Paris — Chablis — Beaune — Avignon

Paris - 07:00 - 07:30 Boarding and Departure to Chablis
MEETING POINT N 1: 07:00am to 07:10am boarding at our Mercedes bus at the OPERA GARNIER STEPS, the main facade of the Opera building in front of Metro OPERA

MEETING POINT N 2: 07:20am to 07:30am boarding at our Mercedes minibus at the Arc de Triomphe Etoile, first 10 meters of the avenue FRIEDLAND

The journey from Paris to Chablis is approximately 190 km on a highway in our air-conditioned Mercedes minibus. It takes around 2.5 hours, with one stop at a rest area.

Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard - 10:30 - 11:30 Arrival in the Chablis area. Visit the Jean-Marc Brocard Domaine surrounded by vineyards, including a cave visit and wine tasting of 5 wines with cheese: Chablis, Chablis 1-er Cru, and Chablis Grand Cru.

The knowledgeable staff will provide explanations about the wine-making process in Chablis and highlight the differences between Chablis, Chablis 1-er Cru, and Chablis Grand Cru.

11:30 Departure to Beaune (135 km on the highway). It takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.

Beaune - 13:15 - 14:30 Lunch break in Beaune. Enjoy the small town or we can reserve a gastronomic lunch for you.

Hotel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune - 14:30 - 15:30 Hospices de Beaune audio-guided visit. Hôtel-Dieu, a former charitable almshouse founded in 1443 as a hospital for the poor. The original hospital building is one of the finest examples of 15th-century Burgundian architecture and one of the best-preserved Renaissance buildings in Europe.

15:30 Departure to Avignon. It takes up to 5 hours (380 km on highway).

Avignon - 20:30 Arrival in Avignon. Hotel accommodation according to the chosen option.

Avignon Walking tour — Palais des Papes — Pont du Gard — Nimes

Avignon - 08:00 - 09:30 Avignon walking tour. Avignon is the unofficial capital of Provence located on the left bank of the river Rhône with a population of nearly 100,000 inhabitants. About 16,000 live in the ancient town center enclosed by its medieval walls. Avignon is one of the few French cities that preserved its city walls. Between 1309 and 1377, during the Avignon Papacy, seven successive popes resided in Avignon. In 1348, Pope Clement VI bought the town from Joanna I of Naples. Papal control persisted until 1791 when, during the French Revolution, it became part of France.

The historical center, including the Palais des Papes, the cathedral, and the Pont d’Avignon, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. The medieval monuments and the annual Festival d’Avignon have helped make the town a major center for tourism.

Palais des Papes - 09:30 - 11:00 Avignon. Palais des Papes visit. Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Popes’ Palace is one of the 10 most visited monuments in France with 650,000 visitors per year. Built in the 14th century, this 15,000 m2 masterpiece is the largest medieval fortress and biggest gothic palace in Europe.

Palais des Papes was built in less than 20 years starting in 1335. The Popes Palace is the amalgamation of two palaces built by two popes: Benedict XII, who built the Old Palace to the east and north, and his successor Clement VI who built the New Palace to the south and west. There are more than 25 rooms open to the public: the ceremonial halls, the courtroom, the consistory, the chapels with their magnificent frescoes by the famous painter Matteo Giovanetti, and the popes’ private apartments.

11:00 Departure to Nimes. It takes 1 hour (50 km).

Nimes - 12:00 - 13:30 Walking tour of Nîmes including Roman Arena visit. Nîmes is located about 50 km from Avignon and has an estimated population of about 150,000 inhabitants. Nîmes has a rich history dating back to the Roman Empire when the city was a regional capital with 50 to 60 thousand inhabitants. Several famous monuments are in Nîmes, such as the Roman Arena of Nîmes (Amphitheatre) and the Maison Carrée and more.

Nimes - 13:30 - 15:00 Lunch break in Nimes. In the historical city center, you will find many nice local restaurants or spend this time on your own to explore the city.

15:00 Departure to Pont du Gard. It takes 40 minutes (25 km).

Pont du Gard - 15:40 - 17:00 Pont du Gard ancient Roman aqueduct bridge
The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge built in the first century AD to carry water over 50 km (31 mi) to the Roman colony Nîmes.

The Pont du Gard is the highest of all Roman aqueduct bridges, as well as one of the best preserved. It was added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites in 1985 because of its exceptional preservation, historical importance, and architectural ingenuity.

17:00 Departure to Nice. It takes about 3.5 hours (260 km).

20:30 Arrival in Nice
20:30 Arrival in Nice. Hotel accommodation according to the chosen option.

Nice - 20:30 Arrival in Nice. Hotel accommodation according to the chosen option.

Nice Sightseeing — Medieval Eze village — Monaco

Nice - 08:00 - 10:00 Sightseeing tour in Nice - unofficial capital of Cote d’Azur.

10:00 Departure to Eze - a nearby village on the top of the mountain with beautiful panoramic views and famous Gardens. It takes 30 minutes (18 km)

Eze - 10:30 - 12:00 Eze village visit. Èze has been described as an “eagle’s nest” because of its location overlooking a high cliff 427 meters (1,401 ft) above sea level on the French Mediterranean.

Parfum museum Fragonard visit completes this experience. Lunch time.

12:00 Departure to Monaco. It takes 30 minutes (9 km).

