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Essence of France (Bus Tour)

Paris, Provence & the French Riviera

Summary:

The wine, cuisine, art, and landscapes of France ignite the senses on a journey to romantic Paris, colorful Provence, and the sparkling French Riviera. Relax during extended stays in Paris, Aix-en-Provence, and Nice. Travel by high-speed train from Paris ...

Duration
12 Days
Cities
6
Next Departure
26-Jun-2025
Starting at
± EUR 4,394.00
Price per day
± EUR 366.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • Collette
 
Operator
Collette
Tour
Essence of France
Sub-Title
Paris, Provence & the French Riviera
Travel Style
Bus Tour
Categories
tour category: Fishingtour category: Boattour category: Naturetour category: Train

Summary

The wine, cuisine, art, and landscapes of France ignite the senses on a journey to romantic Paris, colorful Provence, and the sparkling French Riviera. Relax during extended stays in Paris, Aix-en-Provence, and Nice. Travel by high-speed train from Paris to Provence and visit a farm for a cheese tasting. Stroll the spectacular gardens of the Villa Rothschild with their stunning views of the Mediterranean. Cruise the River Seine, learn about perfume making and truffle hunting, and explore charming villages and gorgeous coastlines – this is the essence of France.

Map: Essence of France (Collette)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Overnight Flight
Day 2
Paris, France
Day 3
Paris-Île De La Cité-Seine River Cruise
Day 4
Paris
Day 5
Paris-High-Speed Train To Marseilles-Aix-En-Proven...
Day 6
Aix-En-Provence-Provençal Countryside-Aix-En-Prove...
Day 7
Aix-En-Provence-Cassis-Aix-En-Provence
Day 8
Aix-En-Provence
Day 9
Aix-En-Provence-Grasse-Nice
Day 10
Nice-Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat-Villa Rothschild
Day 11
Nice-Saint Paul De Vence-Nice
Day 12
Nice-Tour Ends

Travel Cities (6): Aix-En-Provence, Calanques National Park, Grasse, Marseille, Nice, Paris

Highlights

City

  • Paris

Attraction

  • Le Marais Food Tour
  • Seine River Cruise
  • High-Speed TGV Train

City

  • Aix-en-Provence

Attraction

  • Truffle Demonstration

City

  • Cassis

Attraction

  • Choice on Tour: Calanques Scenic Boat Tour or Hiking in Calanques National Park

City

  • Grasse

Attraction

  • Perfume Workshop

City

  • Nice
  • Saint Paul de Vence

Attraction

  • Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

Included in Price

Culinary

  • Enjoy a typical French lunch in the tearoom of the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild.
  • Indulge in the flavors of Paris during a tasting tour of Le Marais.
  • Taste locally made cheese during a visit to a goat farm in the Provençal countryside.

Experience

  • Delve into truffle hunting during a demonstration with a local chef and his truffle-sniffing dogs.
  • Explore the charming walled medieval village of Saint Paul de Vence.
  • Learn the secrets of perfume making during a hands-on workshop.

Optional, not included

Paris: Showtime in Paris!

  • Join us for a spectacular evening in one of Paris’s most beloved institutions, the famous Paradis Latin. Situated in a building associated with Napoleon and rebuilt by Gustav Eiffel himself, the Paradis has been running here since 1889. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner with wine, then bring on the champagne and let the show commence! Duration approximately 5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 10 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.


    Please note that as a typical Parisian cabaret, the show does contain some tasteful nudity and may be considered unsuitable for children. If less than 10 travelers pick this optional, the same can operate using taxi as a transport.

Aix-en-Provence: Best of Provence

  • Whatever your image of Provence is – quaint villages, rolling fields, silvery olive groves – experience the best this region has to offer on a full day tour. Start your morning in the historic village of Saint-Rémy and immerse yourself in its bustling weekly market. Meander the cobbled streets of Les Baux-de-Provence, a picture perfect hilltop village. Before returning to Aix, experience one of the world’s most impressive multimedia presentations: the Carrières de Lumières. Making use of a former quarry, iconic works of art are projected onto the surrounding rock, accompanied by stirring music. Duration approximately 9 hour(s). Transportation is included.

    Due to vendor closure during the month of February, you will visit the Castle of Les Baux-de-Provence instead of the Carrières de Lumières audio-visual show.

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Paris

Arrow Going To

Nice

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