WONDERFUL FRANCE

• Discover romance, sophistication and French joie de vivre in Paris – the launch pad to a memorable journey through the French countryside.
• Explore the grand boulevards and picturesque avenues of the ‘City of Light’, before meeting your Travel Director and companions for a Welcome Reception.
• We take to the streets this evening to see some of the city’s most iconic sights, including the Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe, standing in all its glorious splendour for you to admire.

Arrival Transfer: Depart from Charles de Gaulle airport at 09:00, 13:00

Welcome Meet your Travel Director at 16:30

Included Experience: See the Top Sights of Paris

• Join a Local Specialist to explore the Latin Quarter, a vibrant student hotspot and home to the Sorbonne University.
• View the remarkable church of Saint-Sulpice, then soak up the authentic atmosphere and local day-to-day life of the Parisians as you stroll through historic neighbourhoods.
• Consider an optional experience to the exquisite gardens of Claude Monet at Giverny.
• Spend your evening embracing the pageantry of Paris and perhaps experience a traditional Parisian Cabaret.

Included Experience: Paris City Tour

Optional Experience: Giverny House and Gardens of Claude Monet / La Nouvelle Eve Cabaret and Dinner

• Travel through the picture-perfect Burgundy wine region and stop in its walled regional capital, Beaune – most famous for the colourful geometric-tiled Hôtel-Dieu.
• We continue to the gastronomic capital of Lyon, where we spend the night.
• Discover the historic treasures of its well-preserved Old Town or perhaps indulge in delicious Beaujolais flavours in a local bouchon – the choice is yours.

Included Experience: Explore Beaune

Optional Experience: Local Beaujolais Dinner and Old Town Discovery

• Follow the Rhône Valley south, enjoying some free time in Aix-en-Provence for lunch and perhaps a taste of the sweet flavours of calissons.
• Continue to the glamorous Principality of Monaco, one of the smallest and wealthiest nations on earth.
• View the palace, home to the Grimaldi family since the 13th century, and the cathedral where Princess Grace and Prince Rainier were married.
• njoy a delicious Regional Dinner together in Monaco before travelling further along the sun-kissed shores of the French Riviera to our hotel, where we’ll spend the next two nights.

Included Experience: Monaco Orientation

• The sun-kissed shores of the French Riviera are yours to explore today.
• Consider relaxing on the beach with your fellow sun-worshippers or an Optional Experience could see you visit the hilltop town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a popular haunt for actors seeking a relaxing retreat.
• In your free time, you have the opportunity to soak up the fresh sea air and perhaps indulge in a delicious Salade Niçoise.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Optional Experience: Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Corniche Drive, Perfumery and Meal

• Travel by boat along the Côte d’Azur to Saint-Tropez, taking in views of the harbour and Mediterranean coastline.
• You’ll get your bearings on an orientation of the old town, then enjoy free time to explore.
• Browse the shops, walk the narrow streets or stop at a local patisserie to try a slice of Tarte Tropézienne — a cream-filled brioche created in the town in the 1950s.
• This coastal spot has long drawn artists, locals and visitors alike.
• Later, continue inland to Avignon, a Provençal city rich in history, where you’ll stay for the next two nights.

Included Experience: Saint-Tropez Orientation

• Travel to the impressive Pont du Gard, the ancient Roman aqueduct that once carried water to the city of Nîmes.
• Take time to admire this feat of engineering before continuing to Arles, a city known for its Roman heritage and its influence on artist Vincent van Gogh.
• Join a Local Specialist for a tour of the city’s highlights, including the Roman amphitheatre and the Cathedral of St. Trophime, both reminders of Arles’ rich past.
• Enjoy a Be My Guest experience, joining your hosts for regional food and warm Provençal hospitality.

Included Experience: See the Ancient Bridges of Pont du Gard, Avignon Orientation, Arles City Tour, La Table a Rallonges

Optional Experience: Treasures of Provence

• The French countryside is your companion as you take the high-speed TGV train through the heart of France, past Auxerre and the vineyards of Burgundy, back to Paris where you’ll have the rest of the afternoon to explore the city on your own or explore Montmartre with a stroll through the ‘village’ overlooking the city of Paris on an Optional Experience.
• Later, enjoy market-fresh produce and seasonal cuisine at a local restaurant celebrating an unforgettable sojourn through France during dinner together.

Optional Experience: Montmartre Village and Artists’ Square / Seine Cruise and Parisian Icons

• This morning after breakfast, it’s time to bid Paris a fond au revoir as our fascinating journey through France comes to an end.

Departure Transfer: Arrive at Charles de Gaulle airport at 08:00, 11:30