Wine, cathedrals and the art of the good life
The essential France, from the museums and monuments of Paris through the châteaux of the Loire to the light of Provence and the glamour of the Côte d'Azur. This grand route gathers the country's headline landmarks into a single unhurried journey.
A suggested flow for Classic France Highlights. Every day is flexible, we build the final routing, pace and hotels around you.
Your journey begins in Paris. Arrival and welcome; transfer to your hotel and an evening walk beside the Seine. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.
On to Paris. The Louvre and the Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame, followed by the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.
Today brings you to Versailles. A day at the UNESCO-listed Palace and Park of Versailles, the residence of the French kings, with its Hall of Mirrors and formal gardens. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.
Today brings you to Loire Valley. Travel to the Loire Valley, a UNESCO cultural landscape, for the Renaissance châteaux of Chambord and Chenonceau. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.
Today brings you to Loire Valley. The royal château of Amboise and the nearby Clos Lucé, final home of Leonardo da Vinci, amid the vineyards of the Loire. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.
Today brings you to Provence. Fly or drive south to Provence, exploring the papal city of Avignon with its Palais des Papes and the Pont d'Avignon. The rhythm is relaxed, shaped around what you most want to see.
Today brings you to Provence. The Roman amphitheatre at Arles and the perched villages and lavender country of the Luberon. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.
Today brings you to French Riviera. Continue to the Côte d'Azur, with the seafront Promenade des Anglais in Nice and the old town's markets. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.
Today brings you to French Riviera. The perfume town of Grasse, the hilltop village of Èze and the principality of Monaco with its palace and harbour. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.
A final day around Nice. Transfer to Nice airport for your onward journey. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.
This is a sample inclusion list. Final inclusions, hotel tiers and routing are confirmed when we tailor the trip to your dates, group and budget. Pricing is quoted per enquiry, we never sell fixed packages.
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