PROPOSED ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Aix-en-Provence
Arrive in Marseille and enjoy a private transfer to your boutique hotel in Aix-en-Provence
Stroll through cobblestone lanes and pastel-hued squares
Evening welcome aperitif at a hidden garden café, followed by a Provencal dinner under twinkling lights
Day 2: Markets & Lavender in the Luberon
Morning visit to a traditional Provençal market in Lourmarin or Gordes
Afternoon visit to lavender fields (seasonal) or sunflower-filled countryside
Stop at a local olive oil mill or winery for tastings
Sunset picnic among the vineyards or an optional farmhouse dinner
Day 3: Art, History & Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Morning tour of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Van Gogh’s former residence
Visit the Roman ruins of Glanum or stop in charming Les Baux-de-Provence
Afternoon wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Return to Aix for a relaxed evening or optional jazz night
Day 4: Day Trip to Cassis & the Calanques
Travel to the coastal gem of Cassis, with its colorful harbor and cliffs
Optional boat tour of the Calanques, swimming in turquoise inlets
Enjoy lunch with a sea view and wander art galleries and local boutiques
Return to Aix or overnight in Cassis depending on preference
Day 5: Avignon & Palais des Papes
Depart Aix and transfer to Avignon, city of the Popes
Private walking tour of the Palais des Papes, medieval walls, and the famous Pont d’Avignon
Lunch in a shaded square, then explore Avignon’s antique shops and ateliers
Evening train or transfer to Paris
Day 6: Arrive in Versailles & Gilded Preview
Arrive in Versailles and check into your elegant accommodation
Visit the Gardens of Versailles or take a private tour of the Grand Trianon and Queen’s Hamlet
Fitting and preparation for the evening ball (optional costume fitting service available)
Enjoy a quiet dinner before the grandeur begins
Day 7: The Grand Masked Ball of Versailles – Night One
Morning at leisure or spa
Afternoon prep with hair and makeup (optional add-on service)
Attend The Grand Masked Ball at Château de Versailles
A night of opulent costumes, live baroque music, champagne, and dancing beneath chandeliers in the château's gilded halls
Return late evening or early morning, glowing from the magic of the night
Day 8: Farewell to Paris
Late start and relaxed brunch
Explore nearby Versailles town or take a short train into Paris for shopping or art
Private transfer to Paris airport or extend your stay in the City of Light