Travel the French countryside on this magnificent 10-day journey. Start in the “City of Lights” as you explore the romantic streets of Paris. Then venture on the high-speed TGV train to the French cities of Aix-en-Provence and Nice. You will fall in love with the unique culture and architecture of each remarkable city.

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• Hotel accommodations for 9 nights
• Full buffet breakfast for 10 days
• First-class train travel from Paris to Aix-en-Provence and Nice aboard the high-speed TGV
• Local Host service in each city
• Destination Guides
• Discounts at the famous Galeries Lafayette and other leading department stores in Paris
• Sightseeing with a Local Guide and transportation per itinerary
• Transfers to/from train stations.

• Eiffel Tower
• Latin Quarter
• Place de la Concorde
• Pointe du Hoc
• Notre Dame Cathedral
• Aix-en-Provence
• Chateauneuf-du-Pape
• Jas de Bouffan estate
• Cannes
• Moyenne Corniche

Day 1 – Bienvenue Paris
Arrive in Paris and check into your hotel with the remainder of the day at your leisure to relax or begin exploring the magnificent “City of Light.” Your Local Host provides you with a Destination Guide full of useful city information and is on hand to help you create lasting memories. Overnight Paris.

Day 2 – Paris
Your morning guided sightseeing and orientation tour takes you to famous Parisian landmarks. See the Latin Quarter, Napoléon’s Les Invalides, the Opéra, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe- which honors those who fought for France- and drive along the Champs-Elysées. Admire the rose windows and other splendors in Notre Dame Cathedral. Take photos of the Eiffel Tower from one of the best panoramic viewing points. Overnight Paris. (B)

Day 3 – Paris
A full day at leisure to enjoy this romantic city. Overnight Paris. (B)

Day 4 – Paris/Aix-en-Provence
Travel by high-speed TGV train across the French countryside to Aix-en-Provence. Overnight Aix-en-Provence. (B)

Day 5 – Aix-en-Provence
On your morning guided sightseeing and orientation tour, walk along 17th-century boulevard Cours Mirabeau, a lively area with fountains, elegant homes and famous cafés. Admire Mazarin Quarter, City Hall, the Jewish Quarter and visit Cathedral of the Holy Saviour, known for its interesting combination of architectural styles and its art masterpiece, the Burning Bush Triptych by Nicolas Froment. Overnight Aix-en-Provence. (B)

Day 6 – Aix-en-Provence
You have a full day at leisure to explore the town as you like. Overnight Aix-en-Provence. (B)

Day 7 – Aix-en-Provence/Nice
Travel aboard the high-speed TGV train to Nice with the remainder of the day at leisure to begin to explore the heart of southern France. Overnight Nice. (B)

Day 8 – Nice
Your morning guided sightseeing and orientation tour features the Promenade Des Anglais, originally built in the second half of the 18th-century. Walk through the old town to admire Italian-style palaces from the mid-1700s and fine examples of the Belle Époque. See Cours Saleya with the Palace of the Kings of Sardinia, the daily flower market, and Place du Palais with the law courts and Palais Rusca. Overnight Nice. (B)

Day 9 – Nice
A full day at leisure. Overnight Nice. (B)

Day 10 – Nice
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)