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French Promenade

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10 or 13 days

Paris, Biarritz, Provence region, French Rivieria, extension to Italy

From one corner of France to the other, see the many shades of French culture. Paris is the center of it all—feel its significance in the intricate architecture of the Eiffel Tower and the smile of the Mona Lisa. Down south, Biarritz has grown from a fishing village to a world-famous seaside resort. In Provence and the Riviera, the picturesque landscapes recall France’s artistic heritage.

Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2027: March 15, March 19, March 25, March 26-29, April 25, May 1 & 2, June 2, June 29. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.

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Day 1: Fly overnight to France

Day 2: Paris

Meet your Tour Director at the destination airport

Take a walking tour of Paris

Visit the Louvre

Day 3: Paris

Take a guided tour of Paris

With your expert local guide you will see:

  • Place de la Concorde
  • Champs-Élysées
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Les Invalides
  • Eiffel Tower

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Versailles

Versailles

Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.

Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

Day 4: Paris • Basque Coast

Travel by TGV train to Bordeaux

Travel to Biarritz

Visit the Dune du Pilat 

Day 5: Basque Coast

Cross the Spanish border and take a self-guided tour of San Sebastián

Visit Saint-Jean-de-Luz 

Enjoy a tasty pintxos-style lunch in San Sebastián

Take a tour of Biarritz

Day 6: Basque Coast • Carcassonne • Provence region

Travel via Carcassonne to Provence region

Take a tour of Carcassonne

Day 7: Provence region

Take an excursion to Nimes or Arles and the Pont du Gard

Take a walking tour of Avignon

Visit the Papal Palace

Visit the Pont du Gard

Take a tour of Nîmes or Arles

Visit the Nîmes or Arles Ampitheater

Day 8: Provence region• French Riviera

Travel via Cassis to the French Riviera 

Stop in Cassis to explore this beautiful village on your own 

Cruise through the Calanques

Day 9: French Riviera

Take a day trip to Monaco and Eze

Visit a French perfume factory

Take a walking tour of Nice

With your Tour Director you will see:

  • Vieille Ville
  • Promenade des Anglais

Day 10: Depart for home

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Day 10: French Riviera • San Remo • Cinque Terre

Travel via San Remo to the Cinque Terre

Explore San Remo on your own

Day 11: Cinque Terre

Explore Cinque Terre by train

Day 12: Cinque Terre • Milan

Travel to Milan

Take a guided tour of Milan

Visit the Milan Cathedral

Explore the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele on your own

Day 13: Depart for home

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Guided sightseeing
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Full-time Tour Director
Expert Local Guides
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