21-Nights French Heritage from $8,995

Insight Vacations

OFFER ID 1695784

French Heritage
Take a once in a lifetime adventure across France, playing petanque in Provence, wine tasting in Chateau Le Luc, and jet-setting with the rich and famous on the French Riviera in Nice. This indulgent Tour de France showcases the famous bubbles of the Champagne region, the mustard making city of Dijon and the endless vineyards of Burgundy. The sights, tastes and tours are carefully curated at every stop across France starting in Paris, ensuring an authentic and immersive experience. From an ascent into the Alps to the fashionista ski resort of Chamonix to the stunning Mont St Michel abbey near Deauville, the itinerary doesn't miss a beat. In Saint-Malo, the City of the Corsairs—navigate the maze of medieval streets, humming with local markets and cubby hole cocktail bars.

Dining Summary

10 Dinner (D)
21 Breakfast (B)

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Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

Authentic Dining

Paris: Join your Travel Director and fellow guests at a local restaurant for a delightful dinner.
Saumur: Learn about local grape varieties and regional wine-making traditions as you sample wines of the Loire Valley.
Loire Valley: This evening, dine at the historic Le Domaine de la Tortinière, surrounded by elegant French gardens. Enjoy a thoughtfully crafted three-course menu featuring fresh produce from the chateau’s gardens and local producers. With traditional family cuisine and warm hospitality, this Farm-to-Table dinner offers a true taste of the Loire Valley.
Paris: Rendez-vous with your fellow travelers at a typical French bistro for a rousing dinner with wine. Bon Appetit!
Grenoble: Enjoy a delicious dinner in Grenoble.
Cahors: See the Pont Valentré as you enjoy a tasting through the markets.
Dordogne: Enjoy a delicious Farm-to-Table dinner prepared with locally sourced ingredients and served with wines from the region.
Paris: Join your Travel Director and fellow guests at a local restaurant in the heart of the city for a delightful dinner served with wine.

Top Rated Highlights

Rouen: See the cathedral, the Great Clock, the Old Market square and Place du Vieux-Marché where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.
Honfleur: See this charming fishing town whose harbor once inspired Monet.
Honfleur: Among the orchards of Normandy’s cider country, meet a local producer preserving generations of apple-growing and distilling tradition. Discover how carefully selected fruit becomes fresh apple juice, crisp cider and Calvados as you learn about the region’s time-honored production methods. Then taste each for yourself, uncovering the flavors and craftsmanship that have made these distinctive drinks part of Normandy’s cultural identity.
Omaha Beach: Follow the route of the Rangers, visit the bunkers and the Rangers Memorial.
Omaha Beach: With a Local Expert, spend a few reflective moments at the American Military Cemetery of Saint-Laurent.
Mont-Saint-Michel: Savor your first sight of the fortified island of Mont Saint-Michel. Cross the causeway for a guided tour with your Local Expert through the maze of halls and vaults of the abbey.
Saint-Malo: Your Local Expert guides you through the streets of the walled city to arrive at the cathedral. Later enjoy the chance to walk along the fortifications and explore the cities nightlife at your leisure.
Villandry: Visit the gardens of Chateau de Villandry, considered among the finest in France. Explore a series of formal Renaissance designs, including ornamental flowerbeds, water gardens and a working kitchen garden, all maintained using sustainable practices that reflect the estate’s long horticultural heritage.
Amboise: See the Royal Chateau beside the Loire River.
Dijon: Explore Dijon with your Travel Director to learn all about the history of this fascinating city, famous for its mustard and wines.
Troyes: Journey through this celebrated wine region and pause to enjoy its world-famous sparkling wine.
Chamonix: Explore the town's charming streets, framed by Mont Blanc and the soaring peaks of the French Alps.
Annecy: Enjoy free time in the Little Venice area.
Nice: Enjoy exploring the beautiful coastal town of Nice on the French Riviera.
Eze: Visit a perfumery to learn about the French perfume industry and discover your signature scent.
Monaco City: Explore inside Monaco Cathedral.
Monaco City: Enjoy a drive along part of the Grand Prix circuit and wander the old town with your Travel Director to see the Royal Palace and the yacht-filled harbor.
Saint-Paul-de-Vence: Discover the beauty of this hilltop town and why it became a refuge for artists.
Aix-en-Provence: See the mansions of the Cours Mirabeau, a lively thoroughfare in Aix-en-Provence.
Pont du Gard: See the ancient Roman bridge that crosses the Gardon River, a true marvel of engineering and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built nearly 2,000 years ago the bridge stands as a testament to Roman ingenuity.
Avignon: Once the seat of papal power, Avignon is a city steeped in history and charm. View the Pont d'Avignon and walk the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town to the Palais des Papes, one of the largest Gothic palaces in Europe.
Cite de Carcassone: Enjoy an orientation of this fortified town and see the fortress, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Albi: This is the birthplace of artist, Toulouse-Lautrec. Walk the town and marvel at the awe-inspiring cathedral.
Arles: Stroll through Arles with a Local Expert, gaining insight into the town’s Roman ruins and learning about the local scenes immortalized by Vincent Van Gogh. You’ll view the mighty Arles Arena and Roman Theater, and see first-h

