* Fly into Paris- train to Provence (Aix), renting a car and staying in St. Remy- train to Tuscany (

My fiance and I are planning our honeymoon (yay) for next fall (2013) and are feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the choices. I've scoured through hotel circle san diego several forums and find them SO helpful so I thought I'd throw my own specifics out there and see what comes up. Right now, we are looking at about a 12-15 day trip and here is the rough plan-
* Fly into Paris- train to Provence (Aix), renting a car and staying in St. Remy- train to Tuscany (we haven't yet figured out home base for Tuscany). Here are some questions I have for all of you out there who have done similar trips:
We aren't really interested in shopping (although poking hotel circle san diego in and out of a few little shops would be nice). Our focus is the culture of the areas we'll be visiting-really experiencing the food, wine, people. Thank you for ANY insight/help you can offer, it is very much appreciated!
I think ira has the right idea. Much as I love Italy (been there more than a dozen times!) in your circumstances, I suggest you fly into Marseilles or Nice, get a car, do St Remy, then spend a week in Paris, with side trips.
I like the Provence/Paris trip. I couldn't really take in in your original post that Paris wouldn't be a part of it!! A large city yes, but with the feel of a much smaller city--and with a vibrancy and "life" that is not to be missed. Let alone that it IS "Paris". LOL