French Promenade

10 or 13 days

Paris, Biarritz, Provence region, French Rivieria, extension to Italy

From one corner of France to the other, see the many shades of French culture. Paris is the center of it all—feel its significance in the intricate architecture of the Eiffel Tower and the smile of the Mona Lisa. Down south, Biarritz has grown from a fishing village to a world-famous seaside resort. In Provence and the Riviera, the picturesque landscapes recall France’s artistic heritage.

Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2027: March 15, March 19, March 25, March 26-29, April 25, May 1 & 2, June 2, June 29. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.

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Day 1: Fly overnight to France

Day 2: Paris

Meet your Tour Director at the destination airport

Take a walking tour of Paris

Visit the Louvre

Day 3: Paris

Take a guided tour of Paris

With your expert local guide you will see:

Place de la Concorde
Champs-Élysées
Arc de Triomphe
Les Invalides
Eiffel Tower

Add this in-depth excursion:

Versailles

Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.

Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

Day 4: Paris • Basque Coast

Travel by TGV train to Bordeaux

Travel to Biarritz

Visit the Dune du Pilat

Day 5: Basque Coast

Cross the Spanish border and take a self-guided tour of San Sebastián

Visit Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Enjoy a tasty pintxos-style lunch in San Sebastián

Take a tour of Biarritz

Day 6: Basque Coast • Carcassonne • Provence region

Travel via Carcassonne to Provence region