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Insight Vacations: French Heritage

Day 1 - Welcome to Paris
After checking in, the capital’s grand boulevards and world-famous landmarks are yours to explore. Meet your Travel Director and fellow guests at the hotel before enjoying a dinner at a local restaurant with cuisine inspired by fresh home-made recipes.
Accommodations: Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - Rouen, Honfleur and Deauville
Follow the River Seine to Rouen, capital of Normandy, to admire its ancient cathedral - a masterpiece of Gothic style and the subject of a series of paintings by Claude Monet. Wander through the narrow streets beneath the Great Clock to the Old Market Square. Here, a superb modern church memorializes the burning of Joan of Arc on this very spot in 1431. Continue to the charming fishing town of Honfleur and wander along the harbor or stroll through the colorful streets. Close by, visit a family-owned apple farm for apple juice, cider and calvados tasting. Later, arrive at your luxurious hotel, located in the chic seaside resort of Deauville.
Accommodations: Barrière L'Hôtel du Golf, Deauville
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Normandy Beaches and D-Day Landings
Follow the route of the Rangers and visit the bunkers and the Rangers Memorial at Pointe du Hoc. Then with a Local Expert, spend a few reflective moments at the American Military Cemetery of Saint-Laurent, near Omaha Beach. Explore Normandy with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the D-Day Museum in Arromanches and see the remnants of the artificial port in the bay. Alternatively, visit the Bayeux Cathedral. This evening you are treated to a delightful dinner, which promises creative cuisine, seasonal ingredients and delicious wines.
Accommodations: Barrière L'Hôtel du Golf, Deauville
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 - Mont Saint-Michel and Saint-Malo
Journey through bocage country and explore the hilltop abbey of Mont Saint-Michel with your Local Expert. Situated on an island, the abbey is reached by a bridge across the shining sands. Behind the outer ring of defenses huddles the small town – its singular street containing shops, cafes and hotels. Continue to stunning Saint-Malo, situated on the Rance Estuary and one of the most charming places in France. A Local Expert will take you on an exploration of the City of the Corsairs. Walk through the maze of streets of Intra Muros, the walled city, home of Jacques Cartier and other celebrated voyagers. At your leisure, you can wander around the ramparts of the thick city walls, offering fantastic views over the old town and the bay. By night, the town’s medieval maze of winding streets is abuzz with quaint bars and restaurants. Alternatively, you may wish to join an optional experience to Cancale, known throughout France for its oyster beds, for a delicious meal of fresh seafood and other Breton specialties.
Accommodations: Le Nouveau Monde, Saint-Malo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 - Villandry Experience
Head south through the Loire Valley, stopping to admire the moated Chateau d’Angers. Cross the river to Saumur, where you’ll join a local vintner for a guided tasting of the region’s elegant wines. Continue to the Chateau de Villandry, a masterpiece of Renaissance design, where you’ll explore its spectacular terraces, with ornate flowerbeds, tranquil pools and a flourishing potager. Later, arrive at your chateau hotel, sweeping views overlooking the capital of the Loire Valley.
Accommodations: Le Domaine de la Tortinière
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 - Scenic Drive Along the Loire Valley
Spend the morning at leisure or choose an Optional Experience to Chateau de Chenonceau, set across the River Cher. Later, enjoy free time in Amboise before joining your Local Expert at Chateau d’Amboise, a Renaissance royal residence shaped by court life, art and ambition. Look across the Loire from its terraces and visit the chapel where Leonardo da Vinci is buried. You may also choose an Optional Experience to Chateau du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo spent his final years, exploring the manor house, gardens and working models of his inventions. Your day concludes at Le Domaine de la Tortinière with a farm-to-table dinner showcasing produce from its gardens and local farms.
Accommodations: Le Domaine de la Tortinière
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 - La Beauce and Chartres to Paris, City of Light
Traveling through the vast wheat fields of the Beauce region, Chartres Cathedral, nicknamed the 'Acropolis of France' by August Rodin, looms large on the horizon. Enjoy a guided tour of this architectural delight. From here, return to the French capital where your Travel Director introduces you to the fabulous sights of Paris, including the vast Place de la Concorde, where the guillotine once stood. Travel up the Champs Élysées to Napoleon's Arc de Triomphe. After dark, the City of Light really lives up to its name, when the monuments, buildings and bridges are lit up in all their glory. Add a special touch of excitement and glamour to your evening with the unforgettable thrill of a world-famous cabaret show — an Optional Experience not to be missed.
Accommodations: Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 - Romantic Capital on the Seine
Enjoy a free day to explore Paris at your own pace. Stroll through the Luxembourg Gardens, pause for lunch at a cafe in the Latin Quarter or browse the neighborhood’s bookshops and tucked-away gardens. You may also venture across the Seine to the Île de la Cité and visit the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral, a powerful symbol of Parisian resilience. This evening, meet your new Travel Director and fellow travelers over an included dinner in the city, raising a glass to the next chapter of your journey together.
Accommodations: Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 - Champagne Region and on to Dijon
Journey through the vine-clad scenery of the Champagne region. Admire the green shoots in spring, full summer foliage or the russet autumnal hues, this is a glorious landscape throughout the year. Visit the city of Troyes and admire the medieval Old Town with its colorful, half-timbered houses and make a stop to savor the region’s most famous export, Champagne. On arrival in Dijon, an orientation by your Travel Director reveals the charming architecture and history of the city.
Accommodations: Grand Dijon La Cloche
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 - Free Time in Dijon
Enjoy the Burgundy capital of Dijon. Its many handsome buildings recall the time when the Dukes of Burgundy were more powerful than the Kings of France. Perhaps take the opportunity to visit the wine capital of Burgundy, Beaune? In the evening, don't miss the chance of an optional Burgundy wine tasting and traditional dinner in the Premier Cru village of Fixin.
Accommodations: Grand Dijon La Cloche
Meals: Breakfast

