Day 1: Paris
Arrival in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, meet our representative at the airport, transfer to your hotel, after a short brief information about your tour, then you will have the afternoon free to relax or to explore this magic city on your own, Overnight stay in Paris.

Day 2: Paris / Rouen / Caen / Honfleur / Deauville


Departure to Rouen: Free time to discover the cliffs, one of France greatest geological curiosities. Continue to Caen via Honfleur, a picturesque old fishing village and Deauville renowned seaside and casino resort. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: St. Malo

Full day guided sightseeing beginning with an orientation tour of Caen : See the Abbaye aux Hommes, the Abbaye aux Dames, the Ducal castle and the Renaissance style hotel d’Escoville. Proceed to Bayeux : Visit to the center housing the famous Tapestry celebrating and recording for posterity the events of the Battle of Hastings and the victory of William the Conqueror. Return to Caen via Cabourg : a charming seaside resort. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Saint-Malo / Mont Saint-Michel

Departure from Saint-Malo with a stop en route in the Mont Saint-Michel : Guided visit of the Abbey, known as “the jewel of the west”. Continue to Saint-Malo, the mediaeval city surrounded by ramparts also called the “city of Privateers”. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Saint-Malo / Tours

Long day drive to Tours via Rennes and Le Mans. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel

Day 6: Tours

Full day guided sightseeing: Discover Tours, former Capital of the Kingdom of France, rich with history and a well preserved heritage. Then, on to Amboise to visit the most Italian of the Loire Valley châteaux which shelters an impressive collection of Renaissance furniture. Proceed to Chenonceau : built on the river Cher, where the unique beauty of its architecture is reflected in the water, the Château de Chenonceau is the Loire Valley’s finial. Return to Tours. Overnight at hotel.

Day 7: Tours / Poitier / Cognac / Bordeaux

Departure to Bordeaux, the city of wines. Check-in at hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8: Bordeaux

Morning guide tour of Bordeaux sheltering 3 UNESCO World Heritage monuments: See the old quarter of Saint-Michel, the Chartrons quarter (the wine merchants district). Afternoon excursion without guide in the Médoc to visit a vineyard followed by wine tasting. Return to Bordeaux. Overnight at hotel.

Day 9: Bordeaux / Toulouse

Departure to Toulouse. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided orientation tour of this city rich in history including.

Day 10: Toulouse / Carcassonne

Mid morning departure to Carcassonne. Enjoy a guided walking tour upon arrival : From the Bastide Saint-Louis to the mediaeval walled city, Carcassonne offers a wealth of monuments to visit and discover ! Balance of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Carcassonne / Avignon

Drive to Avignon via Nimes and Pont du Gard including short stops with time for leisure. Balance of time at leisure in Avignon. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Avignon

Entire day dedicated to the discovery of Provence, a picturesque region rich in history, culture and traditions: Begin with an orientation tour of Avignon including a visit to the magnificent Palace of the Popes. On to Arles, the Roman city and visit to the well preserved arenas. Return to Avignon via les Baux de Provence, one of the most beautiful villages of France located on top of a rock. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Avignon / Nice

Long drive to Nice, pearl of the French Riviera, via Aix en Provence and Cannes including short stops. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14: Nice

Full day guided sightseeing including orientation tour of Nice: Stroll along the famous Promenade des Anglais and see the picturesque flower market. Continue to the prestigious principality of Monaco via the mediaeval perched village of Eze. Return to Nice in the late afternoon. Overnight at hotel.

Day 15: Nice / Lyon

Long day drive to Lyon via Valence. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided orientation tour of Lyon, the roman city, former Capital of the Three Gauls. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 16: Lyon / Dijon

Departure to Dijon, Capital of Burgundy via Beaune. Guided tour of Beaune, renowned as the city of the wines of Burgundy : Visit the Hotel Dieu, eloquent example of Flemish and flamboyant architecture. Continue to Dijon. Overnight at hotel.

Day 17: Dijon

Morning walking tour of the city : See Philippe Le Bon’s tower, visit the Ducal Palace housing the Town Hall and the Fine Arts museum reputed for the uncontested wealth of its collections, and the historical centre which stretches around the Palace. Balance of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 18: Dijon / Reims

Departure to Reims, the city of Kings of France were crowned and capital of the champagne wine. Stop in Chamery, for a visit of the vineyard by little train followed by a tasting of the famous wine of Champagne. Return to Reims. Overnight at hotel.

Day 19: Reims / Paris
Morning guided orientation tour of Reims including visit of Notre-Dame cathedral: The harmonious marriage of sculptural decoration with architecture, has made this monument one of the masterpieces of Gothic art. Proceed to Paris. Upon arrival, time at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 20: Paris

Half day sightseeing tour of the city : the Pont Neuf (Paris’ oldest bridge), the Palais Royal, the Champs de Mars and the Invalides; Stop for one hour cruise on the River Seine. Continue the tour through the Bastille and the Conciergerie. Then, view the modern part of the city from the Square of the Opera along the elegant Rue de la Paix to the famed Champs-Elysées. Balance of the day at leisure. Evening round trip transfer to local restaurant for farewell dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 21: Departure

Transfer to airport with assistance.