Gay Grand Tour in France: Paris, Versailles, Lyon, Marseille, Nice

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   PARIS

   Arrival transfer from Paris Airport to your hotel. Accommodation at your LGBTQ+ Friendly Hotel. Overnight.

2. Day 2

   PARIS

   Buffet Breakfast and Start this amazing walking tour with our Gay/Lesbian Guide. Start you tour with the view of the iconic Eiffel Tower, symbol of Paris (entrance fee included). Continue to the celebrated "Rive Gauche", observe artists, philosophers and writers in a long-gone era flourished in the artistic community at Montparnasse.

   Pass by the imposing Cathedral of Notre Dame and finish your tour at the Louvre Museum, a former fortress and royal palace, where you will find the famous great art masterpieces like Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon experience Paris through a vibrant queer lens on this one-of-a-kind LGBT walking tour that blends art, history, and community.

   From the bohemian charm of Canal Saint Martin, alive with creativity and queer-friendly cafés, to the lively heart of the Marais, where centuries of LGBTQ+ culture meet avant-garde fashion and hidden culinary gems - every step is rich with stories. Take a look at the iconic Centre Pompidou, where bold modern architecture meets a celebration of identity in all its forms.

   Then, end your journey at the legendary Louvre Museum, where the echoes of same-sex love and artistic rebellion span from ancient civilizations to the Renaissance. It’s not just a tour - it’s a celebration of visibility, resilience, and beauty across the ages. Tour inside Louvre Museum will be on your own with Audioguide (if available). Dinner on your own. Overnight.

   Meals Breakfast

3. Day 3

   PARIS & VERSAILLES

   Buffet Breakfast and be ready for a special guided LGBT tour of Versailles to witness the grandeur of French classical architecture on the visit to the Palace and extravagant State Apartments. Lean more about the secret, sexy gay and lesbian history of Versailles. From Marie Antoinette’s lesbian affairs to the Sun King’s gay brother, Versailles bristled with sexual intrigue while the grounds were a hotbed of raunchy encounters.

   Homosexuality and lesbianism is woven into the history of the Palace of Versailles and into the lives of its most famous residents. Just look a little closer, and you will see homosexual history hidden in plain sight in its art and artefacts. Lunch on your own. Free time in the afternoon for invidual visits and shopping. Dinner on your own. Overnight.

   Meals Breakfast

4. Day 4

   PARIS - LYON

   Buffet breakfast and transfer from your hotel to the Train Station. Then take your High Speed Train to your next French destination: the splendid Lyon. Arrival in Lyon, transfer to your hotel and accommodation. In the late afternoon enjoy an amazing LGBT Friendly walking tour which will take you through the old city, Vieux Lyon.

   The place has been declared the French city with the most flourishing gay life (after the country’s capital, of course). In 2009 and 2014, the French gay magazine Têtu dubbed Lyon “France’s most gay-friendly city.” Since 2011, Lyon has been also home to one of France’s finest LGBT film festivals. Start from Saint-Jean cathedral.

   During the middle ages and the renaissance, this was the heart of the city. Now, it is one of highlights of a visit to Lyon. The neighborhood is so unique that it is protected by UNESCO and on our tour you will see why ! The houses in Vieux Lyon are painted in bright colours and are often hundreds of years old. The little streets are not only filled with history, but also with traditional restaurants and shops.

   Our Gay and Lesbian friendly tour guide will explain everything about the neighborhood and show you some hidden 'Traboules', old passageways between houses. You will learn about the gastronomy in Lyon, get to know the Michelin guide system and find out how to find some 'Traboules' for yourself. Afterwards continue the tour at one of the amazing murals that Lyon is famous for, le "Mur des Lyonnais".

   Finally reach the Musée des Beaux-Arts, one of the largest French and European museums. Dinner on your own. Rest of the night free for party. Overnight at your hotel.

