Summer Soirée: 10 Days of French Wine, Sun, and Culture
Spend your summer in the lush, lively heart of France on this 10-day art, wine, and village tour from the Loire Valley and Provence to Paris and Versailles.
France
10 days / 9 nights
$3,800 /person
$3,800 /person
Your trip at a glance
Top Activities
Uncovering the mysteries and secrets of the Louvre with an immersive museum tour-turned-game
Hopping between scenic Provencal vineyards to sip and sample the region's best wines
Experiencing the life and legacy of Van Gogh on an art tour through Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Arles
Channeling your inner royalty across Loire Valley châteaus, with lunch at Château de Villesavin
Lounging in the gardens of Versailles and Monet on a day trip from Paris
The Parisian Periphery: Versailles and Monet’s Garden
Overview
Today focuses on all things grandeur and gardens, as both Versailles and Monet’s Garden are in full bloom during these warm months. After breakfast at your hotel this morning, you’ll visit the ornate and opulent Versailles, where you’ll have access to the palace’s breathtaking interior, fountains, and manicured gardens. Stroll through the vast grounds, admire the elaborate buildings, and feel like royalty — if only for the day. Once your stomach starts to grumble, grab some fresh baguettes and local cheeses to savor a Parisian picnic by the fountains. What better way to soak up the sunshine? From Versailles, you can then either head back to Paris or continue onward to tack on a visit to Monet’s inspirational garden in Giverny. If you’ve ever seen a Monet painting, you’ll recognize the garden as the source of many of his masterpieces, replete with blooming, verdant grounds. You’ll return to Paris this evening, with free time to spend however you please. Whether that means dinner by the Seine, wine by the Eiffel Tower, or a stroll through Montmartre, the choice is entirely yours. (Breakfast
Highlights
Versailles
Discover the beauty and glory of the world-famous Versailles on this seamless day trip to the palace and its grounds. From the moment you gaze upon this immaculate World Heritage site, you'll be catapulted back in time, embarking on a fascinating journey through history. Visit the Royal Apartments, the stunning Hall of Mirrors, and the famously organized French Gardens, all the while learning about the scandals of the French Revolution and Marie-Antoinette. History has never felt so alive.
Gourmet Picnic in the Gardens of Versailles
What better way to soak in the beauty of Versailles than by settling down for an al fresco lunch? Picnics are an integral part of French culture, and there is no better place — or time — to experience this tradition than summer at the palace. Savor bites of crusty baguettes, aromatic cheeses, and creamy, salted butter during this one-of-a-kind meal.
Giverny and Monet's Gardens (optional)
Time in Paris may already feel as though you've inhabited a painting, but today ups the ante all the more. This afternoon, you'll have the chance to stroll amid the very landscapes that prompted many of Claude Monet’s most famous paintings. During this add-on trip to his gardens in Giverny, you'll learn about the life of the beloved Impressionist, with free time to explore the artist's vibrantly colored home, flower gardens, and lake full of water lilies.
Accommodations
Hôtel A La Villa Des Artistes (or similar)
This stylish Parisian hideaway lives in the city's vibrant Left Bank neighborhood, nestled amid the elegance of the 6th Arrondissement. Just steps away from the charming Art Deco brasseries of Boulevard du Montparnasse, the lush pathways of the Jardin du Luxembourg, and the chic boutiques of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the hotel provides seamless access to some of the city's most historic haunts. Once upon a time, legendary figures like Modigliani, Fitzgerald, and Beckett came to this very area, and the hotel celebrates this enduring connection to pre-war Paris through artistic, yet modern, guest rooms. Whether you linger over breakfast in the summer courtyard or cozy up at the bar with a glass of champagne, you'll encounter Paris at its finest.
Location:
9 Rue de la Grande Chaumière, 75006, Paris, France
Phone:
+33143266086
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What's included
Included in the final price
- Roadbook with local tips and expert recommendations
- 24/7 on-the-ground support
- On-trip concierge service
- Personalized trip crafting
- COVID entry and exit information and assistance
- Accommodations for nine nights, with daily breakfast included
- Cruise on the Seine with a glass of champagne
- Standard bicycle rental in Paris (electric or other types available upon request)
- Escape game at the Louvre Museum
- Tickets for Versailles, including access to the gardens
- Train tickets to/from Paris to Amboise
- Small group tour in the Loire Valley with lunch included on Day Five
- Small group tour in the Loire Valley on Day Six
- Train tickets from Paris Gare de Lyon to Aix-en-Provence TGV
- Private transfer from Aix-en-Provence TGV to your hotel
- Small group tour in Aix-en-Provence on Day Eight
- Small group tour in Aix-en-Provence on Day Nine
- Private transfer from your hotel in Aix-en-Provence to Aix-en-Provence TGV
- All other activities, tours, meals, and entrance fees mentioned as included in the itinerary
Not included in the final price
- International arrival and departure flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Anything else not mentioned or listed as optional in the itinerary
- Paris, Amboise, and Aix-en-Provence hotel city taxes