Reasons for recommendation
- In-depth tour of French castles and wineries
- Groups of 2 or more can form independent tours with customized itineraries.
- Professional Chinese-speaking driver and guide service throughout the entire process
- 5-9 seater private tour bus reception
- If you have a UK residence permit, you can purchase a French Schengen visa ( please book at least 3 months in advance ).
Route Overview
| Days |
Itinerary Overview (The itinerary is for reference only and can be changed upon request.) |
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D1 |
Paris city tour: Montmartre, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, etc. |
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D2 |
Paris → Château de Chambord → Château de Chenonceau → Tours
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D3 |
Tours → Bordeaux |
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D4 |
Bordeaux → Saint-Émilion Winery Tour → Toulouse |
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D5 |
Toulouse → Carcassonne → Pont du Gard → Nîmes |
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D6 |
Nîmes → Avignon → Aix (City of a Thousand Fountains) → Marseille |
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D7 |
Marseille → Cannes → Monte Carlo (Monaco) → Nice |
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D8 |
Nice → Airport |
Itinerary
Day 1: Paris → Montmartre
On this day, you will be picked up at the airport by a Chinese driver who also acts as your tour guide. "Paris": Visit famous city landmarks such as the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Eiffel Tower. "Montmartre": A small hill in the city offering panoramic views of Paris. Another landmark is the white Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Many artists paint landscapes and portraits here, hence the area's nickname, "artists' village."
Day 2: Paris → Château de Chambord → Château de Chenonceau → Tours
Breakfast at the hotel. Chambord Castle: The largest castle in the Loire Valley, it was commissioned by King Francis I of France in 1519 as a hunting lodge to showcase royal power and national strength. Chenonceau Castle: This castle was a gift from Henry II to his mistress. From then on, Chenonceau Castle was always owned by women, including queens, concubines, and noblewomen; hence, it is known as the "Queen of the Castles."
Day 3: Tours → Bordeaux
Breakfast at the hotel. "Bordeaux": A famous wine region in France. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Church of Saint-Andrew, the 18th-century Bordeaux Grand Theatre, Place de la Ville de la Ville, Place de la Water Mirror, and Place de la Petit, among other landmarks.
Day 4: Bordeaux → Saint-Émilion Winery Tour → Toulouse
Breakfast at the hotel. Saint-Émilion: A renowned wine town in France; surrounded by vineyards and cellars, it is also known as the "Hill of a Thousand Wines." Winery Tour: Visit Chateau Fonplégade or a similar winery and taste the newly released St. Emilion Appellation wines. Toulouse: The fourth largest city in France.
Day 5: Toulouse → Carcassonne → Pont du Gard → Nîmes
Breakfast at the hotel. "Carcassonne": The largest and best-preserved castle in Europe. "Ponte Dugalo": A three-tiered arcade aqueduct built during the Roman Empire.
Day 6: Nîmes → Avignon → Aix (City of a Thousand Fountains) → Marseille
Breakfast at the hotel. "Avignon": Explore the ancient city walls of Avignon, the Pont Saint-Bénézet, and the Palais de la Bishop, which contribute to Avignon's unique classical atmosphere. "Aix-en-Provence": A commune in the Boulevard-du-Rhône department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, a favorite destination for composers, conductors, painters, and artists. Visit city landmarks: City Hall, Boulevard Mirabeau, and the Basilica of Saint-Saviour.
Day 7: Marseille → Cannes → Monte Carlo → Nice
Breakfast at the hotel. "Cannes": Take photos at the film festival venue; the cobblestone avenue covered in handprints bears witness to the brilliance left by international superstars in Cannes. "Monte Carlo": The capital of the small country of Monaco, the beautiful gambling city nestled between mountains and the sea is a paradise for the world's wealthy.
Day 8: Nice city sightseeing → Airport
Breakfast at the hotel. Nice: A relaxing resort destination; explore the Bay of Angels, the Promenade des Anglais, and the Old Town. Afterwards, transfer by private car to the airport, concluding your trip.
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Tour information
| Line number | NT-100416-F |
| Days | A total of 8 days and 7 nights |
| language | Mandarin/Cantonese bilingual tour guide |
| Baggage rules |
Each person may bring one piece of luggage and one small handbag. Luggage must not exceed 28 inches in size, 76cm in length, 51cm in width, and 32cm in height, and must not exceed 23kg in weight. If you have extra luggage, please store it in advance. For more storage information, please contact customer service. |
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Pick-up and drop-off points |
Guests specify Paris/Nice Airport or other city center locations. |
Fee Description
- Accommodation in a standard double room at a local 3-star hotel (upgrade to a 4-5 star hotel requires an additional fee).
- Includes one continental breakfast each night.
- Locally available vehicles: 5-9 seater cars (comfortable 5-seat sedans for 2-3 people, 7-9 seater minivans for 4-6 people).
- Chinese-speaking driver/guide service (10 hours of work per day; daily driving distance not exceeding 350 kilometers)
Fee not included
- Full meals
- Single room supplement (£50 per person per night)
- The driver/guide tip is 5 euros per person per day, payable for both adults and children.
- Overtime fee: €50 per hour for driver/guide
- Full-course ticket
- City entry tax
- Fully self-funded activities
- Please purchase travel insurance in advance.
- All personal expenses and costs not mentioned in the inclusions.
Booking Information
- For bookings by minors under 18 years of age and seniors over 70 years of age (who must sign a health certificate before the tour), they must be accompanied by a healthy adult under 69 years of age and cannot make bookings alone.
- Two adults can bring one child (aged 2-11) who does not occupy a bed. Children over 11 years old will need a bed and will be charged the same price as adults. If one adult brings one child, the option of the child not occupying a bed or sharing a room is not available; the adult will need to pay for two adults and stay in a separate room. If two adults bring two children, the adult will be charged for four adults and will stay in two rooms.
- A single room surcharge of £50 per room per night applies.
- Upgrade to a 4-star hotel: £45 per person per night (single room surcharge £60 per night)
- Upgrade to a 5-star hotel: £125 per person per night (single room surcharge £105 per night)
- A continental breakfast consists of coffee, tea, juice, bread, and jam.
- Please arrive at the designated departure point at least 30 minutes in advance, and close the vehicle doors 15 minutes before departure. All tours will depart on time. If a tourist does not arrive on time, the tour will be treated as a "NO SHOW," and no rescheduling or refund will be offered.
- In the event of major local events, attraction closures, or other force majeure events that cause changes to the itinerary or prevent entry to attractions, adjustments may be made or attractions may be changed to exterior views only. The final arrangements on the day shall prevail.
- The tour itinerary for the day will be determined by the driver/guide.
- If the departure date is 31 days or more prior to the departure date, the remainder will be refunded after deducting a £20 handling fee.
- A 35% deposit is required 16-30 days prior to departure and will not be refunded.
- If the departure date is within 15 days, 100% of the total tour fee will be deducted.
