Paris & French Riviera

Most people visit Villefranche as a day trip from Nice. If you have the time, it’s worth slowing down in this charming city. You can find beautiful apartments in the old city or beachside accommodation.

This itinerary covers a boggling number of must-see places and unique excursions for an authentic taste of French life. You’ll be able to enjoy Paris’s beauty over the course of 10 days with the assistance of a local guide, before spending three nights in Aix en Provence. From here, tour the French Riviera’s best seaside towns starting in Cassis and heading east to Cannes and Nice where you’ll complete the adventure. There are plenty of attractions to choose from if you’re looking to take part in a guided tour or other activity during your stay in Nice.

Take a stroll through the narrow streets and imagine life in 16th-century England. Then, continue to Gordes with its castle and abbey that overlook the medieval village below. The postcard-perfect Roussillon is your next destination. It sits on top of an ocher rock with shops and homes in its historical center, which has pastel shutters and ocher-washed façades. The French Riviera is well-known for its beautiful, but costly, restaurants and hotels.

You can travel in the off-season, when prices are lower and there is less competition. You can also stay in lesser-visited towns like Menton or Eze to reduce costs. Nice and Marseille are larger cities, but they also offer a wider range of accommodation options.

You can reserve in advance either an Uber rideshare (from $19) or a town car through Jayride, which costs $30 and up. But the real art of Grasse is found in its perfume industry. This local legacy since the 18th century is defined by luxury, refinement, and the supreme quality of ingredients used to make Grasse’s famous fragrances.

Tour the royal family’s second residences before returning to Paris. Nice is a great place to start your trip to the French Riviera. Both Monaco and Cannes can be reached by train or car. The views and location of Hotel la Perouse are unbeatable. The boutique hotel has 56 rooms and is located on the edge of Castle Hill’s Promenade des Anglais. It is within walking distance to the Old Town and Nice’s pebble-strewn beach.

• You can reserve an Uber rideshare starting at $19 or a Jayride town car starting at $30.
• You can choose your favorite three destinations among Monaco, Cannes, Nice, Eze, Antibes, and Saint Paul de Vence and your local driver will take you to each in the most comfortable way.
• Then push on to Paris, the City of Light, to relive the golden days of the Belle Epoque.
• The French Riviera is known for its beautiful, but expensive, hotels and restaurants.

Spend the afternoon or evening exploring Old Nice’s narrow streets to discover great food and stimulate your senses. The Luberon region in Provence was made famous by Peter Mayle’s book A Year In Provence. But it’s still a magical area and one which I visit as often as possible.

You’ll have some free time to either explore the town of Cassis, relax on the beach, or check out the scenic trails in the park . Make sure to check out the exceptional view of the bay from the highest cliff in Europe, called Cape Canaille, located 1312 feet above sea level. Galerie VivienneToday, you’ll have the chance to see a completely different side of Paris. Your private guide will show you hidden gems, focusing on the city’s covered passageways during a 2-hour walking tour.

Start your day in Paris by taking a tour of Paris’ top sights, including the Eiffel Tower. Then, take a day trip to the nearby Palace of Versailles. Get an unforgettable introduction to Provence on a private guided tour, then head out to explore ancient Roman ruins and sample tasty Rhone Valley wines. Your adventure ends in Nice with a private sightseeing tour of Nice and a day trip by Monte Carlo, Eze, Monaco and Monte Carlo. The day is capped off with a tour of Cannes, Antibes and Grasse.

In the morning after breakfast you check out from the hotel and have transfer to the train station where you board a train to the outstanding French city Cannes. Upon arrival in about five hours, your driver takes you to your centrally located hotel for check-in. Together with your experienced guide you take a short train ride to taste what is means to be a local, and appear in the heart of Versailles in just 1 hour.