About your tour
Hotels
All three hotels are modern with the
Sofitel Bercy
located in a fashionable district on the
Right Bank of Paris; the Imperator Concorde
situated in the heart of Roman Nimes;
and the Radisson SAS located on the
Promenade
des Anglais in Nice.
Fellow
Passengers
This tour does attract the first-time
visitor
to France, but it is primarily suitable
for the returning traveller who wants to
revisit three of the most beautiful
regions of France. It also appeals to
passengers
who really want time to explore in
depth.
Highlights
The glittering beauty of Paris by
night, taking
the high-speed TGV train south along the
Rhone valley to Provence, the chance to
admire the breathtaking Roman Pont du
Gard and the perfumed beauty of the unique
Cote DAzur are all memorable.
Enjoy our
Premium Highlights plus these
extra tour features
Excursions &
Sights
- See Notre Dame Cathedral,
courtyard of the Louvre
and Place de la Concorde in Paris
- Drive up the Champs
Élysées to the
Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel
Tower
- See the Roman aqueduct of Pont
du Gard
- Enjoy
wine tasting at
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Visit the Roman Arena & see
the well
preserved Maison Carrée in
Nîmes
- Visit charming Aix-en-Provence
Guided City Tours
- Indepth sightseeing tour in
Paris. Orientation
tour in Nîmes, Avignon
& Nice
Insight's First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour
Director
- Luxury
air-conditioned 40 seat coach with
onboard toilet
- Train journey by TGV from
Paris to Avignon
- First-class hotels with all
service charges, taxes and porterage
- Travel
bag, document wallet, map book
journal and information pack
Quality Dining
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Your itinerary
11 Days ~ France
Tour Pace
The pace is exactly as it says in the
title easy. With three nights in
Paris, three nights in Nimes and four
nights in Nice,
the pace is yours to set. You can use
your free time to relax, explore or join
optional
excursions organised by your Tour
Director.
DAY
1 SAT UK - PARIS
After your scheduled flight to
Charles de Gaulle Airport, there
are complimentary transfers to the tour
hotel at 09.00 & 12.00 hours. The
afternoon is yours to relax and
settle in. In the evening, join your
fellow passengers and Tour Director for
aWelcome
Drink. Hotel: Sofitel Bercy.
DAY 2 SUN PARIS
SIGHTSEEING
A guided tour shows you Notre Dame
Cathedral,
the courtyard of the Louvre and Place de
la Concorde before driving along the
Champs Élysées to the Arc de
Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. Embark on a
relaxing
River Seine cruise which concludes with
a visit to the gilded Église du Dome
to see Napoleons tomb. In the
afternoon there is time at leisure to relax
or take an optional excursion to the
Palace of Versailles or to the home of the
Impressionist painter, Monet, at
Giverny. Afterwards, enjoy a Highlight
Dinner at
a typical Parisian Bistro, and round the
evening off with a sparkling illuminations
tour of the city of light.
(BB,HD)
DAY 3 MON
PARIS AT LEISURE
There is certainly no shortage of
things to do
and see in this great capital city. Meet
the enigmatic Mona Lisa in the Louvre,
ascend the Eiffel Tower by elevator or
the hill of Montmartre by mini-train for
superb panoramic views. Dont miss
the chance to go shopping in the Galleries
Lafayette or the elegant designer
boutiques of the Left Bank. By night,
why not
try one of the world-famous cabaret
shows for an evening of excitement and
glamour?
(BB)
DAY 4 TUE
PARIS NîMES
Transfer to the Paris station to
board a comfortable
TGV train for a journey south through
fertile vineyards and rich agricultural
lands
to Provence. See the greatest of the
Roman remains, the incredible three-tiered
Pont du Gard, before arriving in the old
Roman city of Nîmes. Hotel:
Imperator Concorde.
(BB,D)
DAY 5 WED
AVIGNON & COTES
DU RHONE EXCURSION
Travel to Avignon where a little
train ride gives
an overview of this papal city, with its
medieval battlements and 39 towers. Pass
the old Palace of the Popes and the four
remaining arches of the bridge of St
Benezet,
the Pont d'Avignon of the famous song.
After time to explore, head towards the
Rhone
river and the village of
Châteauneuf-du-Pape to taste the
renowned wine, before
returning to the hotel. Spend time
shopping for fragrant Provencal
souvenirs or
taking an optional excursion to see
Camargues unique landscape of
lagoons,
white horses, bulls and flamingos. (BB)
DAY 6 THU
NIMES
This morning visit the Roman Arena
and see the
2,000 year old Maison Carrée
temple. The rest of the day is at
leisure to relax
or explore. Perhaps visit the shady
Jardin de la Fontaine or one of the many
museums,
or take an excursion to visit the old
hill top village of Les Baux de Provence
and
a local olive oil mill. (BB)
DAY 7 FRI
NîMES NICE
Take the motorway to the most
beautiful
town in France after Paris,
Aix-En-Provence. After some time to
appreciate
the elegant mansions and bustling
cafés of the Cours Mirabeau,
continue to
the fantastic Cote DAzur and its
capital city, Nice. On arrival, enjoy an
orientation tour before checking into
your hotel, your home for the next four
nights.
Hotel: Radisson SAS. (BB)
DAY 8 SAT
MONACO EXCURSION
During your relaxed stay on the
Riviera, take
an excursion to Monaco, ruled by the
Grimaldi family since the 13th century. See
the Royal Palace, home of Prince Albert,
the yacht-filled harbour and the Cathedral,
housing the late Princess Graces
tomb. Drive along part of the Grand Prix
circuit to see the Monte Carlo Casino
before returning along one of the
Corniche roads to Nice. The
rest of the day is yours to spend on the
beach, shop in the elegant
boutiques or sample the excellent
cuisine at one of the seaside
restaurants. (BB)
DAY 9
SUN OLD TOWN OF
NICE
This morning visit Old Nice with its
colourful
farmers market displaying fresh produce
and perfumed flowers. Then time to wander
through the old town and soak up the
atmosphere. The rest of the day is at
leisure
with time to stroll along the Promenade
des Anglais or to join a game of
pétanque,
a great favourite with the locals. (BB)
DAY 10 MON
COTE DAZUR
AT LEISURE
Easy pace on the French Riviera means
more free
time to relax or explore as you wish.
Ask your Tour Director about optional tours
to the nearby hill-top villages or
fashionable Cannes. Or perhaps visit the
magnificent
villa of the Baroness Rothschild,
situated on Cap Ferrat? Tonight, join
your new-found
friends for a farewell dinner of local
Nicoise dishes.
(BB,HD)
DAY 11 TUE
NICE
The tour ends after breakfast with a
transfer
to Nice Airport at 06.15 & 09.00
hours. (BB)
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