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13 Day France and Monaco Sightseeing Tour from Paris

  • Duration: 12 nights
  • Language: English
  • Transport: Flights Included
  • Accomodation: 4 star Hotels
  • Board: 12 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 6 Dinners

Overview

Expect only the best on one of our favorite France trips, beginning and ending in Paris. Spend the night as a French lord or lady in an elegant Loire Valley château, be inspired like Cezanne was, by the beauty of Provence and visit the playground of Monaco.

Offer Details:

Duration: 13 days, 2 countries and 18 cities
Destinations: Monaco, Paris, Beaune, Lyon, Avignon, Monaco City, French Riviera, Arles, Carcassonne, Lourdes, Biarritz, Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion, Villandry, Loire Valley, Mont-Saint-Michel, Omaha Beach, Normandy Beaches, Giverny
Meals: 12 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 6 Dinners
Accommodation: included for 12 nights
Price: From 3400€ per person
Flights included from the following Departure Cities: Rome, Glasgow, Manchester, Brussels, Geneva, Zurich, Bucharest, Cluj, Budapest, Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, Munich, Frankfurt, Berlin, Dublin.


 

Tour Highlights

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Optional Experiences and free time
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

 


Additional information:

To request a booking for this vacation, please complete the form on this page. Your booking will be confirmed upon receipt of payment. Full payment is required at the time of booking via bank transfer. Once your payment is processed (within 24 hours to 3 business days, depending on your bank), you will receive a confirmation email and will be asked to provide all necessary traveler details, such as full names and passports/IDs for flight bookings. Your flight tickets and complete vacation details will be sent to you via email within 20 days of payment confirmation.

Explore Nice
Discover Lyon, Avignon, Monaco, Arles, Lourdes, Bordeaux and Nice
Explore Carcassonne and Paris

What To Expect

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Day 1: Bonjour Paris

All the flavors of France come to life on this unforgettable journey, which kicks off in Paris, the ‘City of Light’. Spend your day strolling past its iconic landmarks in search of hidden treasures, before joining your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and an orientation drive through the city.

Arrival Transfer: Depart from Charles de Gaulle airport at 09:00, 13:00
Welcome: Meet your Travel Director at 17:00
Accommodation: Hotel Mercure Paris 17 Batignolles
Included Meals: Dinner

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Day 2: Journey through Burgundy to Lyon

We travel south to Burgundy and on to the medieval town of Beaune. On a visit to Hospices de Beaune admire the colorful geometric roof tiles of the 15th century. Next we continue to Lyon, the gourmet capital of France. Consider spending your evening delving into the epicurean delights for which Lyon is justifiably famous. Why not wander up the city’s narrow lanes lined with pastel pink and yellow façades in search of a cozy bouchon for a tasty dinner with newfound friends?

Accommodation: Hotel Mercure Lyon Center Saxe Lafayette
Included Meals: Breakfast

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Day 3: Onwards to Avignon, Monaco and the French Riviera

Today we journey to the city of Avignon at the heart of Provence. See the Papal Palace and the bridge made famous by the song – Sur le Pont d’Avignon. Continue through the Provençal countryside to Monaco. Upon arrival we’ll view the cathedral where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace were married, where we will enjoy a Regional Dinner in Monaco before continuing along the Riviera to our hotel.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Nice
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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Day 4: The French Riviera Your Way

The sun-kissed shores of the French Riviera are yours to explore today. Consider relaxing on the beach with your fellow sun-worshippers or an Optional Experience could see you visit the hilltop town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, consistently named the most beautiful hilltop town in this region. In your free time, soak up the fresh sea air and perhaps indulge in a delicious Salade Niçoise.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Nice
Included Meals: Breakfast

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Day 5: Admire Arles and Continue to Carcassonne

Visit Arles with its honey-colored façades, Roman ruins and Camargue culture, and enjoy some time at leisure to explore this beautiful city. Alternatively, choose an Optional Experience to gain a deeper understanding of Vincent van Gogh and local history with our resident expert before winding your way to the fortified city of Carcassonne. A guided exploration of this exquisite, ancient town will reveal the Cité, its double ring of ramparts and 52 towers.

