The Journey - Provence 2026 Itinerary


Day 1
05 Jul
Arrival in France
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Flight from the US to Nice.
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Welcome at the airport and transfer to Le Clos hotel in Le Rouret.
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Check-in and dinner at the charming Bistrot du Clos.
Day 2
06 Jul
Sweets, Scents & Seaside Glamour
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Guided visit of Confiserie Florian in Pont-du-Loup.
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Lunch and perfume museum visit in Grasse, the perfume capital.
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Evening stroll along the famous Croisette in Cannes + beachside dinner.
Day 3
07 Jul
Lavender Dreams in Valensole
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Explore Valensole and its endless lavender fields.
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Chef-led lavender-themed picnic in the heart of the plateau.
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Scenic drive through the Verdon Gorge.
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Return and dinner at Bistrot du Clos.
Day 4
08 Jul
Wine, Villages & Local Terroir
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Wine and food pairing lunch at Domaine des Hautes Collines in Saint-Jeannet.
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Visit the medieval village of Tourrettes-sur-Loup.
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Discover Terroir06, a sustainable farm transforming fruits and flowers into gourmet products.
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Evening at leisure.
Day 5
09 Jul
Market to Table in Nice
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Market tour of Cours Saleya in Nice.
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Hands-on lavender cooking class and lunch with Chef Yves at Maison Bernardi.
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Free afternoon in Nice, then dinner in Valbonne.
Day 6
10 Jul
Legendary Chefs & Garden Perfumes
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Guided visit of the Auguste Escoffier Museum in Villeneuve-Loubet.
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Garden tour and buffet lunch at the Perfume Museum gardens in Mouans-Sartoux.
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Poolside rest and evening dinner at Caffé César in Opio.
Day 7
11 Jul
The Lavender Festival in Grasse
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Visit the lavender fields of Gourdon.
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Create your own signature perfume at Galimard.
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Join the opening of Instant Lavande, the Provençal lavender market.
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Attend a lavender-themed conference at the Grasse media library.
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Free evening.
Day 8
12 Jul
Art & Charm in Saint-Paul-de-Vence
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Discover Saint-Paul-de-Vence and the Maeght Foundation.
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Free time for shopping and lunch.
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Dinner at Les Jasmins in Le Bar-sur-Loup.
Day 9
13 Jul
Island Escape: Îles de Lérins
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Boat to the Lérins Islands in the Bay of Cannes.
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Visit the fortified monastery and chapels.
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Taste the island’s abbey wines and enjoy lunch at La Tonnelle.
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Return to Valbonne for dinner.
Day 10
14 Jul
Antibes, Art & Lavender Sweets
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Explore the Provençal market and the Picasso Museum in Antibes.
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Lavender dessert demo with pastry chef Nicolas Dolbeau.
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Lunch at Maison Safranier and glassmaking visit at Didier Saba.
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Farewell dinner at Le Clos Saint-Pierre.
Day 11
15 Jul
Departure
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Breakfast and transfer to Nice Airport for the return flight to the US.




