{"id":8708,"date":"2023-05-25T16:20:49","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T10:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.france-privatetravels.com\/?post_type=product&p=8708"},"modified":"2023-05-26T11:36:28","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T10:36:28","slug":"self-guided-tour-french-riviera-and-provence-4","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.france-privatetravels.com\/en\/produit\/self-guided-tour-french-riviera-and-provence-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-guided tour French Riviera and Provence 4*"},"content":{"rendered":"

Self-guided tour French Riviera and Provence 4*<\/h3>\n

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

Your program (based on 4 participants)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Pick-up of your van rental at the airport – 4 pax
\nInstallation in your 4* hotel in the center of Nice
\nDinner and lunch on your own<\/p>\n

Night at La P\u00e9rouse 4* hotel<\/p>\n

Inclusions :
\n– Accommodation,
\n– Car rental at Nice airport for 8 days<\/p>\n

Day 2- Grasse and Cannes perfume workshops – Boat trip on L\u00e9rins Island<\/strong><\/p>\n

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!
\nDrive to Cannes and free lunch on our recommendation.
\nPM: You’ll make a stop in CANNES, famous for its International Film Festival. Enjoy a private boat trip to the island of L\u00e9rins or similar.
\nSainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat: a protected and preserved territory;
\nIn an idyllic, unspoilt setting facing the Bay of Cannes and the Est\u00e9rel 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.<\/p>\n

In the late afternoon, return to the hotel.
\nLunch and dinner on your own
\nNight in Nice<\/p>\n

Inclusions :<\/p>\n

– Accommodation, breakfast and city taxes
\n– Visit to the Grasse and Cannes perfume factories
\n– Boat trip to \u00cele de L\u00e9rins or similar<\/p>\n

Day 3: Nice and its market & Monaco<\/strong><\/p>\n

AM: Breakfast.
\nThis 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…
\nStroll 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!
\nLunch at leisure.
\nPM: 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.
\nYou’ll also have the opportunity to visit the Princess’ apartment (optional).
\nReturn to the hotel at the end of the day.
\nDinner at leisure.
\nNight in Nice<\/p>\n

Inclusions :<\/p>\n

– Accommodation, breakfast and city taxes
\n– Visit to the Grasse and Cannes perfume factories
\n– Boat trip to \u00cele de L\u00e9rins or similar<\/p>\n

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

AM: After breakfast, drive to Aix en Provence (2-hour drive).
\nLunch at leisure
\nCheck-in at the 5-star Hotel Le Pigonnet, a luxury hotel with garden and swimming pool.
\nPM: 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 Caf\u00e9 des Deux Gar\u00e7ons, a famous caf\u00e9 frequented by many of C\u00e9zanne’s painters and friends.
\nDinner on your own
\nOvernight at H\u00f4tel Le Pigonnet 5*.<\/p>\n

Inclusion :<\/p>\n

– Walking tour of Aix-en-Provence
\n– Lodging, breakfast and taxes included<\/p>\n

Day 5: Uz\u00e8s and Pont du Gard<\/strong><\/p>\n

AM : After breakfast, you’ll head for Uz\u00e8s.
\nThe discreet but elegant town of Uz\u00e8s has preserved in its center many reminders of its rich past. (Saturday) Enjoy the Uz\u00e8s market with the locals and taste the local produce!
\nSurrounded 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.
\nA 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 Uz\u00e8s. The Tour d’Uz\u00e8s is very pretty and the more discreet Tour Fenestrelle, another symbol of Uz\u00e8s, is the only example in France of a cylindrical bell tower.
\nLunch at leisure in Uz\u00e8s<\/p>\n

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.
\nThe 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.
\nReturn to your hotel in Aix en Provence
\nDinner on your own
\nNight at Le Pigonnet 5* hotel<\/p>\n

Includes:
\n– Accommodation, breakfast and tourist taxes included
\n– Canoe trip to Pont du Gard<\/p>\n

Day 6: Baux de Provence, olive oil farm and wine tasting<\/strong><\/p>\n

AM: After breakfast, you’ll set off for Les Baux de Provence.
\nYou’ll first discover the “light quarries”, located in ancient limestone quarries. Every year since they opened, the Carri\u00e8res des Lumi\u00e8res 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.
\nContinue on to the medieval village of Les Baux de Provence.
\nThe 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!
\nLunch at leisure in the village.<\/p>\n

PM: Your driver guide will take you to the Alpilles to discover the Alpilles region’s specialty, olive oil.
\nYou’ll visit the mill before sampling the different types of olive oil.
\nAfter the visit, you’ll head to a winery located between Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence and Eygali\u00e8res. 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,
\nReturn to Aix en Provence to your hotel Le Pigonnet
\nDinner on your own
\nNight at Le Pigonnet 5* hotel<\/p>\n

Inclusion :
\n– Visit to Les Baux de Provence and the Carri\u00e8re des Lumi\u00e8res
\n– Visit to an olive oil farm and tasting session
\n– Visit to a biodynamic vineyard and wine tasting
\n– Lodging, breakfast and taxes included<\/p>\n

Day 7: Aix en Provence to St Paul de Vence back to Nice<\/strong><\/p>\n

AM: Breakfast. This morning, drive to St Paul de Vence. (2h drive)
\nLunch at leisure in the village
\nPM: 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.
\nReturn to the hotel in the late afternoon.
\nDinner at leisure
\nNight in Nice<\/p>\n

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

Day 8: Departure<\/strong><\/p>\n

AM: Breakfast.
\nEarly in the morning, you’ll drive to Nice airport to drop off your car before catching your flight back home.<\/p>\n

Au revoir!<\/p>\n

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What’s included in the price:<\/strong>
\n\uf0ae Accommodation, breakfast and city taxes
\n\uf0ae All necessary transfers from airport or train station to hotel and vice versa
\n\uf0ae Private tours with driver guide or guide as mentioned in the program
\n\uf0ae Nice airport rental car round trip 8 days – basic insurance included
\n\uf0ae A detailed road book describing the itineraries, tourist and historical information and our favorite addresses.
\n\uf0ae 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.<\/p>\n

What’s not included in the price:<\/strong>
\n\uf0ae Meals and drinks
\n\uf0ae Personal expenses
\n\uf0ae All visits and excursions not mentioned
\n\uf0ae Optional tours
\n\uf0ae Cancellation insurance<\/p>\n

5* hotels on request.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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