Day 11 - Chamonix
A scenic symphony awaits you as you ascend into the high Alps and climb towards Mont Blanc, Western Europe’s highest mountain. Your destination is the fashionable ski resort of Chamonix. You could take in panoramic views of the mountain peaks and valley below from the Chamonix cable car or explore this mountain resort. In the evening you may choose to try a pierrade at a local trendy eatery in a traditional chalet.
Accommodations: Alpina Eclectic, Chamonix
Meals: Breakfast

Day 12 - Lakeside Annecy and Grenoble
In the morning, embark on a beautiful journey to the lakeside town of Annecy, dramatically situated between lake and mountains, it's a medieval spectacle and a summer getaway for the French and the Swiss locals. Enjoy free time for lunch in Little Venice, aptly named for the network of canals criss-crossing through the Old Town. Explore the city’s many lovely bridges at your leisure. Continue on to your hotel in Grenoble. This evening, savor a delicious dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodations: Park Hotel Grenoble Handwritten Collection
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 13 - The French Riviera and Nice
Glorious mountain scenery will be yours to enjoy as you travel along a spectacular route, used by the Emperor Napoleon when he returned from his first exile to try to take the throne of France once more. Continue through Provence to the French Riviera to reach the elegant resort of Nice. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore as you wish. In the evening, why not walk through old town Nice, ending in Cours Saleya where dinner is at your leisure at one of the many lovely bistros?
Accommodations: Radisson Blu, Nice
Meals: Breakfast

Day 14 - Nice and the Principality of Monaco
Wake up ready to rub shoulders with the jet-set on the glamorous Côte d’Azur. Unlock the secrets of the French perfume industry with a visit to a perfumery, where fragrance experts waft exclusive scents from stoppered bottles. Then enjoy a drive along part of the Grand Prix circuit in Monaco and with Insight Choice enter the Oceanographic Museum dedicated to the concept of the Mediterranean Science Commission or visit the Royal Palace of Monaco and see Monaco Cathedral, housing the tomb of Princess Grace. The rest of the day is set aside for you to enjoy the French Riviera at your own pace. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to visit the medieval village of Eze and its hill-top Botanical Gardens for a spectacular view of the coastline?
Accommodations: Radisson Blu, Nice
Meals: Breakfast

