“Best Places to Visit in France” Tour: Paris, Loire Valley, Provence & Much More

Tours to France have enchanted the world for centuries, filling people’s thoughts with images of romantic love and indulgent artists, charming vineyards, and decadent cuisine. Your 18-day best of France tour to Paris, Loire Valley, Provence and many more of the iconic destinations allows you to discover the beauty of the countryside and sensations of the coastlines, the elegance of historic castles and grace of charming villages. Your exciting journey begins with your arrival in Paris. Your private transfer meets you at the airport and escorts you to your hotel located near the heart of the city.

Your guide meets you at the hotel and escorts you on a tour of the city, taking you to iconic sites, such as Champse Elysees and the Eiffel Tower, followed by a river cruise on the Seine. The following day you visit the extravagant Palace of Versailles and the Fontainebleau Palace. Drive to Normandy where you can visit the quaint town of Honfleur or the exceptional village of Mont St. Michel.

Travel to the Loire Valley, home to small towns, wineries, and chateaus. Your private guide meets you, and you have the choice of the types of discovery tour you prefer, whether visiting exquisite castles or tasting the various styles of delectable wines on a wine tour. Your drive to Dordogne takes you into the central countryside where you can visit the towns of Perigueux and Limoges; the latter is home to the Bernardaud porcelain factory. Your guide takes you on a tour of the charming region know for its stunning landscape and extraordinary castles, from medieval villages to the Lascaux Caves, the oldest discovered Paleolithic cave in Europe.

Continue onward to the hilltop castle town of Carcassonne, where you can stroll through the village at your leisure. Next, venture southbound to the region of Provence, stopping at Pont du Gard or Nimes to see the stunning remaining Roman architecture. Your guide leads you through the Provencal countryside home to medieval hilltop citadels, Roman cities, and the inspiration for Van Gogh’s art. Visit Pau Cezanne’s home town of Aix en Provence en route to the French Riviera. Your guide leads you around Old Nice and the elegant ambiance of Monaco.

Journey northbound to the region of Burgundy and see the Benedictine Monastery of Cluny. The region of Burgundy is at your whim and pleasure, allowing you to explore the unique castle refurbishment of Guedelon or the capital city of Dijon. In the region of Alsace, you can travel the Route du Vin to see the mesmeric villages and castles embellishing the countryside, stretching from Colmar to Strasburg. Visit the Baccarat Crystal Factory along the way.

Your last destination, Champagne, is at your fingertips. Travel through the region to visit the wondrous family owned wineries and cellars along the Marne River or stroll through the tranquil towns surrounded by emerald countryside. On your final morning, your private transfer will meet you at your hotel to escort you to the airport for your flight home.