{"id":8700,"date":"2023-05-19T14:39:38","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T14:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.france-privatetravels.com\/?post_type=product&p=8700"},"modified":"2023-05-19T15:23:12","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T14:23:12","slug":"french-riviera-provence-and-paris-a-5-bespoke-travel","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.france-privatetravels.com\/en\/produit\/french-riviera-provence-and-paris-a-5-bespoke-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"French Riviera, Provence and Paris, a 5* bespoke travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

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French Riviera, Provence and Paris, a 5* bespoke travel<\/h3>\n

Splendor of the Coast, perfume and scents of Provence, Paris my love …<\/h3>\n

Reservation: travelfrance@guidesud.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Day 1 : Arrival in Nice.<\/strong><\/p>\n

AM : Your driver will wait for you after the luggage delivery.
\nTransfer to your hotel in Nice. Installation in your 4* hotel.
\nDepending on your flight schedule
\nPM : You will enjoy a private visit of Nice, a multifaceted destination. With the sun shining 300 days a year, discover its historical and cultural richness which radiates throughout the world, the changing reflections of the sea which borders it, its dazzling beauty, its colorful accent and its effervescence…
\nStroll through the narrow streets of the old town of Nice and the famous Cours Saleya flower market where local products such as tapenade, socca, olive oil… are well represented!
\nFree dinner and lunch
\nNight at the hotel La Ch\u00e8vre d’Or 5* in Eze<\/p>\n

Inclusions:<\/strong>
\n– Accommodation, superior room with sea view
\n– Private transfer from Nice airport to your hotel
\n– Visit of Nice in the morning with your guide<\/p>\n

Day 2 – Perfumery workshop in Grasse and St Vincent de Paul<\/strong><\/p>\n

AM: Meeting with your driver guide at your hotel. Starting in Grasse, you will discover the world of perfumes at Galimard. You will live an unforgettable sensory experience, playful and captivating, focused on the creation of a scent with aromatic notes, citrus and orange blossom. You will have the opportunity to participate in a private workshop and create your own perfume;
\nAfter this experience, your driver guide will take you to St Paul de Vence for lunch (not included).
\nPM: After lunch, your guide will take a confidential tour of this village so famous 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 will also visit the fabulous Maeght Foundation Museum.
\nReturn to the hotel in the late afternoon around 5:00 pm. Time to relax at the pool.<\/p>\n

Dinner at leisure
\nNight at the hotel in Eze<\/p>\n

Inclusions :<\/strong>
\n– Full day driver guide (8 hours)
\n– Perfumery workshop in Grasse
\n– Entrance to the Maeght Foundation Museum<\/p>\n

Day 3 – Villa Ephussi de Rotschild,Eze Boat trip to Marguerite Island and the Gold Coast<\/strong><\/p>\n

AM : This morning, you will enjoy a private tour of the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and its 9 magnificent gardens. It includes a thematic visit of the Villa (2 themes to choose from “In the footsteps of Marie-Antoinette” or “The eccentricities of Beatrice”), a free visit of the gardens, a glass of champagne accompanied by salted appetizers in a private area.
\nLunch in the village of EZE in a restaurant overlooking the sea (not included, under our recommendation) -Return to Nice
\nIn the afternoon, WE PROPOSE A BOAT TOUR FROM THE VILLAGE OF EZE: This afternoon, we propose a boat tour from Nice. Discover Nice by the water… Through a sumptuous coastal route with commentary of about an hour, let yourself be carried away by the charms of navigation… An original formula which will allow you to combine the visit of the island Sainte Marguerite with the discovery of the Massif de l’Est\u00e9rel. Duration of the commented cruise on the Massif de l’Est\u00e9rel: 2 hours. You will make a stop at Marguerite Island in order to take some time to visit the island and enjoy the beach.
\nDeparture from the boat at 2:45 pm Return to Nice at 7:00 pm
\nFree dinner
\nNight at the hotel in Eze<\/p>\n

Inclusions :<\/strong>
\n– Half day driver guide (4h) – Eze village
\n– Entrance to the gardens and the Villa Ephrussi
\n– Boat trip from Nice to the island of Marguarita
\n– Accommodation, breakfast and taxes included<\/p>\n

