The Tour of France in Grand Luxury
17 days
LEARN MOREMay 7th to 23rd, 2027
September 5th to 21st, 2027
Over seventeen days, travel from Paris through the vineyards of Champagne and Burgundy, along the Mediterranean coast and into Provence, before continuing through the Périgord, Saint-Émilion, and the château country of the Loire. With private aircraft, helicopters, exceptional hotels, and carefully arranged access throughout, each chapter of the journey offers a different perspective on France.
Begin in Paris with the Louvre being opened just for you, followed by an elegant evening on the Seine. From there, take to the skies and arrive in Champagne, where Art Deco, celebrated maisons, private collectors, and rare grower Champagnes set the tone for the journey. Continue to Burgundy, discovering the vineyards of Vosne-Romanée and enjoying lunch aboard a private péniche before flying south to the Riviera. Arrive in Cannes during the Film Festival, when the Côte d’Azur is at its most vibrant, before continuing to Saint-Tropez for two days shaped entirely around your interests. A private yacht, Fondation Carmignac, wellness, golf, shopping, or simply time spent exploring the peninsula can all become part of the experience. From here, continue into Provence, with Aix-en-Provence, Cézanne, Château La Coste, and the landscapes that have inspired generations of artists. The journey then moves north into the Périgord, where truffles, foie gras, prehistoric caves, and the Dordogne countryside offer a very different side of France. Continue by helicopter to Saint-Émilion, staying among the vineyards and enjoying private château visits before an exceptional tasting and lunch at Château d’Yquem. Finally, journey through Cognac and into the Loire Valley, discovering magnificent châteaux, gardens, villages, and countryside by bicycle before returning to Paris.
Throughout, the journey is shaped around private access and the interests of each traveler—from the legendary to the unexpected. Whether meeting the people behind France's greatest wines and spirits, exploring a private collection, dining in exceptional surroundings, or discovering a place that few visitors ever reach, this is France experienced slowly, personally, and in extraordinary company.
Day 1 — Paris
Arrive in Paris, where your private chauffeur will be waiting to welcome you into the city. The afternoon is yours to discover at your own pace, with a private guide available should you wish to begin exploring. As evening falls, step aboard a private boat on the Seine for a welcome cocktail, gliding past the illuminated landmarks of Paris before choosing your own setting for dinner.
Day 2 — Paris
Begin your day at the Louvre, privately opened for you, away from the usual crowds of the museum. Continue to an intimate lunch with important French figures at one of Paris’s historic dining institutions, where gastronomy and French cultural life have long met around the table. The afternoon remains yours, with a private guide shaping the day around your interests, before an evening at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Day 3 — Paris to Champagne
Today, a helicopter carries you away to the heart of Champagne. At the Perrier-Jouët Maison, an Art Deco expert reveals another dimension of the house before you continue along the Avenue de Champagne and into its celebrated cellars. Meet a private Champagne collector for a more intimate perspective on the region and its rarest bottles, then end the day with a private dinner in an elegant château.
Day 4 — Champagne
Discover the Côte des Blancs through its vineyards and the small producers whose wines express the character of the land. Private tastings and vineyard visits offer an intimate introduction to the region, followed by lunch among the vines. Continue to rare and impressive domaines in the afternoon, allowing the day to unfold through the people, places and wines that make Champagne distinctive.
Day 5 — Champagne to Burgundy
Take to the skies once again, flying privately over the vineyards of Champagne before arriving in Burgundy. Lunch aboard a private péniche on the Burgundy Canal offers a leisurely introduction to the landscape before continuing to Vosne-Romanée, at the heart of some of Burgundy’s most coveted vineyards. Here, the afternoon is devoted to a region where terroir, time and savoir-faire are inseparable.
Day 6 — Burgundy to Saint-Tropez
A private flight carries you south to Cannes, arriving amid the energy of the French Riviera during the Cannes Film Festival in May or the Yachting Festival in September. Enjoy lunch at a celebrated beach club before setting off in a convertible along the coast, discovering an out-of-the-ordinary site along the way before continuing to the presqu’île of Saint-Tropez for three nights.
Days 7–8 — Saint-Tropez
The next two days are yours to shape entirely around your interests and the rhythm of the Riviera. Spend time on the Mediterranean aboard a private boat, combining secluded beaches with art and a visit to Fondation Carmignac; retreat to the spa for a restorative wellness escape; enjoy a round of golf; explore Saint-Tropez and its presqu'île; or spend the day with a private guide and chauffeur discovering the boutiques, villages, and quieter corners of the coast. With each day tailored to you, the pace remains entirely your own. One evening, enjoy a traditional bouillabaisse in a stunning setting, while another is left open for a restaurant of your choice.
Day 9 — Saint-Tropez to Provence
Continue into Provence with a private exploration of Aix-en-Provence, following in the footsteps of Cézanne, discovering its celebrated fountains and visiting Centre Caumont, renowned for its art exhibitions. Later, continue to Château La Coste, where an art expert introduces you to the estate's remarkable collection and sculpture park before dinner on the stunning grounds.
Day 10 — Provence
Choose your own perspective on Provence. Explore Les Baux, traditional Provençal markets, and the immersive Carrières de Lumières with a private guide; enjoy a restorative day at leisure; travel to Arles and into the Camargue, discovering the salt marshes and the traditions of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer; or venture to Marseille for a private exploration of the city.
Day 11 — Provence to the Périgord
A private plane carries you into the Périgord, where the landscape shifts to forests, medieval villages and deeply rooted culinary traditions. Visit Château des Milandes and Sarlat before spending the day with a truffle hunter, discovering the traditions of truffles and foie gras that belong so closely to this region. Your evening unfolds at a Relais & Châteaux property beside the Dordogne.
Day 12 — Périgord
Spend the day immersed in the natural beauty of the Dordogne. A private guide leads you through the region before an active afternoon on the river by canoe or kayak. Continue underground to discover some of the extraordinary prehistoric caves that make the Périgord one of France's most fascinating landscapes.
Day 13 — Périgord to Saint-Émilion
Take to the skies by helicopter, flying above the forests and valleys of the Périgord before arriving in the vineyards of Saint-Émilion. Discover the vineyards surrounding your private château with a private tasting before exploring the village and the celebrated Route des Vins. End the day with an intimate dinner at your château, overlooking the vines.
Day 14 — Saint-Émilion
Begin with a private tasting and lunch at Château d'Yquem, one of Bordeaux's most legendary estates. Later, continue by helicopter to discover the world of French caviar, meeting the producers behind this exceptional delicacy and gaining a glimpse into another of France's great gastronomic traditions.
Days 15–16 — Saint-Émilion to the Loire Valley
Continue towards the Loire Valley, stopping in Cognac to meet the masters behind Hennessy and discover the craftsmanship behind one of France's most celebrated spirits. Continue into château country for two days among magnificent estates, including Villandry, Ussé, Chenonceau, and Clos Lucé. Between visits, enjoy leisurely bicycle rides through the countryside and exceptional dining.
Day 17 — Loire Valley to Paris, then back home
Return to Paris for your flight home, bringing this extraordinary journey through France to a close.
For those who don’t want the adventure to end here, extend your time with three nights in Normandy, an evening within Versailles itself, or an extension around Roland Garros in May.
