At a Glance Your Hotels. La Réserve Paris Oct. 4 th to 7 th Paris 3 nights

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2 At a Glance Your Hotels Oct. 4 th to 7 th Paris 3 nights Oct. 7 th to 10 th Biarritz 3 nights Oct. 10 th to 12 th Bordeaux 2 nights Oct. 12 th to 14 th Cap Ferrat 2 nights La Réserve Paris Hôtel du Palais Les Sources de Caudalie Grand Hôtel du Cap Ferrat Room Type Premiere Junior suite Amenities Complimentary American breakfast, 100 credit at the hotel spa, upgrade upon availability Room Type Junior suite with Ocean view Amenities Upgrade upon availability, Early check-in and late check-out upon availability, VIP welcome, Complimentary buffet breakfast at Villa Eugenie or continental breakfast in your room, 100$ credit at the hotel spa. Room Type Vent du Large Amenities Complimentary breakfast in your room or at the buffet in La Grand Vigne restaurant, Upgrade upon availability, Complimentary wine tasting at the hotel during your stay. Room Type Palace room with sea view Amenities Upgrade upon availability, Complimentary American breakfast, 100 credit at the hotel spa. Your emergency contacts during your stay in France Manuel or Blandine

3 DAY 1 Wednesday, October 4 th First steps in Paris 8:20am At your arrival in CDG on flight DL0034, meet your driver for a private transfer to your hotel. Check-in at La Reserve, in your Premiere Junior suite with Eiffel Tower view. 2:30pm Meet your guide at your hotel, to go on a walking tour in Le Marais. This area was the heart of Parisian life until the departure of the court to Versailles in the 17th century. Le Marais is now on its way to be the trendiest place of the capital, and is home to a lot of independent boutiques and concept stores, art galleries, and chocolate and pastry shops. To allow more flexibility, you will use Uber or a taxi to change location. 5pm You have a booking at your hotel spa for two jet lag recovery treatments. Night in Paris, at La Reserve.

4 DAY 2 Thursday, October 5 th Architectural wonders through history This morning, we suggest you make your way to Louis Vuitton Foundation in the Bois de Boulogne. Your VIP tickets will allow you to skip any line to enjoy this unique museum. As it is currently between exhibitions, you can go on an architectural journey to discover the creation of the building, well worth a visit in itself. I dream of designing a magnificent vessel for Paris that symbolizes France's profound cultural vocation. Frank Gehry, architect 12pm We suggest having lunch at Le Franck restaurant at the Foundation. Please notify your driver if you wish to change location for your 1:30pm pick-up. 1:30pm Meet your driver for a private transfer to Versailles (45-minute drive). 2:30pm Meet your guide at the Aile des Ministres Nord desk, for a private visit to discover the unknown facets of Versailles. Using hidden staircases, you will reach the top floors of the castle to discover another facet of Versailles, made of secret doors and small pathways. Far from the gold decorations and high ceilings of the State Apartments, Kings Louis XV and Louis XVI arranged smaller apartments in these hidden rooms and attics, to escape the crowd of courtiers and the palace etiquette. Nothing here has changed since the Revolution, and the furniture sold away at that time is being returned to the original rooms, for a real immersion into the daily life of the Palace in the 19 th century. 4pm After the visit, enjoy the public areas of the castle and park on your own. 4:40pm Meet your driver at the castle for a private transfer back to Paris (45- minute drive). Please confirm the pick-up point with your driver in advance. 7:30pm You have a reservation for dinner at Bistroy les Papilles. Night in Paris, at La Reserve. Aile des Ministres

5 DAY 3 Friday, October 6 th Let s raise a toast to la Grande Dame! 8:45am Meet your driver at your hotel for a private transfer to the train station. Should you need to contact him, you can call :28am Train from Paris Gare de l Est to Reims Centre station, car #13. Your guide will escort you during this day in Champagne. 10:14am At your arrival in Reims, your driver will take you to Veuve Clicquot Cellar, where you will meet a member of the Clicquot team. You will visit the Maison cellar, one of the very few in Champagne to have been dug by the Romans during the Antiquity. Lunch, prepared by Clicquot private chef, will be served at Domaine de Verzy exclusive cottage, with 4 of the best vintages of La Grande Dame wines. 4:15pm Your private driver will take you to Champagne Ardenne train station, driving through the golden hills of vineyards. 5:06pm Train from Champagne Ardenne to Paris Est, car #11. 5:48pm At your arrival in Paris, your driver will take you back to your hotel. 8:30pm You have a reservation for dinner at Monsieur Bleu, where you can enjoy the terrace overlooking the Eiffel Tower. Night in Paris, at La Reserve.

6 DAY 4 Saturday, October 7 th Ongi etorri to Basque Country! 9am Meet your driver at your hotel for a private transfer to Orly airport. 11:10am Flight AF7486 to Biarritz. Ongi etorri (welcome) to the Basque Country! 12:30pm At your arrival at Biarritz airport, meet your driver for a private transfer to your hotel. Check-in at the iconic Hotel du Palais, in your Junior Suite with sea view. The hotel is renowned for its spectacular view, as well as its pool designed by Franck Sinatra! Enjoy leisure time in the afternoon, at the pool or the beach, or explore the town on your own. We suggest having dinner in town at Chez Albert overlooking the old harbor. Please contact us or ask your hotel concierge for a reservation. Night in Biarritz, at Hotel du Palais.

