• France shot of city and Eiffel tower

    French Riviera Explorer

    6 Days | 5 Nights

    Starting From $5,779
    Per person based on double occupancy
    Price based on our Self-Drive Tour option, subject to change based on availability and season

Explore Paris’ museums and shopping districts by day then rediscover its landmarks by night. Take a few days through the city to give you a local feel on guided tours, then head off to Nice in the French Riviera by train. Lounge on the beach, let their open air markets mesmerize you, and their Old Town inspire wonder in you.

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  • Shop like a Parisian in prestigious galleries, followed by a relaxing river cruise on the Seine
  • Venture out of Paris for the day to the beautiful region of Champagne and sip on a glass of bubbly or two!
  • After Paris, head south for the sunshine in Nice and the glitz and glamour of Monaco, where you’ll visit a well-known perfumery and a palace.
  • Enjoy a few dinners in uniquely French and atmospheric restaurants.

Sample Itinerary

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  • Day 1 / 6

    Day 1: Arrival In Paris

    Welcome to the “Ville Lumière.” Upon arrival, you will be met by your English-speaking driver and transferred by a luxury car to your hotel. After check-in, you will search for the best deals in the city on a half-day Parisian shopping tour with your English-speaking guide, who will show you the most iconic shops in Paris. Later, you will embark on a panoramic Seine River Cruise with a glass of Champagne in hand. In the evening, savor a delightful dinner in a typical Parisian Brasserie, including roundtrip transfers from and to your hotel.

    Overnight in Paris
    Tenon Recommends: Hôtel Le Littré 4⭑
    (Dinner included)

  • Day 2 / 6

    Day 2: Paris – Champagne – Paris

    Start the day off with breakfast at your hotel. Afterwards, meet with your private driver, who will guide you through France’s famed Champagne region. It will be a full day of winery visits, with Champagne tastings and lunch. Return to Paris, where you will have free time for dinner.

    Overnight in Paris
    Tenon Recommends: Hôtel Le Littré 4⭑
    (Breakfast and lunch included)

  • Day 3 / 6

    Day 3: Paris – Nice

    After breakfast at your hotel, meet up with your private driver for a transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Nice*. Upon arrival in Nice, you will be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel. Later, head to the hotel lobby to meet with a local guide who will take you on a two-hour walking tour of Nice’s Old Town, which includes a stop to discover local products. You will have free time for lunch and enjoy dinner on your own.

    Overnight in Nice
    *Airfare to Nice not included
    Tenon Recommends: Hôtel La Pérouse 4⭑ Superior
    (Breakfast included)

  • Day 4 / 6

    Day 4: French Riviera

    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then head out for the French Riviera countryside on a half-day private tour with your English-speaking driver-guide. You’ll pay a special visit to the Fragonard perfume factory in Grasse, where you’ll learn all about artisanal perfume French tradition.
    You will have time for lunch and will enjoy dinner on your own in the evening.

    Overnight in Nice
    Tenon Recommends: Hôtel La Pérouse 4⭑ Superior
    (Breakfast included)

  • Day 5 / 6

    Day 5: Monaco

    After breakfast, check out of your hotel in Nice. Your private driver will take you to the principality of Monte Carlo-Monaco for a full-day tour. You will visit the Princely Palace of Monaco and the Condamine Market. In the evening, relax and savor dinner at a local restaurant and bask in spectacular sea views.

    Overnight in Monaco
    Tenon Recommends: Hôtel Fairmont 4⭑ Superior
    (Breakfast and dinner included)

  • Day 6 / 6

    Day 6: Departure From Nice

    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel on your final morning. After checking out, you will be transferred to the Nice Airport for your flight home, or you may choose to stay and explore other areas of France!
    (Breakfast)

Itinerary Details

Private Driver Inclusions
  • Daily breakfast (except day 1)
  • 5 nights in 4-star hotel accommodations with private facilities
  • Private transfers between all airports, hotels and train stations in the itinerary
  • Half-Day Parisian shopping tour
  • Seine River Cruise
  • Dinner in a traditional Parisian restaurant
  • Full-Day Tour of the Champagne region with lunch
  • Walking tour in Nice with local food tasting
  • Private Half-Day Tour in Nice with Fragonard Parfumerie Experience
  • Admission and tour of the Princely Palace of Monaco
  • Local food tasting at the historic Condamine Market
  • Dinner at a rooftop restaurant in Monaco

Note: This tour may also be done as a self-drive itinerary with a 4-day vehicle rental starting on day 3. We recommend that you take the train from Paris to Nice and pick up the rental at the train station and drop off at your preferred French airport of departure.

Alternatively, you may hire a chauffeur driver-guide starting on day 3 to drive you to the French Riviera from Paris and stay with you for the remainder of your vacation.

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Contact us for inclusions and custom pricing for a self-drive tour of France.

  • Pre/post nights in Paris or your desired French gateway city
  • Airfare
  • Meals other than those specified in the itinerary or list of inclusions
  • Personal expenses and additional sightseeing not listed above
  • Local taxes
  • Travel insurance

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