Rise early for your 02:00 departure from Kempegowda International Airport — arrive at the airport with time to check in, grab a strong coffee at the terminal and clear security. Onboard, settle in for the long-haul to Paris (CDG); use the flight to rest, review meeting notes for the week ahead, and adjust your watch to Central European Time so you’re ready for the day on arrival.
Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle around 08:20 local time; breeze through immigration and enjoy a quick breakfast or café au lait at one of the airport cafés before transferring to your onward connection to Marseille. Take the TGV or a regional flight to Marseille, then a short cab ride to Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux — along the drive through Provence admire limestone hills and olive groves, and check into your accommodation for a relaxing unpack and brief restorative nap.
Spend a gentle evening exploring the nearby village streets of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux — stroll to a local bistro such as Le Bistrot du Palais (or your host’s recommended spot) for a Provençal dinner of roast chicken, ratatouille and a glass of Rhône wine. Finish the night with a short walk under crisp winter skies back to your lodging, preparing documents and a light itinerary for the first business day tomorrow.
After a restful night, enjoy a leisurely Provençal breakfast at your lodging or at Café de la Place, sampling fresh croissants and local jam while reviewing notes for the day’s meetings. Take a short stroll through the village market square to stretch your legs and breathe in the crisp December air, pausing to admire the Romanesque church and the calm rhythm of small-town life before heading to the first local appointment.
Schedule lighter business engagements this afternoon—meet clients at the Hôtel de Ville or host a working lunch at Le Relais Provençal, where you can combine conversation with regional dishes like tapenade and salade niçoise. If time allows between meetings, walk up to the viewpoint near the Château to get a quiet moment and scenic photo opportunities over the Rhône valley.
Wind down with a relaxed dinner at Le Bistrot du Palais (or your host’s recommendation), enjoying roasted seasonal vegetables and a glass of Côtes du Rhône while recapping the day’s progress. Finish the evening with a gentle wander through the village lanes or a nightcap at your accommodation, preparing a clear plan for tomorrow’s busier business schedule.
Start the day with an energising breakfast at Café de la Place—choose a strong coffee and a warm croissant while reviewing your presentation notes before heading to the first meeting at the Maison des Associations. Lean on the calm village pace to stay focused, and if time allows pop into the Romanesque church nearby for a quiet moment to centre yourself before meetings begin.
Hold core meetings in the light-filled conference room at Hôtel de la Roche or at a client’s office in the town centre, breaking for a working lunch at Le Relais Provençal where regional dishes like tapenade, salade de chèvre chaud and a local Côtes du Rhône keep conversation flowing. After the last appointment, take a short drive or walk up to the château viewpoint to clear your head and make quick notes of action items while enjoying the sweeping views over the Rhône valley.
Celebrate a productive day with dinner at Le Bistrot du Palais, sampling roast Provençal lamb or a seasonal fish special paired with a glass of Gigondas while debriefing the day’s outcomes. Finish the evening with a gentle stroll along the village lanes or return to your accommodation to organise tomorrow’s travel to Marseille, packing any documents needed for the onward journey.
Pack early and enjoy a final Provençal breakfast—espresso and a warm croissant at Café de la Place—then check out and take a pre-booked cab toward Marseille Provence Airport, savouring last views of olive groves and limestone hills along the route. Aim to arrive at Marseille (MRS) with time to spare for a quick security clearance and a light bite at the terminal’s Café de l’Aéroport before your 06:40 departure.
Onboard the morning flight to Riga, use the flight time to rest, review meeting briefs and switch to local planning for Latvia; you’ll land around 13:05 local time in Riga where immigration is usually efficient. After collecting luggage, take a cab into Riga’s city centre and check into your hotel—drop bags and, if time allows, stretch your legs with a short walk through the Old Town via Dome Square toward the Three Brothers for fresh air and orientation.
Settle into Riga with a relaxed dinner at a nearby restaurant such as Folkklubs Ala Pagrabs to try Latvian rye bread, grey peas, and a craft beer while mentally preparing for tomorrow’s meetings. Return to your hotel early to confirm transport for the next day’s appointments and to finalise notes from the week, enjoying a brief evening stroll along the Daugava river if the weather is calm.
Start with a short cab from your hotel to the meeting district—arrive early and grab a strong Latvian coffee and a pastry at MiiT Coffee on Kaļķu iela to review your agenda and emails. If time allows, take a brisk walk through Dome Square to orient yourself with the Old Town before your first appointment at a client office or coworking hub such as TechHub Riga.
Host or attend midday meetings—consider booking a private table at Bibliotēka No1 Restaurant & Wine Bar for a business lunch where you can combine productive conversation with modern Latvian dishes like smoked fish and beet salads. After the last meeting, transfer by cab to the National Library (Gaismas Pils) or a nearby conference venue to pick up documents or meet a local contact, using the riverside walk to clear your head and capture any follow-ups.
Wind down with dinner in the Old Town at Folkklubs Ala Pagrabs for traditional Latvian fare—try grey peas with bacon or a hearty pork knuckle paired with a local beer—to debrief the day’s outcomes in a convivial setting. Return to your hotel with time to organise notes for tomorrow’s business day, or take a short nighttime stroll along the Daugava embankment to enjoy Riga’s winter lights before turning in.
Begin the day with a strong Latvian coffee and a warm pastry at MiiT Coffee on Kaļķu iela, using the quiet morning to finalise slides and run through talking points before heading to your first appointment. Arrive early at the client’s office or TechHub Riga to set up, lean on the previous days’ notes from meetings and the National Library visit to drive focused conversations, and take a short walk through Dome Square between appointments to reset and gather your thoughts.
Hold core meetings over a working lunch at Bibliotēka No1 Restaurant & Wine Bar, where modern Latvian cuisine like smoked fish and beet salads provides a comfortable backdrop for negotiations and follow-ups; after lunch, visit the National Library (Gaismas Pils) or a partner office to collect documents, sign agreements, or meet local contacts. If time permits, squeeze in a quick reconnaissance of additional local suppliers or partners along Aspazijas bulvāris to close outstanding action items before returning to the hotel to organise deliverables.
Celebrate productive outcomes with dinner at Folkklubs Ala Pagrabs in the Old Town, sampling hearty dishes such as grey peas with bacon or slow-roasted pork while debriefing key decisions over a local beer. Finish the night with a brief stroll along the Daugava embankment to enjoy Riga’s winter lights, then return to your hotel to update your task list and prepare for the final travel day to Bengaluru.
Rise early and enjoy a final Latvian breakfast at your hotel or a quick MiiT Coffee takeaway—pick up a strong filter coffee and a cinnamon pastry while you confirm online check-in and taxi pickup to Riga Airport. Take a short cab to RIX, arriving with time to clear security and browse the duty-free for a last bottle of Latvian craft beer or rye bread gifts before boarding.
Board your morning flight bound for Bengaluru and use the daytime hours to rest, review trip deliverables and consolidate meeting notes gathered in Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux and Riga; enjoy an in-flight meal and stretch during a brief transit if your itinerary includes a connection. Keep devices charged and backed up with any signed documents or photos of receipts so you’re ready to hit the ground running once you land in India.
Arrive back in Bengaluru and clear immigration at Kempegowda International Airport, then take a taxi home or to your preferred accommodation—unpack essentials, file expense receipts and send quick thank-you messages to contacts you met on the trip. Finish the day with a comforting dinner at home or a nearby restaurant, reflecting on the week’s successes and setting a short plan for follow-ups tomorrow.