--- title: "Luxury France Tours (2027): Private Trips and Real Prices" description: "What a luxury private tour of France includes with us: 5-star and palace hotels, private guides and drivers, first-class TGV, sample routes and real prices." url: "https://www.mobeeinternational.com/articles/luxury-france-tours" image: "https://www.mobeeinternational.com/_astro/01M5J4124QAENB6BS8W2NMVFXF.D7W9YqaD_Z13gorS.jpg" --- 1. [Home](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/) 2. [Travel insights](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/articles) 3. Luxury France Tours: Private Trips, Real Prices and Sample Routes [Travel insights](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/articles) # Luxury France Tours: Private Trips, Real Prices and Sample Routes What a luxury private tour of France includes with us: 5-star and palace hotels, private guides and drivers, first-class TGV, sample routes and real prices. By [Lucas Gebhardt](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/team/lucas-gebhardt), Founder & CEO · Published on October 22, 2026 · 9 min read ![Marseille](/_astro/01M5J4124QAENB6BS8W2NMVFXF.D7W9YqaD_Z2dSnJq.webp) A luxury France tour with us is a private, tailor-made trip: 5-star or palace hotels, a licensed guide and a driver where they change the day, first-class TGV between regions, and experiences arranged for you alone. Our most complete version, the 14-day Paris to Provence honeymoon, starts from EUR 9,999 per person (about $11,400) with 5-star hotels throughout. Shorter trips to the Riviera or Cognac, with 4-star or 5-star hotels, start from EUR 1,899 to EUR 1,999 per person for a week. We are a French travel company based in Villefranche-sur-Saône, in Beaujolais, with an office in Nice, and we design and book every trip from France. Below: what the word "luxury" covers in our quotes, what it costs, four routes built from trips we sell, and an honest view of who this kind of trip suits. ## What a luxury France tour includes with us The difference between a good private trip and a luxury one is not only the hotel. It is how much of the day is handled for you. | | Our standard private trip | Our luxury version | | --- | --- | --- | | Hotels | Central 4-star hotels, breakfast included | 5-star and palace hotels, suites where the hotel allows | | Between regions | TGV with seat reservations | TGV in first class, with a driver at both stations | | Inside a region | Train, rental car or the transfers listed | Private driver in a premium vehicle for wine and coast days | | Guiding | A licensed guide for the key sites | A private guide most days, specialists for wine, art and food | | Experiences | Tastings, a cooking class, a boat trip | Private boat, helicopter, after-hours visits, a chef's class | | Restaurants | A list of addresses we like | Tables booked ahead, including starred restaurants | | On the ground | 24/7 assistance | 24/7 assistance, plus an optional concierge service | ### Hotels: 5-star, palaces and the right room France has an official category above five stars: the **Palace** distinction, awarded by Atout France, the national tourism agency. In June 2026, 33 hotels held it, most of them in Paris, on the French Riviera and in the Alpine ski resorts. Le Bristol and the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris, or the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, are examples of the category. A palace is not always the best choice. In Burgundy or on Lake Annecy, the finest addresses are smaller 5-star hotels and inns, such as the Auberge du Père Bise on Lake Annecy, which we use on our honeymoon route. Several Riviera palaces are seasonal and close for the winter, and the Courchevel palaces open only for the ski season, so the month you travel decides part of the hotel list. Within a hotel, we ask for the room that justifies the price: the Seine view, the lake-facing balcony, the quiet courtyard side in Paris. ### Guides and drivers In French museums and historic monuments, a guided visit sold by a travel company must be led by a holder of the professional card of **guide-conférencier**, a protected title. That is the level of guide we book for the Louvre, Versailles or Vaux-le-Vicomte. For wine, we work with specialists who take you to the estates and arrange to meet the winemaker rather than a tasting-room host. Drivers matter most where trains stop: the Burgundy vineyards, the Luberon, the Riviera corniches. In a wine region, a driver also means nobody in your party has to count glasses. ### Trains between regions Between regions, the TGV is faster and calmer than any car: about two hours from Paris to Lyon and about 5 hours 40 minutes from Paris to Nice. We book first class as soon as sales open and arrange a driver to meet you at the arrival station, so the change of region costs you a few hours of reading, not a day on the highway. ## What a luxury tour of France costs These are the published "from" prices of our France trips that reach the 5-star level, per person, two people sharing, flights excluded. | Trip | Days | Hotels | From, per person | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Luxury France Honeymoon: Paris, Burgundy, Alps and