Lovely France with Barcelona

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14 daysDuration

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50 peopleMaximum group size

15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Paris, France

Ends

Barcelona, Spain

Itinerary

From Paris to Barcelona, the "Lovely France with Barcelona" tour delivers an enchanting 14-day sightseeing journey through France, Spain, and Andorra. This group trip is tailored for seniors, featuring guided visits to Caen, Lourdes, Rennes, and more, alongside comfortable accommodation and all meals. The real highlight is the trip’s cross-border route, offering an immersive blend of French and Spanish culture for travelers who love variety and easy adventure.

day 1 - Paris

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.

day 2 - Paris

We’ll embark on a panoramic tour of Paris with a local guide. Later, we’ll transfer to the charming Montmartre district, renowned for its street artists and quaint restaurants, where you can enjoy lunch. Afterward, we’ll head back to the hotel, stopping at the Louvre for those who wish to stay in the city center. We suggest visiting the museum. You’ll have free time in the afternoon. In the evening, you can attend an optional variety show.

day 3 - Paris

Today we’ll include a transfer to Versailles with its immense palace and beautiful gardens (admission not included). Free time in the afternoon in Paris. Your guide will offer options for a boat trip on the Seine and a visit to the Latin Quarter.

day 4 - Paris, Rouen, Arromanches, Caen

Early departure from Paris. We’ll travel towards Normandy, making a stop in Giverny to visit Monet’s House and its impressive gardens (admission included); we’ll learn about impressionist art, a movement centered in Normandy. The journey will continue to Rouen, Normandy’s capital with its medieval streets and cathedral. Here we’ll have time for a stroll and lunch. We’ll continue to Arromanches, where the beaches serve as a poignant reminder of the World War II landings in France. Our final destination is Caen, where we’ll enjoy some leisure time in the central district. Note: From November to April, Monet´s house is closed to visitors, so there will be no stop at Giverny.

day 5 - Caen, Mont-Saint-Michel, Saint-Malo, Dinan, Rennes

First thing in the morning, we’ll travel to MontSaintMichel, known as “The Marvel,” where you´ll have time to explore the city, surrounded by the sea and the abbey. Next, in Brittany, we’ll stop in SaintMalo, whose powerful walls defend the city. Time for lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll continue to Dinan, a charming Breton village where we will enjoy a crepe and a drink. We’ll then make our way to Rennes, the capital of Brittany, with its fascinating and monumental historic center.

day 6 - Rennes, Angers, Tours, Villandry, Amboise

We’ll depart for Angers. Those who wish can visit the castle that houses the largest medieval tapestry depicting the Apocalypse. Our journey will take us to the Loire Valley, arriving in Tours, the region´s capital, located on the banks of the Loire River. Here, you’ll have time to explore and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll visit Château de Villandry, renowned for its magnificent gardens and flowers, with admission to the gardens included. We’ll then continue to Amboise for accommodation, a city celebrated for its enchanting medieval quarter. Dinner will be included.

Meals:First course: marinated salmon carpaccio with salad, Main Course: Veal Bourguignon with Tagliatelle, Dessert: Apple tart with caramel, Drinks: Water and bread.

day 7 - Amboise, Chenonceaux, Chambord, Limoges

Embark on a day of discovery in the Loire Valley, starting with a morning stroll through Amboise, home to the Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final three years. Delving deeper into the Loire region, we´ll explore the iconic Château de Chenonceau (tickets included), built like a bridge over the river. Next, we will visit Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley (visit to the park included). Continuing our journey into central France, our next stop will be Limoges, renowned for its porcelain. We suggest visiting its historic center, where the highlight is Saint Etienne Cathedral.

day 8 - Limoges, Sarlat, Beynac-et-Cazenac, Rocamadour

We’ll leave Limoges for the Dordogne, home to one of the great historic rivers in central France. Few regions contain so many charming villages and enchanting landscapes. We’ll arrive at Lascaux, where we’ll visit the museum and the replica of the caves (tickets included) and learn about the site’s prehistoric times with its magnificent cave paintings. After that, we’ll visit Sarlat, a UNESCO World Heritage town with an incredibly wellpreserved Renaissance historic center, where there will be time to stroll and have lunch. In Beynac, we’ll explore a medieval castle overlooking the river (admission included). We’ll end the day in Rocamadour, a beautiful medieval village with an important sanctuary "perched" on a cliff; we suggest walking down the Via Crucis and taking the lift back up. Dinner will be included.

