14 days Paris and Southern France
Visit Paris and more cultural cities, spectacular landscapes, cozy, beautiful villages
in Southern France.
Trip summary:
Day 1- departure for Paris
Day 2 – arrival in Paris, hotel
Day 3 –fly to Marseille, hotel
Day 4 – Pick up rental car and drive to Saint-Remy-de-Provence. Continue to
Avignon, hotel
Day 5-6 – visit Avignon and continue to Chateauneuf-du-Pape – wine tasting.
Continue to Crillon-de-Brave, hotel
Day 7 – drive to Mont Ventoux, hotel
Day 8 – drive to Rousillon, hotel
Day 9 – visit Gordes and Rousillon
Day 10 – drive to Aix-en-Provence, hotel
Day 11 – visit Aix-en-Provence
Day 12 – return to Marseille and take flight to Paris
Day 13 – visit Paris
Day 14 – flight back to the US
Detailed description:
Day 1- departure for Paris
Day 2 – arrival in Paris, check-in the hotel. Time at leisure.
Day 3 – Marseille
Marseille - the second largest city in France, where cultures collide in a stunning
melting pot of French, African and the Mediterranean.
Whilst gliding across the bright blue waters of this
Mediterranean coastal city you can expect a whirlwind
adventure in Marseilles cruise port. As you come to
shore at Marseille port – the largest port in France you
will be greeted with a ragged coastal line, clear azure
waters, bright boats bobbing in the harbor and a hive of
port activity.
Day 4 – drive to Saint-Remy-de-Provence and Avignon
Wander the town Saint-Remy-de-Provence, sensing
the atmosphere that ispired Van Gogh and visit the
Glanum archeological site of Roman ruins.
Avignon has had its own particular flavor of the
disorderly uprisings arranged throughout the French
Revolution and World War II. Avignon is one of the
major urban communities of Provence, in Southern
France. It is the principle city of the département of Vaucluse, and is on the banks
of the Rhône stream, with population of around 90,000 people.
Day 5-6 - Chateauneuf-du-Pape – wine tasting and Crillon-de-Brave
Day 7 – drive to Mont Ventoux
Mont-Ventoux peaks at 1912m and is known as the
Giant of Provence. Its majestic silhouette dominates
the landscape and is classified as a UNESCO
Biosphere reserve.
From the route there are exceptional views of the
Alps in the North and the Mediterranean in the
South. It passes through vineyards, orchards, and
fields of lavender, the ideal landscape for a break in
the great outdoors.
Day 8-9 – visit Gordes and Rousillon
Hills turn into cliffs, showcasing historical layers
dating back 110 million years. Your exploration of
the Provencal countryside continues in the village
of Gordes. White and gray stone homes spiral along
the rocky mountaintop. A medieval castle adorns
the summit overlooking the valley.
Roussillon stands at an altitude of 125 feet above
sea level. Emerald pine trees grow over the base of
the hillside. The village stands at the heart of one of the largest ochre deposits in
the world. The red, yellow, and brown cliffs glow against the lush countryside. The
tranquil village atmosphere fills the meandering streets.
Day 10-11 – visit Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence is perhaps one of the most idyllic
towns in Provence, a small, classically Provençal
town, famous for being home to Cézanne. It is
famous for its fountains, as well. Some of the sites
to visit – Le Grand Marche, Mont Sainte Victoire,
Cours Mirabeau, Cathedral St. Sauveur.
Day 12 – return to Marseille and Paris
Day 13 – visit Paris
Paris, France's capital is a major European city and
a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and
culture. Its picturesque 19th-century cityscape is
crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River
Seine. For centuries Paris has been one of the
world’s most important and attractive cities. It is
appreciated for the opportunities it offers for
business and commerce, for study, for culture, and
for entertainment; its gastronomy, haute couture, painting, literature, and
intellectual community especially enjoy an enviable reputation.
Day 14 – flight back to the US
You will receive description of the accomodations and sites to help you make the
right choice.
The hotels are 3, 4 and 5*, or farmhouses, breakfast included. Lunches and dinners
could be arranged in restaurants at your choice.
Transportation is a rental car or private car with a driver.
For each country more useful travel information is enclosed in the package:
emergency phones and addresses, weather, time difference, communications,
money, electricity, travel phrases and much more.
All itineraries are fully customized matching your requirements, preferences and
interests.