
France's Cultural Discovery
Take this journey of hidden delights through France’s culture, which has defined the country it is in this modern age. Through the various regions where you’ll escape, your trip manager will accompany your exploration of the refined culinary delights, the past of the Kings & Queens, the way of living, and exquisite landscapes. Not to mention gothic, medieval, and modernize architecture, which has shaped each region having its own identity. Many unforgettable experiences await during this exquisite journey.
Your Rail Journey

Paris - Loire Valley - Lyon - Avignon - Nice
France's Cultural Escapade Journey Highlights
- Explore the romantic city of Paris
- Visit the Palace of Versailles and where Marie Antoinette Retreated
- Discover France’s Southern Heritage, Taste the Wines and visit the vineyards of Loire Valley
- Explore the Chateaux of the Kings & Queens
- Go to Puy de Dôme UNESCO World Heritage Side
- Visit the Popes Palace & Avignon Bridge UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- 11 Days 10 Nights
- Small Group
Price Per Person Based On Month of Departure In 2021 and 2022
January to March
€2050
April to September
€2350
October to December
€2150
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Included In Your Journey
- English Trip Manager
- Stay in 4* & 5* Hotels
- Porterage at all hotels and from city to city
- 1st Class Railway Tickets
- A Delicious Breakfast Every Morning
- Versailles Palace & Domaine de Marie Antoinette Tour with Skip-the-line estate ticket
- Popes Palace & Avignon Bridge UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- 5 Cocktails & Dinners (Cocktail & Dinner on the first night in each city)
- 5 Included Tours (Tours on the first day in each city)
Excluded In Your Journey
- Flight Tickets
- Airport Transfers On Arrival & Departure (Provided Upon Request)
- Train Station Transfers On Arrival & Departure (Provided Upon Request)
Itinerary Day by Day
Day 1 – Paris
Your memorable trip starts in Paris, as you arrive you will be welcomed by your Trip Manager and a delightful Breakfast or Lunch (Depending on your time of arrival) at the hotel. Then on, you will embark on a tour of Paris discovering the highlights of the city, and it’s hidden secrets. After that, you will make your way to the Palace of Versailles, exploring the entire estate where Louis XIV and Queen Marie Antoinette resided. As you arrive back at your hotel, you’ll enjoy an excellent time to relax just before your elegant welcome cocktail and dinner.
Day 2 – Paris
Start the day with a beautiful breakfast. You’ll then enjoy Paris on your own or with the exclusive selection of add-on tours in Paris and to Normandy or Champagne. Your Trip Manager will also be present to ensure you explore Paris and the region in fashion.
Day 3 – Paris to Loire Valley
You’ll start your day early and make your way to Avignon via the fabulous french TGV in first-class while discovering the countryside of Ile de France and parts of Loire Valley. Before heading to your elegant hotel, we’ll make our way to Château Chenonceau designed in the 1500’s you’ll stroll through the Renaissance as your guide explains the hidden secrets, then, on you will head for an exclusive lunch to remember. After that, you’ll go through the meticulous paths of Château Chambord built by King Francis I of France while you indulge the heritage which it prevails to have in the Loire Valley region. As you arrive at your elegant hotel, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy an excellent time to relax or already start exploring with meticulously crafted add on tours. Discover the unique spots of the Loire Valley just before your elegant welcome cocktail and dinner.
Day 4 – Loire Valley
Start the day with a beautiful breakfast. You’ll then enjoy Loire Valley on your own or with the exclusive selection of add-on tours of Fontevraud-l’Abbaye with a Winetasting & Lunch in a Loire Vineyard, the Delights of Bretagne, Loire Valley Vineyards or even Bordeaux’s Heritage. Your Trip Manager will also be present to ensure you explore Loire Valley and its region in fashion.
Day 5 – Loire Valley to Lyon
Begin your day early and make your way to Lyon via a first-class coach while discovering further the countryside of Loire Valley. On your way to Lyon, we’ll stop at Puy de Dôme to tour through this UNESCO World Heritage Natural site, along with your guide stroll through part of the 80 aligned puys aligned over 32KM, making it the youngest volcanic complex in France. As you arrive in Lyon, before embarking on a city tour, you’ll have the chance to check-in and take a moment to relax. After that, you will discover the highlights of the city and the secrets of its old town with the delightful touch of local tastes. Returning at your elegant hotel, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy an excellent time to relax or already start exploring with meticulously crafted add on tours for you to discover the unique spot of Lyon just before your elegant welcome cocktail and dinner.
Day 6 – Lyon
Start the day with a beautiful breakfast. You’ll then enjoy Paris on your own or with the exclusive selection of add-on tours of Paul Bocuse Delightful Cooking Class, Chamonix’s Mont-Blanc Discovery, Dijon & Beaune’s Truffle Escapade and Beaune & Burgundy’s vineyards. Your Trip Manager will also be present to ensure you explore Lyon and the region in fashion.
