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Self-guided tour French Riviera and Provence 4*

Information: travelfrance@guidesud.com

Your program (based on 4 participants)

Day 1: Arrival in Nice.

Pick-up of your van rental at the airport – 4 pax
Installation in your 4* hotel in the center of Nice
Dinner and lunch on your own

Night at La Pérouse 4* hotel

Inclusions :
– Accommodation,
– Car rental at Nice airport for 8 days

Day 2- Grasse and Cannes perfume workshops – Boat trip on Lérins Island

AM: Breakfast; drive to Grasse. Guided tour of a local perfume factory, combining the flavors and colors of Provence… On request, you can attend a workshop where the heart note, the top note and the fragrance are the keys… Our expert perfumer will help guests design their own Eau de Cologne! Some workshops are open to children, depending on Molinard’s experience!
Drive to Cannes and free lunch on our recommendation.
PM: You’ll make a stop in CANNES, famous for its International Film Festival. Enjoy a private boat trip to the island of Lérins or similar.
Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat: a protected and preserved territory;
In an idyllic, unspoilt setting facing the Bay of Cannes and the Estérel massif, these sites offer visitors a unique array of flora and fauna, as well as a singular history combining the mysteries of the Iron Mask with the tranquility of Cistercian monks. Everything here invites discovery.

In the late afternoon, return to the hotel.
Lunch and dinner on your own
Night in Nice

Inclusions :

– Accommodation, breakfast and city taxes
– Visit to the Grasse and Cannes perfume factories
– Boat trip to Île de Lérins or similar

Day 3: Nice and its market & Monaco

AM: Breakfast.
This morning, you’ll enjoy a private tour of Nice, a multi-faceted destination. With the sun shining 300 days a year, discover the rich history and culture that radiates around the world, the changing reflections of the sea that surrounds it, its dazzling beauty, its colorful accent and its effervescence…
Stroll through the narrow streets of old Nice and the famous Cours Saleya flower market, where local products such as tapenade, socca and olive oil are well represented!
Lunch at leisure.
PM: We’ll take you to Monaco. We recommend a panoramic view of Nice from Mont Boron. On the Moyenne Corniche, stop at Eze, a medieval hilltop village with craft stores and breathtaking views. In Monaco, your guide will take you on a tour of the old town of Monaco and Monte Carlo, and drive along the Grand Prix circuit.
You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the Princess’ apartment (optional).
Return to the hotel at the end of the day.
Dinner at leisure.
Night in Nice

Inclusions :

– Accommodation, breakfast and city taxes
– Visit to the Grasse and Cannes perfume factories
– Boat trip to Île de Lérins or similar

Day 4: En route to Provence

AM: After breakfast, drive to Aix en Provence (2-hour drive).
Lunch at leisure
Check-in at the 5-star Hotel Le Pigonnet, a luxury hotel with garden and swimming pool.
PM: Meet your guide and begin your tour of the “Cours Mirabeau”. Discover the magnificent courtyards of the town’s mansions, magical squares and typical facades. Visit Saint-Sauveur Cathedral, whose baptistery was built in the 6th century. Discover Mont Sainte Victoire and its breathtaking landscapes, true symbols repeatedly painted by the artist… Your guided tour ends in the city center, with a visit to the Café des Deux Garçons, a famous café frequented by many of Cézanne’s painters and friends.
Dinner on your own
Overnight at Hôtel Le Pigonnet 5*.

Inclusion :

– Walking tour of Aix-en-Provence
– Lodging, breakfast and taxes included

Day 5: Uzès and Pont du Gard

AM : After breakfast, you’ll head for Uzès.
The discreet but elegant town of Uzès has preserved in its center many reminders of its rich past. (Saturday) Enjoy the Uzès market with the locals and taste the local produce!
Surrounded by the boulevard Gambetta, the medieval city is a maze of narrow streets and shady squares lined with 17th- and 18th-century townhouses. Under the arcades of the Place aux Herbes and along the surrounding streets, a market is held every Saturday, whose reputation has long extended beyond the region’s borders. Here you’ll find a profusion of regional produce, in the warm, colorful atmosphere of a Provencal market.
A stone’s throw from the Place aux Herbes, the medieval garden, a haven of peace, features 450 varieties of edible, culinary, ornamental and medicinal plants, illustrating their importance in everyday life in the Middle Ages. You can also admire contemporary works of art and climb the 100 steps to the King’s Tower for a breathtaking view of Uzès. The Tour d’Uzès is very pretty and the more discreet Tour Fenestrelle, another symbol of Uzès, is the only example in France of a cylindrical bell tower.
Lunch at leisure in Uzès

