France in 8 Days: 4 Recommended 8-day Itineraries to France

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Are you fascinated with French history? Not only just about art and things gastronomy-related, the country boasts plenty of interesting backstories, whether talking its Roman era or World War Two involvements. Highlighting the treasures steeped in time of the northern and central parts of France, these eight days scope out some of the country’s most iconic historical monuments, landmarks, cities and regions. See Monet’s depiction of Rouen’s Notre Dame Cathedral come to life in the city marked by half-timbered homes (as well as where Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake); explore the aftermath of the infamous D-Day Operation of 1944 around the beaches of Normandy; catapult into 2,000-year-old wine-making production around the Loire Valley and explore one of the world’s most famous monasteries, Mont Saint-Michel, chiseled into granite rocks above the Couesnon River in the year 708! See all 8-day France tours.

Join the fashionistas, foodies and art aficionados on the streets of the City of Love over this 8-day France itinerary plan, where your base for the entirety is Paris. As one of the world’s top five most famous cities, there’s so much to do, explore and enjoy that your week flies by in a whizz. Everything is taken care of during this tour, including entrance to landmark musts, like the Iron Lady and Arc de Triomphe, as well as tickets to our globe’s most iconic museums (live happily ever after following the masterpieces inside the Louvre), as well as accommodation in top-class hotels — this is the pukka way to experience Paris. Create your signature scent (a French must), dine at famous eateries, learn how to recreate classic French dishes, and amble through neighborhoods that have inspired our world’s creative geniuses centuries ago. See all 8-day Paris vacations.

If trekking is your happy place or you’re simply an adventurous traveler searching for something a little different for your next holiday, this eight-day walking expedition through the low-rolling hillsides of the Loire Valley is a fabulous first-timer's option. In this tour you will get to explore several UNESCO heritage sites, centuries-old wine-making culture and history, unique farmlands and villages, and Renaissance-rich châteaux. Clocking in at roughly 130 kilometers after the week’s long adventure, journey through forests, valleys, vineyards and rivers. Some sort of moderate fitness level is required to keep up your stamina, but luckily the Loire is relatively flat. Plus, no driving means plenty of time for wine-drinking and indulging. See all Loire Valley 8-day tours.

The glistening molten-kissed ocean of the Mediterranean, the purple flickering fields of Provence, quintessential French foods of Lyon (the country’s gastronomic food capital), the medieval ramparts around Beaune and important religious structures in communes like Vézelay. Experience the very best of all French worlds as you travel from the French Riviera into the vineyards of Burgundy and then Paris for a final three days. Your first days are centered around the South of France from Nice to Marseille, and then snapshots of landscapes where the ocean meets the mountains greet you from Lyon. Experience metropolitan living in the capital city, and in between it all, palaces, abbeys and grand chateaux show off the architectural contrasts to the terrains. A perfect blend of nature, design, art and culture.

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Whether you’ve chosen a certain part of the country, for example, north, central or south, or are looking to explore a multitude of regions, 8 days in France will have you saying oh là là. You can venture through the country on foot, bicycle, join a cruise or opt to use the local transport systems (including the high-speed trains), and of course, hire a car if you’d prefer. There’s also the option of booking one of our pre-packaged holidays to France, where we take care of details such as getting from A to B, accommodation and even your meals so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the French sunshine. Alternatively, connect with travel experts for a France customized trip.

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