Oceanographic Museum of Monaco - 12:30 - 18:30 Monaco. Walking tour and visit of The Oceanographic Museum of Monaco which was inaugurated in 1910 by Monaco’s modernist reformer Prince Albert I. Jacques-Yves Cousteau was director from 1957 to 1988. The Museum celebrated its centenary in March 2010, after extensive renovations. The Oceanographic Museum of Monaco is home to exhibitions and collections of various species of sea fauna (starfish, seahorses, turtles, jellyfish, crabs, lobsters, rays, sharks, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, eels, cuttlefish, etc.). The museum’s holdings also include a great variety of sea-related objects, including model ships, sea animal skeletons, tools, weapons, etc. Free time in Monaco.
18:30 Departure to Nice. It takes 45 minutes (20 km).

Nice - 19:15 Arrival in Nice. Free time.

Nice — Cannes — Natural Park Luberon — Roussillon — Medieval village Gordes — Sénanque Abbey — Lavender fields — Lyon

Nice - 07:30 - 07:45 Boarding and departure to Cannes. It takes 45 minutes (35 km).

Cannes - 08:30 - 10:00 Cannes. Walking tour of Cannes - one of the most famous cities in the French Riviera including The Promenade de la Croisette which is the waterfront avenue with palm trees, picturesque beaches, restaurants, cafés, boutiques, and luxury hotels.

The old town Le Suquet provides a good view of the city and La Croisette. The fortified tower and the Chapelle Sainte-Anne house the Musée des Explorations du monde.

10:00 Departure to Roussillon. It takes 3 hours (230 km) partly on picturesque National roads of Provence.

Roussillon - 13:00 - 15:00 Short walking tour of Roussillon and visit of its famous natural Park. Roussillon is located within the borders of the Natural Regional Park of Luberon. It is a small Medieval village in Provence with a population of about 1,300 inhabitants. It is famous for its large ochre deposits found in the clay surrounding the village. Ochres are pigments ranging from yellow and

Lunch break in Roussillon. You can enjoy the city center or we can reserve a good restaurant for you.

15:00 Departure to Medieval village Gordes and Senanque Abbey, It takes about 20 minutes (20 km) along the picturesque National roads.

Gordes - 15:20 - 17:00 Senanque Abbey, Medieval village Gordes, Lavender fields. Visit the Pearls of Luberon: the picturesque Medieval village Gordes and Senanque Abbey with Lavender Fields.

The Abbey of Sénanque was founded in the 9th century by a dozen Cistercian monks. Our-Lady of Sénanque was the fourth Cistercian abbey founded in Provence.

Just like during the 12th century, a community of Cistercian monks is currently living in the Abbey of Sénanque, still following the rule of Saint Benedict. Seven times a day, the monks gather in the abbey church to pray together.

17:00 Departure to Lyon. It takes 3.5 hours (260 km).

Lyon - 20:30 Arrival in Lyon. Hotel accommodation according to the chosen option.

Lyon Sightseeing — Paris

Lyon - 08:00 - 13:30 Lyon Sightseeing city tour. Lunch break in old town.
Lyon city tour. Lyon is the third-largest city in France with a population of more than 0.5 million inhabitants and the city where Auguste and Louis Lumière invented the cinematograph. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône.

Former capital of the Gauls at the time of the Roman Empire, Lyon became a major economic hub during the Renaissance. The city is recognized for its cuisine and gastronomy, as well as historical and architectural landmarks like the districts of Old Lyon, the Fourvière hill, the Presqu’île, and the slopes of the Croix-Rousse which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Lunch break at a local restaurant in Lyon in the old town. Our guide will advise you about the local cuisine and restaurants.

13:30 Departure to Paris. It takes 5.5 to 6 hours (465 km). One stop will be made at a rest area.

Paris - 19:30 Arrival in Paris. Drop off at Arc De Triumph Etoile.

• Entrance tickets: Hotel Dieu, Palace des Papes, Roman Theatre Orange, Pont du Gard, Nimes Arena
• Sightseeing/walking tours in Lyon, Avignon, Nimes, Roussillon, Arles
• All fees and taxes, bottled water
• 7 wine tastings in Chablis, Beaune, Pommard, Chateauneuf du Pape
• Visits to Chablis, Beaune, Pommard, Orange, Beaux-de-Provence, Gordes, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
• Professional English-speaking guide-driver or guide and driver
• Mercedes E220/E300 business class car for 2-3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3-7 people

• Hotel Package for 4 nights for 3 or 4 hotels
• Meals and Drinks, Gratitudes and Souvenirs

Embark on a live-guided, 5-day journey for up to 15 participants through the enchanting regions of Southern France, including Burgundy, Provence, Languedoc, and the Côte d’Azur. All entrance fees and sightseeing tours are included.

Delight in sightseeing or walking tours in Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Eze, Lyon, Avignon, Nimes, and Roussillon. Explore the medieval village of Gordes, the Sénanque Abbey, and the Roman aqueduct bridge, Pont du Gard. The itinerary also features a wine tasting of five wines in Chablis, a visit to the Perfume Museum in Eze, the Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune, the Palais des Papes in Avignon, and the Nimes Arena.

This tour can be booked and customized as a CLOSED PARTY, ideal for 4 to 6 couples or families traveling together, ensuring easy communication and a pleasant atmosphere. Travel in comfort with our air-conditioned Mercedes minibuses, guided throughout the trip by one of our experienced guides.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Hotel accommodation is priced separately. You may book it independently or opt for our Hotel Package, which includes 4 nights in 3-star hotels.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.