France

Nantes ~ Day 1

Fly to Nantes. Leisure time in Nantes. Accommodation at Hotel Barrier L’hermitage La Baule.

Mont Saint-Michel ~ Day 2 & 3

Visit Mont Saint-Michel and the nearby area. Accommodation in Mont Saint-Michel area.
Optional trip to Jersey Island with accommodation at Longueville Manor Hotel and Restaurant.

Chambord ~ Day 4

Visit of the expansive Chateau de Chambord, UNESCO site found on Loire Valley. Built in the 16th century, the former royal palace has multiple cupolas and towers and a moat surrounds it.
Accommodation at Logis Hotel du Cygne.

Paris ~ Day 5 & 6

Paris city tour including: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, Arc de Triomphe, Palais Garnier, Luxembourg Palace and Gardens, Pont Alexandre III, Palais-Royal Garden, Musée Nissim de Camondo, Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum. See some of the masterpieces of Louvre Museum including Mona Lisa and Nike of Samothrace. Visit the Roman gallery. See the Greek works of art. Find out how Medieval art influenced the Renaissance period. Stop in Louvre’s Great Gallery, the museum’s main attraction, to admire the beautiful Italian art of Renaissance. Step inside the Romanticism gallery and finally visit the Neoclassicism gallery with elegant sophisticated paintings.
Accommodation at Hotel 1, Place Vendome.

Reims ~ Day 7

Leisure day in Reims.
Accommodation at Hotel L’ Assiette Champenoise.

Wingen-Sur-Moder (Strasbourg) ~ Day 8

Visit Lalique Crystal Museum. 45 minute exclusive private wine cellar tasting on arrival day inclusive of 3 pre-selected wines and 3 pairing appetizers. Forestry sophrology with an eco-therapist and sophrologist for your reconnection with nature.
Accommodation at Villa René Lalique.

Dijon ~ Day 9

Leisure day in Dijon.
Accommodation at Grand Hôtel La Cloche Dijon – MGallery.

Lyon ~ Day 10

Take a 2-hour old Lyon cultural and historical guided walking tour in English. After seeing the giant street murals take the funicular and ride up the Fourviere Hill. You will have the best panoramic view over the city and the impressive Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere.
Accommodation at Hotel Restaurant Origines par Adrien Descouls. Alternative hotels: Troisgros Hotel, Domaine de Rymska Hotel, Les Maisons Marcon, Maison Doucet or Maison Lameloise.

Limoges ~ La Rochelle ~ Day 11 & 12

Leisure day in Limoges.
Accommodation at Best Western Plus Hotel Richelieu.

Leisure day in La Rochelle.
Accommodation at Maison des Ambassadeurs.

Bordeaux ~ Day 13

Perhaps the most famous wine region in the world, Bordeaux, includes around 6,000 wineries and over 110,000 hectares of vineyards. Every second, they sell 20 bottles of Bordeaux wine worldwide, the most planted variety being Merlot. The 2,000-year-old city hides beautiful gems like Cité du Vin Museum, Place de la Bourse and Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux.
In the evening relax in a swimming pool among the vineyards. Accommodation at Le Saint-James Bouliac Hotel.

Arcachon ~ Biarritz ~ Day 14

Visit Arcachon and the famous sand Dune of Pilat. This runs alongside the shore and reaches a height of up to 110 m above the sea level. Once arrived in Biarritz take a stroll in the Parc du Phare from the Phare de Biarritz to Rocher de la Vierge. The Phare de Biarritz is a tall historic lighthouse dating since 1834. Raised on a rocky cliff, it offers sweeping town and ocean views. Rock formation located in Bay of Biscay, Rocher de la Vierge has a statue of Virgin Mary on top. It also offers dramatic views. Between these two, make a stop at the Point de vue de l’Impératrice, another great scenic spot.
Accommodation at Regina Experimental Biarritz Hotel.
Next morning, visit the Marche aux Halles de Biaritz. This covered and cheerful fresh food marketplace is full of small shops for charcuterie, cheese, seafood and more.

Toulouse ~ Day 15 & 16

Known as La Ville Rose (‘The Pink City’) due to its many terra-cotta bricks sed in many of its buildings. Its 17th-century Canal du Midi links Garonne River to Mediterranean Sea. You can travel it by boat, bike or on foot.
Visit of Basilique Saint-Sernin de Toulouse, UNESCO world heritage site and pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostella. This medieval basilica is the largest surviving Romanesque church in Europe. Visit Le Capitole, the city hall and Teatro del Capitolio de Toulouse, the Opera House. Then go to Marché Victor Hugo, one of the most attractive local fresh food markets. Next stop is Pont Neuf, a stone road bridge with 7 arches completed in the 17th century. Visit of the Musée Saint-Raymond, a medieval building for antiquities museum with Roman sculptures, interesting local archaeological finds. Finally, reach Toulouse outskirts for a memorable visit of the Old Wings Toulouse / Ailes Anciennes Toulouse and Musee Aeroscopia. These aircraft museums include two Concordes, an Airbus A400, a Caravelle, a Mig-15 and a historic aircraft. Nearby: Airbus factory tours. Visit the A380 assembly line… but only from behind glass on a viewing area !
Accommodation at La Cour des Consuls Hôtel & Spa Toulouse – MGallery.

Orange ~ Day 17

Visit Pont du Gard, UNESCO site, a mighty aqueduct bridge. This rises over 3 well-preserved arched tiers and dates since the 1st century when Romans built it. City tour of Orange.
Accommodation at Grand Hôtel d’Orange, BW Signature Collection.

French Riviera (Cote d’Azur)

Marseille ~ Day 18

Leisure day in one of the sunniest cities in Europe. Featuring a millennia old port, the reinvented metropolis already matches Nice for culture and style.
Accommodation at Hotel C2 – Marseille.

Saint Tropez ~ Day 19

Visit of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon and then visit of Saint Tropez from where Brigitte Bardot came. Accommodation in Saint Tropez at Airelles Saint-Tropez, Chateau de la Messardiere.

Cannes ~ Vallauris ~ Antibes ~ Day 20

Tour the city that hosts the famous International Film Festival. Then discover the city where Pablo Picasso retreated for several years.
Accommodation at Grand Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, that hosted the stars of Cannes festival and lots of international personalities.

Saint Paul de Vence ~ Day 21

Saint Paul de Vence used to be home of some of the greatest sculptors, painters, actors and artists. One of the most alluring villages on French Riviera, this has a special light that charmed Chagall and Matisse. It also witnessed the romance between Simone Signoret and Yves Montand.
Accommodation at Le Domaine du Mas de Pierre Hotel.

Nice ~ Day 22 & 23

One of the top 10 best holiday destinations in August for summer sun, Nice charms its visitors all year round. While here, you can discover the local “art” of living. This means petanque, vineyards, one of the most important private collections of modern art in the world. Visit of the rural areas of Nice via Promenade des Anglais by Pierre’s Rolls-Royce. Spend as much time as you like within the extraordinary VIP Orchid Garden. 
Accommodation at Le Domaine du Mas de Pierre Hotel 5*.
Optional trip to Corsica Island with accommodation at Les Bergeries de Palombaggia Hotel.
Fly back home.

 

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