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History buffs are sure to be delighted by the many historic towns and attractions on this tour. Immerse yourself in ancient Roman history when we stop at Pont Du Gard bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 1st century; visit the amphitheater in Arles, the city with the most Roman remains outside of Rome, Then, moving on to the Middle Ages, visit Rocamadour, a town perched high on a cliff; 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.. On the “route Napoleon”, follow in the footsteps of Napoleon, when he returned from Elba. Coming to recent history, see Normandy’s 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.
In Grasse, the world’s perfume capital, visit a perfume workshop. Spend time in the Châteaux Country, home to spectacular castles since the 11th century. Discover the Dordogne, one of France’s most picturesque regions, with its charming villages and attractive castles. Of course, no France tour is complete without visiting the French Riviera, and you’ll plenty of time to explore this beautiful area on the Mediterranean Sea.
At the end of your France tour, travel on the Eurostar train from Paris to London and enjoy your vacation extension featuring a three night stay in Britain’s capital and a guided sightseeing tour, including iconic St. Paul’s Cathedral. All services in London, including Local Host assistance, are provided by Monograms.
This value-minded France tour—with London—is truly a vacation of a lifetime!
Highlights
Orientation walk
HONFLEUR and CAEN Visit
NORMANDY LANDING BEACHES Visit the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach
MONT ST. MICHEL Visit
ANGERS Visit the cathedral
CHATEAUX COUNTRY Visit
LA ROCHELLEVisit
BORDEAUX Orientation walk and wine tasting
ROCAMADOUR Visit
CARCASSONNE Orientation walk
PONT DU GARD See the Roman aqueduct
ARLES Visit the Roman Amphitheater
AIX-EN-PROVENCE Visit
GRASSEVisit a perfume workshop
BEAUNE Visit Hotel Dieu
PARIS Guided sightseeing
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 16 breakfasts, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE
Day1
Check into your hotel and spend free time strolling around Paris’ avenues. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
PARIS–ROUEN–HONFLEUR–CAEN
Day2
Drive first to the historical capital city of Normandy, Rouen—one of the most prosperous cities of medieval Europe. Walk through its center, rich in gothic architecture. Next, visit lovely Honfleur, known for its picturesque port and houses with slate-covered facades. Continue to Caen.
Today’s Distance: 211 mi/ 340 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
CAEN–NORMANDY LANDING BEACHES–BAYEUX–MONT ST. MICHEL
Day3
Time to see Caen before visiting the legendary beaches where Allied troops landed more than 75 years ago. Experience the most moving sites at Arromanches, St. Laurent, and the AMERICAN CEMETERY at Omaha. Next, journey to Bayeux, home to the famous tapestry depicting William the Conqueror’s epic battle in 1066 (entrance fee extra). Then, on to the unique beauty of Mont St. Michel, which stands on an island accessed via a causeway.
Today’s Distance: 162 mi/ 260 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MONT ST. MICHEL–ANGERS–CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY.
Day4
Time to enjoy a visit of MONT ST. MICHEL before departing for Angers to visit its CATHEDRAL. Then, travel along the banks of the Loire River to reach the enchanting Chateaux Country. This evening, join an optional dinner at a local restaurant.
Today’s Distance: 236 mi/ 380 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY.
Day5
Spend the day at leisure or participate in an optional excursion to see some of the most spectacular castles of the Loire, steeped in the history of noblemen and kings since the 11th century. Gothic spires, medieval turrets, great fortresses, and beautiful châteaux make for splendid panoramas.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY–LA ROCHELLE–BORDEAUX
Day6
This morning spend some time in the picturesque town of La Rochelle, situated on the Atlantic coast, followed by a scenic drive through the Bordeaux wine region. Stop for WINE TASTING at one of the celebrated cellars. Next, enjoy an orientation walk of the city center of Bordeaux.
Today’s Distance: 193 mi/ 310 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BORDEAUX–DORDOGNE–ROCAMADOUR–TOULOUSE.
Day7
Discover one of France’s most scenic regions, the Dordogne. Stop in the dramatically located medieval town of Rocamadour, perched high upon a cliff. Continue southwards to Toulouse.