Day 15 - Picturesque Provence
Visit the medieval village of Saint-Paul de Vence, perched high above the Riviera beaches. A walk through its winding streets reveals elegant fountains, vine-covered stone walls and views of mountains and sea. Enjoy a lesson in the French sport of pétanque. Steady your hand and get ready to test your newfound skills as you take part in a game, completed by a glass of pastis, a French apéritif. Continue to Aix-en-Provence to see the sumptuous mansions lining the Cours Mirabeau and on to your hotel.
Accommodations: Aquabella Hotel & Spa, Aix-en-Provence
Meals: Breakfast

Day 16 - Avignon and Pont du Gard
Marvel at the ancient Roman aqueduct, Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before exploring the storied streets of Avignon, home to the seat of the Pope and Christianity in the 14th century. Move on to a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at a local olive estate, where you’ll stroll through scenic groves. Learn about sustainable olive oil production from tree to table and indulge in a tasting of artisanal oils where you’ll learn to differentiate the rich palette of aromas, colors and textures. Return to your hotel in Aix-en-Provence for a free evening to relax and unwind or explore the city’s vibrant cafes and boutiques.
Accommodations: Aquabella Hotel & Spa, Aix-en-Provence
Meals: Breakfast

Day 17 - Carcassonne and to Albi
Begin your day in Arles, once home to the Romans and later a muse to Vincent Van Gogh, Arles’ meandering streets and classical monuments reveal layers of artistic and architectural heritage. Stroll past the Arena and the Roman Theater, where echoes of antiquity vibrate in every stone. From here, cross the fertile Languedoc region before journeying inland to the fortified town of Carcassonne. Travelers are often amazed at their first sight of this medieval gem, known for its UNESCO-listed fortress with complete ramparts and a storybook keep. Continue to Albi, the birthplace of Toulouse-Lautrec, where your Travel Director will provide an orientation of key landmarks, including views of the museum dedicated to the artist and the cathedral. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Accommodations: Saint Antoine, Albi
Meals: Breakfast

Day 18 - Free Time in Albi
Enjoy a full day at leisure to relax and soak up the atmosphere of Albi. Alternatively, join an Optional Experience to the hilltop villages of Puycelsi and Castelnau-de-Montmiral, finishing at a traditional French market. This evening savor a delicious dinner of carefully selected fresh ingredients at a local restaurant.
Accommodations: Saint Antoine, Albi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 19 - Cahors and Rocamadour
Stop in Cahors, famous for its Black Wine, and see the Pont Valentré. You'll also have the opportunity to explore the open air market - full of fresh, seasonal produce and local delicacies, it's an experience to delight all of the senses. Travel to Rocamadour and enjoy free time to explore this medieval town perched on a cliffside above the Alzou River and known as a resting place for pilgrims traveling through France on the Camino de Santiago to Spain. Enjoy a delicious Farm-to-Table Dinner, prepared with locally sourced ingredients and served with wines from the region.
Accommodations: Le Périgord, La Roque-Gageac
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 20 - Exploring the Dordogne Valley
Start the day with a morning drive into the Valley of the Dordogne to visit Lascaux II, where the world-famous prehistoric cave paintings have been faithfully reproduced. Continue to the beautiful town of Sarlat-la-Canéda, its medieval core blessed with fine golden limestone houses. Relax this evening in the beautiful surroundings of the Dordogne region while you dine at the hotel.
Accommodations: Le Périgord, La Roque-Gageac
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 21 - Paris, The City of Light
Travel onwards to immerse yourself in the beautiful city of Paris where on arrival you are free to explore this fascinating city as you wish. As evening descends, the City of Light lives up to its name as the monuments, buildings and bridges are lit up in all their glory. You are in for a memorable evening with a delicious dinner of excellent French cuisine and wine to toast your journey through France.
Accommodations: Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 22 - Au Revoir Paris
Today, bid farewell to your journey through the French countryside as you transfer to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast

