From the most elegant châteaux to the perfect glass of red wine, the luxuries of Southwest France invite you to indulge and enjoy the moment. On this customized Southwest of France Tour, you’ll visit the region’s highlights: sunny Toulouse, charming Provence, regal Biarritz and the beautiful Bordeaux wine country. Step back in time and into the scene of storybook castles, medieval villages, seaside resorts and the idyllic vineyards. You’ll enjoy guided France...
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to France! Arrive in the “Pink City” of Toulouse
Begin your tour in the beautiful city of Toulouse, known as the “Ville Rose” (“Pink City”) because of its lovely reddish brick buildings. The city is an important urban and economic center of France yet still retains the charm of a small provincial town. You will be staying in the center of the city, at a luxurious hotel that occupies an elegant 1930s building. Located near the Place du Capitole, the hotel is within walking distance of many important historical sites such as the Basilique Saint-Sernin and the Musée des Augustins (the former Augustinian Monastery). The hotel offers comfortable contemporary-style rooms with all the modern amenities, including room service and free Wi-Fi access. After checking into your hotel and taking some time to freshen up, you can begin your discovery of the city.
What's Included:
Day 2
Sightseeing at Your Leisure in Toulouse
Day 3
Relax in the Camargue Region by the Mediterranean Sea
Day 4
Sunbathe by the Beach or Explore the Countryside
Day 5
Excursion to Carcassonne and Travel to Biarritz
Day 6
Enjoy Beachside Luxury and Pampering in Biarritz
Day 7
Travel to Saint-Emilion in the Bordeaux Wine Country
Day 8
Guided Tour of Saint-Emilion and Wine-Tasting in the Medoc
Day 9
Wine-Tasting at a Wine Center in the Medoc and Gourmet Lunch with Wine Pairing
Day 10
Tour Concludes with Departure from Bordeaux
Trip Highlights
- Guided sightseeing tour through the beautiful “Pink City” of Toulouse
- Stay at a charming Italian Renaissance-style château in sunny Provence
- Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the pristine Camargue nature reserve
- Leisure time to relax by the beach, swim in the pool or go for a hike
- Experience the upscale seaside resort of Biarritz and stay at a five-star luxury hotel
- Indulge in luxury spa treatments, gourmet meals, and beachside relaxation
- UNESCO World Heritage City of Bordeaux, famous for its wine heritage
- Private tours at prestigious wine châteaux in the Médoc and Saint-Émilion
- Learn about Bordeaux wines on your wine tours, including a blind wine tasting
- Visit a wine appreciation center on a spectacular property in the Médoc
Detailed Description
Enter a world of luxury and culture in Southwest France. From medieval villages and picturesque vineyards to beautiful beaches, this diverse region is especially rich in tourist attractions. Your Southwest of France Tour begins in the bustling city of Toulouse, famous for its lively atmosphere and lovely red brick architecture. Next, travel into the heart of the Provençal countryside, where you’ll stay at a charming château near the Mediterranean Sea. Then continue the relaxation with a few indulgent days at a beachside resort in Biarritz. Rejuvenate yourself with seaside sunbathing, pampering spa treatments and gourmet dining. This region is well known for its hearty country cuisine.
Spend the last few days of the tour in France’s most famous wine country. You’ll have a chance to see the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bordeaux, which boasts over 300 historical monuments. Discover the world-renowned wine regions of the Médoc and Saint-Émilion, including a walking tour through the UNESCO medieval village of Saint-Émilion. Delight in the beautiful scenery on your way to visit several acclaimed wineries, where you’ll be treated to tastings of exceptional wines. You’ll participate in a blind wine tasting as well as a gourmet food and wine pairing experience. Throughout the vacation, you’ll enjoy luxurious accommodations and dine at the finest restaurants. Consider reading some of our travelers' France travel reviews to discover new ideas and further perfect your ideal France trip of a lifetime.
Starting Price
$9,800 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.86 stars based on 1312 reviews.
We recently used Zicasso's travel specialist to help plan and coordinate our trip to Paris and Lisbon, and the experience was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. Every detail of our itinerary was thoughtfully arranged and the entire trip ran smoothly, thanks to their meticulous planning.
In both cities, the accommodations they selected were perfect—centrally located, charming, and comfortable, with excellent service. We truly felt like we were staying in places that matched our style and needs. The staff at both hotels were very accommodating and helpful.
The excursions and tours arranged by the agency were equally impressive. Each guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and added so much depth to our experience. Whether it was exploring hidden gems in Paris or enjoying the culture and history of Lisbon, the tours were well-paced, enriching, and never felt rushed or overly touristy.
We especially appreciated how flexible and responsive the team was throughout the process. They took the time to understand what we were looking for and customized everything to fit our preferences. It made a huge difference knowing we were in such capable hands. We can’t recommend this agency highly enough. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and personal touch turned our trip into an unforgettable experience. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful individuals who made our journey so memorable. Each of them played a unique role in crafting an experience that exceeded our expectations.
Our travel agent, who thoughtfully customized our itinerary with care and creativity. Her ability to listen and tailor the trip to our interests laid the perfect foundation for everything that followed.
Our trip planner, for her warm, personal touches that welcomed us at each hotel and for being readily available throughout our travels. Her kindness, attention to detail, and support made us feel truly cared for every step of the way.
Our culinary tour guide, who led us on a delightful tasting tour. Her friendly energy, deep knowledge, and passion for the local cuisine added a rich and flavorful layer to our time abroad.
Our winery expert, whose expertise and engaging personality made our champagne tastings unforgettable. His insights and enthusiasm helped us appreciate each sip in an entirely new way.
Our history guide, for sharing his deep knowledge of history with such warmth and compassion. His thoughtful storytelling and genuine care made our time together educational and incredibly meaningful.
Reviewed By Michelle S.
We spent nine wonderful days in France. Zicasso's tour operator listened to everything we wanted to see, do, and eat! Every day was well planned, down to purchasing our train tickets and scheduling rides to and from the airport, trains, and daily tours. She gave us maps and set us up with professional, knowledgeable guides. If we needed her, she was always readily available via WhatsApp text. We highly recommend working with her!!!!
Reviewed By Laura S.
It was a wonderful trip! Zicasso's tour partner was very helpful in securing our transfers and tickets for the tours we selected. The hotel they chose was exceptional and the breakfast layout was unbelievable! The staff at the agency and the other companies were wonderful. They went out of their way to ensure we had a smooth and worry-free experience.
Reviewed By Patricia C.
The best trip ever!! Zicasso's travel specialist is terrific at the details and making the best choices for drivers, hotels, and all else that make up the experiences of a lifetime—we all have beautiful memories.
Reviewed By Marsha K.
Zicasso’s tour partner and our agent specifically were wonderful. They planned one of the best vacations my family has ever been on. Also, I loved how they made all my travel documents and itinerary so easy for me to access. Last, they were always very prompt and easy to contact during my trip.
Reviewed By Simone T.
Everything about this trip, from the planning process through the final day of the trip itself, was five stars. Zicasso’s travel designer took all of my suggestions and feedback into account to craft an itinerary that was a great mix of activities and downtime.
My travel designer handed me off to another travel agent, who gave amazing suggestions for things to see during our downtime and also gave suggestions for, then subsequently made, reservations for our dinners each evening on vacation. We had two restaurants cancel our dinner reservations and both times the travel company notified us and rebooked us in new restaurants before we even knew about the cancellations!
Our activities were amazing and we had a really wonderful trip.
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