Provence](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/packages/luxury-honeymoon-trip-from-paris-to-provence) | 14 | 5-star throughout | EUR 9,999 (about $11,400) | | French Riviera: Saint-Tropez, Porquerolles, Nice and Monaco | 7 | 4-star, or 5-star palace on request | EUR 1,899 (about $2,165) | | Cognac Getaway | 6 | 4-star, or the 5-star Chais Monnet | EUR 1,999 (about $2,280) | | French Christmas: Alsace, Lyon and Val d'Isère | 7 | 4-star in Colmar, 5-star in Lyon, 4- or 5-star in Val d'Isère | EUR 2,099 (about $2,390) | The "from" price corresponds to the base hotel category and season. The 5-star versions of the Riviera and Cognac trips are priced on request, because the rate depends heavily on dates. For a trip in 5-star hotels with a private guide and driver most days, we budget about **EUR 800 to 1,400 per person per day** (about $910 to $1,600), before international flights. The honeymoon above works out at about EUR 770 per person per night, slightly below that range, because it spends five of its thirteen nights in Provence, where 5-star hotels cost less than in Paris. Paris and the Riviera in July and August are the most expensive combinations. What is not included on our trips: international flights, travel insurance, most dinners (we list the meals included), gratuities and city taxes. In a Paris palace, the city tax alone was EUR 15.93 per adult per night in 2026. Our [France trip cost guide](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/articles/how-much-does-a-trip-to-france-cost) breaks down every line, from hotel rates to museum tickets. ## Four sample routes built from our trips ### 14 days: Paris, Burgundy, Lake Annecy and Provence This is our [Luxury France Honeymoon](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/packages/luxury-honeymoon-trip-from-paris-to-provence), and it works just as well for an anniversary. - **Paris, 3 nights** at Le Narcisse Blanc, a 5-star hotel near the Invalides. A private electric boat on the Seine with champagne on arrival, a panoramic tour with a licensed guide and driver, the Eiffel Tower summit, a private session on the history of Van Cleef & Arpels on Place Vendôme, a photo shoot, and a candlelit dinner in the dome of the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. The next morning, the Dior Gallery with a private guide outside opening hours. - **Burgundy, 2 nights** at the Hostellerie Cèdre & Spa in Beaune, reached by TGV in first class. A day on the Route des Grands Crus from Gevrey-Chambertin to Chassagne-Montrachet, with a tasting of different vintages at an estate and lunch with the winemaker. - **Lake Annecy, 3 nights** at the Auberge du Père Bise. A private cruise on the lake with a Savoyard fondue, a Belle Époque walk in Chamonix and a private helicopter flight over the Mont Blanc massif, then a day across the Swiss border in the Lavaux vineyards and at the Château de Chillon with a driver. - **Provence, 5 nights** at La Villa Saint Ange in Aix-en-Provence. The Luberon in a convertible 2CV with a picnic, the Camargue by 4x4, a food walk in Marseille's Panier district and the Calanques by private boat, and a full-day class with a top-level chef. Four bases in 13 nights is the most we put in a trip of this length. Adding a fifth would turn it into a moving trip. ### 7 days: the Gulf of Saint-Tropez and Nice Three nights on the quieter Sainte-Maxime or Grimaud side of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, with a private dinner on arrival and a day on a private yacht to Porquerolles, where you cycle through the vineyards to the Carmignac Foundation. Then three nights in Nice: the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild on Cap Ferrat, the exotic garden of Èze, the Cours Saleya market, an afternoon at Paloma Beach, Monaco at night and your own perfume made in Grasse. A driver handles every transfer. The trip is priced from EUR 1,899 with 4-star hotels; for the luxury version, we move both stays to 5-star hotels or a palace. ### 6 days: Cognac, one hotel Our [Cognac Getaway](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/packages/wine-getaway-to-cognac) keeps you in one hotel for five nights, and the luxury choice is the Hotel Chais Monnet & Spa, a 5-star in a converted cognac warehouse. The program covers a cognac masterclass, an e-bike ride to a family distillery, a day blending your own Bordeaux wine, a cooking class, a lunch at Rémy Martin and a tasting in the Hennessy cooperage. It suits travelers who prefer depth in one place to a road trip. ### 7 days in December: Alsace, Lyon and Val d'Isère Our [French Christmas](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/packages/the-magic-of-french-christmas) trip starts with two nights in Colmar for the markets and the wine villages with a private guide, then a first-class train to Lyon for a night at the InterContinental Lyon Hôtel-Dieu, a private walk through the traboules of Old Lyon and dinner at Paul Bocuse's restaurant. It ends with three nights in a 4- or 5-star ski hotel in Val d'Isère. Ski passes and equipment are extra. ## Our other France trips, and how far they go The rest of our France range is priced with 4-star or family hotels, and each can be rebuilt at the 5-star level: - **Bordeaux and Dordogne road trip** (from EUR 1,499): 4-star boutique