Drive through Paris at dusk; the freedom of your own car and driver brings the City of Lights to life.

France has it all, from spectacular heights of opulence to countryside earthiness; from the world’s most magnificent shops, to hidden cafés and bistros. For most visitors, France starts with Paris. It will only take a drive through the city’s streets and boulevards to understand the city’s irresistible attraction. Visit Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur and Monmartre, La Place des Invalides, the Arc de Triomphe, The Louvre, and of course, the “Tour Eiffel.”

Leaving Paris, we recommend a few days at the French Riviera—St. Tropez, Cannes, and Nice. For shorter excursions, your driver can take you to the favorite region of France’s kings, the Loire Valley, where you’ll see magnificent castles like the Chateau de Chambord and Azay-le-Rideau, built on an island in the Indre River—two renaissance gems.

Or take a day trip to Normandy and see the landing beaches and monuments to WW II. If off-the-beaten-path travel is your style, try a visit to France’s hottest new destination—Lyon.