Grand France (2025)
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Cruise
- River cruise
- Family
- duration 15 days
- tour type Cruise
- age requirement 2-99 yrs
- max group size 20
- Tour Code BM-24018
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
For Francophiles in love with the culture, history, cuisine, and romance of France, this grand voyage is a dream come true. Soak up the joie de vivre that makes France one of the most adored countries in the world.
Experience France from north to south, sailing three rivers and embarking upon in-depth shore excursions. Walk through Monet’s beloved Giverny, seeing the enchanting grounds that he made famous; travel back in time and enjoy a Village day in charming Viviers; visit Lyon’s famous secret passageways, the Traboules; and have a chance to golf high above the cliffs of Étretat—one of the most spectacular courses in France.
From the beaches of Normandy and the verve and romance of Paris to the sun-drenched vistas of Burgundy and Provence, this itinerary in France is truly sans pareil!
Grand France is a combination of Paris & Normandy and Burgundy & Provence.
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Day 1: Paris (Embark)
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Day 2: La Roche-Guyon, Vernon, Giverny
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Day 3: Rouen
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Day 4: Caudebec-en-Caux (Honfleur or Étretat)
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Day 5: Rouen (Normandy Beaches)
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Day 6: Mantes-la-Jolie (Versailles)
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Day 7: Paris
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Day 8: Paris (Disembark), Transfer to Lyon via High-Speed TGV Train (Embark)
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Day 9: Lyon
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Day 10: Mâcon (Beaune)
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Day 11: Tain-l’Hermitage (Tournon)
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Day 12: Viviers
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Day 13: Avignon
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Day 14: Arles
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Day 15: Arles (Disembark)
- 14-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the alluring S.S. Joie de Vivre and the striking S.S. Catherine
- Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
- Free Wi-Fi
- All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- 14 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 14 dinners
- 2 Captain's Welcome and 2 Captain's Farewell Receptions
- 2 Welcome and 2 Farewell Gala Dinners
- Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water
- Cruise Ship
- 12 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
- Guided “Let's Go” “and “Village Day” programs
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
- Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
- 1 country: France
- 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
- Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)
- Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
- TGV train between Paris and Lyon
- Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment
- Any international flights to Paris and from Les Baux & Arles are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Grand France (2025) tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
- Earn US$ 248+ in travel credits.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Grand France (2025) tour. You can cancel the tour up to 121 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 120 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 27 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 27 July 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 120 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceGrand France (2025) tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Grand France (2025) tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
- This trip requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 atleast 14 days before embarkation. Young children who are not eligible to be vaccinated will be required to provide a negative PCR or Antigen test result taken within 72 hours of embarkation.