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The Journey - Provence 2026 Itinerary

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Day 1

05 Jul

Arrival in France

  • Flight from the US to Nice.

  • Welcome at the airport and transfer to Le Clos hotel in Le Rouret.

  • Check-in and dinner at the charming Bistrot du Clos.

Day 2

06 Jul

Sweets, Scents & Seaside Glamour

  • Guided visit of Confiserie Florian in Pont-du-Loup.

  • Lunch and perfume museum visit in Grasse, the perfume capital.

  • Evening stroll along the famous Croisette in Cannes + beachside dinner.

Day 3

07 Jul

Lavender Dreams in Valensole

  • Explore Valensole and its endless lavender fields.

  • Chef-led lavender-themed picnic in the heart of the plateau.

  • Scenic drive through the Verdon Gorge.

  • Return and dinner at Bistrot du Clos.

Day 4

08 Jul

Wine, Villages & Local Terroir

  • Wine and food pairing lunch at Domaine des Hautes Collines in Saint-Jeannet.

  • Visit the medieval village of Tourrettes-sur-Loup.

  • Discover Terroir06, a sustainable farm transforming fruits and flowers into gourmet products.

  • Evening at leisure.

Day 5

09 Jul

Market to Table in Nice

  • Market tour of Cours Saleya in Nice.

  • Hands-on lavender cooking class and lunch with Chef Yves at Maison Bernardi.

  • Free afternoon in Nice, then dinner in Valbonne.

Day 6

10 Jul

Legendary Chefs & Garden Perfumes

  • Guided visit of the Auguste Escoffier Museum in Villeneuve-Loubet.

  • Garden tour and buffet lunch at the Perfume Museum gardens in Mouans-Sartoux.

  • Poolside rest and evening dinner at Caffé César in Opio.

Day 7

11 Jul

The Lavender Festival in Grasse

  • Visit the lavender fields of Gourdon.

  • Create your own signature perfume at Galimard.

  • Join the opening of Instant Lavande, the Provençal lavender market.

  • Attend a lavender-themed conference at the Grasse media library.

  • Free evening.

Day 8

12 Jul

Art & Charm in Saint-Paul-de-Vence

  • Discover Saint-Paul-de-Vence and the Maeght Foundation.

  • Free time for shopping and lunch.

  • Dinner at Les Jasmins in Le Bar-sur-Loup.

Day 9

13 Jul

Island Escape: Îles de Lérins

  • Boat to the Lérins Islands in the Bay of Cannes.

  • Visit the fortified monastery and chapels.

  • Taste the island’s abbey wines and enjoy lunch at La Tonnelle.

  • Return to Valbonne for dinner.

Day 10

14 Jul

Antibes, Art & Lavender Sweets

  • Explore the Provençal market and the Picasso Museum in Antibes.

  • Lavender dessert demo with pastry chef Nicolas Dolbeau.

  • Lunch at Maison Safranier and glassmaking visit at Didier Saba.

  • Farewell dinner at Le Clos Saint-Pierre.

Day 11

15 Jul

Departure

  • Breakfast and transfer to Nice Airport for the return flight to the US.

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