







Let's get into the details
Southern France offers more than beauty and baguettes. In this region, youβll find walkable cities, welcoming communities, and real options for long-term livingβespecially for remote workers, early retirees, or those ready to shift into a lifestyle with more culture and less stress.
This 7-day tour brings you through three stunning and livable places: the lively food capital of Lyon, the historic charm of Avignon, and the village elegance of LβIsle-sur-la-Sorgue. Youβll compare big city rhythm, smaller town ease, and relaxed countryside flowβall in one unforgettable week.
What Youβll Experience
This is more than a vacation.
Itβs a way to step inside your possible future and see how life might actually feel here.
Youβll walk through rentals, meet locals and expats, test daily logistics, and get real-world answers about visas, healthcare, language, and cost of living. Each place on the route brings a different side of life in France into focusβfrom vibrant and social to peaceful and slow-paced.
Youβll also enjoy a traditional French cooking class and two surprise cultural activities to help you connect deeply with the rhythm of local life.
By the end, youβll have more than inspiration β youβll have clarity and confidence.
Ready to see exactly whatβs included? Click here to view the full tour experience breakdown.
π 7-Day Tour Itinerary
Day 1β2: Lyon (Big City)
- Day 1: Arrive in Lyon; check in and attend the welcome dinner
- Day 2: Explore local neighborhoods, view sample rentals, and get a feel for daily life in the city
Day 3β4: Avignon (Small Town)
- Day 3: Travel to Avignon; settle in and explore the historic center
- Day 4: Walk local markets, meet with real estate contacts, and enjoy the pace of small-town life
Day 5: Day Trip to LβIsle-sur-la-Sorgue (Village)
- Explore this charming village known for its canals, antiques, and peaceful rhythm
Day 6: Return to Lyon
- Morning in Avignon, afternoon return to Lyon
- Farewell dinner
Day 7: Departures
- Breakfast together and airport transfers
During the tour, youβll also enjoy:
- AΒ traditional French cooking class
- Two surprise cultural activitiesΒ that bring daily life in France into focus
Why France Makes Sense
- Long-stay and retirement visasΒ with income-based approval
- Public healthcare access and excellent infrastructure
- Affordable small-town and village options, especially outside Paris
- Rich cultural traditions and community-centered living
- A slower pace that supports balance, wellbeing, and connection
This Is More Than a VacationβItβs a Future Expat Life Test Drive
You donβt have to just imagine what it would be like to live in France.
This tour lets you step into that possibility and find out for yourself.
Letβs see if France is where your next chapter begins.
Optional Add-On Destination
La CiotatΒ β Extend your trip with 3 relaxing nights in this charming Mediterranean town on the CΓ΄te dβAzur. Includes transportation, accommodations, and a meeting with a local guide to explore coastal life and relocation options.