7 DAY 5 Sunday, October 8 th Saint Jean de Luz 9am Meet your guide and your driver in the lobby of your hotel, to take the train to Saint Jean de Luz. Alice will take you for a visit of this charming town, chosen by Louis XIV to celebrate his wedding. The city is gorgeous and well preserved, still exuding an incredible charm. You will have to make a stop at the church, at the food market, and at Maison Adam to discover the true French macarons. They were created in honor of Louis XIV s wedding in You will also find here the very chic Basque tablecloth with its iconic stripes. 1:30pm You have a reservation for lunch at Le Kaiku, in the center of the town. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in St Jean de Luz, and make your way on your own to the train station (a 5-minute walk) to go back to Biarritz when you want. Before you leave in the morning, we recommend you schedule a taxi pick-up at Biarritz station for your return. We suggest having dinner in Biarritz or at your hotel. Night at Hotel du Palais. DAY 6 Monday, October 9 th Across the border 10am Meet your guide and your driver at your hotel for a transfer to San Sebastian, where you will enjoy a guided tour of the town. Cynthia will then take you to special restaurants to enjoy the local specialty with a tapas party: go from restaurant to restaurant to discover and enjoy the different recipes. Alice will also join you today to help with the lively tapas party. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel at 3pm to enjoy the rest of your afternoon at leisure. 5pm You have two energizing massages booked at your hotel spa. Tonight, we suggest having dinner in Biarritz or at your hotel. Night at Hotel du Palais.

8 DAY 7 Tuesday, October 10 th to Bordeaux and Arcachon 9am Meet your driver for a private transfer to the train station. 9:49am Train to Bordeaux Saint Jean station, car #1. 11:59am At your arrival in Bordeaux, your driver will take you to Arcachon bay, at the foot of Dune du Pyla, the highest sand dune in Europe (1-hour drive). You will have a reservation for lunch at La Corniche, designed by Philip Starck. On the way, you could also stop at a local oyster producer for a small tasting. 5pm Your driver will drop you off at your hotel, Les Sources de Caudalie, to check into your lovely Fisherman Suite. Enjoy some leisure time this evening, at the Caudalie spa (closing at 7pm) or with a guided visit of Château Smith Haut Laffite just next door, owned by the same family as the hotel. We suggest having dinner at your hotel, or in town at Le Chapon Fin or Pavillon des Boulevards. Night at Les Sources de Caudalie.

9 DAY 9 Wednesday, October 11th Bordeaux This morning, we suggest you head to Bordeaux to enjoy the town on your own, and perhaps take the time to visit the amazing Cité du Vin. This newly opened museum, with its incredible architectural design and its many interactive exhibitions, will give you an overview of the cultures and civilisations of wine. The wine bar at the top of the building offers a fantastic view over the river and the city of Bordeaux, while allowing you to taste wines from more than 70 countries. 12:15pm You have a reservation for lunch at Le Quatrième Mur. 2pm Meet your guide at the restaurant, and follow him for a bike tour in the historical center, closed to cars. He will show you the many important landmarks of Bordeaux. 8:30pm Dinner at the 2-Michelin star restaurant of your hotel. Night at Les Sources de Caudalie. DAY 10 Thursday, October 12th to the Côte d Azur Enjoy your morning at leisure, perhaps for some last shopping. 12:30pm Meet your driver at your hotel for a private transfer to Bordeaux airport. 2:40pm Flight AF4336 to Nice. 3:45pm At your arrival at Nice, your driver will take you to your hotel, Four Seasons Grand Hotel Cap Ferrat, to check into your Palace Room with Sea View. Dinner and night at Grand Hotel Cap Ferrat.

10 DAY 11 Friday, October 13 th Wonders of the Riviera 9:30am This morning, meet your chauffeur and guide, a former member of the Monte-Carlo Ballet, for a morning tour to Monaco. You will visit the historical center of Monte Carlo, to see all the major monuments, as well as the renowned Princess Grace Dance Academy. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure. You could go and visit one of the two splendid villas close to your hotel: o o Villa Kerylos, a a stunning reconstruction of a luxurious Greek palace dating from the 2 nd century BC, and was built by archaeologist Théodore Reinach at the beginning of the 20th century Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, created and curated by Baroness Béatrice de Rothschild herself. She was inspired by the grand Palazzios of Venice and combining her love of art and pink roses. The villa hosts an amazing collection of furniture and artworks, as well as some more eccentric decorations such as in the Monkey Salon. 8pm Make your own way to Nice (30-minute drive), where you have a reservation for dinner at Le Comptoir du Marché. Night at Grand Hotel Cap Ferrat. DAY 12 Saturday, October 14th It s only a goodbye 9am Meet your driver at your hotel for a private transfer to Nice airport. 12:20pm Departure for Seattle via NY Flight Delta 212.

11 Rates (net of all commission) You will find below the rates for our most common services Airport transfer: o V-class (up to 6 pax) 180 o Maserati Quattroporte 195 o S-class 210 VIP meet & greet with luggage assistance 165 Car at disposal in Paris 95 /hour with a minimum of 3 hours Guided visits guide for 4 hours: 510 Riva boat sunset cruise (up to 6 pax) 990 VIP Louvre backstage guided visit 1250 Shopping experience 1. Personal shopper 100 /hour with a minimum of 4 hours (transportation not included) 2. Style consultant 155 /hour with a minimum of 4 hours (transportation not included) Versailles: 1. Grands Apartments and park (areas open to the public) tickets 2. Hidden Rooms (1.5 hours to be added to the Grands Apartments) 1150 (up to 15 pax) 3. Kings Private Apartments (limited access to the public) and park tickets