Highlights
- Marvel at the famous landmarks and architecture of the ‘City of Lights’
- Be wowed by the extravagant Palace of Versailles
- Explore beautiful Bayeux’s timber-framed architecture and rich history
- Visit the beaches of Normandy and their compelling D-Day memorials
- Wander medieval Mont-Saint-Michel, an unforgettable monastic tidal island
- Delight in the Renaissance gems of the Loire Valley’s grand castles and manicured gardens
- Discover the sublime historic architecture and wine of Bordeaux
- View the Bay of Arcachon and Europe’s tallest sand dune
- Spend a day among the beach resorts of the Bay of Biscay
- Step into the Middle Ages in stunning Carcassonne
- Relax and unwind in charming Aix-en-Provence
- Experience the Provençal way of life in St Remy and Les Baux
- Meet the most glamorous haunts along the Cote d’Azur
- Stop at the magnificent Roman theatre of Orange
- See the flamboyant Gothic-style hospital of Beaune
- Savor the city of Lyon, at the heart of France’s gastronomic scene
- Finish your journey in Dijon, the home of beef bourguignon and coq au vin
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Brief Itinerary
Day 1 - Paris
Arrive in Paris and private transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 - Paris
Customizable private driving tour of Parisian highlights like the Eiffel Tower, Île de la Cité & Notre-Dame. Optional Eiffel Tower and Seine River cruise tickets.
Day 3 - Paris
Half-day excursion to the opulent Palace of Versailles. Free time to shop and stroll in Paris.
Day 4 - Bayeux
Train from Paris to Bayeux. Guided walking tour of the historic center.
Day 5 - Bayeux
Visit Normandy’s D-Day landing beaches and memorials.
Day 6 - Angers
Visit the magical islet and monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel. Overnight in Angers, a historic royal capital in the lower Loire Valley.
Day 7 - Amboise
Transfer to the riverside town of Amboise. Afternoon private walking tour.
Day 8 - Amboise
Day trip to visit two Loire Valley castles, such as Chateau de Villandry and Chateau de Chenonceau.
Day 9 - Bordeaux
Train to Bordeaux and transfer to your hotel. Free time to shop and stroll.
Day 10 - Bordeaux
Guided walking tour of Bordeaux, including wine tasting. Optional tickets to La Cité du Vin wine museum.
Day 11 - Biarritz
Visit the seaside town of Arcachon en route to your hotel in Biarritz.
Day 12 - Carcassonne
Transfer to your hotel in Carcassonne and guided walking tour of the medieval walled town. Optional stop at the pilgrimage site of Lourdes.
Day 13 - Aix-en-Provence
Train to Aix-en-Provence and transfer to your hotel. Guided city walking tour.
Day 14 - Aix-en-Provence
Day trip to the Provence towns of Avignon, St-Remy-de-Provence and Les Baux-de-Provence.
Day 15 - Nice
Visit towns of the Cote d'Azur en route to your hotel in Nice.
Day 16 - Nice
Day trip along the French Riviera, including Éze, Cap Ferrat, Monaco, and Monte Carlo.
Day 17 - Lyon
Visit the Roman theater of Orange en route to your hotel in Lyon.
Day 18 - Lyon
Guided foodie walking tour of Lyon’s historic quarter.
Day 19 - Dijon
Visit the Hospices de Beaune en route to your hotel in Dijon, the capital of Burgundy.
Day 20 - Departure
Train from Dijon to Paris airport in 2 hours. Take your departure flight.