14 DAYS EXPERIENTIAL FRANCE: LANDSCAPES OF BORDEAUX & OCCITANIE

Upon arrival in Paris, meet your driver at the arrival hall and transfer to your hotel.

Pairs City Tour in a Vintage Car (Half-day)

In the afternoon, enjoy a half-day private city tour in a vintage car, an Austin Limousine Cabriolet 1930. Travel in style to admire the emblematic monuments of Paris, such as Place Vendome, Opera Garnier, the Louvre, Tuileries gardens, Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees, the Eiffel Tower and more. This tour does not include any admissions, but there will be opportunities to stop for photographs.

Paris’ Left Bank Walking Tour (Half-day)

Meet your guide at your hotel for a walking tour to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Left bank: Saint-Germain-des-Pres and Rive Gauche, often considered as the ‘true Paris’. Discover the artistic and cultural history of this district, the monuments, and also the authentic Parisian life, which can also include the visit of some fancy boutiques and the possibility for you to taste some delicious pastries.

Louvre Skip-the-Line Private Tour (1.5hr)

In the afternoon, we invite you for personalized guided tour of the Louvre Museum, with the privilege of skipping the queues. If this is your first visit, we would highly recommend the ‘Masterpieces Tour’, or the tour among the prestigious collections of the museum can be tailored according to your preferences.

Paris Gourmet Experience with a Local Chef (Half-day)

Join our local chef Véronique for a special gourmet experience, starting with a one-hour market food tour to discover typical groceries and various gastronomic boutiques, perfect for some local food shopping – cheese, charcuterie, wine, bread, macaroons, pastries. Fancy some chocolates from Alain Ducasse or the unmissable Pate Croute from typical Parisian traiteur Lastre?

Next, Chef Veronique will invite you for a home-made degustation cocktail lunch in a typical setting of her refined Parisian Haussmann apartment. Taste a selection of cheeses and charcuterie as well as other delicacies purchased at the market, of course, accompanied by a bottle of wine to go!

Eiffel Tower Skip-the-Line Private Tour

Meet your private guide for a visit of Eiffel Tower, with skip-the-line access to the 2nd level and the summit. This is one of the most amazing spots to admire the city of love!

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and be transferred to the train station for your high speed TGV in 1^st class to Bordeaux (approx. 2hr 5min).

Upon arrival, look out for your driver at the designated meeting point for a transfer to your hotel.

Head to the center of Bordeaux for a historical guided visit.

Arachon Bay Excursion with Pinasse Ride (Half-day)

Next, head out to chic Cap Ferret (approx. 55km, 1hr), where you can enjoy lunch (own expense) in a relaxed setting overlooking the bay, and visit the typical village of L’Herbe, often cited as the most beautiful of Cap Ferret. You will board a traditional boat called a pinasse and cruise the waters of Arcachon Bay which is an exceptional natural territory between oyster beds and the sand dunes Dune du Pilat.

Cite Mondiale De Vin Museum Visit (2hrs)

Visit Cite Mondiale De Vin museum - a unique cultural leisure site dedicated to wine as a universal and living cultural heritage and a must-see in Bordeaux.

Saint Emilion Private Tour (Full-day)

Next, head off to the medieval Saint Emilion where you will visit one of the elite wineries whose 20 hectares of vineyards has earned the tiltle of ‘First Growths of Saint Emilion’. Enjoy tasting its Premier Grand Cru while enjoying views of the historic town. After lunch (own arrangement), your guide will take you around the village, a golden belt of vineyards that earn it the title of wine capital of Aquitaine. End the tour with a visit of a Grand Cru in an 18^th century mansion, where you will discover the French art of living and taste five vintage wines, before the transfer back to Bordeaux.

After breakfast, meet your driver for your private transfer to Toulouse (approx 250km, 2hr 45min).