   Meals Breakfast

5. Day 5

   LYON - MARSEILLE

   Buffet breakfast and transfer from your hotel to the Train Station. Then take your High Speed Train to your next French destination: the maritime Marseille. Arrival in Marseille, transfer to your hotel and accommodation. Free time for Shopping and individual visits. Dinner on your own. Rest of the night free for party. Overnight at your hotel.

   Meals Breakfast

6. Day 6

   MARSEILLE

   Buffet Breakfast and be ready to take part to an extraordinary Gay and Lesbian walking tour of Marseille. From the Old Port where everything began 600 years B.C, Marseille reveals all its beauty. Walk along the Panier quarter, settled on a hill of the center of Marseille, whose narrow interlaces streets lead to pleasant squares.

   Then discover the historical center of Marseille. The tour will take you to the famous Canebiere and through the Cours Julien, the district of artist with gay places. Take a view of the many restaurants and bars of this picturesque district. Afterwards continue by public bus to the spectacular Cathedral of Notre Dame de la Garde, admire the golden ceiling mosaics of the basilica and enjoy a 360° sight on the city and its islands.

   Before the end of your tour, enjoy the splendid view of this French city. Lunch on your own. Free time in the afternoon for invidual visits and shopping. Dinner on your own. Overnight.

   Meals Breakfast

7. Day 7

   MARSEILLE - NICE

   Buffet breakfast and transfer from your hotel to the Train Station. Then take your High Speed Train to your next French destination: the splendid Nice. Arrival in Nice, transfer to your hotel and accommodation. In the afternoon start this incredible LGBT Friendly walking tour from Nice Old Town and the Cours Saleya, then continue on the Promenade des Anglais to the Negresco Hotel and Villa Massena (which houses the excellent Massena Museum).

   During the tour learn more about the Gay life in the city, gay bars, the gay-friendly neighborhood and the LGBT Center of the Côte d’Azur, but also many curiosities about one of the most famous event of the city: the Carnival, originated in the Middle Ages as a festival authorized by the church, allowing anyone wearing a mask to safely ridicule those in power.

   While walking through the city, you’ll find brightly colored façades that reflect the colors and style of the Sardinian architecture. Rue de Bonaparte is also now considered the gay neighborhood in Nice but you’ll find gay-owned businesses throughout the city. Continue through the pedestrian zone, a good place to shop, have a drink and, at the end of the street, you will reach Place Massena, with the Sun fountain (fontaine du soleil) located at its south, in the center of which is a 7m high statue of Apollo.

   On your right is the Jardin Albert 1er with its monumental arch of 115.5 degrees. Continue along the Promenade du Paillon, where the Nice water mirror is located. This park leads you directly to Garibaldi Square. Afterwards walk to the Hill of the Castle where used to be the most threatened fortress of the Mediterranean bassin, walking up the stairs or using the elevator, in order to enjoy the sunset. Dinner on your own. Rest of the night free for party. Overnight at your hotel.

   Meals Breakfast

8. Day 8

   NICE - MONACO - MONTE CARLO - EZE - NICE

   Buffet Breakfast and indulge in a day of glamour, charm, and breathtaking views on this exclusive LGBTQ+ Friendly Excursion along the French Riviera. Depart from Nice with your friendly LGBT Driver and head to the dazzling Principality of Monaco and the iconic Monte Carlo, where elegance meets coastal beauty. Stroll past the Casino, luxury boutiques, and the famed Hôtel de Paris - perfect for stylish snapshots and celebrity-spotting.

   Later, rise into the hills to reach the medieval village of Èze, one of the Riviera’s most romantic gems. Here, your Gay or Lesbian Friendly Guide will lead you through the cobbled lanes, artisan shops, and dramatic viewpoints over the sea. Discover the extraordinary Exotic Garden of Eze, perched high above the coast, with rare plants and panoramic views that will leave you breathless.

   This full-day adventure is the perfect blend of chic and charm - crafted for LGBTQ+ travelers who appreciate culture, natural beauty, and Riviera flair. Lunch and d inner dutring the day on your own. Overnight.

   Meals Breakfast

9. Day 9

   NICE

   Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer to Nice Airport for departure.

   Meals Breakfast

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