hotels; we can add a night in a vineyard château in Saint-Émilion. - **Chamonix adventure week** (from EUR 1,299): a 4-star chalet hotel, with a 5-star upgrade on the Mont Blanc side of town. - **Accessible Paris** (from EUR 1,699) and **Accessible French Riviera** (from EUR 1,499): 4-star hotels with verified accessible rooms. - **France family trip** through Normandy, the Loire and Disneyland Paris (from EUR 1,099). All of them are on our [France page](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/countries/france). ## Who a luxury private tour of France suits, and who it does not It suits: - **Couples celebrating something**: a honeymoon, an anniversary, a retirement. The private moments (a dinner in a château dome, a boat on the Seine) are what people remember. - **Travelers who value time over everything**: no lines, no luggage to carry, no parking in Beaune on a Saturday. - **Wine and food travelers** who want to meet the person who made the wine rather than taste it at a counter. - **Multigenerational families**, where a driver and a guide keep three ages moving at one pace. It does not suit: - **Travelers who want to see as much as possible.** A luxury trip in France is slow by design: two or three nights per stop, long lunches. If you want five cities in a week, you are paying for hotel rooms you will barely use. - **Travelers who enjoy improvising.** Private guides, tables and helicopters are booked weeks or months ahead. - **Solo travelers looking for company on a budget.** A good small-group tour is cheaper and more social; our [comparison of private and group tours](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/articles/why-tailor-made-travel-is-better-than-group-tours-in-europe) says when we would choose one. - **Anyone expecting an all-inclusive resort.** French luxury lives in the city hotel and at the table, and we leave most dinners free because choosing the restaurant is part of the pleasure. Luxury does not remove crowds either. A private guide gets you through the Louvre efficiently and to the right rooms, but the Mona Lisa room is still full at 11 a.m. ## Where to spend and where to save - **Spend on Paris location.** A hotel within walking distance of the Seine saves taxis and time every day. - **Spend on a driver in the wine regions.** Burgundy and Bordeaux estates are spread out and poorly served by public transport. - **Keep the helicopter flexible.** Mont Blanc flights depend on clear weather, so we place them on a day with room to move. - **Save on transport between regions.** First-class TGV is the luxury option; a private car from Paris to Lyon costs much more and takes longer. - **Save by spending more nights outside Paris.** Five-star hotels in Burgundy, Annecy or Provence cost noticeably less than in Paris, for rooms that are often larger. Season matters as much as category. May, June and September give the best balance; mid-June to mid-July is the window for lavender in the Luberon; and in August many Paris restaurants close for the holidays. ## Accessibility at the 5-star level Recent and renovated 5-star hotels usually have accessible rooms, but historic buildings vary a great deal, from door widths to the number of steps at the entrance. On our accessible trips, our designer Caroline Kennedy checks door widths, bathroom layouts and elevator sizes with the hotel before anything is confirmed, and we apply the same checks to a luxury trip on request. Adapted vehicles replace standard cars for transfers and day trips. If you would like a designer to build the 5-star version of one of these routes for your dates, [tell us about your trip](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/plan-your-trip). More guides: [Planning](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/articles/topics/planning)[Trip costs](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/articles/topics/costs) ## Related destinations - [France](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/countries/france) ## Contents Written by ### [Lucas Gebhardt](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/team/lucas-gebhardt) Founder & CEO · Based in Villefranche-sur-Saône Founder of Mobee International, wine and golf enthusiast, designs trips that show France the way the French live it. [More about Lucas](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/team/lucas-gebhardt) ## Trips for this guide - [![Luxury honeymoon trip from Paris to Provence](/_astro/01M5J4124PCV0X28RGDBW365YT.lZhWvtW-_Z16PGzJ.webp)**Luxury France Honeymoon in 14 Days: Paris, Burgundy, Alps & Provence**From €9,999 · 14 days](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/packages/luxury-honeymoon-trip-from-paris-to-provence) - [![Flavors and Landscapes of the Blue Coast](/_astro/01M5J4124KG6FF457NNV4YR4B7.Cb0a_Myj_1zpfVj.webp)**French Riviera in 7 Days: Saint-Tropez, Porquerolles, Nice & Monaco**From €1,899 · 7 days](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/packages/flavors-and-landscapes-of-the-blue-coast) - [![Wine Getaway to Cognac](/_astro/01M5J4124MAGX84KA6Y71NCFTD.TtHMYKx5_Z2eTFfx.webp)**Cognac Getaway in 6 Days: Distilleries, Vineyards & Bordeaux Blending**From €1,999 · 6 days](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/packages/wine-getaway-to-cognac) When you’re ready, we’re ready ## Let us help you plan a trip that feels right Tell us what you’re dreaming about: dates, pace, who you’re traveling with, and what would make it special. A real person will get back to you with thoughtful ideas, not a generic pitch. