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12-Day Luxury Honeymoon in France

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Overview

What better way to celebrate the joining of two people in love than travelling to some of the most romantic places in Europe?

On this 12-day luxury honeymoon in France, you'll travel from the 'City of Love' itself, Paris, through the champagne region of Reims to the elite coastal city of Nice. Throughout the trip, you'll stop in charming rustic villages, be treated to wine tasting and perfume-making experiences, lay eyes on some of the most iconic landmarks of the country, visit the iconic cities of Cannes and St-Tropez, and so much more!

You'll complete this trip with a love for all things French after a fabulous honeymoon escape!
Sightseeing
Food & Drink
Culture & Arts
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Bonjour & Welcome to Paris!

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Bonjour & Welcome to Paris!

Bonjour and welcome to Paris, your honeymoon in France begins with classic hospitality as you meet your private car and driver and let your chauffeur accompany you to your hotel. Settle in at your hotel and take a first stroll in the city. You can take a load off at a picturesque sidewalk cafe, where you can enjoy an aperitif before heading to a well-recommended restaurant.

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    Accommodation

    Le Saint Hôtel A Paris4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Paris-Charles De Gaulle to Paris

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    Destinations

    Paris

Day 2

Discover Paris with a Local Guide

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Discover Paris with a Local Guide

Today, you'll head out on a private guided tour of Paris' highlights. You will have a panoramic orientation of the city with a private English-speaking driver and guide. After meeting at the lobby of your hotel, you'll spend the day visiting Paris' iconic gems including the Eiffel Tower (outside), Montmartre area, Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe and much more.

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    Accommodation

    Le Saint Hôtel A Paris4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Paris Highlights

    Eiffel TowerOptional Activity

    Montmartre

    Champs Elysees

    Arc de Triomphe

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Paris

Day 3

Palace of Versailles

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Palace of Versailles

To begin the tour, you'll meet your private English-speaking driver in the lobby of the hotel. On arrival in Versailles, you'll begin a four-hour tour of the castle. Louis XIV transformed his father’s hunting lodge into the monumental Château de Versailles in the mid-17th century, and it remains France’s most famous and grand palace. Situated in the leafy, bourgeois suburb of Versailles, 22 kilometres southwest of central Paris, you'll find the Baroque château.

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    Accommodation

    Le Saint Hôtel A Paris4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Day Trip to Versailles

    Palace of Versailles

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Paris

    Versailles

Day 4

Free Day to Explore Paris

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Free Day to Explore Paris

Today, you'll have the entire day free to explore the wonderful city that is Paris. Famous for fashion, it would be rude not to indulge in a little shopping while here. For art lovers, spending some time at smaller museums is somewhat of a once-in-a-lifetime, Paris has one of the most impressive art collections in the world. Alternatively, lazing around in the parks or at a sidewalk cafe on a sunny day in Paris is a moment of bliss - an inexpensive experience that simply cannot be missed.

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    Accommodation

    Le Saint Hôtel A Paris4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    ParisOptional Activity

    Catacombs of ParisOptional Activity

    Ladurée Paris BonaparteOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Paris

Day 5

Travel to the Champagne Region of Reims

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Travel to the Champagne Region of Reims

After a delicious baguette over breakfast, you'll meet your private chauffeur for a private transfer to Reims. It is the unofficial capital of the wine region, and many of the most famous champagne houses are based here and offer food and wine tours and the opportunity to visit the cellars. The triumphal arch of the third century, the Porta di Marte, recalls the role played by the city in Roman times. Upon arrival, you'll settle in at your hotel and relax for the rest of the day.

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    Accommodation

    Domaine Les Crayères5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Paris to Reims

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Paris

    Reims

Day 6

Champagne Tour

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Champagne Tour

This morning, you'll meet your private driver in the lobby and start your wine tour. You will visit two local Champagne wineries and have some tastings (included). In the afternoon, you will then head to Hautvillers to see Dom Perignon tomb. Despite the prestige of their vines, the people of Champagne offer a warm, surprisingly easy-going welcome, both in the stylish cities and along the Champagne Routes, which wend their way through villages to family-run cellars and vineyards.

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    Accommodation

    Domaine Les Crayères5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Champagne Wine Tour in Reims

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Reims

Day 7

Free Day to Explore Reims

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Free Day to Explore Reims

Today, you have the entire day free to explore the unofficial capital of the champagne region. Reims is a city rich in history in northeastern France, known around the world for its champagne. Many of the finest champagne houses have found their headquarters in Reims, making for the perfect opportunity for wine tastings and cellar tours during your free time. You should also make sure to visit the cathedral where French Kings were crowned for over 1,000 years.

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    Accommodation

    Domaine Les Crayères5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    ReimsOptional Activity

    Reims CathedralOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Reims

Day 8

Back to Paris & Train Journey to Nice

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Back to Paris & Train Journey to Nice

This morning, you'll meet your private driver in the lobby of the hotel and head to Paris Gare-du-Nord train station. On arrival in Paris, you'll meet your private English-speaking assistant who will accompany you up to the departing platform and will show you your reserved seats for your high-speed train to Nice. In Nice, you will be welcomed by your private driver and will be transferred to the hotel. The rest of the evening will be free for you to relax.

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    Accommodation

    Hôtel La Pérouse 4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Reims to Gare du Nord

    Train from Gare du Nord to Nice

    Private Driver from Nice to La Pérouse

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Reims

    Nice

Day 9

Cannes & Grasse

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Cannes & Grasse

Today, you'll meet your private English-speaking driver and guide in the lobby of your hotel and will visit Cannes and Grasse. Cannes is a glamourous city known best for its film festival in May, however, the glamour doesn't stop there. All year round, beauty oozes from this city and you'll learn why today. In Grasse in the hills north of Nice, you'll personalise your own fragrance in a perfume making workshop.

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    Accommodation

    Hôtel La Pérouse 4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Private Tour of Cannes & Grasse with Perfume-Making Workshop

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Nice

    Cannes

Day 10

Saint-Tropez & Marseilles

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Saint-Tropez & Marseilles

Today, you'll meet your private English-speaking driver and guide in the lobby of your hotel for a private tour to St Tropez and Marseilles. Transformed by the arrival of 1950's film stars such as Brigette Bardot, Saint-Tropez is a glamourous coastal city favoured by the elite with an elegant charm that never fails to please. Marseilles, on the other hand, was once seen as lacking the glamour of Cannes but blossomed in cultural confidence after its stint as the European Capital of Culture.

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    Accommodation

    Hôtel La Pérouse 4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Private Tour of Saint-Tropez & Marseilles

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Nice

    Saint-Tropez

Day 11

Free Day to Explore Nice

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Free Day to Explore Nice

Today you are free to explore nice on your own. You may wish to do some last shopping before returning back home. Nice is a bright and wonderful city which is home to a stunning old town, known in French as Vieux Nice, where the narrow cobblestone streets are lined with pastel-coloured houses, boutique shops, delicatessens and markets. Popular sites to see in Nice include the prehistoric sites of Lazaret and Terra Amata, the Prefecture Palace, the Opera Theatre and the Russian Orthodox church.

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    Accommodation

    Hôtel La Pérouse 4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in NiceOptional Activity

    Old NiceOptional Activity

    Promenade des AnglaisOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Nice

Day 12

Goodbye France!

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Goodbye France!

Today your luxury honeymoon in France will come to an end as you meet your driver in the lobby of the hotel for your transfer to Nice Airport.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Nice to Nice - Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Nice

Included in Price

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 9 activities
  • 11 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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