France

French Rendez-Vous

11 Days trip from Paris to Nice

Calling all travel enthusiasts and food lovers! If you're looking for a journey that combines breathtaking natural beauty, delectable cuisine and history, then this group tour through France should be at the top of your bucket list. 

Meet us for a rendez-vous to revel in the rues of Paris, the riverside where Jules Verne dreamed of deeper waters, and the royal chateau where cognac flows. Make a French connection from the City of Light to the dappled vineyards of Bordeaux. Break away from the ordinary with dreamy days in Marseilles, Aix-en-Provence, and the French Riviera in Nice. 

Monte Carlo stop over

Try your luck at the tables in Monte Carlo and get the royal treatment in Monaco with 11 fantastic days in France. From cathedral halls to fortress walls; from Medieval treasures to Mediterranean pleasures, this vacation in France is a rendez-vous you won’t want to miss. 


TRIP DETAILS:  

Day 1: Arrive in Paris, France: Welcome to Paris! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a welcome drink at 5 pm.

Day 2: Paris : Enjoy free time in the morning, followed by guided sightseeing featuring the Arc de Triomphe and les Champs-Elysées. Visit the Courtyard of Les Invalides. In the evening, indulge in a dinner cruise on the Seine.*

Day 3: Paris – Nantes:  Take a guided walking tour of Nantes, including sights of the Château des Ducs de Bretagne and Place Royale.

Day 4: Nantes – Cognac – Bordeaux: Visit the Chateau Royale du Cognac for a guided tour and cognac tasting. Enjoy free time in Bordeaux in the evening.

Day 5: Bordeaux: Take a guided walking tour of Bordeaux, including historic neighborhoods and a stop at a local patisserie for a traditional canele pastry..

Day 6: Bordeaux – Carcassonne: Take an orientation walk of Carcassonne and explore the medieval town at leisure.

Day 7: Carcassonne – Nimes – Le Baux de Provence – Marseille:  Enjoy an orientation walk of Nimes, visit an olive oil mill in Le Baux de Provence, and explore Marseille at leisure.

Day 8: Marseille: Guided sightseeing of Marseille includes a walk in Le Panier district, a visit to the Cathedral La Major, and a scenic drive along the waterfront road.

Day 9: Marseille – Aix-en-Provence – Nice: Take an orientation walk of Aix-en-Provence, followed by free time. Evening at leisure in Nice. Take advantage of an optional excursion to the Principality of Monaco. Wine and dine in Monte Carlo the glamorous millionaires’ playground. See the Royal Palace and Cathedral as you discover the Old Town. Try your luck at the famous Grand Casino or sit in a local café and watch the world go by. 

Day 10: Nice:  Follow a local guide for a walking tour of Nice's old town, with free time in the afternoon. Enjoy a farewell dinner in the evening. 

Image Description: Walking tour of Nice.

Day 11: Nice - Your vacation ends with breakfast. Safe travels until we meet again!

Note: Meals included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner as specified in the itinerary.