Day 4 – En route to Provence<\/strong><\/p>\n

AM: After breakfast, drive to Avignon
\nLunch at leisure
\nInstallation in your 5* hotel<\/p>\n

PM : In the afternoon, you will enjoy a guided tour of the Palais des Papes, the largest Gothic palace in Europe, before discovering the famous Pont d’Avignon. Whether you are a history expert, an architecture lover, fascinated by the Middle Ages or simply curious, whether you have time for a quick look or can spend the day. There are countless ways to visit the Palais des Papes!
\nRest of the day free
\nDinner at leisure<\/p>\n

Night at the Hotel de l’Europe 5*.<\/p>\n

Your hotel in Avignon : French elegance, the art of entertaining…<\/p>\n

At the Hotel d’Europe, everything invites you to savor the tranquility of a magnificent 16th century residence, in a refined, chic and elegant setting. A luxury hotel in Avignon and a starred restaurant a stone’s throw from the Palace of the Popes, the place charms and seduces all visitors who come to taste the Provencal art of living: you will be seduced by this travelers’ house where you feel good, and you will savor each of the top-of-the-range services, for an exceptional stay in Provence…<\/p>\n

Inclusions :<\/strong>
\n– Transfer to Avignon with your driver
\n– Services of a walking guide for 2 hours in Avignon
\n– Accommodation, breakfast and taxes included<\/p>\n

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Day 5 – Uzes and the Pont du Gard<\/strong><\/p>\n

AM : After breakfast, your driver will drive you to Uz\u00e8s. The discreet but elegant city of Uz\u00e8s has preserved in its center many testimonies of its rich past. (Saturday) You will enjoy the Uz\u00e8s market with the inhabitants and the local products that you will taste!
\nSurrounded by the boulevard Gambetta, the medieval city is a maze of small streets and shaded squares lined with 17th and 18th century mansions. 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 borders of the region. You will find a profusion of regional products, in the warm and colorful atmosphere of the Provencal markets.
\nA stone’s throw from the Place aux Herbes, the medieval garden, a small haven of peace, presents 450 varieties of edible and culinary, ornamental and medicinal plants which illustrate their importance in daily life in the Middle Ages. You can admire contemporary artworks and climb the 100 steps of the King’s Tower to enjoy a breathtaking view of Uz\u00e8s. The Tower of Uz\u00e8s is very pretty and the Fenestrelle Tower, more discreet, another symbol of Uz\u00e8s, is the only example in France of a cylindrical bell tower.<\/p>\n

Free lunch in Uz\u00e8s<\/p>\n

AFTERNOON: You will enjoy the discovery of the Pont du Gard, an amazing Roman aqueduct, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Pont du Gard aqueduct remains one of the greatest masterpieces of humanity. A marvel of antiquity and a true technical feat, it is also a grandiose site that has been restored to its original state since its renovation.
\nIf the Pont du Gard is the star of your visit, the site is full of unusual and unexpected places that you will enjoy discovering. You will enjoy an amazing canoe ride under the bridge.
\nReturn to your hotel in Avignon at the end of the afternoon
\nDinner at leisure
\nNight at the hotel in Avignon<\/p>\n

Inclusions:<\/strong>
\n– Accommodation, breakfast and city taxes included
\n– Guide-driver all day
\n– Canoe trip to the Pont du Gard<\/p>\n

Day 6- Isle sur la Sorgue and Fontaine de Vaucluse & return to Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the morning, you will meet your guide and leave for Fontaine de Vaucluse.
\nThe village of Fontaine de Vaucluse lies at the end of a narrow valley and takes its name from the beautiful and mysterious spring that feeds the river Sorgue. This spring comes from deep underground – no one knows how deep.
\nIn the 1950s, Jacques Yves Cousteau came with a submersible to explore the depths, but he did not find the bottom. Since then, a probe has reached a sand bed at a depth of 308 meters, but the source itself comes from an even deeper place. It is said that all the rainwater of the Luberon and other surrounding mountains comes from this one spring, which represents a catchment area of 1100 km\u00b2. During most of the year, all you can see is a deep blue pool of water at the foot of towering cliffs. But in the spring or during heavy rains, it lives up to its name, with a flow of 200 m3 per second – it is one of the largest springs in the world.<\/p>\n

