Day One, Monday 16 September (Èze)
Arrival @ Nice from USA . Welcome at the airport with private drivers.
Transport to Èze, Welcome at the Relais Château La Chèvre d’Or, discover the unique panorama of the Côte d’Azur. We will enjoy the incredible view over the Mediterranean Sea and the lovely gardens surrounding the hotel.
Tour of Èze Village with Maud: Situated on the hilltop, just after Nice, you will discover the charming village with is one of the most picturesque spots of the region. It is also a ‘must-see’ for its lush tropical vegetation (cactus, orange et lemon trees) and the small narrow roads and archways.
Dinner in Eze: Restaurant Le Cactus. 7 pm
Day Two, Tuesday 17 September (Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat)
Transport Departure 9.15
Arrival at Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat at 10 am
Private visit of the Villa Ephrussi Rothschild: Maud will lead you through the marvelous property of the Baroness Béatrice de Rothschild built in 1912. The rose-colored villa is situated on a promontory on the isthmus of Cap Ferrat overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The Baroness filled the mansion with antiques furniture, old masters’ paintings, sculptures, and porcelain. We will discover the beautiful garden composed of topiaries, fountains, statues, and water lilies.
Lunch at the restaurant of the Villa.
Afternoon in Nice ‘la Belle’: Visit the historical center and walk on the « Promenade des anglais » appreciated by the aristocratic families. The promenade was painted by Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, and Niki de Saint-Phalle. Visit of the sumptuous Russian Cathedral built in the 19th century for the Russian upper class.
Transport return
Dinner at the restaurant Les Remparts in Èze (La Chèvre d’Or)
Day Three, Wednesday 18 September (Monaco and Monte Carlo)
Transport Departure 9.15
Visit of the historical center of the rocher de Monaco: Visit of the Palais Princier, built in 1191 as Genovese fortress. Since the 13the century it has been the house of the Grimaldi family. The Renaissance and baroque residence is offering an enfilade of unique decor in a Palladian building.
Lunch on your own
Shopping time in Monte-Carlo.
Monte-Carlo: is not only a gambling complex, it is also a wonderful construction conceived in 1865 by the famous Parisian architect Charles Garnier (Opera). Its stunning Neo-Baroque decor will dazzle you with its beauty.
Evening walk on the port, enjoying the promenade with the « Yacht show » event.
Dinner at the restaurant « L’Horizon »: rooftop and panorama on Monaco bay.
Return Transport
Day Four, Thursday 19 September (Cannes)
Departure 9.15
Transport to Cannes, Welcome at the Hotel Martinez (experience the iconic luxury hotel on the famous croisette, a place to see and be seen!)
Lunch spot Saint-Paul-de-Vence : restaurant Le Tilleul
Visit of the village
Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer: Visit of the provencal house of the emblematic impressionist painter in which the artist lived during his last years in an intimate atmosphere. The beautiful garden is composed of olive and orange trees. We will discover the studio where Auguste Renoir painted for 11 years known for the « Cannoise period », surrounded by his family.
Dinner on own in Cannes.
Day Five, Friday 20 September (Iles de Lérins and Cannes)
9 am: Boat trip to Iles de Lérins/ Saint-Honorat Island.
Visit the The 21 monks that currently make up the community of the monastery of the Cistercian Congregation of the Immaculate Conception, have been cultivating their vines with skill and passion since the middle ages. Every stage (pruning, disbudding and harvest) is carried out by hand. The wine estate now comprises eight hectares with which monks have produced high quality wines recognised by professionals, but also liqueurs for 150 years.
Lunch i: La Tonelle (on the island)
Afternoon: Tour of old Cannes and shopping time
Dinner on own
Day Six, 21 September (Antibes)
Transport 9.15 Antibes
Antibes and Picasso Museum
Nestling on the French Riviera between Nice and Cannes, the old town of Antibes stands on the shores of the Mediterranean and is an explosion of colour. The colours are particularly stunning in the free commune of Le Safranier: the cream façades are framed by lush vegetation in a vast palette of pink, yellow, red, purple… This part of old Antibes, surrounded by ramparts, offers lovely walks on quiet and shady streets, where many houses have Provençal louvred shutters.
Lunch : Restaurant Antibes. Le Figuier Saint-Esprit.
Return to Martinez
Final dinner together: Mademoiselle Gray-Plage Hôtel Barrière
Day Seven, 22 September (departure)
Transport to Nice Cote d’Azur airport
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