Experience the pure luxury of what France has to offer in three of its most beautiful spots - Paris, Provence and the French Riviera. Enjoy a private walking tour of Paris taking in the sights and areas of the city you are most interested in. Then marvel at the extravagance and opulence of Versailles Palace in the company of your private English speaking Guide and private vehicle and driver. Enjoy a late night cabaret show at the Moulin Rouge which will take you back to the bohemian days of Paris. Soak in the history of the fortified city of Avignon with its impressive Pope's palace and Pont d'Avignon - both UNESCO world heritage sights, and linger over coffee on one of the many squares. Continue on to the hilltop, medieval village of Eze, on the French Riviera and discover the beauty of the old town of Nice, the ritzy towns of Monaco and Monte Carlo and avail of any number of tempting activities. Complete with private airport transfer at both ends of your trip and first class train connections between cities, this is a luxury-style trip of France that you will certainly remember.

Paris is confident that it's the world's most beautiful, fashionable and artistic capital. After visiting the city you will no doubt find it hard to disagree. Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with over 30 million foreign visitors per year. Three of the most famous Parisian landmarks are the twelfth century cathedral Notre Dame de Paris on the Île de la Cité, the nineteenth century Eiffel Tower, and the Napoleonic Arc de Triomphe. The city's most prized museum is the Louvre, though there are dozens of other important ones.

Enjoy a private airport transfer in Paris in a private vehicle with a professional driver.

You will be met and greeted by a hostess at the door of your plane and assisted through customs and luggage pick up.  If you have a private airport transfer arranged through us, your hostess will connect you up with your driver for a smooth transition. 

You will receive a welcome package with your vouchers, and itinerary, city map(s) and train tickets (where relevant) upon your hotel arrival.

You will receive a welcome package with your vouchers, and itinerary, city map(s) and train tickets (where relevant) upon your hotel arrival.

Your English speaking professional guide will meet you at your hotel for a tour of the local's Paris. As well as showing you the highlights of Paris (the city is very accessible on foot) your guide will tell you the history of the city and show you the city from a local's point of view.

NB: If you have a specific area of Paris you would be interested to explore let us know and we can request a specialist guide, along with adding a Metro Pass where necessary.

The Hotel du Louvre (5*) located in the heart of Paris, and overlooks the Louvre Museum. This stylish and elegant boutique hotel stands at the heart of Paris culture and arts. It has a gracious yet comfortable lobby and reception area with a warm welcoming feel. The marble walls and dark wood are highlighted by ambient lightings. Elegant green marble columns and an impressive chandelier add a refined touch and the sweeping staircase is a dramatic feature. There is a range of 177 bedrooms and suites, each with a different outlook and character. The rich décor throughout the hotel has been inspired by the original Napoleon III style and all the public and guest rooms have contemporary comforts whilst retaining a traditional atmosphere.

Overnight at Hotel du Louvre (5*).

A vehicle and driver will meet you at your hotel and take you to the world-renowned museum, the Louvre, where you will meet your English speaking guide. Your guide will accompany you throughout the museum showing you the highlights of the gallery including the timeless work of Da Vinci's 'The Mona Lisa'. Entrance is included.

Enjoy the many wonders of Paris. Consider taking a stroll down one of the many quays by the river Seine, or wandering around any of the fascinating neighbourhoods such as Montematre, the Marais or the Left bank. Of course there are a plethora of museums and galleries to choose from if you are so inclined. Consider getting a 2 Day Paris Pass that includes a Paris Transport Travel card for 2 days (zone 1-3) to see all of the sites that are of personal interest to you. The Paris Pass is a smartcard offering free access to 65 attractions in Paris such as the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, Orsay museum, Musee Rodin, commented cruise with Bateaux Parisiens and Pompidou museum. With this pass, you have access to 22 museums, 24 historical monuments, 15 art galleries, 3 tourist attractions, 1 cruise and special offers in shops and restaurants. Please contact your Advisor if you would like more details.

Overnight at Hotel du Louvre (5*).

