Explore the best of France—from the timeless grandeur of Paris to the Mediterranean charm of Provence and the French Riviera. This 11-day journey brings together culture, history, and sunshine in one unforgettable experience.

Day 2: Arrive in Paris and meet your English-speaking tour liaison. After checking in and freshening up:

• Walk the famous Champs-Élysées and admire the Arc de Triomphe

• Visit the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette for a sweeping city view

• Enjoy a welcome crêpe dinner and your first evening in Paris

Day 3: Start the day with a guided tour of the Louvre Museum to see world-famous masterpieces.

• Walk to Île de la Cité and view the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral

• Lunch in the Latin Quarter

• In the afternoon, explore Montmartre: climb to Sacre-Cœur, browse Place du Tertre, and soak up the neighborhood’s artistic charm

• Group dinner in a traditional Parisian bistro

Day 4: Take a full-day excursion to Versailles:

• Tour the Palace of Versailles, Hall of Mirrors, and gardens

• Learn about the Sun King, Marie Antoinette, and the French Revolution

Return to Paris in the afternoon:

• Visit the Eiffel Tower and ride to the summit

• Stroll the Champs de Mars, snap photos at Trocadéro

• Celebrate with a farewell-to-Paris dinner cruise aboard a Bateaux Mouches, with landmarks aglow

Take a high-speed train to Avignon, a jewel of the south.

• Visit the Palais des Papes and Pont d’Avignon

• Continue to Arles, your base for the next two nights

• Dinner in Arles, home of Roman ruins and Van Gogh

Spend the day exploring the region:

• Visit Nîmes, home to a beautifully preserved Roman amphitheater and Maison Carrée

• Then head into the Camargue, a wild marshland famous for its white horses, pink flamingos, and salt flats

• Visit a traditional manade (ranch) to learn about local bull and horse culture

• Return to Arles for dinner and evening walk

Depart Arles for Cassis, the vibrant Mediterranean port city.

• Take a boat tour of the Calanques, stunning limestone cliffs and turquoise waters

• Go to Aix-en-Provence

Overnight stay in Aix.

Travel east along the coast to the glimmering city of Nice.

• Stroll the Promenade des Anglais, explore the Old Town (Vieux Nice), and sample local specialties like socca or Niçoise salad

• Visit Castle Hill for panoramic views over the Baie des Anges

• Check in and enjoy dinner near the beach

Take a day trip to the Principality of Monaco:

• Visit the Prince’s Palace, the Oceanographic Museum, and walk through the elegant Monte Carlo district

• See the world-famous Casino de Monte-Carlo (outside only for students) and the marina packed with yachts

• Return to Nice for dinner and sunset

After days of exploring, enjoy a relaxing beach day:

• Swim in the clear Mediterranean, stroll the market streets, or grab gelato in Place Rossetti

In the evening, gather for a farewell dinner to celebrate your journey from Paris to Provence and the Côte d’Azur.

After breakfast, transfer to Nice Côte d’Azur Airport for your flight home, filled with memories of art, castles, lavender fields, seaside towns, and new friendships.