Itinerary
- Day 1
Monte Carlo
A private chauffeur picks you up and takes you to your Monte Carlo hotel. After settling in, you'll have dinner by the water at Fontvieille marina. The afternoon includes a scenic drive along the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit, then you'll visit Grimaldi Palace to see the royal residence.
- Meals
- Dinner (Waterside dining at Fontvieille marina)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing of Monaco City - see the Grand Prix circuit, explore the old town, admire the Royal Palace, wander the yacht-filled harbor and visit the cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Grimaldi Palace Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit Fontvieille Marina - Day 2
Monte Carlo to Nice
Start your day at the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, where you can walk through gardens and view over 5,000 art objects collected over time. Later, a local expert guides you through Old Nice's winding streets. You'll see the opera house, browse the antique market, and check out St. Reparate Cathedral before lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit the opulent Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and its gardens - view art collection including furniture once belonging to Marie Antoinette
- Guided walk through Old Nice - see the Opera, antique market, and St. Reparate Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild Old Nice St. Reparate Cathedral Nice Opera - Day 3
Nice to Saint-Tropez to Château de Fonscolombe
A guided tour takes you through Saint-Tropez's old town to see medieval towers and ancient walls. Stop by the bakery that created the famous Tarte Tropézienne back in the 1950s and try a slice. Then head to your 18th-century Château de Fonscolombe accommodation. This evening you'll dine at a Michelin Star restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Michelin Star restaurant dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Saint-Tropez - explore remains of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption and its colorful bell tower
- Taste local Saint-Tropez tart pastry (Tarte Tropézienne) at the bakery where it was first created
Landmarks/POIs Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - Day 4
Aix-en-Provence
Walk through Aix-en-Provence's old town and along the tree-lined Cours Mirabeau, retracing paths Paul Cézanne knew well. A professional chef teaches you how to prepare a classical French dessert during a cooking session. After that, choose between sampling organic wines at Château La Coste's contemporary cellar or strolling through olive groves to see modern art installations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Culinary experience - learn to make a classical French dessert with a professional chef
- Sample Château La Coste's organic wines and visit their contemporary wine cellar (Make Travel Matter® Experience)
- Guided walk among olive groves and woods at Château La Coste to discover art installations by modern artists and architects
Landmarks/POIs Cours Mirabeau Château La Coste - Day 5
Cassis
Head to Cassis and board a private boat through Calanques National Park. You'll cruise past towering limestone cliffs over turquoise water and narrow fjord-like inlets with hidden beaches. Back in Cassis, grab a 3-course lunch at Chez Gilbert. The afternoon offers choices: stroll or cycle through Château gardens, play pétanque with pastis, or relax by the pool.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (3-course lunch at Chez Gilbert in Cassis), Dinner (Seafood dinner in the charming fishing village of Cassis)
Included Activities
- Private cruise through Calanques National Park - view towering limestone cliffs, fjord-like inlets and hidden beaches
- 3-course lunch at Chez Gilbert in Cassis
Optional Activities
- Afternoon activities at the boutique hotel - strolling or cycling in Château gardens, playing pétanque on the grounds, or lounging by the pool
Landmarks/POIs Calanques National Park - Day 6
Lourmarin to Avignon
Spend your morning browsing Lourmarin's market for crafts, clothing, and local food. Then a vintage Citroën 2CV takes you through the Provençal countryside past lavender fields. You'll reach Domaine de la Citadelle winery to explore the grounds and enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch with local wine pairings before heading to Avignon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Gourmet picnic lunch with Provençal favorites paired with local wine at Domaine de la Citadelle), Dinner (Michelin-starred dinner at La Vieille Fontaine - modern Provençal cuisine)
Included Activities
- Visit Lourmarin market - explore tree-lined avenues with crafts, clothing and local delicacies
- Chauffeured vintage Citroën 2CV drive through Provençal countryside
- Tour of Domaine de la Citadelle winery grounds
- Gourmet picnic lunch with Provençal favorites paired with local wine at Domaine de la Citadelle
Landmarks/POIs Lourmarin Domaine de la Citadelle - Day 7
Avignon to Arles
