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Paris, France
Paris, France
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.
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.
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.
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25,000+ trip reviews, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
It was wonderful our tour leader Giovanna is the best she is so knowledgeable and friendly as was the bus driver Jordano. We have no hesitation in recommending this trip to anyone
Great tour leader and driver a good range of destinations and options also great local guides. A little extra time at some places would have been good but I realise that is difficult when covering many different attractions. Overall it was a great introduction to France especially for first timers like myself and I would certainly recommend this tour to others
The trip schedule was too ambitious and needs to be restructured. Too much time is spent on the motor coach traveling. Several sites such as Carcasonne, Mount St. Michel, and Giverny were too crowded to enjoy. Only 30 minutes were spent at Normandy due to late arrival. Avignon was a waste of time as there's not nothing inside the papal palace to see. I don't recommend this tour and regret the amount of money I spent on it.
and I want to send our thanks to all ! As some may know thus is our first trip “”across the pond” and we couldn’t have imagined a better experience. So thank you to Trafalgar for their planning. All the stops and experiences along this tour, the Best of France, have truly been the best!! To , thank you! Your stories, knowledge and genuine kindness is what we believe has truly made this trip so special. I truly believe with any future travel experiences and I have, we will never have a guide as wonderful! To , thank you for your skill and driving expertise. We always felt safe and comfortable on the road, even in the small town turns! To our fellow travelers and bus mates… thank you for your kindness, acceptance, and friendliness! What a wonderful group of people and I hope our paths cross again. Wishing all a safe journey home. With sincere appreciation & .
Prepare yourself for long days, you must be physically active. There are cobblestone streets and steps to negotiate along with swift walking. Women prepare to squat over toilets in truck stops and other places. There are no toilet seats. Also some toilets require one to one and half euros. You are hurried in most places and don't have time to really immerse yourself. You will see a lot of beautiful country and meet wonderful people throughout the tour.
Great tour to see diverse and popular parts of France.
it was grueling and staying only one night in a hotel was difficult There were some towns we could've spent less time in and doubled up in the hotel and others
It was too rushed. Next time I won’t schedule a trip with so many attractions. The bus rides were too long.
Itinerary was good, but it noted we would visit the cemetery at Normandy. This was not true and a major disappointment, give one reason I selected this trip. I felt you breached the contracted plan. I think the first day provided dinner was a joke and I was not the only participant that though this to be the case. Half cooked chicken leg quarter and french fries dripping with oil? Not french cuisine from what french tell me.
Fantastic itinerary to see & experience beautiful France. It included so many things that I dreamed of seeing & that has now come true. Both the Tour Director & Tour Driver were highly professional & I felt really safe. I thoroughly enjoyed every day & met some really wonderful people in the tour group. Thank you Trafalgar!
It's full on and is as described. It's an overview as you would expect. Visits can seem rushed but it's the only way of you want a taste of a huge country quickly
This is a fast paced tour that shows many different regions of France. Some of the stops are a bit brief, but you get an overview of the entire country.