Accommodation: Mercure Carcassonne La Cité
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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Day 6: Pilgrimage to Lourdes and on to Biarritz

We drive toward the Pyrenees this morning and arrive in Lourdes, the global center of the Marian pilgrimage. You will have an opportunity to see the Basilica, perched atop St. Bernadette’s Grotto, where the young girl, turned saint, is said to have seen visions of the Virgin Mary. Then, travel west to the Basque Coast, where we spend the night.

Accommodation: Novotel Anglet Biarritz
Included Meals: Breakfast

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Day 7: Venture to Bordeaux

This morning, perhaps join an Optional Experience across the border into Spain to discover more about the Basque Country. Later, after journeying through Les Landes, we arrive in the wine capital of Bordeaux, whose stunning Garonne riverfront and Age of Enlightenment history and architecture have made it one of France’s most visited cities. Bordeaux wine has been produced in the region since the 8th century and the biannual wine fair attracts buyers from all over the world. Spend some time seeing the sights during your orientation of the city.

Accommodation: Bordeaux
Included Meals: Breakfast

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Day 8: Discover Beautiful Saint-Émilion

Lush green valleys and wine hills take center stage today during a scenic half-day included excursion to Saint-Émilion, whose wine heritage dates back to Roman times. You will also have free time to explore Bordeaux and perhaps tease your taste buds with delicious Bordelaise cuisine or stroll through the city’s historical center admiring its beautiful architecture.

Accommodation: Bordeaux
Included Meals: Breakfast

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Day 9: Explore a Château in the Loire Valley

Today we journey to the renowned Loire Valley, known as the ‘Garden of France’. Along the way, we will stop to Connect With Locals over a light lunch and unique Be My Guest experience. Next we Dive Into Culture and visit the remarkable gardens at Château de Villandry where you will see an array of beautiful gardens; such as the Water Garden which is filled with spectacular ponds and fountains. Later, arrive at our special hotel for the night – one of Trafalgar’s Stays With Stories.

Accommodation: Château de Beauvois
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 10: Off to Mont-Saint-Michel and the Normandy Beaches

We travel through the patchwork landscapes of Brittany, to the island settlement of Mont-Saint-Michel on the Normandy coast, where we visit the island town and view the impressive Norman Benedictine Abbey. Follow the Liberty Highway to St. Lô and on to Omaha Beach. Reflect on the bravery of the young men who sacrificed their lives for freedom and visit the D-Day Landing Zone to learn how the operation was planned and executed. Arrive later at your hotel where you dine tonight.

Accommodation: Hôtel Mercure Omaha Beach
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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Day 11: Journey to Paris

We travel east towards Paris, stopping at Giverny to visit the house and gardens that once inspired Claude Monet’s exquisite Impressionist works of art. This evening, consider a trip to one of the city’s renowned cabarets.

Accommodation: Hotel Mercure Paris 17 Batignolles
Included Meals: Breakfast

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Day 12: Discover the Delights of Paris

Join your Local Specialist on a journey through the historic neighborhoods of Paris to see where the locals live and shop. View the remarkable church of Saint-Sulpice. Spend the rest of the day enjoying the sights on your terms. Enjoy a leisurely café au lait in quiet surrounds or consider an Optional Experience to the opulent Palace of Versailles. This evening, we celebrate an epic adventure with your Travel Director and newfound friends at a Farewell Dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel Mercure Paris 17 Batignolles
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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Day 13: Farewell Paris

For now it’s time to bid a fond au revoir to the Best of France and your fellow travelers at the end of a magical and memorable holiday.

Departure Transfer: Arrive at Charles de Gaulle airport at 08:00, 11:30
Included Meals: Breakfast

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FAQs
  • After your payment is confirmed, you’ll receive a confirmation email and be asked to provide traveler details. Your flight tickets and all vacation information will be emailed to you within 20 days of payment confirmation.

  • To book, fill out the booking request form on this page. Full payment via bank transfer is required to confirm your reservation. You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours to 3 business days after the payment is processed.

  • Travel insurance is not included in the package, but it can be added for an additional cost. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for peace of mind.

  • The package is available for departures from Paris, London, Manchester, Brussels, Geneva, Zurich, Bucharest, Cluj, Budapest, Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, Munich, and Frankfurt.

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