10 unforgettable days.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Paris
Welcome to France! Private transfer from Charles de Gaulle to your hotel in the Marais. Evening Seine river cruise past illuminated monuments — Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower sparkling on the hour.
Paris — Art & Icons
Skip-the-line at the Louvre — the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, and Venus de Milo with an art historian guide. Afternoon at Musée d’Orsay for Impressionist masterpieces. Evening at the Eiffel Tower summit for sunset over the City of Light.
Paris — Montmartre & Le Marais
Morning in Montmartre — Sacré-Cœur, artists in Place du Tertre, and the last remaining vineyard in Paris. Afternoon in Le Marais — historic mansions, falafel, and the Picasso Museum. Evening French cooking class in a private Parisian apartment.
Provence — Avignon & Luberon
TGV to Avignon. Visit the Papal Palace — the Vatican of the 14th century. Afternoon drive through the Luberon — Gordes, Roussillon ochre cliffs, and lavender fields (in bloom June-July). Evening rosé on a terrace under plane trees.
Aix-en-Provence & Markets
Morning at the Aix-en-Provence market — the best in Provence for lavender, calissons, and local crafts. Afternoon following in Cézanne footsteps at his studio and Mont Sainte-Victoire. Evening pastis in a sun-drenched square.
Saint-Tropez & the Riviera
Drive to Saint-Tropez. Lunch at Club 55 on Pampelonne Beach. Afternoon exploring the Vieux Port, the Annonciade Museum, and the citadel. Sunset cocktail at a beach club with your feet in the sand.
Nice & the Côte d’Azur
Morning in Nice — stroll the Promenade des Anglais, explore the Cours Saleya flower market, and climb Castle Hill. Afternoon in hilltop Èze with its exotic garden and 360-degree Mediterranean views. Evening at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Cannes & Antibes
Walk the Croisette in Cannes — the red carpet of the film festival. Afternoon in Antibes — the Picasso Museum in the Grimaldi Castle and the billion-dollar yachts of Cap d’Antibes. Farewell dinner of bouillabaisse by the sea.
Departure
Morning free for last-minute shopping or one final croissant. Private transfer to Nice Airport. Au revoir!
Pricing
Kids under 12: 30% off | Single supp: ask for quote
What’s Included
✓ Daily breakfast
✓ Private guide
✓ Private A/C vehicle
✓ All entrance fees
✓ Airport transfers
✓ 24/7 support
✗ Visa fees
✗ Travel insurance
✗ Lunches/dinners except noted
✗ Personal expenses
✗ Tips
