Tour de France
- Stephanie Michaud
- Apr 20, 2017
- 2 min read
France is so full of beauty it is impossible to see it all. For our honeymoon we decided to spend two weeks enjoying some of our top destinations and activities.
Trip Itinerary
Travel Dates: Sept 1- 14, 2014
Trip cost: Approximately $5,000 including flights
Destination Map
Trip Overview
2 weeks is not enough to see all of France, but we based our trip mostly on getting to some key bucket list places. We flew into France, and out of Nice. With the exception of our rental car to get to the Verdon Gorge, all other travel was done via train and public transport.
Nuits St Georges Wineries
Nuits St Georges is a quaint little town surrounded by vineyards. The town is full of caveaux for you to visit, sample, and buy wine of all varietals the area has to offer. It is also lovely to cycle and/or walk through the vineyards bordering the town- no pass or tour required. Nuit St Georges is accessible via TGV and local train. When coming from Paris, change in Dijon for the local train.
Verdon Gorge
The Verdon Gorge is a French holiday destination. The Dam installation on the Verdon River created Lac de Sainte-Croix, and a perfect location for water recreation. Venturing upriver via kayak or power boat will take you into the Gorge- which is the deepest canyon in Western Europe, and a popular spot for rock climbers. When we were visiting mid September, most restaurants and shops had closed down for the season, but we enjoyed having the place to ourselves!
Villefranche Sur-Mer
A common port for cruise ships to dock in Nice, nearby Villefranche Sur Mer is quaint and colorful on the non-cruise days. We rented a power boat to explore the harbour, coastline, and mansions from the water.
Helpful Links
Cheesy, but worthwhile to do once, especially with your special someone.
With lighter tourist traffic, this museum is a real treat. Take in the stunning 'Water Lilies' by Monet without jostling other people out of the way, and even having a seat!
Find a helpful guide and tour suggestions of the Bourgogne wine region
A great place to start your wine tasting, Moillard produces many wines in the area and the staff on location are friendly, knowledgeable, and professional
The short climbing film 'Viva la Vie' was part of the Banff Mountain Film Festival tour in 2013. Upon seeing the screening of this film, we knew we had to go!
Where we stayed in Salles sur Verdon, with an incredible restaurant and view of Lac de Sainte-Croix.
A great way to get out and explore the Mediterranean coastline, even if you don't have a French boating license
Happy Adventures!
Stephanie
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