Overview:

Contrast the cultural capital of Paris with beautiful Avignon, the Roman remains and Provençal landscapes that inspired Cézanne and Van Gogh, and the chic resorts of sun-drenched Côte d'Azur.

Countries Visited

France

An expert Insight Tour Director, at the pinnacle of their career, will guide you on your journey. Serving as your 'travelling concierge', this skilled guide will act as consummate organiser and be your 'friend in a foreign land'.

Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight's luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom. It's business class comfort.

A personal radio headset gives you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating insights and commentaries.

Baggage handling everywhere, with seamless and prompt delivery to your door at every hotel.

Hotel and restaurant tips included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. Plus we include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.

Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi.

Insight Flourishes - from time to time, your Tour Director will enchant you with local tidbits, each representing authentic food or beverages unique to the destination.

Included airport transfers at scheduled times on arrival and departure days.

Paris: See Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower.
Pont du Gard: See the Roman aqueduct.
Nîmes: See the Maison Carrée and Roman Arena.
Avignon: See the battlements, famous bridge and walk through the old town to the Palace of the Popes.
Arles: Enjoy an orientation tour.
Aix-en-Provence: See the elegant mansions and cafés of the Cours Mirabeau.
Monaco: Drive on part of the Grand Prix circuit. See the Grimaldi Royal Palace. See the tomb of Princess Grace.
Monte Carlo: Try your luck at one of the casinos.
Scenic Drives: French Riviera and Camargue.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Learn what to look for in a robust red. The colour, fragrance and how it clings to the glass are as important as the taste. Join a wine expert for an introduction to the wonderful wines of this region.
Avignon: For your Dine-Around evening, choose your ambience and style of cuisine from a fine selection of local restaurants.
Monte Carlo: Enjoy a celebration meal of typical French cuisine with wine at a local restaurant before trying your luck at the world-famous casinos.
9 Buffet Breakfasts (BB); 1 Welcome Dinner (WD), 1 three-course table d'hôte Dinner (D), 1 Dine-Around (DA) and 1 Celebration Dinner (CD) all with wine, tea or coffee.
Paris: Ascend to the viewing platforms of the Eiffel Tower and enjoy glorious panoramas.
TGV: Relax on the smooth high-speed TGV train.
St-Paul-de-Vence: Discover how this hilltop town became a refuge for artists as you explore the winding alleyways.
Côte d’Azur: Walk through the old streets of Monaco to see the Palace and tomb of Princess Grace.
Paris: Across the road from the suave and modern Pullman Paris Bercy hotel is Bercy Village, where former wine warehouses have been converted into a trendy pedestrian area.
Monte Carlo: The prestigious Fairmont Monte Carlo is a Monaco landmark - a gathering place for the international elite, set between the sea and the legendary Casino. Over breakfast, look out over three countries and the ever-changing moods of the Mediterranean.