Meals:First course: Vegetable cream or seasonal melon, Main course: Duck wings with sauteed potatoes and salad, Dessert: Warm apple pie, Drink: Bread and water

day 9 - Rocamadour, Padirac Cave, Collonges-la-Rouge, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux

We´ll visit the impressive Padirac Chasm, where we´ll enjoy a boat ride on the river 75 meters underground. Afterwards, we´ll proceed to CollongeslaRouge, a picturesque village built with red stone on the Way of St. James. Following lunch, we´ll journey to SaintEmilion, located in the heart of the Bordeaux wineproducing region, with time for a leisurely stroll. We’ll arrive in Bordeaux in the evening. Note: The Padirac Chasm may be closed from November until the end of March due to weather conditions.

day 10 - Bordeaux, Lourdes

The entire center of Bordeaux has been recognized as a World Heritage Site. Prepare to be captivated by the "Water Mirror" and explore the historic old town with its charming pedestrian streets and 11thcentury cathedral. Later, you´ll have free time to stroll along the Garonne River banks, lined with quaint restaurants perfect for lunch, or if you wish, you can visit Cité du Vin, an impressive interactive museum that delves into the history and production of wine. Afterward, we continue towards the Pyrenees, arriving in Lourdes by midafternoon. You´ll have time to visit the sanctuary (we suggest attending the candlelit procession). Dinner will be included.

Meals:HTL ALBA:, Main course: Leek tart, Dessert: Grilled Chicken, Green Salad with Tomatoes, French Fries, Drinks: Coffee Eclair, Mediterranean HTL:, Starter: Cheese delight, Main course: Turkey escalope with mushroom cream and sautéed potatoes, Dessert: Éclair

day 11 - Lourdes, Carcassonne, Foix, Andorra

We´ll travel through the south of France, starting in Carcassonne, where we´ll have time to explore and enjoy lunch in this city famous for its medieval walls, impressive castle, and picturesque historic district (La Cité). Afterward, we´ll continue towards the Pyrenees mountain range, making a brief stop in Foix, a medieval town renowned for the Château de Foix. We’ll continue through the Pyrenees, with their snowy peaks visible yearround, and arrive in Andorra, a small country where the official language is Catalan. On our route, we´ll make a short stop at Sant Joan de Caselles, a small Romanesque church from the 12th century. We´ll continue to Andorra la Vella, Andorra’s capital, where you´ll have free time to explore the city with its bustling commercial life or visit Caldea, the largest thermal spa in Europe. Dinner will be included.

Meals:BUFFET

day 12 - Andorra, Montserrat, Barcelona

We’ll have free time in ANDORRA for shopping or a walk. After lunch, we’ll continue our journey to CATALONIA. The mountain countryside will lead us to the impressive abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat, where we’ll take a rack train up the mountain (included) to enjoy its fantastic scenery. There you´ll have time to explore the sanctuary (entrance not included), we’ll continue to BARCELONA, arriving in the late afternoon.

day 13 - Barcelona

In the morning, we´ll embark on a panoramic tour of Barcelona, renowned as one of the most fascinating European capitals. This vibrant city, nestled along the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for Gaudi’s modernist architecture, the bustling Ramblas, and its rich history, highlighted by the Universal Exposition and the Olympics hosted here. You´ll have free time in the afternoon. In the evening, we´ll provide a transfer to Maremagnum, a contemporary entertainment and dining complex by the sea, located near Plaza de Colón. Here, you can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the lively area and choose from a variety of dining options.

day 14 - Barcelona

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

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Accommodation

Paris - Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo (4 Star Hotel)Caen - Zenith Caen (3 Star Hotel)Amboise - Novotel Amboise (4 Star Hotel)Burdeos - Mercure Bordeaux Centre (4 Star Hotel)Lourdes - Hotel Alba (4 Star Hotel)Andorra - Panorama (4 Star Hotel)Barcelona - Catalonia Sagrada Familia (3 Star Hotel)

Meals

4 dinner included in: Amboise, Rocamadour, Lourdes, Andorra

Transport

Includes arrival transferBoat: Padirac cavesEvening transfer: Maremagnum in BarcelonaTransfer: Montmartre district in ParisTrain: Montserrat Monastery

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General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.City tour in: Paris, BarcelonaExcursion: Versailles in Paris (entrance not included)Experiences: Tasting a typical crepe with a drink in DinanTicket admission: Monet´s house in Giverny, Villandry gardens, Chenonceau castle, park of Château de Chambord, Museum and replica of Lascaux caves, Beynac castle, Beynac castle, Padirac caves

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