Explore Paris with a licensed local guide on a sightseeing tour of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Admire the Arc de Triomphe at the top of the Champs-Élysées, stroll the grand boulevard lined with shops and cafés, and see the ornate 19th-century Opera House. Look up at the Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 World’s Fair, and Les Invalides, Napoleon’s military refuge, along with other historic sites.

Once the seat of French royal power, the Palace of Versailles was transformed by Louis XIV into a symbol of monarchy and grandeur. Accompanied by a licensed guide, admire the magnificent Hall of Mirrors, lavish State Apartments and beautifully landscaped gardens filled with fountains and sculptures. Visit Marie Antoinette’s rustic hamlet, where she sought refuge from court life in a picturesque village setting. Please note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.

The world’s largest art museum, the Louvre, is housed in a former medieval fortress and entered through I.M. Pei’s striking glass pyramid. Inside, discover masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory, along with vast collections of Egyptian antiquities, Greek ceramics, and works spanning seven departments. Please note: the Louvre is closed on Tuesdays.

Line up to climb to the top floor of this iconic landmark for a spectacular bird’s-eye view of the glittering City of Light.

See the city from the water on an hour-long cruise along the River Seine. The Seine cuts right through Paris, dividing the city in half. Spot the Eiffel tower rising up on the Left Bank, the walls of the Louvre on the Right Bank. A guide will point out other monuments and architectural marvels as you pass, many of which are illuminated by clear white light at night.

Step into French high society for a day with a visit to this Baroque château in Maincy—the largest private estate listed as a Historic Monument in France. Said to be the inspiration for Versailles, the château is renowned for its ornate 17th-century decorations and formal gardens. During your excursion, you'll learn all about French dining etiquette, formal table settings, and the expected behaviour at a formal soirée.

Experience a French play or musical in a magnificent Parisian theatre. Enjoy the performance alongside local audiences, with English subtitles displayed above the stage to help you follow along.

Discover the beauty and history of Provence with your Tour Director. Explore Avignon and the region’s lavender fields, olive groves, terracotta roofs, and ochre walls. Visit the Pont du Gard, a masterpiece of Roman engineering that has stood for more than 2,000 years, and discover its history through the ages.

Make a sales pitch for a masterpiece by Cézanne, Monet, or another artist whose works highlight Provençal landscapes. Understand the impact that the light and landscape had on these artists.

From the deck of a boat bobbing on the crystalline Mediterranean Sea, get a dramatic view of the calanques, which are beautiful creeks surrounded by limestone. This cruise will take you up close and personal to 3 different calanques!

Take part in an educational scavenger hunt through eight iconic sites in Antibes, exploring French culture through landmarks, symbols, and lively local markets.

Build your language skills during a dynamic three-hour French lesson on the French Riviera. Led by experienced native-speaking instructors, the session focuses on practical communication and cultural context. After class, apply what you’ve learnt while ordering at a café, exploring local towns, or chatting with locals, building confidence through real-world practice.

The Côte d'Azur's largest city spills down the hillsides to pebble beaches that line the shore. Your Tour Director will show you around the narrow pedestrian streets and tiny squares of "Le Vieux Nice" (Old Town), which is sprinkled with old palaces and mansions. Stroll down the Promenade des Anglais, which runs parallel to the water. Backed by Nice's grand hotels, the Promenade was built in the 19th century for the British who flocked here en masse.

Build your language skills during a dynamic three-hour French lesson on the French Riviera. Led by experienced native-speaking instructors, the session focuses on practical communication and cultural context. After class, apply what you’ve learnt while ordering at a café, exploring local towns, or chatting with locals, building confidence through real-world practice.

Step into glamorous Monaco, a tiny principality on the French Riviera famed for its luxury, history, and royal connections. Visit the Prince’s Palace, home to Monaco’s ruling family, and see why this city-state became a playground for royalty and movie stars. Then travel to the medieval hilltop village of Èze to visit a traditional parfumerie, where expert perfumers have crafted scents since the 1700s.

Build your language skills during a dynamic three-hour French lesson on the French Riviera. Led by experienced native-speaking instructors, the session focuses on practical communication and cultural context. After class, apply what you’ve learnt while ordering at a café, exploring local towns, or chatting with locals, building confidence through real-world practice.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence is a beautifully preserved medieval hilltop town whose terracotta rooftops and landscape dotted with cypress and palm trees have attracted artists for over a century. At the famed La Colombe d’Or hotel, painters once paid for their stays with artwork, and the dining room still displays works by celebrated artists including Picasso, Modigliani and Matisse.

Build your language skills during a dynamic three-hour French lesson on the French Riviera. Led by experienced native-speaking instructors, the session focuses on practical communication and cultural context. After class, apply what you’ve learnt while ordering at a café, exploring local towns, or chatting with locals, building confidence through real-world practice.

Learn to play pétanque with local players and experience one of France’s favourite pastimes. Try your hand at this game of boules, similar to bocce, as you mix and mingle with locals. The lesson, held in French with translation by your Tour Director if needed, lasts one to two hours and ends with a refreshing beverage to celebrate the match.

Participate in a hands-on cooking class and learn to prepare the Provençal specialty Le Pan Bagnat, starting with a visit to a local market to select fresh ingredients.

Build your language skills during a dynamic three-hour French lesson on the French Riviera. Led by experienced native-speaking instructors, the session focuses on practical communication and cultural context. After class, apply what you’ve learnt while ordering at a café, exploring local towns, or chatting with locals, building confidence through real-world practice.

Ride the TGV, Europe’s famed high-speed train, as you travel to Paris.

Discover Montmartre on a Tour Director-led walk through the hilltop neighbourhood that inspired artists like Picasso and Van Gogh. Stroll the lively Place du Tertre, where painters still work today, see the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret, and climb to the Basilica of Sacré-Coeur for sweeping views over Paris.

Discover the world of French cinema with a special screening at a local cinema. Begin with an engaging introduction to French filmmaking, including a discussion and interactive quiz that explore its rich cinematic traditions. Then, enjoy a screening of a French-language film with English subtitles, bringing your learning experience to life.