5-Day Spirit of Provence and the French...

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Agent (France.com) 1 800 230 0426 http://www.france.com [email protected] 5-Day Spirit of Provence and the French Riviera $985.00 USD PER PERSON

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  • Agent (France.com)1 800 230 0426http://[email protected]

    5-Day Spirit of Provence and the FrenchRiviera

    $985.00 USD PER PERSON

  • TRIP SUMMARY

    Check-in your 3 *** hotel in Nice - Hôtel Ellington, Mercure Nice Promenade Des Anglais,Monsigny

    Musée National Marc Chagall, Promenade des Anglais, Cimiez, Quai des États-Unis

    Half-day Guided day tour of Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze, - Monaco, Monte Carlo, CasinoMonte Carlo, Èze

    9:00 AM Morning guided tour of Cannes, Antibes and Saint-Paul de Vence - Saint Paul de Vence,Cannes, Plage Croisette Beach, Antibes

    Train Nice - Avignon

    Private transfer from Avignon train station to hotel in Avignon

    Selection of hotels in Avignon - Hôtel Le Magnan, Hôtel De L'horloge, Ibis Styles Avignon Sud

    Guided half-day tour of Orange, chateauneuf-du-Pape, St-Remy de Provence, Arles and theBaux de Provence

    Afternoon: visit of Avignon on your own - Palais Des Papes

    Guided Half-day tour of Roussilon, Gordes and Senanques - Roussillon -, Gordes -, AbbayeNotre-Dame De Sénanque

    Price per person: $985.00 USD

    Day 1

    Day 2

    Day 3

    Day 4

    Day 5

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  • DAY 1

    Check-in your 3 *** hotel in NiceThe hotels we have selected for this package are the following. We have chosenthem based on:

    Past customer reviewsCentral location in ParisClean and safe

    You will be staying in Nice for the next 2 nights

    After you've had a chance to check in your 3 _*** _hotel centrally located in the cityof Nice, you can hop on the double-decker bus with your included pass. Tour thecity at your own rhythm with the recorded English-speaking commentary.

    Visit Nice from the top on an open-deck bus:

    Tours of Nice from the top deck of a double-decker bus. This very original means oftransport, accompanied by explanations in 8 languages, offers the possibility ofgetting on and off this bus as you like at any of the 11 stops.

    Discover the city from the top down, on a level with its decorated cornices andfaçades, the better to admire its architecture - Belle Epoque and other with yourhead in the trees and enjoy unique vistas along the way or take a cultural break inthe Matisse and Chagall Museums where the bus stops. The tour lastsapproximately 1hr15 (12 possible stopping points.)

    Hôtel Ellington25 boulevard Dubouchage Nice, Nice, ALPES-MARITIMES, FR,0600004 92 47 79 79

    Mercure Nice Promenade Des Anglais2 rue Halévy, Nice, ALPES-MARITIMES, FR, 0600004 93 82 62 22

    Monsigny17 Avenue Malaussena, Nice, ALPES-MARITIMES, FR, 0600004 93 88 27 35

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  • Nice le Grand Tour : 1 pass / 1 tour / 11 stops :*

    1. Promenade Etats Unis2. Ile de Beauté - Port3. Croisières Bleu Rivage4. Place Garibaldi5. Acropolis - Barla6. Chagall7. Cimiez - Monastère8. Albert 1er - Verdun9. Gambeta10. Gare SNCF11. Congrès

    Musée National Marc ChagallAvenue Docteur Ménard, Nice, ALPES-MARITIMES, FR, 0600004 93 53 87 20

    Promenade des AnglaisNice, PROVENCE-ALPES-CÔTE D'AZUR, FR

    CimiezNice, PROVENCE-ALPES-CÔTE D'AZUR, FR, 06000

    Quai des États-UnisQuai des États-Unis, Nice, PROVENCE-ALPES-CÔTE D'AZUR,FR, 06000

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  • DAY 2

    Half-day Guided day tour of Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze,Your driver/guide will come meet you at your hotel before traveling by the coast roadand enjoy the sea views of the famous corniche road leading to Monaco.

    Stop on the Rock for a visit of the Old Town, the Prince Palace (open June thruOctober) and the Cathedral where Grace and Rainier got married and where youcan collect their thoughts in silence by their flowery graves. Drive by the formula 1Grand Prix circuit to Monte-Carlo, world of elegance and luxury. Then visit theunforgettable middle-age village of Eze with boutiques carved in the rock.

    Discover the world of senses and flowers thru a shopping visit of a perfumery.

    Afternoon In Cannes, admire la Croisette with luxury boutiques. Place your handson the stars handprints by the famous red carpet of the film festival palace. Laidback and enjoy a panoramic drive with breathtaking views of the different bays ofJuan-Les-Pins and Antibes.

    Pass by exclusive Cap d’Antibes, home of the famous billionaires. Arrive inAntibes, Provencal walled city for a walk in the busy old town and by the billionaire’squay where helicopters and yachts abound.

    Overnight at your hotel in Nice.

    MonacoMonaco

    Monte CarloMonaco-Ville, Monaco

    Casino Monte CarloPlace du Casino, Monaco, MONACO, 98000+377 98 06 30 00

    ÈzeÈze, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, FR

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  • 9:00 AM

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    DAY 3

    Morning guided tour of Cannes, Antibes and Saint-Paul deVenceExperience the glamour of Cannes as you drive along the Promenade de laCroisette and visit the famed Film Festival Palace. See the Old Town in Antibesand its stunning harbor. Take a walk along the cobblestone streets of medievalSaint-Paul-de-Vence.

