Premium Best of France

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  • No booking fees
  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 10 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 15-99 yrs
  • max group size 12
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-43562
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Paris, France
  • Ends Nice, France
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Enjoy time in Provence in the South of France, where you’ll visit quaint villages, learn to play the popular sport petanque, wander local markets and take part in a cooking class in Aix en Provence.
  • Take a half - day trip to Burgundy’s wine region for an Exclusive Experience. Head to a local winery to taste popular wines local to this region – maybe Pinot Noir or Chardonnay.
  • Wake up to vast green plains, 16th-century architecture and a heated swimming pool during your Avignon Feature Stay – Hotel la Magnaneraie – home to some unique history, delicious dining options and plenty of perfect spots to watch the sunset.
  • Take a market visit and hands on cooking class in Aix-en-Provence – an Exclusive Experience - where you’ll learn authentic recipes using local ingredients, before sitting down to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
  • Visit the gorgeous seaside St Tropez and find out why this place inspired so many artists and musicians over the years – then enjoy some leisurely free time to wander at your own pace.
  • Visit Saint Jean Cap Ferrat – this coastal region along the Cote d’Azur is home to one of the Rothschild villas (which you’ll get to wander around during your visit) and is the second most expensive residential area in the world after Monaco.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries.
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Start in Paris and end in Nice, the "Premium Best Of France" trip is a guided explorer tour that takes 10 days. You will travel through Avignon, Provence and Dijon in France. "Premium Best Of France" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Are the jewels of France calling your name? On this 10-day Premium adventure, you’ll journey through the best of Europe’s star child, known for romance, beauty, food, coffee, wine and art. Starting in Paris, the City of Lights, you’ll head to popular wine region Burgundy, staying in Dijon (popular for its delicious mustard, as well as wine and gingerbread). Go on a wine tasting, watch how pain d’epices is made and enjoy plenty of free time to enjoy an aperitif and people-watch. Then, you’ll head towards the Rhone River to your Feature Stay in Avignon – 16th century luxury hotel La Magnaneraie. Swim in the onsite pool, enjoy the sweeping views of green plains and learn how to play pétanque. Take day trips to the Pont du Gard, St Tropez and Sain Jean Cap Ferrat for glittering coastal views and Roman architecture and then end it all in seaside Nice for a super nice way to end the perfect holiday.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Paris
  • Day 2: Dijon
  • Day 3: Dijon
  • Day 4: Avignon
  • Day 5: Avignon
  • Day 6: Aix-en-Provence
  • Day 7: Aix-en-Provence
  • Day 8: Nice
  • Day 9: Nice
  • Day 10: Nice
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotel (7 nights), Feature Stay (2 Nights)
Meals
  • 9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Transport
  • Private Vehicle , Train , Public Transit
Guide
  • An expert tour leader
Included Activities
  • Paris - St Germain Food Tour
  • Paris - Welcome Meeting
  • Paris - Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Dijon - Leader led Orientation Walk
  • Dijon – Visit of La Fabrique de Pain d’epices Mulot & Petitjean with tasting
  • Dijon - Burgundy Winery Tour with tasting and lunch
  • Avignon - Petanque and Pastis tasting
  • Avignon - Palais des Papes and Pont d'Avignon visit
  • Les-Baux-de-Provence - Orientation Walk
  • Aix-en-Provence - Market Visit and Cooking Class
  • St Tropez - Visit and Orientation Walk
  • Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat - Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild visit with tea
  • Nice - Orientation Walk
  • Nice - Farewell Dinner
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Paris and from Nice are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Premium Best of France tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Premium Best of France tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 24 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 24 June 2024, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Premium Best of France tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Premium Best of France tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you
  • Many of the wonderful cities and sites of this trip are explored on foot. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes, plus suitable luggage for navigating cobblestone streets.
  • Summer temperatures can be extreme (over 40°C), so it's important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please consider your suitability to the season you are travelling in.
COVID VACCINATION POLICY
  • Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is no longer mandatory on departures after 1st January 2023. Nonetheless, all travellers are strongly advised to be vaccinated as a safety measure to protect themselves and others on the tour. This policy excludes all Polar trips and select adventure cruises, where testing and vaccination are required.
  • Also, proof of vaccination may still be required at specific entry points or by the airlines. Therefore, please make sure to check all the travel requirements carefully before travelling.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
  • Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.
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