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Paris, France
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Discover Paris, Lyon, Avignon, Monaco, Arles, Lourdes, Bordeaux, Nice and Mont Saint Michel
Visit the Hospices de Beaune, Château de Villandry, Omaha Beach and Claude Monet's home at Giverny.
View the Papal Palace in Avignon, Royal Palace and Cathedral in Monaco, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, Esplanade des Quinconces in Bordeaux, Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, the D-Day Beach of Omaha in Normandy, the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées and Saint-Sulpice Church in Paris.
See the Roman Amphitheatre and the Cathedral in Arles
Scenic Drive through the Dordogne and the Loire Valley
Beaune: Step inside the 15th-century Hôtel-Dieu, once a hospital for the poor and now a museum showcasing Burgundy’s medieval heritage. Admire its colourful patterned roof tiles, gothic architecture and beautifully preserved interiors as you explore the stories behind this historic building at the heart of Beaune.
Avignon: View the Pont d'Avignon and walk the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town to the Palais des Papes.
Monaco City: See the cathedral where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace were married.
Carcassonne: Explore the fortified city of Carcassonne with a Local Specialist.
Lourdes: Explore Lourdes, globally renowned as a Roman Catholic pilgrimage site and attracting over three million faithful visitors every year.
Saint-Émilion: Take in the vine-laden surroundings and established wine-making heritage of Saint-Émilion.
Mont-Saint-Michel: Savour your first sight of the fortified island of Mont Saint-Michel and cross the causeway to explore the tidal island town.
Omaha Beach: Join an emotive journey tracing the story of the D-Day landings and visit Omaha Beach.
Giverny: View the gardens that inspired many of Impressionist Claude Monet’s most famous masterpieces.
Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.
Villandry: Discover the Renaissance gardens of Château de Villandry with Local Specialist and environmental educator Elise. Learn how the team maintains these historic gardens using organic methods that support local biodiversity. As you explore, Elise shares the tools, techniques and challenges behind preserving one of the Loire Valley’s most iconic landscapes. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
Loire Valley: A 15th-century retreat once favoured by Louis XIII, Château de Beauvois offers historic grandeur, set within a peaceful 40-hectare park in the heart of the Loire Valley.
Villandry: Return to 17th-century France and join the de Montferrier family on their farm near the famous Château de Villandry for a delightful Be My Guest experience.
Scenic Drive through the Dordogne and the Loire Valley
Beaune: Step inside the 15th-century Hôtel-Dieu, once a hospital for the poor and now a museum showcasing Burgundy’s medieval heritage. Admire its colourful patterned roof tiles, gothic architecture and beautifully preserved interiors as you explore the stories behind this historic building at the heart of Beaune.
Avignon: View the Pont d'Avignon and walk the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town to the Palais des Papes.
Monaco City: See the cathedral where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace were married.
Carcassonne: Explore the fortified city of Carcassonne with a Local Specialist.
Lourdes: Explore Lourdes, globally renowned as a Roman Catholic pilgrimage site and attracting over three million faithful visitors every year.
Saint-Émilion: Take in the vine-laden surroundings and established wine-making heritage of Saint-Émilion.
Mont-Saint-Michel: Savour your first sight of the fortified island of Mont Saint-Michel and cross the causeway to explore the tidal island town.
Omaha Beach: Join an emotive journey tracing the story of the D-Day landings and visit Omaha Beach.
Giverny: View the gardens that inspired many of Impressionist Claude Monet’s most famous masterpieces.
Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.
Villandry: Discover the Renaissance gardens of Château de Villandry with Local Specialist and environmental educator Elise. Learn how the team maintains these historic gardens using organic methods that support local biodiversity. As you explore, Elise shares the tools, techniques and challenges behind preserving one of the Loire Valley’s most iconic landscapes. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
Loire Valley: A 15th-century retreat once favoured by Louis XIII, Château de Beauvois offers historic grandeur, set within a peaceful 40-hectare park in the heart of the Loire Valley.
Villandry: Return to 17th-century France and join the de Montferrier family on their farm near the famous Château de Villandry for a delightful Be My Guest experience.
What's Included
Accommodation
Cherrypicked hotels, all tried and trustedAll hotel tips, charges and local taxesOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Meals
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Transport
Luxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Others
All porterage and restaurant gratuitiesMustsee sightseeingAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingOptional Experiences and free time
What's Excluded
Itinerary
Indulge in the best of France on this 13-day city sightseeing tour that starts and ends in Paris. Journey through Carcassonne, Mont Saint-Michel, Bordeaux, and the Loire Valley, staying overnight as a French lord or lady in an elegant château. This package is perfect for those who wish to walk in the footsteps of artists like Cezanne in Provence or bask in the luxury of Monaco’s playground. With accommodations, transport, meals, and expert guidance included, the tour caters to travelers who crave cultural inspiration and refined experiences. The USP? Exclusive château stays and immersive encounters with France’s most enchanting regions.
day 1Bonjour Paris
All the flavours of France come to life on this unforgettable journey, which kicks off in Paris, the 'City of Light'. Spend your day strolling past its iconic landmarks in search of hidden treasures, before joining your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a dinner and an orientation drive through the city.
Meals
Dinner
Location Visited
Paris
Accommodation
Mercure 17 Batignolles
day 2Journey through Burgundy to Lyon
day 3Onwards to Avignon, Monaco and the French Riviera
day 4The French Riviera Your Way
day 5Admire Arles and Continue to Carcassonne
day 6Pilgrimage to Lourdes and on to Biarritz
day 7Venture to Bordeaux
day 8Discover Beautiful Saint-milion
day 9Explore a Chteau in the Loire Valley
day 10Off to Mont-Saint-Michel and the Normandy Beaches
Overall a good trip and interesting. Optional experiences made the trip better.
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5.0 | Excellent
Great itinerary overall, the Chateau overnight stay was probably the only drawback.
Lack of staff and poor service.
We enjoyed the Be my guest optionals.
It was unfortunate that there were power failures in Bordeaux but our Tour Director did a fabulous job re organising our accomodation
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
2.0 | Poor
Beautiful country but don’t go when it’s hot and humid.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good
I would have preferred longer stays in hotels. A bit too much packing & repacking . I loved most stops especially Giverny & the gardens . I thought the lunch experience at the farm was poor , too hot , no ventilation & not enough food .
