Authentic Europe · Self-guided

Paris, Provence & the French Riviera

Self-guided train trip from Paris through Provence to Nice

Paris, Provence & the French Riviera, a rail journey with Authentic Europe

Authentic Europe runs this 7-day, 6-night self-guided tour from Paris to the French Riviera, traveling by train throughout. After two nights in Paris, day 3 is a train journey to Aix-en-Provence, with a private transfer from the TGV station to your hotel, and day 4 is left free for discovering the Provençal countryside. Day 5 continues by train to Nice on the coast, where day 6 is a free day to explore the French Riviera, before departure on day 7 (with an optional return to Paris). Six nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast and reserved train seats are included, but there is no guided excursion built into the base price; excursions to places such as Versailles, Provence, or Monaco can be added at extra cost. A 24/7 emergency phone line is available throughout. This suits travelers who want to move between Paris, Provence, and the Riviera by train on their own schedule, choosing whichever add-on excursions interest them rather than following a set guided program.

What to know before you look closer

  • No guided excursion is included in the base package; guided excursions such as to Versailles, Provence, or Monaco can be added at extra cost.
  • One hotel, Hotel Escaletto, has no location listed in the evidence; Hotel Nice Beau Rivage is confirmed for the Nice nights.
  • A past traveler's review mentions optional excursions such as a Lubéron hilltop tour and a Paris dinner cruise; these aren't part of the base inclusions or the listed optional extras, so confirm current availability and pricing with the operator.
  • Tourist taxes are paid locally and are not included in the price.

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: Aix-en-Provence

    Travel to Aix-en-Provence

  4. Day 4overnight: Aix-en-Provence

    Discover the Provencal countryside

  5. Day 5overnight: Nice

    Travel to Nice on the coast

  6. Day 6overnight: Nice

    Explore the French Riviera

  7. Day 7

    Departure from Nice / Optional return to Paris

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3Travel by train to Aix-en-Provence.
  • Day 4A day discovering the Provençal countryside.
  • Day 5Travel by train to Nice on the coast.
  • Day 6A day exploring the French Riviera.

Included

  • 6 nights hotel accommodation in a standard room with private shower/WC, including breakfast
  • Train tickets as per the itinerary, reserved seats onboard
  • Private transfer from Aix-en-Provence TGV station to 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 with reserved seats are included as per the itinerary, covering Paris to Aix-en-Provence and on 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 excursion included in the base price; guided excursions to places like Versailles, Provence, or Monaco can be added at extra cost.
What hotels are used?
Hotel Nice Beau Rivage is confirmed for the Nice nights; a second hotel, Hotel Escaletto, is also listed without a stated location. Rooms are standard, with private shower/WC and breakfast.
What is not included?
Tourist taxes, paid locally, and any guided excursions beyond the base itinerary.
Can the trip be extended?
Yes, day 7 mentions an optional return to Paris, and the evidence notes a possible tour extension to Lyon.

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