Experience Carrières de Lumières, a light and sound show projected onto an abandoned limestone quarry featuring works by Klimt, Gauguin, and Bosch. After that, see Arles' first-century Roman Amphitheater. Your day finishes with a private concert at the Oratory Chapel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Experience Carrières de Lumières - light and sound show in abandoned limestone quarry with artwork by Klimt, Gauguin, Bosch and others
- Visit Arles' first century Roman Amphitheater
- Private concert at the Oratory Chapel with a local singer
Landmarks/POIs Carrières de Lumières Arles Amphitheater Oratory Chapel - Day 8
Arles to Carcassonne
See the well-preserved Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct spanning the Gard River and showing remarkable engineering skill. From there, drive to Carcassonne, one of Europe's largest surviving medieval walled cities with 53 watchtowers and 1.5 miles of ramparts to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Pont du Gard - well-preserved Roman aqueduct
Landmarks/POIs Pont du Gard Carcassonne - Day 9
Carcassonne
Cruise the Canal du Midi, an engineering achievement from the late 1600s built as a shipping route between the Mediterranean and Atlantic. Your boat meanders under tree canopies through ancient villages, past Languedoc vineyards, and by Roman fortifications. After lunch, a local expert shows you around Carcassonne, uncovering its history from before the Roman period.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 1.5-hour cruise on Canal du Midi - view flora, fauna, rural vistas and lush vineyards
- Guided exploration of Carcassonne with Local Expert - uncover rich history dating back to pre-Roman period
Landmarks/POIs Canal du Midi - Day 10
Bordeaux
Choose your Bordeaux activity for the day. Either learn about 18th-century architecture with a local expert walking through Vieux Bordeaux, or take a leisurely bike ride around the Garonne River through the Chartrons district and ending at Jardin Public.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of 18th-century architecture in Vieux Bordeaux with Local Expert
- Relaxing bike tour around Bordeaux - loop the Garonne river, pass through Chartrons district, stop at Jardin Public, see Palais Gallien and Glace des Grands Hommes shopping center
Landmarks/POIs Vieux Bordeaux Garonne River Chartrons District Jardin Public Palais Gallien - Day 11
Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion
Stroll through Bordeaux before heading to Saint-Émilion, the oldest continuously operating wine appellation in the region. Dinner at Château du Ferrand features a celebration meal highlighting the estate's environmental practices like organic fertilizers and hand harvesting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Celebration Dinner at historic Château du Ferrand with learning about the estate's environmental practices using organic fertilizers and hand harvesting)
Included Activities
- Explore Saint-Émilion - oldest active wine-producing appellation in Bordeaux
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Bordeaux
Landmarks/POIs Saint-Émilion - Day 12
Bordeaux to Paris
Board the high-speed TGV train in 1st class for your journey to Paris. Your Luxury Gold host meets you at the station and transfers you to your hotel situated right next to the famous Musée du Louvre.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Musée du Louvre - Day 13
Paris
A local expert guides you through Paris' major sights, starting with Île de la Cité where the city began, then the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. You'll stroll along the Seine or sit at a café watching people. Your Museum Pass lets you explore the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, or the neo-classical Panthéon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Paris with Local Expert - see Île de la Cité, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower
- Museum Pass - access to Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, or Panthéon
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the Seine
- Relax at a café and people watch
Landmarks/POIs Île de la Cité Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Seine Louvre Musée d'Orsay Panthéon - Day 14
Paris
Explore different neighborhoods across Paris today. Wander through Montmartre's bohemian streets, check out the lively Latin Quarter, or shop around the Champs-Élysées. Use your Museum Pass to see more collections, or simply walk from your hotel to the Louvre and Tuileries Gardens right outside.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Montmartre - bohemian charm and local culture
- Visit the Latin Quarter - lively neighborhood atmosphere
- Browse shops around the Champs-Élysées
- Continue using Museum Pass to explore additional museums
- Visit Tuileries Gardens adjacent to hotel and Louvre
Landmarks/POIs Montmartre Latin Quarter Champs-Élysées Tuileries Gardens - Day 15
Paris
After breakfast, private transfers take you to the airport, marking the end of your luxury tour from Monte Carlo through the French countryside and finishing in Paris.
- Meals
- Breakfast