Day 7 – Lyon to Avignon
You’ll start your day early and make your way to Avignon via the fabulous french TGV in first-class while discovering the countryside of France’s Burgundy and Provence. As you arrive in Avignon, you will embark on a city tour discovering the highlights of the town and its hidden secrets. Then on, you will make your way to the Pope’s Palace, Europe’s most significant and most gothic architecture. You’ll also explore Avignon’s historical bridge on the Rhone river built between 1177 and 1185. It is one of the most famous medieval bridges in Southern France. Returning at your elegant hotel, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy an excellent time to relax or already start exploring with meticulously crafted add on tours for you to discover the unique spot of Avignon just before your elegant welcome cocktail and dinner.
Day 8 – Avignon
Start the day with a beautiful breakfast. Then, enjoy Avignon on your own or with the exclusive selection of add-on tours. The Villages of Provence, Marseille’s Delights & Soap Revelation, Van Gogh Arles, Aix en Provence, or even escape to Pont-du-Gard & Vallon Pont-d’Arc Chauvet Cave. Your Trip Manager will also be present to ensure you explore Avignon and the region in fashion.
Day 9 – Avignon to Nice
Begin your day early and make your way to Nice via a first-class coach while discovering further fascinating sites of Provence. You’ll start with a discovery of Gordes, the famous village based on a hill-top projecting magnificent views while strolling through exclusive architecture. Then on, you’ll continue to Nice, before on the other hand, you’ll make a second stop to the remarkable lavender fields of Plateau de Valensole and indulge in a tour through the heritage of lavender while inhaling its mesmerizing senses and pictures. As you arrive in Nice, before embarking on a city tour, you’ll have the chance to check-in and take a moment to relax. After that, you will discover the highlights of the town, and it’s hidden secrets while indulging in an exclusive tasting. Returning at your elegant hotel, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy an excellent time to relax or already start exploring with meticulously crafted add on tours for you to discover the unique spot of Nice just before your elegant welcome cocktail and dinner.
Day 10 – Nice
Start the day with a beautiful breakfast. You’ll then enjoy Nice on your own or with the exclusive selection of add-on tours to sightsee Whales & Dolphins, St. Paul de Vence & Cote d’Azur’s Vineyard, Monaco, Cannes or even Italy’s famous Portofino’s Regional Heritage. Your Trip Manager will also be present to ensure you explore Nice and the region in fashion.
Nice to your next destination or home
You’ll start your last morning with us on a delightful breakfast. You’ll then either head to your next destination or explore the wonders of Nice for the last time.
Itinerary Day by Day Inclusions
Day 1 – Paris
- Welcome treat at the hotel
- Paris City Tour & Versailles Monarchy Tour with Skip-the-Line Estate Passport
- A selection of memorable experiences
- A selection of transfers from the train station or airport (Provided Upon Request)
- A cocktail ceremony & 3 Course Dinner
Day 2 – Paris
- A Delicious Breakfast
- A selection of memorable experiences
Day 3 – Paris to Loire Valley
- A delicious breakfast
- Transfer to the train station with porterage
- 1st class seats to Loire Valley
- Château Chenonceau & Château Chambord with Skip-the-Line Tickets
- A selection of memorable experiences in Loire Valley
- A cocktail ceremony & 3 Course Dinner in Loire Valley
Day 4 – Loire Valley
- A Delicious Breakfast
- A selection of memorable experiences
Day 5 – Loire Valley to Lyon
- A delicious breakfast
- First Class Motorcoach to Lyon
- Puy de Dôme UNESCO World Heritage Discovery on the way to Lyon
- Lyon City Tour with a local tasting
- A selection of memorable experiences in Lyon
- A cocktail ceremony & 3 Course Dinner in Lyon
Day 6 – Lyon
- A Delicious Breakfast
- A selection of memorable experiences
Day 7 – Lyon to Avignon
- A delicious breakfast
- Transfer to the train station with porterage
- 1st class seats to Avignon
- Popes Palace & Avignon Bridge UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour
- A selection of memorable experiences in Avignon
- A cocktail ceremony & 3 Course Dinner in Avignon
Day 8 – Avignon
- A Delicious Breakfast
- A selection of memorable experiences
Day 9 – Avignon to Nice
- A delicious breakfast
- First Class Comfortable Motor Coach to Nice
- Gordes and Lavender Fields Discovery Tour (Lavender Flowers Only from May to Mid-July)
- Nice City Tour with a local tasting
- A selection of memorable experiences in Nice
- A cocktail ceremony & 3 Course Dinner in Nice
Day 10 – Nice
- A Delicious Breakfast
- A selection of memorable experiences
Day 11 – Nice
- A Delicious Breakfast
- A selection of memorable experiences before heading off to your next destination
- A selection of transfers to the train station or airport (Provided Upon Request)