    You’ll be picked up at your hotel in Nice, and then taken on a drive along thestunning coastal road to Antibes. Head to the Old Town where Picasso lived, visitthe beautiful harbor and see the ramparts built by Vauban.

    Continue on to the glamorous city of Cannes on this half-day tour. You’ll travel downthe Promenade de la Croisette and see the luxury hotels that have hostedcelebrities from Marilyn Monroe to Scarlett Johansson. Stop at the renownedCannes Film Festival Palace and walk in the steps of the stars.

    Visit the medieval village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, made famous by the actors andartists that lived here, including such greats as Bonnard, Braque, Dufy, andMatisse. Stroll along the cobblestone streets, stop in at the galleries, and take inspectacular views of the sea.

    End of tour at approximately 1:00 PM. with a return at your hotel.

    End of our services.

    Saint Paul de VenceSaint Paul de Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, FR

    CannesCannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, FR

    Plage Croisette Beach65 boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes, ALPES-MARITIMES, FR,0640004 93 94 56 36

    AntibesAntibes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, FR

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  • Departure

    Departure

    Train Nice - Avignon

    Private transfer from Avignon train station to hotel in Avignon

    Selection of hotels in AvignonThe hotels we have selected for this package are the following. We have chosenthem based on:

    Past customer reviewsCentral location in ParisClean and safe

    You will be staying in Avignon for the next 2 nights

    Hôtel Le Magnan63 rue du Portail Magnanen, Avignon, VAUCLUSE, FR, 8400004 90 86 36 51

    Hôtel De L'horloge1 rue Félicien David place del'Horloge, Avignon, VAUCLUSE, FR,8400004 90 16 42 00

    Ibis Styles Avignon Sud2968 avenue de l\u0027Amandier, Avignon, VAUCLUSE, FR,8400004 90 87 62 36

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  • DAY 4

    Guided half-day tour of Orange, chateauneuf-du-Pape, St-Remy de Provence, Arles and the Baux de ProvenceAfter enjoying your (included) breakfast you'll join the scheduled 9:00 AM departureof a small-group full-day tour that will bring you to the following landmarks:

    Orange: panoramic tour of the city: roman monuments: Triumphal Arch, Antic theater (entrance included with audioguide) one of the best preserved of Roman period.Chateauneuf-du-Pape: sightseeing in the vineyards and wine tasting in acellar.St Remy De Provence: Photo stop at the Roman monuments. Visit the citywhere Nostradamus was born; follow the paths of Vincent Van Gogh who livedin Saint-Remy for a short time. Wander the old-town of St. Remy.: the fountainsare worth a stop, and are usually flanked by cafes, perfect for a nice rest and"un" cafe.Les Baux De Provenc:e stop & visit of the very impressive medieval villagebuilt on a rocky spur in the Alpilles mountains.Arles:walking tour of the Roman City: arenas, Antic Theatre, look at themainplaces painted by Van Gogh during his stay in 1888-89.

    Traditional provençal market (Thursday, Orange; Saturday, Arles).

    Lunch on your own.

    Return to Avignon.

    Afternoon: visit of Avignon on your ownVisit of Avignon and the Palace of Popes, the world's largest Gothic edifice, onyour own. Audioguides are available for a more thorough visit.

    Free time to discover the uniquely charming city of Avignon on your own. From thePalace of Popes, in just about any direction are the smaller squares frequented bythe locals, such as the Place Pie, with its covered market (open 6AM to 1PMeveryday) which sells fresh produce, cheeses, wines, and produits du pays.

    Palais Des PapesPlace du Palais, Avignon, VAUCLUSE, FR, 8400004 32 74 32 74

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  • DAY 5

    Guided Half-day tour of Roussilon, Gordes and SenanquesAfter your breakfast (included), you'll join a half-day small-group guided panoramic tour of the most beautiful hilltop villages in Provence:

    Roussillon (stop),Gordes (stop),Senanques Abbey* (June 15 - July 15: Lavender Fields, photo stop), visit ofthe Lavender Museum in Coustellet.

    Please note that the Provencal markets are in Gordes on Tuesdays and inRoussillon on Thursdays.

    Return to Avignon by 1:30 PM

    End of our services.

    Price per person: $985.00 USDINCLUDED IN THIS -DAY PACKAGE:

    2 nights accommodation in a centrally-located 3* hotel in Nice, breakfastincluded.return taxi transfer from Nice train station or Nice Airport1 hop on and hop off bus pass for one day1 full day guided small-group tour of Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze, withentrance tickets if needed1 morning 4 hour guided small-group tour of the Provence back country withentrance tickets if needed2nd Class ticket Nice - Avignon2 nights accommodation in a centrally-located 3* hotel in Avignon, breakfast

    Roussillon -Roussillon, PROVENCE-ALPES-CÔTE D'AZUR, FR, 84220

    Gordes -Murs, PROVENCE-ALPES-CÔTE D'AZUR, FR, 84220

    Abbaye Notre-Dame De SénanqueGordes, VAUCLUSE, FR, 8422004 90 72 05 72

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  • included.1 Half-day guided tour of Orange, Gordes, Les baux1 Half-day guided tour of Roussillon, Gordes and SenanquesTransfer from Avignon train station to Avignon hotel

    PLEASE NOTE: Prices are based on 2 people traveling together. A singlesupplement of $399.00 will be assessed for all reservations made for 1 persononly.

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