Featured Destinations

St. Malo

Saint Malo is a prime tourist destination in Brittany. Visitors flock to Saint Malo to experience the unique "intra-muros" (meaning within the walls) streets of the old citadel. Visit Saint Vincent Cathedral, noted for its medieval and modern stained glass windows. The museum in Château de Saint Malo has exhibits illustrating the city's prosperous time during its heydays of piracy, colonialism and slave trading. The ramparts afford great views over the roof tops and harbor. Saint Malo also serves as a gateway for excursions to legendary Mont Saint Michel - with the Abbey of Mont Saint Michel and its ensemble of buildings soaring high above the sea. As amazing as the abbey itself are extraordinary tide variations that leave the mount to look out on stretches of bare sand at low tide, while the same expanse of land is submerged during high tide. South of Saint Malo is the medieval town of Dinan. Once totally surrounded by ramparts, 14 towers and a good part of the walls are still standing, encircling beautiful 15th-century timbered houses.

Excursions

Saint Malo Shore Excursion - Brittany Coast and Saint Malo - 8 hours

La Roque-Gageac

Albi

Aix-en-Provence

Nice

Nice is undoubtedly the place for the opening up of art and culture. The Côte d'Azur has inspired, from time immemorial, the greatest painters, writers and musicians. It has compelled recognition of its avant-garde across the Atlantic, its museums are holding prestigious collections in edifices of renowned architecture. Nice is full of an extraordinary artistic and cultural heritage. The gentle way of life sustains the imaginary world of artists and stimulates their creativeness. A cultural and aesthetic atmosphere prevails here; the cultural life is intense. It is punctuated by temporary exhibitions in the museums and the municipal galleries, by the programming of the theatres of which the most important is the Theatre of Nice - National Dramatic Centre - directed by Jacques Weber. The Opera House of Nice's Theatre proposes events of great quality.

Excursions

Nice - Shore Excursion - Discovery of Saint-Paul de Vence, Haut de Cagnes & Gourdon - 8 hours

Nice Shore Excursion - Discovery of Nice, Eze & Monaco - 8 hours

Nice Shore Excursion - Discovery of Grasse, Cannes & Antibes - 8 hours

Nice - Full Day Tour - 8 hours

Nice Shore Excursion. This excursion will give you a wonderful glance at the beautiful city of Nice on the Riviera. You will be impressed by the colors of its market and during the afternoon you could visit Matisse Museum showing an important collection of the painter.

9:00 am: Be met at the foot of your cruise ship.

Everything is emphasized in Nice; the bright sunlight makes the colors flash. The green pines happily rub shoulders with the blue of the Mediterranean Sea and that of the sky. It is easy to see why the Côte d’Azur fascinates so many people. Many of the artists, painters, writers, sculptors and musicians who contributed to the city’s fame, have museums here, dedicated to their works.

In the morning, the Cours Saleya has daily flower and food markets. Low buildings border the length of Cours Saleya, separating it from the sea.

You will view the luxurious Belle Époque-style residences, including the fabulous Négresco palace, built on the sea front. The Négresco, whose dome can be admired from the Promenade des Anglais, is the finest example of Belle Époque architecture. Visit the Russian Church (open from Tuesdays to Sundays from 9:00 am to 12:00 and from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Closed during religious ceremonies).

Enjoy a walking tour of the old town. The old town’s soul and history are reflected in the narrow streets and alleys that curve, in an irregular fashion, among old buildings and red-tiled roofs. Give your taste buds a new experience and enjoy some socca with a glass of wine. Socca is a local specialty made from chickpea flour, and a trip to Nice would not be complete without having tasted it! Enjoy lunch at leisure in a typical restaurant in Nice. During the afternoon you could visit Matisse Museum. Situated on the hill of Cimiez, it displays an important monographic collection of works.

5.00 pm: return to your Hotel.

Tour Duration: 8 hours.

Tour can operate: Any Day

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.

Physical Activity Level: Moderate.

Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes
Free entrance to Matisse Museum
(Matisse Museum is open every day except on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 6:00 pm)

Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner

Nice & Cannes - Full Day Tour - 8 hours

Nice and Cannes Shore Excursion. This excursion is perfect for those who wish to discover the chic French Riviera: in Nice, you will be impressed by the colors of its market and during the afternoon pursue this excursion with the beautiful city of Cannes, famous for hosting every year the Film Festival.

9:00 am: Be met at the foot of your cruise ship.