Enjoy a half day visiting the Palace of Versailles with a private car and English speaking driver and Guide. A superb Baroque palace known to the world as a symbol of civilization and pleasure, the Palace of Versailles dates back to 1038, and was the official residence of the Kings of France from 1682 until 1790. Used by Louis XIV initially as a hunting lodge he had the property expanded to become the magnificent site of French classical architecture complete with extensive manicured gardens that it is today. The interior showcases magnificent examples of baroque furnishings, a rare collection of objects d'art and houses special exhibitions. At the end of the tour you will be dropped back to your accomodation or in a central place of your choice in the city. (Includes entrance into the palace and the gardens).

Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

Enjoy a stroll through the Montmartre district with the aid of your Secret Walking Tours booklet before sitting down to a bistro style dinner at "Bistro de Montmartre" which has a number of frescoes in the interior inspired by Toulouse Lautrec. Then make your way to the 11pm cabaret show at the Moulin Rouge where you can enjoy a glass of champagne as you watch the antics. (Includes plaisir menu - kir aperatif, 3 course menu and 1/4 bottle of wine per person, entrance to Moulin Rouge cabaret show and a secret walking tours booklet).

Overnight at Hotel du Louvre (5*).

Avignon city is well known for its Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes), where several popes and antipopes lived from the early 14th to early 15th centuries. The palace is an impressive monument and sits within a square of the same name. Nearby, Notre Dame des Doms cathedral is a Romanesque building, mainly built during the 12th century.

Take a private train station transfer with a private vehicle and English speaking driver.

Enjoy the train ride from Paris to Avignon on a TGV (high speed train). Train time is approx. 3 hours.

Enjoy a train station transfer in Avignon with a private vehicle with French speaking Driver.

Explore the highlights of Avignon at leisure on an unescorted tour of the UNESCO world heritage sites of the 12th century Pont d'Avignon (with audio guide), and the 14th century Pope's Palace (with audio guide) before an hour long cruise and dinner. The Pont d'Avignon was the first construction over the Rhone river, between Lyon and the Mediterranean Sea in the 12th century. The bridge collapsed in the 17th century and the king never wanted to pay for restoring it. To this day, it stands as an unfinished structure. The Popes' Palace stands as the mighty symbol of the church's influence throughout the western Christian world in the 14th century and is the biggest Gothic palace in all of Europe. Then take a boat trip on the Rhone river, sailing upstream along the Rocher des Doms and the Pont St Benezet and back downstream to Villeneuve. Finally, enjoy a 3 course dinner in a gastronomic restaurant (drinks not included) located in Avignon.

Cloitre Saint Louis Hotel (4*) is located within the old city walls of Avignon. The hotel is situated in an historical building dating back to the 16th century, and is only a few minutes walk from the Papal Palace. The hotel offers an extremely quiet and serene environment where the staff will make you feel most welcome. Initially a religious school for Jesuits, the Cloister saw its function changed over the centuries to a military hospital, and a home for the elderly. After a thorough renovation in 1990, the building is now a prominent cultural center.

Overnight at Cloitre St. Louis (4*).

Enjoy a private full day (10hrs) excursion visiting all of the top sites in the region - Pont du Gard, Les Baux de Provence, Antiques of Saint Remy de Provence, Oppede le Vieux, Roussillon and Gordes. On this 10 hour private tour, your English speaking Driver/Guide will escort you to all of the aforementioned sites. Visit the Pont du Gard - the most preserved aqueduct of the Roman period of the 1st century before stopping off at the picturesque medieval hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence. After having had some free time for lunch (not included), the tour continues to the site of the Antiques of Saint Remy de Provence which is an impressive triumphal arch and funeral monument. From here, enjoy the pretty countryside of the Luberon as you pass by olive groves, vineyards and fields to see three of the most beautiful villages in the area - Oppede le Vieux - a hilltop town with ramparts and castle dating back to the middle ages, Roussillon, a village built on ochre, and Gordes, another hilltop town which affords stunning views to the expansive valley on all sides. This private day tour to the highlights of Provence will familiarize you with the region. (entrances are not included)

Overnight at Cloitre St. Louis (4*).