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. 
• For the "Gourmets", this itinerary includes a meeting with a truffle producer. You will spend an hour looking for truffles with his truffle hound, he might even give away some of his secrets to you... After the search you savor a whole lunch made of truffle products in the outbuilding of a renaissance château. A "very French" experience!
• 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 cooking with Jacques who has been a Chef for 40 years. He can have you work on any special request or wish you may have. Then, you will enjoy a great dinner with Jacky and his wife. 
• 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, in a lovely historic town, only 8 miles from the worldwide famous city of Nice. The B&B house is located at the top of the town so you will enjoy a beautiful sea view from your room and from the breakfast terrace. You are walking distance to several restaurants and will feel at ease to explore the Riviera region.
• 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.
• 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!