From £14,390
for 2 adults
France is often considered the centre of modern European culture and is the home of various artists, historical figures and the birthplace of couture fashion. On this journey through France you will begin in the capital city of Paris, learning about its history and marvelling at its decadent treasures. With a city tour and a private tour of Versailles, you will begin to see why it is remains one of the top destinations in the world. Taking a train to Avignon, you will continue your journey to a more provincial area of France and spend time immersing yourself in the culture of rural France. Transported through time, you will see roman ruins, cook classic dishes in a period kitchen before entering the world of modern art and design at the multimedia experience, ‘Quarries of Light’. You will spend the remainder of your time in France staying in the French Riviera and experiencing first-hand why this one of the most luxurious destinations to spend the summers as you take to the skies on a helicopter tour of the Cote D’Azur.
- Enjoy a private sightseeing tour of Paris with your own private vehicle and English-speaking guide
- Marvel at the treasures at Versailles with a private tour of this remarkable palace, seeing lavish State apartments and the opulent Hall of Mirrors.
- Take the train from Paris to Avignon and admire the French landscape as it passes by.
- Wander through the streets of Avignon on your private walking tour
- Visit the Roman ruins in Orange and see the remarkable Roman Theatre and the Arc de Triomphe
- Watch the multimedia light and sound show ‘Quarries of Light’ that brings to like the works of Van Gogh and Gauguin in a spectacular immersive experience
- Join a cooking course in Le Marmiton, a period kitchen, that will have you creating classic French culinary delights
- Explore Monaco on an exclusive day trip and spend time learning about its history and lavish culture of today.
- Soar into the sky aboard your helicopter for an aerial tour of the Cote D’Azur coastline