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- Destination: France, Monaco
- Duration: 9 Days
- Tour Type: Private Tour
- Tour Style: Classic
About This Trip
France and French Riviera tour — this 9-day private journey takes you from the iconic streets of Paris through the lavender-scented countryside of Provence and on to the sun-soaked glamour of the French Riviera, with a side trip to the tiny principality of Monaco.
From the Louvre Museum to the Palais des Papes, from Sénanque Abbey's purple lavender fields to Monte Carlo's Casino Square, this is France at its finest — private, unhurried, and completely bespoke.
What Makes This France and French Riviera Tour Special
This is not a coach tour. There are no fixed group schedules. Every day, a private licensed guide-driver escorts you at your own pace — from the palaces of Paris to the hilltop villages of the Luberon and the glittering coastline of the Côte d'Azur. You'll travel by high-speed TGV train from Paris to Avignon, explore Provence's most beautiful villages, then cruise along the Mediterranean to reach Nice — one of the most captivating cities on the French Riviera.
Summary
DAY
PLACE
HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 3
Paris
Louvre Museum, Lunch at "58 Tour Eiffel" Restaurant, Seine River Cruise, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Ile Saint-Louis
4
Avignon
Avignon Cathedral, Pont Saint-Benezet, Palais des Papes
5
Luberon
Senanque Abbey, Gordes, Weekly Market, Roussillon
6
Aix-en-Provence
Cours Mirabeau, Quartier Mazarin, Saint Jean de Malte Church, Fontaine de la Rotonde
7
Eze, Monte Carlo (Monaco)
Eze: Village Exploration
Monte Carlo: Formula One Grand Prix Circuit, Casino Square
8 - 9
Nice
Free Day Before Departure
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Paris
Your France and French Riviera tour begins in Paris — the City of Light, the City of Romance, and one of the most visited cities on Earth.
A private licensed guide-driver meets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel.
The rest of the day is yours. Unpack, step outside, and let Paris work its magic — the best way to begin any France vacation.
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- Day 2: Paris — Louvre, Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine River Cruise
A full day devoted to the greatest treasures of the French capital.
Start at the Louvre Museum — the world’s most visited art museum and home to the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. Continue along the Champs-Élysées, pause for photos at the Arc de Triomphe, then enjoy a landmark lunch at “58 Tour Eiffel” on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower.
In the afternoon, glide along the Seine on a one-hour river cruise past Notre-Dame, the Musée d’Orsay, and the grand bridges of Paris. End the day with a walk up to Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre — the white-domed basilica perched above the city with views over all of Paris.
Optional evening: dinner and show at the Moulin Rouge.
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- Day 3: Paris — Private Walking Tour of the Islands
Meet your guide at Pont Neuf for a 3-hour private walking tour of Paris’s two historic islands.
On Île de la Cité, visit Place Dauphine, the medieval Conciergerie (once a royal palace, later a prison during the Revolution), the stunning stained-glass chapel of Sainte-Chapelle, and the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral — now magnificently restored after the 2019 fire.
Cross to the quieter Île Saint-Louis — a residential island with no metro and an unhurried village feel. End the walk on Rue Saint-Louis-en-l’Île with a scoop of Berthillon ice cream, widely regarded as the finest in Paris.
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- Paris
- Day 4: Paris to Avignon by TGV | Avignon Walking Tour
Board a high-speed TGV train at Gare de Lyon for the journey south to Avignon — the walled medieval city at the heart of Provence that served as the seat of the Catholic papacy throughout the 14th century.
Your guide leads a walking tour past the Romanesque Avignon Cathedral, through the gardens of Rocher des Doms, and into the magnificent Palais des Papes — the largest Gothic building in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Finish at the ruins of Pont Saint-Bénézet, the famous bridge from the old French song Sur le Pont d’Avignon.
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- Avignon
- Day 5: Luberon — Lavender Fields, Gordes & Roussillon
One of the most beautiful days of any France and French Riviera tour — a full-day excursion through the Luberon, Provence’s most celebrated countryside.
Begin at a local weekly market overflowing with fresh produce, regional cheeses, herbs, and handmade crafts. Continue to Gordes — a stunning hilltop village built from pale limestone atop a rocky outcrop, with sweeping views over the Luberon valley.
Visit the nearby Sénanque Abbey, where Cistercian monks have lived since 1148. In summer, the surrounding lavender fields are in full purple bloom — one of the most photographed scenes in all of France.
End the day in Roussillon, famous across Provence for its vivid red and orange ochre cliffs and beautifully coloured houses.
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- Avignon
- Day 6: Aix-en-Provence Walking Tour | Drive to Nice
Depart Avignon with a 2-hour guided stop in Aix-en-Provence — the cultural capital of Provence and the birthplace of painter Paul Cézanne.
Stroll the elegant Cours Mirabeau, lined with 17th-century mansions and shaded by vast plane trees. Explore the historic Quartier Mazarin, admire the Gothic bell tower of Saint-Jean-de-Malte Church, and pause at the iconic Fontaine de la Rotonde.
In the afternoon, continue south to Nice — your base on the French Riviera for the remainder of this France and French Riviera tour.
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- Nice
- Day 7: Eze Village & Monaco Day Trip
The most glamorous day of your French Riviera tour begins with a stop at Eze — a medieval fortress village perched 427 metres above the Mediterranean.
Wander its narrow stone lanes, visit the exotic botanical garden, and take in some of the most dramatic coastal views in all of southern France.
Continue to Monaco — the world’s second-smallest country and one of Europe’s most exclusive addresses. Explore the charming old town of Monaco-Ville, admire the Prince’s Palace and Monaco Cathedral from outside, then head to Monte Carlo.
Stroll Casino Square, home to the legendary Monte Carlo Casino — and follow in the tyre tracks of Formula One drivers on the famous Grand Prix circuit that winds through the streets of the principality.
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- Nice
- Day 8: Leisure Day in Nice
A completely free day on the French Riviera — and Nice rewards slow exploration.
Wander the Vieux-Nice (Old Town) with its pastel-coloured baroque architecture and bustling Cours Saleya market. Climb to Castle Hill for panoramic views of the Baie des Anges. Sunbathe on the famous pebble beaches along the Promenade des Anglais.
Or take an independent day trip to Cannes, Antibes, Villefranche-sur-Mer, or the perfume capital of Grasse.
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- Nice
- Day 9: Departure from Nice
Your France and French Riviera tour ends this morning.
A private transfer takes you to Nice Côte d’Azur Airport for your onward flight — carrying memories of Paris, Provence, Monaco, and the sparkling blue Mediterranean.
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