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does a luxury tour of France cost? With 5-star hotels, a private guide and a driver most days, we budget about EUR 800 to 1,400 per person per day, before international flights, for two people sharing. Our 14-day Paris to Provence honeymoon in 5-star hotels starts from EUR 9,999 per person. Paris and the Riviera in July and August cost the most; Burgundy, Annecy and Provence give more for the money. ### What is a palace hotel in France? Palace is an official distinction above the five-star rating, awarded by Atout France, the national tourism agency, to a small number of 5-star hotels judged exceptional. In June 2026, 33 hotels held it, mostly in Paris, on the Riviera and in the Alpine ski resorts. Outside those areas, the best addresses are often smaller 5-star hotels and country inns. ### Is it better to travel around France by private driver or by train? Both, for different legs. Between regions, the TGV in first class is faster and more comfortable than a car: about two hours from Paris to Lyon. Inside a region, such as Burgundy, the Luberon or the Riviera, a private driver is the better choice, because estates and villages are spread out and poorly served by public transport. ### When is the best time for a luxury trip to France? May, June and September give mild weather, full opening hours and lower rates than July and August. Mid-June to mid-July is the lavender window in Provence, December brings the Alsace Christmas markets, and winter suits the Alps for skiing. Check that your chosen hotels are open: several Riviera palaces are seasonal and close in winter. ## Plan this trip Day by day, with prices. Each one is reshaped around you. [All itineraries](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/packages) ![Luxury honeymoon trip from Paris to Provence](/_astro/01M5J4124PCV0X28RGDBW365YT.lZhWvtW-_Z1S6tR9.webp) 14 days / 13 nights ### [Luxury France Honeymoon in 14 Days: Paris, Burgundy, Alps & Provence](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/packages/luxury-honeymoon-trip-from-paris-to-provence) Thirteen nights in 5-star hotels from Paris to Aix: a Seine cruise, Dior and Place Vendôme, the Grands Crus of Burgundy, a helicopter over Mont Blanc, Lavaux, lavender by 2CV, the Camargue and a chef's class. Private guide daily. From **€9,999** per person ![Flavors and Landscapes of the Blue Coast](/_astro/01M5J4124KG6FF457NNV4YR4B7.Cb0a_Myj_N9sDT.webp) 7 days / 6 nights ### [French Riviera in 7 Days: Saint-Tropez, Porquerolles, Nice & Monaco](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/packages/flavors-and-landscapes-of-the-blue-coast) Six nights, three in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez and three in Nice: a private dinner on arrival, a yacht day to Porquerolles, the gardens of Cap Ferrat and Eze, Monaco at night and your own perfume in Grasse. Driver throughout. From **€1,899** per person ![Wine Getaway to Cognac](/_astro/01M5J4124MAGX84KA6Y71NCFTD.TtHMYKx5_241FgY.webp) 6 days / 5 nights ### [Cognac Getaway in 6 Days: Distilleries, Vineyards & Bordeaux Blending](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/packages/wine-getaway-to-cognac) Five nights in one hotel in Cognac, 4-star or the 5-star Chais Monnet: a masterclass, an e-bike ride to a family distillery, a Bordeaux blending workshop, a cooking class, lunch at Rémy Martin and the Hennessy cooperage. From **€1,999** per person ## More to read [All articles](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/articles) ![Nice](/_astro/01M5J4124VQ6KN16ZWS5W8SEFP.D5ppDKqS_Z24nCTg.webp) France ### [Nice to Monaco: Train, Bus, Driver or Helicopter](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/articles/nice-to-monaco) Nice to Monaco in 22 minutes by train: 2026 fares for the TER, bus 600, private drivers and helicopter, where to sit, the three corniches and step-free tips. ![Vin 3](/_astro/01M5J4124QPQCAGMN28F2RNE4F.CAhuredT_2wDls3.webp) France ### [How Many Days in France? Plans for 7, 10 and 14 Days](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/articles/how-many-days-in-france) How many days in France? Ten for a first trip: Paris plus two regions. Our designers share 7, 10 and 14-day plans, nights per region and train times. ![Gulf of Saint-Tropez, French Riviera in 7 Days: Saint-Tropez, Porquerolles, Nice & Monaco](/_astro/01M5J4124K8WYSTS3M8NXMW9WH.BhPY0yFc_Z2p8Bx5.webp) Europe ### [Travel by Mood: The New Way International Travelers Are Planning Their Europe Trip](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/articles/travel-by-mood-the-new-way-international-travelers-are-planning-their-europe-trip) Before you choose a destination, choose a feeling. The rest will follow. Tailor-made, from France ## Let us help you plan a trip that feels right Tell us what you’re dreaming about: dates, pace, who you’re traveling with, and what would make it special. 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