Scents of Paris & Provence

6 days, 5 nights

 

 

Experience the iconic landmarks of Paris, then head to Provence and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle of charming city streets and day-trips through the beautiful country. All while snacking on croissants and sipping local wine.

 

Highlights

• Sample some of the best that Paris has to offer with a visit to the Orsay Museum and a cruise down the River Seine while you sip on a glass of Champagne.
• Then head south toward Provence and visit what once was the seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century.
• Drive through Luberon, famous for its lavender fields and then explore the rest of the Vaucluse region.

 

Overnight Stops

5 nights total

Paris (1) – Avignon (3) – Aix-en-Provence (1)

Optional Extensions: We recommend extending your trip with an extra night or two in the magnificent port of Marseille.

 

Sample Itinerary

Note that this is a sample private driver itinerary and can be customized to your liking. It can also be booked as an independent self-drive tour.
 

Day 1: Arrival in Paris

Welcome to the “Ville Lumière.” On arrival, you will be met by your English-speaking driver and transferred by a luxury car to your hotel. After check-in, you will explore this amazing city on a panoramic tour with your private driver and then pay a visit to the Musée d’Orsay, a former train station that was converted into a museum and houses some of the best examples of the impressionist art movement. Afterward, relax and take in the sights from the deck of a Seine River cruise while you enjoy a glass of Champagne. Before heading back to your hotel, you will stop at a typical Parisian boutique and sample some local cheeses and wines. Free time for dinner on your own.

Overnight in Paris
Tenon Recommends: Hôtel Castille 5⭑

 

Day 2: Paris to Avignon

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and after check out, you will be transferred to the train station to catch your high-speed TGV train to Avignon in the south of France. Upon arrival in Avignon, you will be transferred to your hotel in the heart of the city. Later, meet in the lobby with your local guide for a private half-day walking tour of the old town and a guided visit of the Papal Palace. Free time for lunch and dinner on your own in the evening.

Overnight in Avignon
Tenon Recommends: Hôtel Cloitre Saint Louis 4⭑
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 3: Avignon and Luberon

After breakfast in your hotel, you and your driver will head southeast toward the mountainous area of the Luberon which features some of France’s most well-known wineries. You will stop for a tasting at the famous Chateauneuf du Pape region with winery visits and wine tastings. Free time for lunch and dinner on your own in the evening.

Overnight in Avignon
Tenon Recommends: Hôtel Cloitre Saint Louis 4⭑
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 4: Avignon and Vaucluse

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel, then take off for another adventure around Provence. Today you will explore the Vaucluse region, which houses Roman ruins and typical Provençal markets. Stop in one of these markets to sample some of the local produce or buy some special herbes de Provence. Free time for lunch and dinner on your own in the evening.

Overnight in Avignon
Tenon Recommends: Hôtel Cloitre Saint Louis 4⭑
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 5: Avignon to Aix en Provence

After breakfast and check-out, you will be transferred to the Avignon rail station to catch your high-speed train to Aix en Provence. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, meet with your local guide for a 2-hour walking tour of the old city. In the evening, enjoy dinner on your own.

Overnight in Aix en Provence
Tenon Recommends: Hôtel Le Pigonnet 5⭑
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 6: Departure from Aix en Provence

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and after checking out of your hotel, you will be transferred to the Aix en Provence rail station to head to your next destination (not included). The nearest airport is in Marseille, or you can take a direct train from Aix en Provence to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport.
(Breakfast included)

 

Pricing

From $5,669 per person based on double occupancy.*
*Price shown is an example of what to expect for a self-drive vacation. Each itinerary is customized and can change depending on seasonality, availability, etc.

This trip can be booked as a self-drive or chauffeur tour of France.

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