Arrive in Paris according to your own itinerary and make your way independently to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Begin your Parisian experience with a stroll through Montmartre, along the Champs-Élysées, or in the Latin Quarter, stopping at a traditional bakery or café to soak up the city’s atmosphere.

Overnight in Paris

Enjoy a full day exploring Paris at your own pace. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Sacré-Cœur Basilica, and Luxembourg Gardens, or discover world-class museums including the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, or Centre Pompidou. Wander neighbourhoods like Le Marais or Saint-Germain-des-Prés and relax in the city’s parks and boulevards.

Overnight in Paris

Travel by train from Paris to Beaune, the heart of the Burgundy wine region. After arrival and hotel check-in, enjoy a free afternoon discovering the town’s medieval streets and wine heritage. A visit to La Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne is recommended for insight into Burgundy’s vineyards, concluding with a tasting.

Approx. 315 km | 3½ hrs
Overnight in Beaune

Spend the day at leisure exploring Beaune and the surrounding Burgundy countryside. Highlights include Les Hospices de Beaune, Notre-Dame Basilica, local wine cellars, and the town’s food markets. Enjoy Burgundy’s relaxed pace, historic charm, and celebrated cuisine.

Overnight in Beaune

Continue south by train toward Provence, connecting in Lyon en route. Arrive in Aix-en-Provence and transfer from the station to your hotel. The afternoon is free to explore the town’s fountains, elegant squares, historic streets, and café terraces.

Approx. 515 km | 5 hrs
Overnight in Aix-en-Provence

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Aix-en-Provence. Explore highlights such as Cours Mirabeau, the Granet Museum, Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur, or Cézanne-related sites, or simply enjoy the relaxed Provençal lifestyle.

Overnight in Aix-en-Provence

Travel by train to Nice on the French Riviera. After arrival and hotel check-in, spend the remainder of the day exploring Vieux Nice, strolling along the Promenade des Anglais, or relaxing beside the Mediterranean.

Approx. 180 km | 3½ hrs
Overnight in Nice

After breakfast, check out and depart Nice according to your onward travel plans. Optional extensions on the French Riviera or a return journey to Paris by rail can be arranged.