Highlights
Paris: Take a dreamy jaunt around the city of romance. Fall in love with landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Paris: What could be better than sailing down the Seine with the Contiki crew, taking in all the chic Paris landmarks? Sign us up!
Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
Bayeux: Stroll the cobblestoned streets of Bayeux - studded with 13th century cathedrals, half-timbered houses and mideival towers.
Omaha Beach: These are the world-famous beaches where the US & British Commonwealth Army first landed on 6th June 1944 - when the history of the world changed forever.
Normandy Beaches: Take an insightful self-guided tour of the Omaha Beach Memorial Museum that was built in memory of all the young people who died during WWII.
Mont-Saint-Michel: We'll take the shuttle bus to the island where you've got free time to roam around and see what the hype is all about!
Orleans: This is your chance to see where Joan of Arc's epic battle against the English took place. Your Trip Manager will show you more historical spots as you walk through the charming streets here
Reims: If you were a French royal, you'd be crowned right here in Reims. Today, we'll check out the medieval architecture of this town. Plus, your Trip Manager will tell you all about the pivotal role it played during Roman times and WW1.
Normandy Beaches: Take an insightful self-guided tour of the Omaha Beach Memorial Museum that was built in memory of all the young people who died during WWII.
Mont-Saint-Michel: We'll take the shuttle bus to the island where you've got free time to roam around and see what the hype is all about!
Orleans: This is your chance to see where Joan of Arc's epic battle against the English took place. Your Trip Manager will show you more historical spots as you walk through the charming streets here
Reims: If you were a French royal, you'd be crowned right here in Reims. Today, we'll check out the medieval architecture of this town. Plus, your Trip Manager will tell you all about the pivotal role it played during Roman times and WW1.
Itinerary
Craving a whirlwind French escape? The France in a Week tour compresses the very best of Northern France into seven unforgettable days, designed with young adults in mind. Start in Paris, where you’ll lose yourself among world-famous patisseries, perfumeries, and that iconic Eiffel Tower. The adventure continues through Reims’ Champagne-soaked vineyards and the atmospheric cathedrals of Normandy.
This city sightseeing trip offers guided tours, local culinary experiences, and plenty of free time to soak up French art de vivre. With hotels, meals, and transport seamlessly arranged, you’re free to focus on the pleasures of discovery.
What sets this tour package apart is its ability to deliver a concentrated dose of France’s elegance, history, and flavor in just one week—perfect for travelers eager to sample the highlights without the stress of planning.
day 1 - Paris
Bonsoir travellers! Hope youre ready for 7 epic days of French food, culture and views. Our first rendezvous is in the City of Love (obvs). This evening, we'll grab a welcome dinner with the crew, before hopping onto our coach to discover Paris by night. Get ready to capture the view of the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe AND the Louvre! Then well set sail on a Seine River cruise to see the City of Love sparkle in all its glory at night. This is what love at first sight feels like!
day 2 - Paris
Croissants, coffees, pastries and perfumes - feeling like a Parisian already? After a tour of the city's charming Patisseries, you'll have the chance to discover a French perfumery. Then, youve got free time to hit all the epic museums here (youll love The Louvre!), and hit a local foodie hotspot for dinner.
day 3 - Paris to Normandy
Au revoir, Paris. Next stop? The historic region of Normandy. History nerds, its your time to shine. Well stop by for lunch in the quaint medieval town of Bayeux. Then youll visit the historic D-Day Landing Beaches & all its memorials. A quick tour of the Omaha Beach Museum will fill you in on their significance. A short drive later, well reach Caen - our home for the night. Youve got plenty of restaurants to choose from for dinner tonight. Something tells us youll be eating a lot of apples here
day 4 - Normandy to Orleans via Mont Saint Michel and Chteau de Chambord
Morning, sleeping beauties. Todays agenda is all about jaw-dropping views. So freshen up, feast on breakfast and hop on! Cameras at the ready! This beautiful island (topped with a charming Abbey) will have you swooning over its unique perfect silhouette. Come explore all the intricate streets before we head on to our next stop. Well drive through the Loire Valley thats famous for its chateaus. Best part? You have the chance to visit THE most charming one out here - Chteau de Chambord! The suns about to set. Tummies are starting to grumble. Surprise! Dinners on us tonight. So fuel up before we head out again tonight to discover Orleans historical hotspots.
day 5 - Orleans to Reims via Champagne Region
Adieu, Orleans. The home of elegant bubbles awaits us. Raise a toast, because today you have the chance to discover a historical Champagne house on a guided tour (and taste some of that fizzy goodness too, ofc!). When in Franceright? Time to tick another delightful French city off our list. Welcome to Reims! After checking into our hotel for the night, well head out to get oriented with the citys sights (including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Reims).
day 6 - Reims to Paris via Chteau de Chantilly
Oh, Reims - youve been a dream. But before we head back to Paris, well stop by another chateau! Youve got the option to frolic around the garden, or check out how the finger-licking tasty Chantilly cream is made in a local workshop. This is your final chance to live like French nobility. Nice to see you again, Paris. Its our final night here, so theres only one thing left to do - watch a Moulin Rouge show with a delicious dinner, ofc!
day 7 - Paris
And after breakfast, its time to say goodbye to France. Dont forget to exchange socials with your crew (no French exits here, please!). Who knows which shiny new destination is on the cards for the next time
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It was a great trip for my first experience wit Contiki!
This was an amazing trip that I would highly recommend to anyone wanting a taste of France. There is a wide range of activities so it caters to many different interests and due to the short and quick paced nature of the trip, it leaves you wanting more. A real gem of the trip was our amazing trip manager who ensured this would be a trip we wouldn't forget!
I loved this tour and the people on it sm <3 It was fast paced, wish we had a bit more time in Paris or arrived the day before the tour to get to see more of it. Wish we had a bit more time at Mt. stain Michele to be able to explore all of the streets and check out the shops. The drive times were not too long, perfect for a power nap which were needed after late nights chatting with new friends. Overall, I had an amazing time and met such amazing people!
awesome trip! excellent trip leader, very fun group, great bus driver. it was my first contiki but won’t be the last
I feel like everything went fairly well for it being a brand new trip. Trip manager and driver were great, very knowledgeable of the areas we visited. Very jam packed fun filled week!
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