Ultimate France

What's Included

• Meals

  7 dinners, 13 breakfasts, and 2 lunches are included.

• Activities

  Choose between two carefully selected activities.

• Chateau La Coste Experience

  Sample the estate’s organic wines and visit their contemporary wine cellar.

• Local Expert Tours

  Join Local Experts for guided tours in various locations including Bordeaux, Aix-en-Provence, and Nice.

• Hotel Amenities

  Hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and complimentary Wi-Fi at all hotels are included.

• Transfers

  Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold.

• Private Concert

  Experience a private concert during your meal in Gemenos.

• Cooking Class

  Meet Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Marc Boyer for a traditional French cooking class.

• Private Cruise

  Board a private cruise through the Calanques National Park.

• Chauffeured Drive

  Take a seat in a chauffeured Citroen 2CV for a drive through Provence.

• High-Speed Train

  Board a high-speed train from Bordeaux to Paris.

• Celebration Dinner

  Enjoy a celebration dinner on the Eiffel Tower.

• Transport

  Enjoy seamless transfers on your journey start and end dates, including high-speed train travel from Bordeaux to Paris. Private cruises and chauffeured drives are also included for select activities.

• Accommodation

  Stay in luxurious accommodations including the Fairmont Monte Carlo, Château de Fonscolombe in Aix-en-Provence, Maison Albar L'Imperator in Nimes, Hôtel de la Cité Carcassonne - MGallery, Hôtel Burdigala in Bordeaux, and Hôtel Napoléon in Paris.

What's Not Included

• Flights

  International and domestic flights are not included.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
  
  

• Optional Activities

  Any optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
  
  

• Visa Fees

  Visa fees and related expenses are not included.
  
  

Mode of Transport

Enjoy seamless transfers on your journey start and end dates, including high-speed train travel from Bordeaux to Paris. Private cruises and chauffeured drives are also included for select activities.

Dining Summary

• 7 Dinner (D)
• 13 Breakfast (B)
• 3 Lunch (L)

Additional Included Highlights

• Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
• In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.  ?
• Included at all hotels.
• Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
• Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
• On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.?
• Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
• Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.

Curated Experiences

• Aix-en-Provence: Explore Aix en Provence with a Local Expert and discover the ancient Roman town with its bubbling fountains and elegant 18th-century architecture. Take an easy amble through the maze-like streets of the Old Town under the cool shadow of the Aix Cathedral. Follow in the footsteps of Paul Cézanne along the grand, tree-lined boulevard of Cours Mirabeau.
• Saint-Émilion: Visit the charming town of St-Émilion, regarded as one of the most beautiful in France and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk to the walls for a scenic view or visit the Place du Marché, a lovely square in the heart of the town with charming cafés, boutiques, and restaurants.
• : Awaken your senses at the Bassins des Lumières Museum.
• Paris: See the iconic sights of the French capital
• Gemenos: This evening, enjoy a private concert in the grounds of your beautiful hotel before dinner.

Passport Moments

• Monaco City: Join your Travel Concierge for an orientation of glamorous Monaco. See the Grand Prix circuit, renowned for hosting the annual Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, and admire the magnificent Belle Époque casino. Stroll along the yacht-filled marina before heading to your elegant restaurant for dinner this evening.
• Nice: Join a Local Expert to take a walk through the charming streets of Old Nice and see the Opera, the antique market, and the St. Reparate Cathedral.
• French Riviera: Join a Local Expert to visit the opulent Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and its gardens. Built by the passionate art collector Madame Ephrussi, she gathered the best from each era including delicate pieces of furniture once belonging to Marie Antoinette.
• Cassis: Board your private cruise through the Calanques National Park to admire the towering limestone cliffs and the long, narrow and deep fjord-like inlets.
• Lourmarin: Visit the tree lined avenues of Lourmarin and explore the lively market featuring crafts, clothing and local delicacies.
• Provence: Take a seat in your chauffeured Citroen 2CV and embark on a drive through the rolling countryside past fields of lavender.
• Avignon: Stop in Avignon and admire the Palace of the Popes, the famous broken bridge and beautiful squares shaded by imposing, leafy platanes.
• Les Baux-de-Provence: Journey through the Alpilles National Park to one of the most beautiful villages in France, Les Baux-de-Provence, perched on a plateau.
• Arles: Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh as your Local Expert walks you through the city that inspired many of the artist's paintings.
• Carcassonne: Carcassonne represents one of the biggest and best-preserved fortified cities in Europe, with 53 watchtowers and 1.5 miles of ramparts open to the public. Explore this real-life Magic Kingdom with a Local Expert and uncover its rich history, dating back to the pre-Roman period.
• Cite de Carcassone: Admire flora and fauna, rural vistas and lush vineyards on this gentle 1.5-hour cruise. Built in the late 17th century as a shipping short cut between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean,?the Canal du Midi is one of Europe’s oldest canals still in operation.
• Saint-Tropez: Take in the best of Saint-Tropez as a Local Expert guides you through the remains of the ancient landmark Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption and its colourful bell tower. Afterward, taste the local Saint-Tropez tart pastry in the bakery where it was first created in the 1950s.

Personalise your day

• Chateau La Coste: On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience sample the estate’s organic wines and visit their one-of-a-kind contemporary wine cellar.  In 2009, the wines of Château La Coste were labeled "Organic Agriculture", a label which recognizes respect for the land as well as the methods, in perfect harmony with nature.
• Chateau La Coste: Join a Local Expert for a relaxed walk among olive groves and woods to discover the installations created by the best modern artists and architects.
• Bordeaux: Take a relaxing bike tour around the City of Bordeaux. Enjoy a beautiful loop of the Garonne river, pass through the Chartrons district and stop in the picturesque park Jardin Public. See the Palais Gallien and the grand shopping centrer, Glace des Grands Hommes.
• Bordeaux: Join a Local Expert to discover the best sights in Bordeaux. See the beautiful Gothic cathedral, the famous Water Mirror, the stunning neoclassic theatre and the modern architecture of the Cité du Vin.

Accommodation

Stay in luxurious accommodations including the Fairmont Monte Carlo, Château de Fonscolombe in Aix-en-Provence, Maison Albar L'Imperator in Nimes, Hôtel de la Cité Carcassonne - MGallery, Hôtel Burdigala in Bordeaux, and Hôtel Napoléon in Paris.