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Authentic Europe · Self-guided

Paris, Burgundy & the South of France

Self-guided train trip from Paris through Burgundy and Provence to Nice

Illustration of Paris, Burgundy & the South of France

Authentic Europe runs this 8-day, 7-night self-guided tour from Paris to the French Riviera, traveling entirely by train. After two nights in Paris, day 3 is a train journey to Beaune, described in the evidence as the capital of Burgundy wines, where day 4 is left free for optional Burgundy experiences. Day 5 continues by train to Aix-en-Provence, amid what the operator calls the colourful landscapes of Provence, with day 6 free for optional Provence excursions. Day 7 is the final train leg, to Nice on the French Riviera, before departure on day 8 (with an optional return to Paris). Seven nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast are included, along with all train tickets and a private transfer between the Aix TGV station and your hotel. There is no guided excursion built into this trip; a 24/7 emergency phone line is the only support while traveling. This suits travelers who want to move through Burgundy, Provence, and the Riviera independently, at their own pace.

What to know before you look closer

  • None of the three listed hotels (Hotel Escaletto, Najeti Hotel de la Poste, Hôtel du Collectionneur) has a location stated in the evidence, so it isn't clear which city each is used in.
  • Days 4 and 6 are listed only as 'optional Burgundy experiences' and 'optional Provence excursions' without further detail in the evidence.
  • Tourist taxes are paid locally and are not included in the price.
  • No specific departure dates are listed beyond a 2027 offer category; confirm current availability with the operator.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Paris

    Arrival in Paris, the capital of France

  2. Day 2overnight: Paris

    Day at leisure in Paris

  3. Day 3overnight: Beaune

    Travel to Beaune in Burgundy

  4. Day 4overnight: Beaune

    Optional Burgundy experiences

  5. Day 5overnight: Aix-en-Provence

    Travel to Aix-en-Provence

  6. Day 6overnight: Aix-en-Provence

    Optional Provence excursions

  7. Day 7overnight: Nice

    Travel to Nice on the French Riviera

  8. Day 8

    Departure from Nice / Optional return to Paris

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Arrival in Paris, described in the itinerary as the capital of France.
  • Day 3Travel to Beaune, described in the evidence as the capital of Burgundy wines.
  • Day 5Travel to Aix-en-Provence, amid what the evidence calls the colourful landscapes of Provence.
  • Day 7Travel to Nice on the French Riviera.

Included

  • 7 nights hotel accommodation in a standard room with private shower/WC, including breakfast
  • Train tickets as per the itinerary
  • Private transfer between Aix TGV train station and your hotel
  • Electronic travel documentation, including a detailed travel itinerary and travel vouchers
  • 24/7 emergency phone service while travelling

Not included

  • Tourist taxes (paid locally)

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, train tickets are included as per the itinerary, covering travel from Paris to Beaune, Beaune to Aix-en-Provence, and Aix-en-Provence to Nice.
Is this trip guided or self-guided?
It's fully self-guided, with 24/7 emergency phone support while traveling and no guided excursions included.
What hotels are used?
Hotel Escaletto, Najeti Hotel de la Poste, and Hôtel du Collectionneur are listed, though the evidence doesn't specify which city each is in. Rooms are standard, with private shower/WC and breakfast.
What happens on the free days in Beaune and Aix-en-Provence?
The itinerary lists these as 'optional Burgundy experiences' and 'optional Provence excursions' without further detail.
What is not included?
Tourist taxes, paid locally.
Can the trip be extended?
Day 8 mentions an optional return to Paris, and the evidence notes a possible tour extension to Lyon.

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