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Grand Escape to France by Train: Paris, Lyon & French Riviera

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

11 Days / 10 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

An 11-day train journey across France — Le Marais, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Beaujolais wine country from Lyon, the Palais des Papes in Avignon, the Calanques of Cassis, and the Promenade des Anglais in Nice. This trip stays entirely within France, connecting Paris, Lyon, Avignon, the coastal town of Cassis, and Nice on the French Riviera — ten nights across five bases, mostly by France's high-speed trains with a scenic drive along the Riviera leg. An optional day trip from Nice can reach Monaco, but that's an add-on for the free day, not part of the core route, and no night is spent there.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).

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Day 1 — Bienvenue à Paris!

Arrive in Paris and transfer to your hotel, followed by a guided walking tour of the Marais neighborhood and dinner at a local bistro, with an optional vintage car tour of the city.

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Day 2 — Iconic Paris

A visit to the Louvre Museum, an afternoon shopping and sightseeing along the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe, and an evening wine cellar tasting.

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Day 3 — Quintessential Paris

A visit to the Eiffel Tower, a macaron-making class, and a Seine river cruise to close out your time in the capital.

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Day 4 — Journey to Lyon

A roughly two-hour train to Lyon, then an afternoon exploring the UNESCO-listed old town of Vieux Lyon and Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse market, followed by a traditional bouchon dinner.

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Day 5 — Beaujolais & Pérouges

A scenic drive to the Beaujolais wine region for a vineyard tour and tasting, then a walking tour of the medieval village of Pérouges before returning to Lyon.

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Day 6 — Train to Avignon

A roughly 90-minute train to Avignon, followed by visits to the Palais des Papes and the Pont d'Avignon, with time to explore the historic center and local markets.

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Day 7 — Into the Luberon

A guided day trip to the Luberon region, visiting the hilltop village of Gordes and the red-cliffed village of Roussillon, with a wine tasting or local lunch along the way.

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Day 8 — Cassis & the Calanques

A train or drive to the coastal town of Cassis, with the option to take a boat trip or e-bike tour through the limestone Calanques, or relax on the beach.

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Day 9 — Welcome to Nice

A drive or train to Nice, with time to explore the Promenade des Anglais and old town, plus an optional perfume-making workshop and seaside dinner.

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Day 10 — Free Day in Nice

A day at leisure, with optional day trips to Monaco or the hilltop village of Èze, or time to relax on the beach and explore the Cours Saleya flower market.

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Day 11 — Goodbye France

A final breakfast and any last-minute shopping in Nice before a transfer to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport for your departure flight.

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Departure

The trip ends in Nice, with a transfer to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — all ten nights are in France, across Paris, Lyon, Avignon, Cassis, and Nice.
Monaco is offered only as an optional day trip from Nice on the free day — it isn't part of the core itinerary, and no night is spent there.
Mostly by France's high-speed trains, with a scenic drive or train between Avignon, Cassis, and Nice on the Riviera leg.
Yes — this is a fully private, customizable tour, so extra time in any one region can be arranged.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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