2027 Trip: Travel to Côte d’Azur - The French Riviera
Experience the glamour, beauty and charm of the French Riviera!
The Clermont Chamber of Commerce Foundation invites you to discover the breathtaking French Riviera, where sparkling blue waters, picturesque coastal towns and timeless European elegance create the perfect escape. From the sophistication of Nice and the glitz of Monaco to the charm of Cannes and beyond, this unforgettable journey brings you stunning Mediterranean scenery, beautiful beaches, world-class dining and the distinctive culture of southern France. Whether you're drawn to the iconic destinations, the coastal beauty or simply the opportunity to experience something extraordinary, this is a trip you'll remember for a lifetime!
Join us for an 8-day/6-night adventure, October 31–November 7, 2027. Open to everyone, this is your opportunity to experience the magic of the French Riviera!
What's included:
- Luxurious accommodations
- Delicious meals
- Exciting day trips
- Round-trip airfare from Cincinnati
"Our Clermont Chamber trip to Greece was nothing short of amazing! It was everything that we had hoped for and more! As a result of the flawless planning and consultation that we received, we were able to relax and enjoy the historical and cultural richness of this iconic country. The trip was very well organized and scheduled yet allowed us to have the freedom to explore on our own. It was a perfect mix. We immensely enjoyed the food, entertainment, culture, and history of Greece with the help of our knowledgeable, certified guides. We developed lasting friendships in the process due to the small group size as well. I would highly recommend the Chamber-sponsored tours. We cannot wait to take our next trip!"
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Bustling and elegant city of Nice
- Cannes and Antibes
- Charming hilltop towns of Eze & St Paul-De-Vence
- Monaco, Monte Carlo, Gourdon, San Remo, and Menton
- Fragonard Perfume Factory visit
- The Eagle’s Nest
- St. Tropez & wine tasting
- Plenty of free time to shop and explore European markets
- Ride on a portion of Formula 1 circuit roadway
- Discover southern France’s beautiful villages, gardens, arts & craft markets, wineries, medieval grand palaces full of history and rich in elegance and charm with dramatic colors, sights and sound
TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL: EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ACTIVE
MOBILITY ADVISORY: This trip is listed as a 4 out of 5, for active physical mobility. On a daily basis, travelers will be expected to walk, unassisted, at a moderate steady pace, occasionally over difficult terrain such as uneven cobblestones. Travelers will also be expected to be able to get on and off various means of transportation unassisted.
COTE D’AZUR – THE FRENCH RIVIERA TOUR FEATURES
ROUND TRIP AIR TRANSPORTATION: Air transportation from Cincinnati, OH - CVG
FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotel accommodations for 6 nights
SUPERB CUISINE: 8 included meals consisting of 6 buffet breakfasts, and 2 dinners at local restaurants
SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM: Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees as follows: Guided city tours of Eze, Monaco & Monte Carlo, St Paul, Gourdon, Menton, San Remo Italian market and Provence countryside villages. Optional tours are available: Half day Cannes & Antibes; Full day St Tropez & Wine Tasting
CULTURAL DISCOVERY SERIES: Our program encompasses cultural connections, in-depth learning on the local economy and social systems, and interaction with locals such as viewing impressive, stunning panoramic views of the French Riviera, discovering new provincial gastronomic adventures while marveling at the artisan workshops and galleries and learning about the intricate and elegant process of perfume creation
PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR: Assistance of a professional Tour Director for the entire length of the tour upon arrival in Nice
DELUXE MOTORCOACH: Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach
BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS: Baggage handling for one piece of checked luggage outside of the airport
OPTIONAL PARIS EXTENSION TOUR FEATURES
- RAIL TRANSPORTATION TGV Rail transport from Nice to Paris
- FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotel accommodations for 3 nights
- SUPERB CUISINE: 3 included meals consisting of 3 buffet breakfasts
- SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM: Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees as follows: Half day tour of Paris. Paris, City of Light, Art Nouveau Eiffel Tower, Impressive Notre Dame Cathedral, Napoléon’s Arc de Triomphe, Glamorous Champs-Elysees, and Opéra de Paris
- PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR: Assistance of a professional Tour Director for the entire length of the tour
- BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS: Baggage handling for one piece of checked luggage outside of the airport
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1 | DEPART USA
Depart the USA for Nice, France. Meals and refreshments served on board your flight.
