French Promenade
For beauty to lie in the eye of the beholder, it has to be seen in the first place. Paris, the brimming metropolis of French heritage, and your first stop on this cultural escapade–here you will marvel at Notre-Dame’s majestic architecture and the city’s romantic boulevards, whose inimitable charms enchant and intrigue those who visit the City of Light. From there, you'll journey along the Basque Coast, where the air is tinged with the salty spray of the Atlantic, and carries the echoes of fishermen's tales passed down over generations. Wander through Provence and the French Riviera, where the Pont du Gard stands as a testament to Roman ingenuity, the Papal Palace proves the medieval significance of Avignon, and the Nimes Amphitheatre bears the dents and scuffs of gladiators' swords. In Nice, let the azure allure of the Mediterranean invite you to explore the opulence of nearby Monaco, and the medieval charm of Eze, culminating in the sensory delight of The Fragonard Perfume Factory. This fascinating foray promises to inspire and enlighten, weaving the colourful peculiarities of French life together into a single, spellbinding cultural experience.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Paris
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of Paris
Visit the Louvre -
Day 3: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 4: Paris • Basque Coast
Travel by TGV train to BordeauxTravel to Biarritz -
Day 5: Basque Coast
Cross the Spanish border and take a tour of San Sebastián
Visit Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Enjoy a tasty pintxos-style lunch in San Sebastián
Take a tour of Biarritz -
Day 6: Basque Coast • Carcassonne • Provence
Travel to Provence via Carcassonne
Take a tour of Carcassonne
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Day 7: Provence
Take a walking tour of Avignon
Visit the Papal Palace
Visit the Pont du GardVisit the Nîmes Ampitheatre
Take a tour of Nîmes
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Day 8: Provence • French Riviera
Travel to the French Riviera via Aix-en-Provence and Cassis
Enjoy a Calanques Cruise
Take a tour of Aix-en-Provence -
Day 9: French Riviera
Take a day trip to Monaco and Eze
Visit a French perfume factory
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your tour director you will see:
- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 10: French Riviera • San Remo • Cinque Terre
Travel to Cinque Terre via San Remo
Explore San Remo in small, supervised groups
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Day 11: Cinque Terre
Spend the Day Exploring Cinque Terre
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Day 12: Cinque Terre • Milan
Travel to MilanTake a guided tour of Milan
Visit the Milan Cathedral
Explore the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Paris
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of Paris
Visit the Louvre -
Day 3: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 4: Paris • Basque Coast
Travel by TGV train to BordeauxTravel to Biarritz -
Day 5: Basque Coast
Cross the Spanish border and take a tour of San Sebastián
Visit Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Enjoy a tasty pintxos-style lunch in San Sebastián
Take a tour of Biarritz -
Day 6: Basque Coast • Carcassonne • Provence
Travel to Provence via Carcassonne
Take a tour of Carcassonne
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Day 7: Provence
Take a walking tour of Avignon
Visit the Papal Palace
Visit the Pont du GardVisit the Nîmes Ampitheatre
Take a tour of Nîmes
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Day 8: Provence • French Riviera
Travel to the French Riviera via Aix-en-Provence and Cassis
Enjoy a Calanques Cruise
Take a tour of Aix-en-Provence -
Day 9: French Riviera
Take a day trip to Monaco and Eze
Visit a French perfume factory
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your tour director you will see:
- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 10: French Riviera • San Remo • Cinque Terre
Travel to Cinque Terre via San Remo
Explore San Remo in small, supervised groups
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Day 11: Cinque Terre
Spend the Day Exploring Cinque Terre
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Day 12: Cinque Terre • Milan
Travel to MilanTake a guided tour of Milan
Visit the Milan Cathedral
Explore the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Louvre; Notre-Dame; Palais de Papes; Pont du Gard; Amphitheater; Calanques; Guided tour of perfume factory; With extension: Duomo
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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