Summary
If you’ve dreamed of discovering the dazzling sights of Paris, now is the time to take in the City of Light and all its romantic and historic avenues. You’ll also visit the legendary Normandy landing beaches of WWII heroism, as well as the lush landscapes of the Bordeaux wine region. All of this and much more are included on this tour of France that begins and ends in Paris. History buffs are sure to be amazed by the many historic towns and attractions on this tour. Immerse yourself in ancient Roman history with a stop at Pont Du Gard bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 1st Century. See the amphitheatre in Arles, the city with the most Roman remains outside of Rome. Go back in time to the Middle Ages at the clifftop town of Rocamadour. Walk by the ancient battlements in the beautifully preserved, medieval town of Carcassonne; and visit Beaune’s Hôtel-Dieu charity hospital, built in 1443 after the Hundred Years' War left many of the town's population destitute. Coming to recent history, learn more about Normandy’s D-Day landing beaches, where Operation Neptune was launched on June 6, 1944. Art history fans will enjoy a visit to Aix-en-Provence, the birthplace of painter Cézanne, and a stroll around the 17th-century Cours Mirabeau, a lively area with fountains, elegant homes, and famous cafés. Spend time in the Loire Valley with its spectacular vineyards and castles. Discover Dordogne, one of France’s most picturesque regions, showcasing many charming villages. Of course, no France tour is complete without visiting the French Riviera, and you’ll have time to explore this beautiful area on the Mediterranean Sea. This value-minded tour through France is truly a vacation of a lifetime!
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Arrive In Paris, France
- Day 2
- Paris–Rouen–Honfleur–Caen
- Day 3
- Caen–Normandy Landing Beaches–Mont St. Michel–St. ...
- Day 4
- St. Malo–Angers–Châteaux Country
- Day 5
- Châteaux Country
- Day 6
- Châteaux Country–Bordeaux
- Day 7
- Bordeaux–Dordogne–Rocamadour–Toulouse
- Day 8
- Toulouse–Carcassonne–Pont Du Gard–Avignon
- Day 9
- Avignon–Arles–Aix-En-Provence–French Riviera
- Day 10
- French Riviera
- Day 11
- French Riviera–Orange–Lyon
- Day 12
- Lyon–Beaune–Paris
- Day 13
- Paris
- Day 14
- Paris
Travel Countries (2): France, Italy
Travel Cities (14): Aix-En-Provence, Angers, Arles, Avignon, Bordeaux, Caen, Carcassonne, Honfleur, Lyon, Mont Saint-Michel, Paris, Rocamadour, Rome, Toulouse