Day 2 | ARRIVAL IN NICE, FRANCE
Upon arrival in Nice, proceed to immigration, baggage claim, and after clearing customs you will be met by the tour director and transferred to the hotel. Spend the rest of your day enjoying the festive spirit of this lovely city from its idyllic beaches to the medieval Old Town filled with art, music and culinary delights waiting to be discovered. Check-in to your hotel, relax or go out and explore. Your tour director can answer your questions regarding nearby attractions but be back in time for the Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant! (D)
Day 3 | NICE – HALF DAY WALKING TOUR
After breakfast take a guided morning walking tour through the most famous attraction in Old Nice--the lively open market “Cours Saleya.” France’s National Council for the Culinary Arts has awarded special status to this market. Explore Nice’s Old Town, a characterful district in the south of the city pastel colorful street. Discover the ”socca” truly authentic “cuisine niçoise.” Enjoy a light lunch on your own and the reminder of the day at your leisure to stroll, shop or relax or perhaps join the optional afternoon tours to Cannes and Antibes. (B)
Day 4 | NICE – EZE-MONACO & MONTE CARLO
Enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a full day tour to Eze, Monaco & Monte Carlo. On the way to Monaco, enjoy the panoramic drive along the coast, over Nice, Villefranche bay, and Monaco. Stop in Eze, an amazing medieval village perched on a rocky hill above the sea. With narrow cobblestone, pedestrianonly streets, beautiful views of the surrounding hills and the azure water below, it is just as it was centuries ago. Stroll in the tiny streets, see the changing of guards precisely at 11:55A, or perhaps visit the Oceanographic Museum, the Prince’s Palace, and the Cathedral. Along the way, there is free time for lunch and then our Cultural Discovery Series with a visit to the Fragonard perfumery to discover the trade secrets of fragrances and the history of perfume making from its beginnings to the present day. We continue to the Principality of Monaco. Discover the Casino of Monte Carlo on the Golden square with luxury shops and cars. Take a ride on the Formula 1 circuit and reach the old town. Tour of the old town on the rock. (B)
Day 5 | NICE - ST PAUL DE VENCE-GOURDON – NICE – FULL DAY TOUR
After your hotel breakfast we board our private coach for Visit Saint Paul-De-Vence to admire the jewel of Provence, where many painters and artists of ancient times have passed. You can feel the history and artistic creativity of this enchanting place. Its cobbled stone streets, many galleries and nice view overlooking the sea make it a unique place. Continue to Medieval village Tourette Sur Loup, installed on a rocky buttress, overhanging precipices. Also known as the City of Violets, this village became a meeting place for musicians, painters, writers, and poets in the mid-1920s. Today, more than thirty workshops and galleries make the village a Mecca of art and crafts on the Riviera. Then Discover Gourdon one of the most beautiful perch villages in France and admire a breathtaking panoramic view of the Riviera. You will visit the castle, built in the 9th century, and its sumptuous garden, designed by Lenôtre. After a full day of touring, return to the hotel where the evening is free at your leisure. (B)
Day 6 | NICE - MENTON – SAN REMO ITALIAN MARKETS
Enjoy your breakfast early because today we embark on a is a full day tour to Menton and the San Remo Italian markets by private coach. San Remo is one of the most famous cities of the Ligurian Riviera, often called the capital of flowers and Italian music. Every February, the city hosts the Italian Song Festival, which once opened with vocal stars as Toto Cutugno and Adriano Celentano. Midday we have time for shopping at the market where there are vendors selling clothes, accessories, household goods and food. Enjoy an Italian lunch. As we make our way back we make a stop in Menton. Menton, the last French Riviera town before you reach Italy, is one of the Côte d’Azur’s most blissful stops, Menton is a city rich in history where tradition, culture and relaxation come together. Menton will charm you with its aromas and colors. Many interesting international events take place here, as well as the famous Lemon Festival. We drive back to in the late afternoon as your evening is free to discover or rest. (B)