Drive to Nice. Everything is emphasized in Nice; the bright sunlight makes the colors flash. The green pines happily rub shoulders with the blue of the Mediterranean Sea and that of the sky. It is easy to see why the Côte d’Azur fascinates so many people. Many of the artists, painters, writers, sculptors and musicians who contributed to the city’s fame, have museums here, dedicated to their works. You will view the luxurious Belle Époque-style residences, including the fabulous Négresco palace, built on the sea front. The Négresco, whose dome can be admired from the Promenade des Anglais, is the finest example of Belle Époque architecture. Visit the Russian Church (not available on Sunday mornings). Enjoy a walking tour of the old town. Enjoy lunch at leisure in a typical restaurant.

During the afternoon, drive to Cannes. Your guide will escort you to visit the city main points of interest:

Old town— The usual narrow winding streets filled with restaurants and souvenir shops. Covered Market (Marché Forville)— For a spectacular eating and viewing food experience, no other market in Cannes beats this for scale and variety.

Palais des Festivals— Down La Croisette is the famous Palais des Festivals, where stars of the screen gather and watch films screened during the festival. Irresistible not to pose for a photograph on the 22 steps leading up to the entrance.

Port— Admire the yachts of the rich and possibly famous - though true mega-yachts will be found at the International Yacht Club down the coast in Antibes.

La Croisette— Cannes catwalk beside the sea, it is the center of the city's tourist activity and known for its luxury hotels and boutique shops.

5.00 pm: return to your Hotel.
Tour Duration: 8 hours.

Tour can operate: Any Day

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.

Physical Activity Level: Moderate.

Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes

Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner

Nice, Villefranche & St Jean Cap Ferrat - Half Day Tour - 4 hours

Nice, Villefranche and St Jean Cap Ferrat Shore Excursion. You will be impressed by Nice’s lights and colors. In Villefranche you will have the opportunity to see the Chapelle Saint-Pierre which was restored by Jean Cocteau. Then, visit St. Jean Cap Ferrat, an exceptional site on the Mediterranean coast.

9:00 am or 2:00 pm: Be met at the foot of your cruise ship or your hotel.

Everything is emphasized in Nice. In this natural, rocky setting, the sun highlights the yellow shades of flowers and the ochre-colored houses. It is easy to see why the Côte d’Azur fascinates so many people. Many of the artists, painters, writers, sculptors and musicians who contributed to the city’s fame, have museums here dedicated to their works. You will view the luxurious Belle Époque-style residences, including the fabulous Négresco palace that is built on the sea front. The Négresco, whose dome can be admired from the Promenade des Anglais, is the finest example of Belle Époque architecture. In the morning, the Cours Saleya has daily flower and food markets. There are scores of stands, and you will find everything from professional merchants with their well-displayed wares to farmers that offer their fresh produce and live fowl on folding tables. Low buildings border the length of Cours Saleya, separating it from the sea.

Continue on to Villefranche and visit the Chapel Saint Pierre. This old "Norman" style chapel, devoted to St-Pierre, the patron saint of fishermen, was completely restored and decorated by Jean Cocteau. The artist wanted to decorate the chapel and make it into a place of worship, dedicated to the fishermen from Villefranche, Beaulieu and St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Jean Cocteau wanted his artwork to evoke certain episodes in the Saint's life in a way that would be comprehensible to all.

Time permitting, continue your trip and drive towards St. Jean Cap Ferrat, an exceptional site on the Mediterranean coast. Its tranquility and warm climate make it a well-known vacation spot.

1:00 pm or 6:00 pm: Return to your ship or to your hotel.
Tour Duration: 4 hours.

Tour can operate: Any Day

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.

Physical Activity Level: Moderate.

Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes

Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner

Nice: Picturesque Towns of the Cote d’Azur – 8 hours

Grenoble

Chamonix

Dijon

Loire Valley

Deauville

Paris

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Saint Malo Shore Excursion - Brittany Coast and Saint Malo - 8 hours

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Nice - Shore Excursion - Discovery of Saint-Paul de Vence, Haut de Cagnes & Gourdon - 8 hours

Nice Shore Excursion - Discovery of Nice, Eze & Monaco - 8 hours

Nice Shore Excursion - Discovery of Grasse, Cannes & Antibes - 8 hours

Nice - Full Day Tour - 8 hours

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Nice: Picturesque Towns of the Cote d’Azur – 8 hours

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