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Provence & the French Riviera

8 daysCoast & CountrysideMarseille · Aix-en-Provence · Avignon · Nice · Monaco

A journey through the sun and colour of the French south, from the Roman heritage of Provence to the lavender country of the Luberon and the glittering coastline of the Riviera. The route balances markets, art and landscape with time by the Mediterranean.

Sample day by day

Your journey, step by step

A suggested flow for Provence & the French Riviera. Every day is flexible, we build the final routing, pace and hotels around you.

1
Marseille
Day 1

Marseille

Your journey begins in Marseille. Arrival and welcome; transfer to Marseille and an evening at the Vieux-Port beneath Notre-Dame de la Garde. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.

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Aix-en-Provence
Day 2

Aix-en-Provence

On to Aix-en-Provence. The elegant fountains and boulevards of Aix-en-Provence, home town of Paul Cézanne, followed by a Provençal market. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.

3
Avignon
Day 3

Avignon

Today brings you to Avignon. The UNESCO-listed Palais des Papes and the ramparts of Avignon, once seat of the medieval popes. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.

4
Luberon
Day 4

Luberon

Today brings you to Luberon. The perched villages of Gordes and Roussillon and, in season, the lavender fields of the Luberon plateau. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.

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Arles
Day 5

Arles

Today brings you to Arles. The Roman amphitheatre and theatre of Arles and the landscapes that inspired Van Gogh, then travel toward the coast. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.

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Nice
Day 6

Nice

Today brings you to Nice. The Promenade des Anglais and the old town of Nice, with its flower market and views over the Baie des Anges. The rhythm is relaxed, shaped around what you most want to see.

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Monaco
Day 7

Monaco

Today brings you to Monaco. The hilltop village of Èze and the principality of Monaco, with the Prince's Palace and the harbour of Monte-Carlo. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.

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Nice
Day 8

Nice

A final day around Nice. Transfer to Nice airport for your onward journey. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.

What's included

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