Journey Through France's Enchanting Past - 8 days

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18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

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Kick-off your eight-day French adventure in Paris and dive into the scenic Loire Valley as you head to Tours. Journey south to Bordeaux, relishing its UNESCO heritage before reaching the tranquil sanctuary of Lourdes. Wander through Carcassonne's enchanting medieval walls and the charming corners of Narbonne. Soak up Provence's beauty with visits to Arles, Les Baux, and Avignon, then revel in Lyon's panoramic views. Explore Burgundy's vibrant cities, including Dijon and Colmar, famed for its fairy-tale atmosphere. Discover Strasbourg's captivating canals, sip Champagne in Epernay, and return to Paris - a finale to your unforgettable French escape.

day 1Paris

We will gather in Paris and set off at approximately 17:30 towards the enchanting Loire Valley. Our destination is Tours, the capital of this picturesque region, where we expect to arrive by late afternoon. While Tours is rich in history and beauty, we recommend spending some time exploring its charming old town. This is a perfect opportunity to stroll through its narrow streets and perhaps indulge in a delightful dinner at one of its many inviting eateries. Please note: This tour may have travellers joining or departing at various points along the route, meaning group composition can change during the tour. Please also be aware that depending on group composition, guiding may be in additional languages as well as English.

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Tours

day 2Tours

day 3Lourdes

day 4Marseille

day 5Lyon

day 6Dijon

day 7Strasbourg

day 8Paris

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All hotel accommodation

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1 Dinner Included in: LourdesDaily breakfast buffet

Guide

Travel by bus accompanied at all times by an English speaking guide - you may have different guides for different sections of the trip and guiding may be in additional languages as well as English

Others

Boat: Petite France in StrasbourgExperiences: Visit to a winery and tasting, Champagen winery with visit and tasting in EpernayTicket admission: Carrieres de Lumiere show, Savigny Medieval CastleFunicular: Lyon

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