Road to L’Isle sur la Sorgue, capital of antiques and Venice of Provence
\nMore a town than a village, with its tall plane trees and green streams, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is the “island on the Sorgue”, a few kilometers from the source of the river, in Fontaine de Vaucluse, where the Sorgue divides into two streams. All this is due to the crystalline, emerald water that flows there, shallow and calm enough, but powerful enough to have brought industry, wealth, and the accumulations of architecture and population that accompany wealth. The paddlewheels bear witness to the textile and paper industries that flourished in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, and the grand mansions that dot the town were the homes of the wealthy merchants who took advantage of the river’s power.
\nL’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue has been called the “Venice of Provence” – that’s an exaggeration of the abundance of waterways, but the various parts of the Sorgue are never far away.
\nThere are many permanent antique stores, art galleries and interior design stores, grouped in several “villages”.
\nThis is a time when the streets are full of color and life. In the heart of the Village Saint-Paul-Le-Marais, nearly 200 small antique and design stores make it an ideal place to find unusual objects! And if you don’t find what you’re looking for, the Marais hosts numerous flea markets from early spring to mid-autumn!<\/p>\n

Lunch at leisure.<\/p>\n

AFTERNOON: In the afternoon, transfer to the Avignon train station where you will take your express train to Paris (2 hours by TGV).
\nTransfer from the Paris train station to your hotel in St Germain des Pr\u00e9s
\nInstallation at the Montalembert Hotel 5* Deluxe room
\nRest of the day free
\nNight in Paris<\/p>\n

Inclusions:<\/strong>
\n– Accommodation, breakfast and city taxes included
\n– Half day guided tour of Isle sur la Sorgues by a driver
\n– Transfer station\/hotel\/train station<\/p>\n

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Day 7 – Gastronomic visit of Paris at the MARAIS<\/strong><\/p>\n

AM : Breakfast ; morning free
\nLunch at leisure
\nPM: Gastronomic visit of the Marais (3 hours)
\nExplore and walk the beautiful historic streets of the Marais. Discover the oldest food market in Paris and taste some of the French raw milk cheeses on site. Visit our selection of the best gourmet stores: start with exquisite fruit jelly and caramel from our favorite pastry chef, try an unusual chocolate bread and some delicate olive oils from the south of France, smell the flavors of hundreds of teas from the oldest tea house in Paris… and much more.
\nRest of the day free
\nDinner at leisure
\nNight in Paris<\/p>\n

Inclusions:<\/strong>
\n– 3 hours walk in the Marais with tasting
\n– Accommodation, breakfast and city taxes included<\/p>\n

Day 8 – Side car to Montmartre<\/strong><\/p>\n

AM: After breakfast, your driver will take you to your hotel for a side car ride in Paris.
\nDiscovery of Montmartre, its cobblestone streets, the Sacr\u00e9 Coeur, the Place du Tertre and its caricaturists, the last vineyards of Paris. The Ile de la Cit\u00e9 : Dive into the historical heart of Paris, passing by Notre Dame, the conciergerie, the place dauphine, the Sainte Chapelle, the flower market… The Latin Quarter : Dive into the cradle of Parisian culture, the Sorbonne, the Jussieu campus, but also the medieval part with the Ar\u00e8nes de Lut\u00e8ce, the Cluny museum…
\nYou will meet your guide at the hotel after the visit.
\nFree lunch – we can recommend several nice Parisian bistros in the area such as La Petite Chaise or the restaurant Le Vagenende.<\/p>\n

PM: Free afternoon<\/p>\n

Optional: Visit to the Mus\u00e9e d’Orsay<\/em><\/strong> – The museum has the largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings in the world, with nearly 1,100 paintings in total out of over 3,650 in its possession.
\nDinner at leisure on our recommendation.
\nOvernight in Paris<\/p>\n

Inclusions:<\/strong>
\n– 1 hour and a half visit by side car
\n– Accommodation, breakfast and city taxes included<\/p>\n

Day 9 – Departure<\/strong><\/p>\n

Transfer to the airport.<\/p>\n

Good bye!<\/p>\n

Rate based on 2 persons from 5* HOTELS. Subject to availability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Highlights of the stay:<\/strong><\/p>\n