Chateau de la Brede Exclusive Visit

Enjoy an exceptional private visit of Chateau de la Brede, a French historical monument. This special tour will be led by a descendant of Montesquieu, Baron de la Brede, who will take you on the footsteps of the famous French writer and philosopher.

Puymirol Exploration

Stop at the bastide town of Puymirol, which was built in 1246 during the Hundred Years War, and still retains its medieval town defences and stone buildings. Enjoy lunch (on own expense) and stroll through the narrow streets before continuing on your journey.

In Toulouse, you have the evening at leisure to explore on your own.

Albi and Cordes Excursion (Full-day)

Embark on a full day private tour, first to the Episcopal City of Albi, inscribed on the list of 802 unique cultural sites of UNESCO. Explore the Sainte-Cecile’s Cathedral, the Berbie Palace, the Pont-Vieux and the Tarn’s riverbanks.

After lunch, continue onwards to Cordes-sur-Ciel, a unique place that is steeped in history and retains a magical, timeless setting. Step through medieval gates through the rows of fortification of the town and marvel at the remarkable architectural heritage.

Rocamadour Excursion, with Hot Air Balloon Flight and Cheese Tasting (Full-day)

Depart Toulouse early for Rocamadour. You will enjoy a hot air balloon flight over the UNESCO World Heritage town and see how the buildings cascade along the cliff. An important pilgrimage site for a thousand years, Rocamadour . means discovering the verticality of a site and rising above traditions and history. Rocamadour is one of France’s most important tourist destinations and a Site, it has also been a. With a Sanctuary built into the cliff around a central courtyard, it’s the Chapelle Notre Dame and the Vierge Noire that are the highlight of any visitor’s trip. Rocamadour is both a place of legend and a place of history where old stone houses, majestic towers and a castle keep cascade off the cliff into the Alzou canyon. Then you’ll enjoy a cheese tasting. Belonging to a family of goat cheeses known as Cabecous, this small velvety disk lends its name to the sacred village of Rocamadour.

After breakfast, a private transfer will be arranged to Carcassonne.

Carcassonne Private Walking Tour (2hrs)

Meet your guide who you immerse you in the charming atmosphere of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Carcassonne and discover its secrets – through its medieval streets that’s protected by the city’s defences and 52 towers, taking in the stunning castle and beautiful churches. Whether you are an adventurer, a history buff or simply curious, the tour can be tailored to your interests.

Canal Du Midi Private Cruise (1.5hrs)

Depart Carcassonne and board your private boat for a cruise along the Canal Du Midi. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this canal is defined by its beauty, lined with shady plane trees which often touch to form an arc of green above the water from bank to bank, and crossed by pretty arched bridges. Experience sailing through a lock and discovering several works of art.

Montpellier Private Tour (Half-day)

Then go for a guided tour in Montpellier. From medieval streets ideal for shopping to new neighbourhoods combining natural spaces and buildings designed by the greatest international architects, via its new modern tram lines designed by Christian Lacroix. This city is a Mediterranean crossroads, a charming and exceptional destination. A medieval city where the town centre, Place de la Comedie, Faculte de Medecin and Place Royale du Peyrou attract visitors from around the world.

Sete and Bassin de Thau Excursion (Full-day)

Start the day with a gourmet tour in the covered market of Sete, where you breathe in the authentic atmosphere of the city, a dazzling array of local specialties and regional products awaits.

Next, discover the Thau Lagoon. This inland sea is the largest body of water in Occitanie which presents visitors a plateau of a multitude of universes: oysters from Bouzigues, delicious wines, small fishing ports, water sports, architectural heritage and more. Enjoy an oyster and wine tasting among the unspoilt nature.

After breakfast, a private transfer will be arranged to Montpellier Railway Station for your high-speed TGV train to Paris (approx. 3hr 10min).

Upon arrival in Paris, make your way to the meeting point for your transfer to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure to do more sightseeing or some last minute shopping before your departure from France.

After breakfast, a private transfer will be arranged to Paris CDG Airport for your departure flight.