
From Paris to Nice at your own pace



For independent travelers who want to thoroughly explore la belle France!
Paris landmarks
- Start your trip living the Parisian life for 4 nights. Comfortably accommodated in a charming boutique-hotel in a quiet street of the bustling Marais district, you will discover the French capital city’s must sees and hidden beauties.
- Being based less than 10 minute walk from Notre Dame Cathedral, we have prepared for you different itineraries to explore Paris by foot, by boat or using public transportation. We also recommend our favorite restaurants and boulangeries in different districts of the capital city so you’ll know where to take a break.
- To get oriented in Paris, we plan for you to take a guided tour on a bike, following a Parisian guide. Those who are not interested in biking can also take a walking tour. One night, you will attend a classical music concert in a very little church away from the crowds - it will be a great memory of your trip.
Burgundy wines
- On the 5th day, you will pick up the rental car near the hotel and drive about 3 hours to Burgundy. You will reside for 3 nights in a beautiful mansion, surrounded by a vast park in Côtes de Nuits vineyards. Situated in the heart of Burgundy, between Dijon and Beaune, you will be perfectly located to tour Burgundy sightseeing. Explore all major vineyards of the region and have a chance to taste red and white wines among the best in the world, directly at the winery! Your Hosts are very welcoming and you will feel at friends in their comfortable B&B.
- Burgundy is much more than the vineyards: winding roads leading to tiny timeless villages - some of them "Most Beautiful Villages of France" - will give you a real feel for this region.
- Dijon has kept a lot of ancient monuments and houses, yet it is a modern city very lively and full of charm. Taste some local cheeses, the "Epoisse" at the cheese factory or stroll around Beaune from cellars to remparts.
PROVENCE sweet life
- On the 8th day, you will drive 3h30 to Northern Provence. For 4 nights, you will reside in the heart of a peaceful provençal town near Mount Ventoux. Your lovely hosts will welcome you in the house they entirely remodeled. At night, refresh in the garden with swimming pool or enjoying a dinner cooked by Eric, your host. A very Provençal experience!
- So many things to see in less than an hour's drive from your B&B: beautiful Avignon, also referred to as “the City of Popes”, where you can visit the palace of the Popes, the well-preserved ramparts and the famous “Avignon Bridge”. Strolling hilltop villages on market day, walking on the footsteps of famous painters such as Cézanne or Picasso. We will also tell you about some hidden jewels - villages, off the beaten track where you will stroll around charming streets or have a drink at a provencal café with locals. We can also recommend a farmer’s market and wine cellar for each day of the week!
- Spend about 3hrs with a private guide to explore Arles amazing city and its Roman theaters.
- On day 12, you will head to Southern Provence and stay for 4 nights in Aix en Provence, in the heights of the city, on the slopes of the Sainte Victoire Mountain. You will be comfortably settled in a typical “mas house”, surrounded by a lovely garden with a swimming pool.
- From there, discover the beauty of southern Provence as you visit picturesque little villages in Luberon or bigger cities such as Marseille or Aix-en-Provence. Tour the salt marshes of the Camargue, take an easy hike in the calanques near Cassis or visit the Alpilles region, where you will find beautiful Saint Remy de Provence and Van Gogh favorite landscapes…we will tell you where to buy the best olive oil or lavender products
- If you are interested in history, don’t miss the Roman ruins at Arles, Orange and the Pont du Gard. We will also take you to smaller sites – less famous and much quieter.
the Riviera away from the crowds
- On day 16, about 3hr dive and you will get to the French Riviera, right in the beating heart of Nice city, in a charming Boutique-Hotel inspired by the Années Folles. You will walk everywhere in Nice. The famous Promenade des Anglais is just 2 blocks away and you can see it - and the sea - right from your suite-room. You are also very central to drive along the French Riviera from Menton, Monaco to Cannes.
- In the Riviera hinterland, you will have the opportunity to discover some of the most beautiful handicrafts in France, particularly ceramics, sculpture and painting. You might be tempted to step into a glassblower's shoes and make your own “chef d’oeuvre”. For art lovers, the many art museums of Nice and its surroundings will amaze you with masterpieces by Chagall, Matisse and Picasso.
- In Nice, let your lovely hostess take you to her best addresses in the old city to discover the Niçoise food & wine specialities in a guided tour.
- But the Riviera is even more than all this. The “Cote d’Azur” is a marvel of fabulous 19th century villas and sapphire water coves. Wander about the narrow alleyways of the old city of Nice and visit the many famous art museums. Go shopping and enjoy views of the Mediterranean in seaside restaurants from Monte Carlo (Monaco) to Antibes.
To save time and tiredness, we recommend to our travelers to fly out of Nice or Marseille International airports. If not possible, we will be happy to assist in finding the right transportation to your next destination.
A perfect trip for France lovers: gorgeous sceneries, the best of the French gastronomy & wines, local culture and meet with great people!
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Pictures of the accommodations

#1A 3* Boutique-Hotel in the heart of Le Marais district
A unique place, in the very center of Paris

#1A 3* Boutique-Hotel in the heart of Le Marais district
Stay in a cozy room...

#1A 3* Boutique-Hotel in the heart of Le Marais district
...less than 10 minute walk from Notre Dame Cathedral

#2A family house right between Dijon and Beaune
A beautiful mansion in the Burgundy vineyard

#2A family house right between Dijon and Beaune
With spacious and comfortable rooms with a view over the park

#2A family house right between Dijon and Beaune
Enjoy meeting with your very friendly hosts

#2A family house right between Dijon and Beaune
...and having breakfast outside on a sunny day

#3A Typical Mas House, in a hidden valley in Provence
Stay in wilder Provence, at the foot of Mont Ventoux

#3A Typical Mas House, in a hidden valley in Provence
Enjoy a comfortable room

#3A Typical Mas House, in a hidden valley in Provence
...and many spots in the garden, or by the swimming pool.

#4A comfortable house in Southern Provence
Stay in Aix-en-Provence heights

#4A comfortable house in Southern Provence
Enjoy fresh nights in a peaceful setting away from the crowds

#4A comfortable house in Southern Provence
Walk on painter Cezanne footsteps

#5A charming Boutique-Hotel in Nice
Art Deco Style hotel in the heart of Nice

#5A charming Boutique-Hotel in Nice
Enjoy a very comfortable suite room with a kitchenette...

#5A charming Boutique-Hotel in Nice
...and a nice reading room area with a great view

#5A charming Boutique-Hotel in Nice
You are just 2 blocks - 3 min walk to Promenade des Anglais and the beach