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Combine the glamorous French capital with centuries of history & glorious sunsets on the French Riviera. This favorite French tour delivers it all in just nine days, from strolling around the Pont du Gard to soaking up the sun-kissed charm of St. Tropez and Monaco in France's glorious south.

**Day 1:** (June 13, 2025): Departure

**Day 2**-**Paris, France:** Discover romance, sophistication and French joie de vivre in Paris – the launch pad to a memorable journey through the French countryside. Explore the grand boulevards and picturesque avenues of the 'City of Light', before meeting your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception. We take to the streets this evening to see some of the city's most iconic sights, including the Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe, standing in all its glorious splendor for you to admire. (D)

**Day 3-Paris:** Join a Local Specialist to explore the Latin Quarter, a vibrant student hotspot & home to the Sorbonne University. View the remarkable church of Saint-Sulpice, then soak up the authentic atmosphere & local day-to-day life of the Parisians as you stroll through historic neighborhoods. Spend your evening embracing Paris & experience a traditional Parisian Cabaret. (B)

**Day 4-Lyon, France:** Travel through the picture-perfect Burgundy wine region & stop in its walled regional capital, Beaune – most famous for the colorful geometric-tiled Hôtel-Dieu. We continue to the gastronomic capital of Lyon, where we spend the night. Discover the historic treasures of its well-preserved Old Town or indulge in delicious Beaujolais flavors in a local bouchon – the choice is yours. (B)

**Day 5-Frenh Riviera:** Follow the Rhône Valley south, enjoying some free time in Aix-en-Provence for lunch & a taste of the sweet flavors of calissons. Continue to the glamorous Principality of Monaco, one of the smallest & wealthiest nations on earth. View the palace, home to the Grimaldi family since the 13th century, and the cathedral where Princess Grace and Prince Rainier were married. Enjoy a delicious Regional Dinner together in Monaco before traveling further along the sun-kissed shores of the French Riviera to our hotel, where we'll spend the next two nights. (B,D)

**Day 6-French Riviera:** The sun-kissed shores of the French Riviera are yours to explore today. Consider relaxing on the beach or an Optional Experience to the hilltop town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a popular haunt for actors seeking a relaxing retreat. In your free time, you have the opportunity to soak up the fresh sea air & indulge in a delicious Salade Niçoise. (B)

**Day 7-Avignon:** We arrive by boat in glitzy Saint-Tropez for a leisurely morning sojourn to soak up our fashionable surrounds. Continue on to the ancient city of Avignon, once the seat of the Papacy, where we will spend the next two nights. Our orientation of this extraordinary historic city includes views of the imposing Palace of the Popes & the famous ruined bridge straddling the Rhône. (B)

**Day 8-Arles:** This morning we visit the impressive Pont du Gard – an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge, still standing since the 1st century AD, before continuing to Western Europe’s largest river delta region - the Camargue. Here we will Connect With Locals for a home cooked lunch of original, regional dishes made with produce from local farmers & markets. After lunch we make our way to Arles to admire its Roman theater and arena - once the site of bloody battles & exhilarating chariot races. Tread in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh with your Local Specialist, exploring the heritage of this town where he was inspired to produce more than 300 paintings and drawings. Later we make our way back to Avignon to enjoy an evening at leisure. (B, L)

**Day 9-Paris:** The French countryside is your companion as you take the high-speed TGV train through the heart of France, past Auxerre & the vineyards of Burgundy, back to Paris where you’ll have the rest of the afternoon to explore the city on your own. This evening, enjoy market-fresh produce and seasonal cuisine at Maison Plisson celebrating an unforgettable sojourn through France during a Farewell Dinner. (B,D)

**Day 10:** This morning after breakfast, it's time to bid Paris a fond au revoir as our fascinating journey through France comes to an end. (B)

**OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS INCLUDE:** Giverny House & Gardens of Claude Monet, Moulin Rouge Cabaret & Dinner, La Nouvelle Eve Cabaret & Dinner, Local Beaujolais Dinner & Old Town Discovery, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Corniche Drive, Perfumery and Meal, Treasures of Provence, Montmartre Village & Artists' Square, Seine Cruise & Paris Illuminations

**COST** (land package only):

* **Double:** $3795.00 per person
* **Single Supplement:** $880.00 (ONLY 6 SINGLES AVAILABLE)

**DEPOSIT:** $300.00\* per person. Spots guaranteed based upon receipt of deposit. Final balances due by April 11, 2025.

**Air:** TBA \*5 hotels.

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