Day 7 | NICE – FREE DAY OR OPTIONAL TOUR
Today after breakfast this morning use the day to relish in the beauty of the town on your own or join the optional full day tour to St. Tropez with sightseeing of this international tourist capital of the world and a thousand-year-old vineyard and winery of the region. In the evening, raise a toast to the end of your adventure as the group gathers for a “bon voyage” dinner at a local restaurant (B, D)
Day 8 | NICE TO USA OR OPTIONAL PARIS EXTENSION
This morning after breakfast, say farewell to Nice as you transfer to the airport for your return flight home to the USA or extend your stay to Paris. (B)
OPTIONAL PARIS EXTENSION
Day 8 | NICE/PARIS
After breakfast you will be transferred to the TGV rail station for your high-speed trip to Paris, the “City of Lights!” Sit back and relax as you journey through the Alpine Mountains and along the River Seine, with stops in cities such as Aix-en-Provence, Valence, Lyon, and Dijon. Check in at the hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure. Packed with monuments, museums, art, nightlife, eateries and shops, Paris is one of the most inspiring cities in the world. (B)
Day 9 | PARIS - CITY TOUR
Your included morning city tour features panoramic views of the Place de la Concorde, Eiffel Tower (from the outside), Arc de Triomphe, Opera House, Champs-Elysees, the Rive Gauche, Notre Dame Cathedral, The Louvre and much more. The rest of the day after the tour finishes is at leisure. Home of croissants and French baguettes, there is no end to the breathtaking sites you can explore on your own. (B)
Day 10 | PARIS – FREE DAY OR OPTIONAL TOUR TO VERSAILLES
Today after breakfast, relax and enjoy Paris on your own or join the optional full day tour to Versailles. The Palace of Versailles was the principal residence of the French kings from the time of Louis XIV to Louis VI. Embellished by several generations of architects, sculptors, decorators and landscape architects, it provided Europe with a model of the ideal royal residence for over a century. (B)
Day 11 | PARIS TO USA
Breakfast on your own before your morning transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
(B) – Breakfast, (D) – Dinner
Please note: Though rare, it may be necessary to substitute hotels and adjust itineraries at the guide’s discretion due to local conditions.
TOUR INVESTMENT
- Tour price is $3,999 per person, double occupancy.
- For single occupancy, add $899 to the DBL price (limited availability).
- Fuel surcharges of $350 per person are included in the price.
- Taxes and other fees are currently $150 per person and are included. Fuel surcharges and taxes are valid at the time of printing but are subject to change.
- The price of $3,999 is an early bird special if the program is reserved with a deposit by March 31, 2027. The price increases by $100 per person after this date.
OPTIONAL PARIS EXTENSION:
Paris Extension: $1,249 Double Occupancy or $2,099 Single
Your Passport to Healthy Travel: Specialized Vaccines at CCPH
Clermont County Public Health offers international travel immunizations that you can’t get at
a standard doctor’s office, such as injectable typhoid and yellow fever. Plan early — several travel-related vaccines must be administered a specific number of days or weeks in
advance to be effective or to meet entry requirements. For questions or to book your appointment, please call (513) 735-8400 or click here.
For more details and reservations contact:
Andrew McAfee
Vice President
Clermont Chamber of Commerce
E-mail or call (513) 576-5007
Reservations can also be made online here. The group booking code is: IJZOYX