visiting the legendary cities of Lyon, Avignon, Arles, Nice, Saint-Tropez, Menton and more. Tour the regions that inspired Roman emperors, popes, kings, painters and sculptors, as we see the most beautiful museums, grand chateaux, sparkling harbors and lavish villas.
Highlights of the day-to-day itinerary...
October 18 - Saturday - Welcome to France!
October 19 - Sunday - Lyon
October 20 - Monday - Avignon & Arles
October 21 - Tuesday - Baux-de-Provence, Maussane & Fontvieille
October 22 - Wednesday - Nice
October 23 - Thursday - Saint-Tropez
October 24 - Friday - Saint-Paul-de-Vence
October 25 - Saturday - Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat & Menton
October 26 - Sunday - Cagnes Sur Mer, Vallauris & Antibes
October 27 - Monday - Chagall & Matisse Museums in Nice
October 28 - Tuesday - Adieu!
Especially prepared by Thurston Rivera Luxury Travel in partnership with Journeys Connect for John Paul Thornton's group to France.
10 Nights in France
October 18-28, 2025
Pricing:
$9,750.00 per person (for double occupancy room)
Total Cost: 2 people sharing a room (double occupancy) $19,500.00
Total Cost: 1 person with their own room (single occupancy cost) $12,125.00
*It is important to note that should one person in the double occupancy room cancel or no longer be able to come, the other person in the room is responsible for replacing that person or is liable for the full double occupancy cost. A single supplement option may be available but is not guaranteed. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
Rate based on a maximum of 25 guests. Paid in US currency.
Award-winning historian John Paul Thornton has led art and travel tours throughout Europe, Egypt, Russia, Jordan and Israel.
He was recently honored by the United States Congress praising his accomplishments as an American artist, educator and speaker. John Paul has been the recipient of grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the United Nations Foundation and the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Having enjoyed decades of global adventures, John Paul is convinced travel, with an emphasis on art, architecture, and culture can be life changing. He believes travel promotes understanding, sparks inspiration, and enriches our lives like nothing else.