b'YOUR ITINERARY 7 DAY HOLIDAYFROM FRANCEDay 1London to Cannescoast. Here, you can visit the colourful1,895 PPAt London St Pancras we join thefood market along the Cours Saleya. Eurostar to Paris, where we travelAlternatively, take the ferry from in First Class to Cannes. Our elegantCannes to the glitzy coastal town of2024 Departures in: Belle poque hotel is next to theSt Tropez to wander the ochre-huedMAY, JUN, SEP, OCTstylish promenade, overlooking thestreets lined with upmarket shops or old port where yachts are berthed. Wesoak up the sun around its harbour.1 2 3 4check in to our hotel for six nights andEveryday Traveller ratedenjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Day 5Fragrant Grasse and medieval St-Paul-de-VenceUPGRADE YOUR HOLIDAY:Day 2Exploring Cannes andThis morning we travel by coachHotel Room upgrades available.afternoon tea in St-Jean-Cap-Ferratto Grasse, the characterful hilltopCall to book or for more information.On our first morning we enjoy atown that has been renowned as theYou might also like our similar tourguided tour of Cannes. Originallyperfume capital of the world sinceThe Cte dAzur and Nice Carnival a small fishing village with a hilltopthe late 1700s. We enjoy a tour offor 7 days from 1,795pp. For more church and chteau, the town is nowone of the most revered of Francesinformation visit greatrail.com/NIEworld famous for its film festival heldperfumeries, Fragonard, where we on the Croisette, the enchanting,find a dazzling array of perfumes and palm-lined boulevard near our hotel.soaps being created. We travel onYOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:This afternoon, we travel to stylishto St-Paul-de-Vence, where there isExpertise of a UK Tour Manager Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, to a villafree time over lunch to explore thefrom start to finishformerly owned by Baroness Batricemedieval walls and shaded squares Ephrussi de Rothschild. This pink- of this charming town that hasFirst Class rail and all transfers, hued Belle poque mansion has ninelong been the retreat of choice forEurostar Standard Premierfragrant gardens and we have timeartists. Afterwards, we meet a localAll rail and coach travel to explore them as well as the villasptanque player for a lesson in thisthroughout your toursumptuous interior. In the ornate Teacharacteristically Provenal pastime Room, we enjoy tea and a pastry inand take part in an enjoyable game.6 nights 4-Star hotel a refined atmosphere with fantasticaccommodation in a Belle poque views over the Bay of Villefranche. TOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT:hotel near the promenade in Cannes Learning to play ptanque with a Day 3Glitzy Monaco & hilltop zelocal player in St-Paul-de-Vence Breakfast each day plus 3 dinners Our day begins with a journey alongDay 6Stylish Cannes at leisureAll tour excursionsthe Lower Corniche Road to Monaco with fantastic views of the azureWith a day to explore at your own Mediterranean. Monaco is renownedpace, you might like to stroll round as a playground for the rich andthe delightful streets of the old Le famous. Our first stop on a guidedSuquet district of Cannes. Along theFROM/TOtour is the Monte-Carlo Casino, beforecoast is the stylish resort of Juan-les- PARIS Eze Monacowe view the Changing of the GuardsPins, renowned for its sandy beaches outside the Palais du Princehomeand high-fashion boutiques. The oldSt-Paul-de-Vence 6 Villa Ephrussito the ruling Grimaldi family. We thenport of Antibes historic streets areCannestravel to ze, a delightful medievallined with quaint medieval fishermansGrassevillage set high on a rocky peak. Abovehouses, while the Chteau Grimaldithe terracotta rooftops sits zes castlecontains Picasso Museum, or you and a cactus garden, the perfect spotcould take in the sights and smells of to look out across the Cte dAzur. the covered Provenal Market. A short ferry to le Sainte-Margueriteone ofTour Code: NIJ |per person based on 2 the tranquil Lrins Islandsgives yousharing. Deposit from 300 per person. TOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT:Supplement for solo travellers from 600 Observing the Changing of the the opportunity to visit Fort Royal, the Guards at Monacos Palais du Prince former prison where the mysterious Man in the Iron Mask was detainedTo book and for Day 4Free day to explore theduring the 17th century.French Rivierainformation go toWith a day at leisure today, youDay 7Homeward boundgreatrail.com/NIJ24 could make use of Cannes excellentToday we say au revoir to Cannes or call 01904 527168transport connections and view moreand the Cte dAzur as we board a wonderful locations on the glisteningtrain bound for Paris, changing here& speak to ourFrench Riviera. Cosmopolitan Nicefor the Eurostar service to London Stexpert team.is a 40-minute train ride along thePancras in Standard Premier Class. 89'