LATE AFTERNOON: Drive to the Pont du Gard, an astonishing Roman aqueduct and UNESCO World Heritage site. The Pont du Gard aqueduct remains one of mankind’s greatest masterpieces. A marvel of antiquity and a true feat of engineering, it is also a grandiose site that has been restored to its original state since its renovation.
The Pont du Gard may be the star of your visit, but the site is also full of unusual and unexpected places to discover. Enjoy an amazing canoe trip under the bridge.
Return to your hotel in Aix en Provence
Dinner on your own
Night at Le Pigonnet 5* hotel

Includes:
– Accommodation, breakfast and tourist taxes included
– Canoe trip to Pont du Gard

Day 6: Baux de Provence, olive oil farm and wine tasting

AM: After breakfast, you’ll set off for Les Baux de Provence.
You’ll first discover the “light quarries”, located in ancient limestone quarries. Every year since they opened, the Carrières des Lumières have organized an immersive digital exhibition, this year devoted to Venice and Yves Klein. Accompanied by classical music, you’ll walk through the quarries and enjoy an incredible experience.
Continue on to the medieval village of Les Baux de Provence.
The village of Les Baux de Provence is located in the heart of the Alpilles on a rocky plateau 245 m above sea level. The belvederes offer breathtaking views of Arles, the Camargue and the Alpilles!
Lunch at leisure in the village.

PM: Your driver guide will take you to the Alpilles to discover the Alpilles region’s specialty, olive oil.
You’ll visit the mill before sampling the different types of olive oil.
After the visit, you’ll head to a winery located between Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Eygalières. During the visit, you’ll discover the vineyard, the cellars and the know-how behind the different stages of production, through a personalized tour in the company of our guide, followed by a private tasting in our reception room or on our panoramic terrace: Tasting of our 5 AOP Baux-de-Provence wines,
Return to Aix en Provence to your hotel Le Pigonnet
Dinner on your own
Night at Le Pigonnet 5* hotel

Inclusion :
– Visit to Les Baux de Provence and the Carrière des Lumières
– Visit to an olive oil farm and tasting session
– Visit to a biodynamic vineyard and wine tasting
– Lodging, breakfast and taxes included

Day 7: Aix en Provence to St Paul de Vence back to Nice

AM: Breakfast. This morning, drive to St Paul de Vence. (2h drive)
Lunch at leisure in the village
PM: This afternoon, your guide will take you on a confidential tour of this village so renowned for its art, where so many of the world’s most famous artists have spent their time. Even today, many aspiring artists flock to this art Mecca. You’ll also visit the fabulous Fondation Maeght museum.
Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.
Dinner at leisure
Night in Nice

Inclusion :
– 2-hour private tour of St Paul de Vence
– Admission to the Fondation Maeght museum
– Accommodation, breakfast and taxes included

Day 8: Departure

AM: Breakfast.
Early in the morning, you’ll drive to Nice airport to drop off your car before catching your flight back home.

Au revoir!

What’s included in the price:
 Accommodation, breakfast and city taxes
 All necessary transfers from airport or train station to hotel and vice versa
 Private tours with driver guide or guide as mentioned in the program
 Nice airport rental car round trip 8 days – basic insurance included
 A detailed road book describing the itineraries, tourist and historical information and our favorite addresses.
 Operational and logistical support throughout the program, including triple-checking of all arrangements prior to your arrival; any last-minute changes required due to flight delays, adverse weather conditions, etc.

What’s not included in the price:
 Meals and drinks
 Personal expenses
 All visits and excursions not mentioned
 Optional tours
 Cancellation insurance

5* hotels on request.