France in Nine Days: Paris, Avignon, Nice
Savor France’s best, from Eiffel Tower views and Paris markets to Provence’s papal palaces and Riviera villages. Cook with a local chef in Avignon, sip regional wine, and explore coastal towns through interactive walks and tastings. Whether you're traveling as a couple or a family, your Destination Expert customizes every moment to suit your style.
- Duration
- 9 days, 8 nights
- Route
- Paris · Avignon · Nice
- Style
- Private and tailor-made: your own guide and driver throughout
- From
- $7,330 per person, hotels, guides and transfers included
- Explore Paris’ key sites with a private guide and ascend the Eiffel Tower at your leisure.
- Walk Avignon’s medieval wonders and discover the charm of Nice’s Old Town with a guide.
- Taste your way through Nice with a local guide, sampling the best of its regional dishes.
- Feel Villefranche's artistic allure, then wander Eze’s fortress ruins and exotic gardens.
- Consult your Destination Expert to explore options that can personalize your experience.
Every day, already yours.
Get Settled
For your added comfort, a Meet & Greet assistant will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall, after you collect your luggage, holding a sign with your name on it. They will help escort you to your waiting driver for your private transfer to Paris. Upon arrival at your hotel, they will ensure your check-in goes smoothly and be on hand to answer any questions you have about the city or your itinerary.
- Airport Meet & Greet Assistant
- Private Airport Transfer
- France Welcome Package
- Self-Guided: A Taste of Paris
Cross an Item off the Bucket List
Set out from your hotel alongside a private guide on a half-day walking tour exploring the enchanting grounds surrounding the iconic Eiffel Tower, including the Trocadero Esplanade. Prepare to be mesmerized as you step onto the Trocadero Esplanade, a vibrant tapestry of history and grandeur, offering a panoramic vista that rivals any other in the city.
- Eiffel Tower & Trocadero Esplanade (3 hrs) - Private Tour
Gourmet Delights
This morning, become a local as you explore the bustling Aligre Market alongside a local guide. Meet your guide and set out from your hotel, heading towards the market which is filled with an array of produce and meat vendors as well as jewelry and vintage clothes stalls. Strolling through the market, let your senses marvel at the fragrant smells wafting from each vendor as you listen to the chatter of the other market-goers.
- Aligre Market Tour & Wine and Cheese Pairing (3 hrs)
- Optional: Evening Activities
A Change of Scenery
Travel from Paris to Avignon by train with reserved first-class seating for the approximately 2.5-hour journey.
- Private Train Station Transfer
- Paris to Avignon by Train | 2.5 hrs
- Private Train Station Transfer
- Walking Tour of Avignon with Papal Palace (3 hrs) - Private
Sights and Insights
Head out on a morning culinary experience alongside a private chef in the heart of Avignon at the Centr-Halles market. Meet your chef at the covered market and wander through the bustling stalls. Indulge in delectable samples and engage with local vendors as you select fresh produce to use for your creation. Ingredients in hand, retreat to the restaurant for an immersive cooking class. Don your aprons, and together, let your creativity take flight.
- Cooking Class at Centr-Halles (4.5 hrs) - Private Tour
The Journey Continues…
Meet your driver for a private transfer between the train station and your accommodations.
- Private Train Station Transfer
- Train - Avignon - Nice [3.5 hrs] - First Class
- Private Train Station Transfer
- Walking Tour of Nice (3 hrs) - Private
City Streets and Tasty Treats
Embrace the allure of romance and gastronomy on a captivating half-day journey through the vibrant streets of Nice. Your private guide, a culinary connoisseur, eagerly awaits to lead you on an epicurean adventure sure to ignite your senses and transport you to a world of delectable flavors. Delight in the crossroads of cultures as you discover a wonderful blend of both French and Italian dishes, that come together to create rich traditions and histories.
- Complete Nice Food Tour (4 hrs) - Private
Sights and Insights
This morning, alongside a private driver-guide experience the enchanting and captivating town of Villefranche-sur Mer, a jewel among the renowned ports of the French Riviera. Immerse yourself in the spectacle of leisure boats and traditional fishing vessels gracefully gliding through the azure waters. Meander through the streets of this city beloved by painters and artists, where creativity dances with every stroke of a brush.
- The French Riviera from the Heights of Eze (4 hrs) - Private Tour
- Old Town Aperitif & Promenade des Anglais Stroll
Pack Your Bags
Meet your driver for a private transfer between the airport and your accommodations in Nice.
- Private Airport Transfer
Where you will wake up.
Hotel Rochester Champs-Elysees
Situated between the chic Faubourg Saint-Honore and the Elysee Palace, Hotel Rochester welcomes guests into the heart of Paris. Behind its extravagant entrance with copper uprights, step into the front foyer lounge adorned with damasked fabrics and marvelous skylights.
Hotel d`Europe
The luxurious Hotel d’Europe is one of the oldest hotels in France. Set in a 16th-century building in the heart of Avignon, it occupies a magnificent location just a 5-minute walk from both the UNESCO-listed Palais des Papes, and the picturesque Avignon Bridge.
Hotel Apollinaire
Nestled in the heart of Nice, just a stone's throw from Avenue Jean Medecin and in close proximity to Old Nice, its charming alleyways, and the iconic Promenade des Anglais, Hotel Apollinaire beckons with a refined embrace.