Ultimate France (2025)

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Frolic in France and Monaco on this 14-day guided tour. In spectacular Saint-Tropez, a Local Expert will guide you along the coastal town’s ancient walls for stunning views of the sea below. See three architecture styles beautifully combine at the Aix-en-Provence Cathedral. Slide into the passenger’s seat of a vintage car for a drive through the countryside, ...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Frolic in France and Monaco on this 14-day guided tour. In spectacular Saint-Tropez, a Local Expert will guide you along the coastal town’s ancient walls for stunning views of the sea below. See three architecture styles beautifully combine at the Aix-en-Provence Cathedral. Slide into the passenger’s seat of a vintage car for a drive through the countryside, then sip on wine at a countryside winery. Watch as lights dance across a limestone quarry at the Carrières de Lumières show. In Avignon, feast on French food at the Michelin-starred La Vieille Fontaine. In Paris, admire the glittering Eiffel Towel and the majestic Arc de Triomphe.The Activity Level of this tour is Dynamic, meaning this journey features 4+ miles of walking on some days and may involve steep hills.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityNice
End CityParis

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • France
  • Monaco

Activities

  • Culture
  • Luxury Travel

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Welcome to the French Riviera

Your France luxury tour begins with a private chauffeur to your hotel in Monte Carlo. Dine waterside at Fontvieille marina, before winding along the legendary Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit to the Grimaldi Palace.

Fairmont Monte Carlo.

Dinner

Day 2: Nice Sightseeing Relaxed Start

In Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, join a Local Expert touring the opulent Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. Continue to Nice where joining a Local Expert on a walk through the streets of Old Nice viewing the opera house, admire the St. Reparate Cathedral and maybe taste some socca at the colorful food market on the Cours Saleya.

Fairmont Monte Carlo.

Breakfast

Day 3: Star-studded St. Tropez

Step into the glamour of the French Riviera in St. Tropez. Join a Local Expert to discover its beauties. Taste the local Tarte Tropézienne at the bakery where it was originally created.

Château de Fonscolombe, Aix-en-Provence.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Aix-en-Provence Relaxed Start

Follow the footsteps of Paul Cézanne along the Old Town and tree-lined boulevard of Cours Mirabeau and enjoy a French pastry and coffee in one of the most prestigious residences. Then curate your visit at the stunning Château La Coste winery and open-air museum. Or, j...

Day 5: Calanques National Park Relaxed Start

Today is ripe with adventure as you journey through traditional French hilltop villages and stop in the quaint cobbled town of Le Castellet en route to Cassis and board your private cruise to Calanques National Park. Journey past towering, reddish-brown limestone clif...

Day 6: French Icons Relaxed Start

Visit the village of Lourmarin to browse the stalls of its famous market. Take a seat in your vintage Citroen 2CV and embark on a chauffeured drive through the Luberon mountains, through lush vineyards and scenic villages arriving at the Domaine de la Citadelle winery to taste its wines with a picnic prepared by local chef Madame Dromer.

Maison Albar

Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7: Les Baux Relaxed Start

Visit the renowned Pont du Gard, a well-preserved Roman aqueduct. Observe how this three-level, 900-footlong bridge was built out of soft yellow limestone blocks from a nearby quarry. Stop in Avignon and admire the Palace of the Popes, the famous broken bridge and bea...

Day 8: Arles and Carcassonne Sightseeing Relaxed Start

Journey on to the fortified city of Carcassonne, one of the largest surviving medieval walled cities in Europe. Explore Van Gogh's town of Arles and visit the Roman Amphitheater with a Local Expert. Journey through Camargue to your hotel in Carcassonne in the heart of the city.

Hôtel de la Cité Carcassonne - MGallery, Carcassonne.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9: Carcassonne and the Languedoc Region Relaxed Start

After exploring Carcassonne venture into the rolling countryside to the village of Lastours overlooked by its four Cathar castles. Meet Jean-Marc Boyer, the Michelin-starred Chef of Le Puits du Tresor where you enjoy a traditional French cooking class and savor the fo...

Day 10: Bordeaux and St. Émilion

Journey to the enchanting city of Bordeaux where you will have time to have lunch and explore this elegant, 18th century jewel on the banks of the Garonne. Refreshed and ready to explore further afield, visit the nearby, charming town of St. Émilion, regarded as one o...

Day 11: Bordeaux Sightseeing Relaxed Start

Enjoy a stroll through Bordeaux with a Local Expert or choose to visit this impressive city by bike passing through the bourgeois and bohemian Chartrons district.

Le Grand Hotel, Bordeaux.

Breakfast

Day 12: Travel to Paris Relaxed Start

After a leisurely breakfast, board your high-speed train that whisks you through the French countryside to Paris, the most romantic city in the world. Enjoy lunch in the Montparnasse district before setting off to see the landmark sights of the capital city including ...

Day 13: Paris Sightseeing Relaxed Start

Join a Local Expert to discover the artists of Montmartre or explore the hidden squares and galleries of Paris. Tonight, the climax of your French trip will be a celebration dinner on the glittering Eiffel Tower: a chance to bid a fond farewell to your fellow travelers and this wonderful city.

Hôtel du Louvre, Paris.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 14: Depart Paris

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before your private transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $9,295
Price per day$664
Last Updated: 4/15/2024
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04 May 2025
18 May 2025
$9,295
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$9,550
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$9,850
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$10,250
$12,400
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14 Sep 2025
28 Sep 2025
$9,875
$12,125
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Wherever you go, we'll delight and surprise you with amazing experiences, tastes, sights, sounds and people.

With specialist knowledge of exclusive VIP experiences, fine dining and luxury hotels, we are dedicated to bringing you journeys shaped by our family heritage of close to 100 years of high-end travel industry expertise and a total commitment to service.

You can unplug, relax, enjoy, open up to the charm of different cultures and let us take care of every little detail.

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We invite you to embark on a travel experience unlike any other. Join us as we explore exotic lands and distinctive destinations, in exquisite style and comfort. At Luxury Gold, it’s our pleasure to make your next journey extraordinary. Allow us to share our unparalleled wealth of expertise and insights, accumulated over nearly 100 years as leaders in luxury travel. We put our heart and soul into everything we do, taking care of every detail to ensure your Luxury Gold journey is perfectly planned, personalised, and truly unforgettable.

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TreadRight is a not-for-profit organization that works tirelessly to ensure the environment and communities we visit remain for generations to come. Since 2008, TreadRight has supported more than 40 sustainable tourism projects worldwide, working with expert project partners who directly oversee these projects on the ground.

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Luxury Gold is part of the family-owned and run The Travel Corporation (TTC), driven by service for over one hundred years.

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Accommodation

Fairmont Monte Carlo. Château de Fonscolombe, Aix-en-Provence. Maison Albar Hôtel de la Cité Carcassonne - MGallery, Carcassonne. Le Grand Hotel, Bordeaux. Hôtel du Louvre, Paris.,
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Meals Included
  • 7 Dinner (D)
  • 13 Breakfast (B)
  • 3 Lunch (L)
  • Cassis: Indulge in a divine seafood dinner in the charming fishing village of Cassis.
  • Cavaillon: Visit the acclaimed winery, Domaine de la Citadelle, for a tour of its grounds and a picnic lunch. Savor a selection of Provençal favorites paired with local wine.
  • Meet Jean-Marc Boyer, the Michelin-starred Chef of Le Puits du Tresor where you enjoy a traditional French cooking class
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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