Starting with Queen Victoria until present day, the Cote D'Azur has always been the place to see and be seen. But even if that side of life doesn’t interest you, the region's fame is well deserved. It’s stunningly beautiful and dotted with castles and villas as well as world famous art and drop-dead gorgeous sea views. This is not just a tour of the obvious places during high season. We shy away from going in July & August to avoid the heat, the traffic and the crowds. In late September, the weather is divine, and the crowds have left. We're also venturing off the beaten track a bit, taking you to the picture-perfect seaside town of Cassis (my personal favorite on the entire coast). We’ll be staying in two amazing hotels during this trip, visiting with knowledgeable chefs, getting out on the water to see the land from the best vantage point, as well as venturing up north into Provence to visit some of the most charming villages in France. For a first timer to France or someone who is a veteran, this is the perfect trip.
Here's a day-by-day itinerary of the schedule
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Good climate, beaches, medieval villages and luxury appeal
The south of France…the land of beautiful coastal cities, glitzy beaches, vineyards, lavender, and one of the world’s best cuisines. This is where the rich and famous come to relax and party. It is a land of luxury, with yachts dotting the shorelines, fancy hotels in every city, and epic parties you read about in magazines.
All meals unless stated
2 glasses of wine or beer with included dinners
All entrance fees, visits, tastings and guided tours
All transport while your trip
Transfer to Avignon TGV train station at the end of your trip
A boat ride
A perfume tour
An aperitif demonstration
A premium wine tasting
RT International Airfare
Train or air down to Nice and back from Avignon
Transfer to hotel in Nice
Additional wine or beer at meals beyond what’s offered
Any personal souvenirs
Any spa treatments desired
Tips for your driver
Travel and Medical Insurance (required)
If you arrive by plane you will want to fly into Nice Côte d'Azur Airport. You can also fly into Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris and take the train.
The trip officially starts on the evening of September 28th, but if you are traveling across an ocean to get to France, you may want to consider arriving a day early so you have time to relax and get acclimated to the local time zone. If you do decide to arrive early, please let us know and we will take care of booking your room for you and make sure that you are kept in the same room as you will be in when the trip starts.
We will have a zoom call about 6 weeks before the trip starts to discuss all that information and give you a packing list. Here is a great website that we love that will help you with packing and travel trips.
Daily high temperatures decrease by 7°F, from 73°F to 65°F, rarely falling below 60°F or exceeding 77°F. Daily low temperatures decrease by 7°F, from 60°F to 53°F, rarely falling below 47°F or exceeding 65°F. .
Nancy McGee will be your trip leader.Born and raised bilingual in Quebec, Nancy was naturally attracted to France. She seized a work opportunity that brought her to the south of France which led to a love story that's lasted ever since.