Today’s Distance: 298 mi/ 480 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
TOULOUSE–CARCASSONNE–PONT DU GARD–AVIGNON
Day8
Travel to Carcassonne for a walk in this well-preserved medieval town. Then, make a brief picture stop at the famous PONT DU GARD before reaching Avignon.
Today’s Distance: 217 mi/ 350 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
AVIGNON–ARLES–AIX-EN-PROVENCE–FRENCH RIVIERA.
Day9
Visit Arles, known all over the world for the paintings of Van Gogh. Admire the famous Roman AMPHITHEATER, then continue to Aix-en-Provence to see its main street, the Cours Mirabeau, lined with plane trees in the French tradition. See its 17th-century palace, houses, and fountains. Finally, head to the French Riviera on the shores of the Mediterranean.
Today’s Distance: 205 mi/ 330 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
FRENCH RIVIERA.
Day10
Take time to enjoy all the amenities of the French Riviera on your own. Tonight, maybe join the optional Monte Carlo by night excursion to see the Principality of Monaco.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
FRENCH RIVIERA–GRASSE–LYON AREA
Day11
First to Grasse to visit a traditional PERFUME WORKSHOP. See more of Provence and follow one of France’s great panoramic routes, which Napoleon took on his return from his exile in Elba in 1815. From Grenoble, join the expressway to the Lyon area.
Today’s Distance: 298 mi/ 480 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LYON AREA–BEAUNE–PARIS.
Day12
Travel through the picturesque vineyards and fields of Burgundy to medieval Beaune, the region’s wine capital since Roman times. Visit the famous HÔTEL-DIEU. Return to the French capital of Paris.
Today’s Distance: 304 mi/ 490 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS
Day13
Discover the glorious ville lumières with its many boulevards and monumental buildings. On your included sightseeing tour, a local expert will guide you through Parisian history, tradition, and modern living. Optional excursions are also available to complete your experience.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS–LONDON, ENGLAND.
Day14
Travel by high-speed EUROSTAR TRAIN (Standard class) to London. Your Local Host is available to help you make the most of your stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON.
Day15
Morning guided sightseeing includes all the famous landmarks.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON
Day16
Your Local Host will have many suggestions for your day at leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON.
Day17
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Extend your stay
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Novotel Paris 17
First-Class
The 4-star Novotel Paris 17 hotel is situated on the doorstep of the 17th arrondissement, close to the Champs Elysées and the Porte Maillot convention center. The hotel has free WiFi, 140 rooms, a restaurant, a cozy and modern bar, a fitness room, private car park and 8 modular meeting rooms. The center of Paris, the Opera, the main department stores and Montmartre can all be reached within 15 minutes on the metro. Make the most of this rich and dynamic capital at Novotel.
Location
34, Avenue De La Porte D' Asnières, Paris, France
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Climate Control
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
Ibis Styles Meteor Avenue D 'Italie
Superior Tourist-Class
This 185-room hotel is situated 25 minutes from Orly Airport and 20 minutes from the Paris city center. All guestrooms have modern comforts including air conditioning, Sweet Bed bedding, and free Wi-Fi access. The property offers on-site dining at the Deli Styles, a culinary collaboration between France and the United States.
Location
18 20 Avenue De La Porte D'Italie, Paris, France
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Phone
- Room Service
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
Ibis Caen Porte D'Angleterre
Superior Tourist-Class
This 91-room property is located not far from the city center of Caen, its in-house restaurant serves regional cuisine and there is a friendly all day bar for drinks.
Location
La Grand Parc 6, Herouville-St-Clair, France
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Hair Dryer
Hotel Vert
Tourist Class
Hotel Vert offers all comfort and services to make easier you to stay at Mont-Saint-Michel: staf listening to you, reception opened all day and some spacious and comfortable rooms. You'll be charmed by the good value for money of this 2-star hotel.
Location
Route du Mont Saint-Michel, Mont St. Michel, France
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking/Valet
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Phone
- Internet Access
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Television
Novotel Amboise
Superior Tourist-Class
The Novotel Amboise hotel is located in the heart of the Pays de la Loire with its nearby castles (including Chenonceaux, Chambord and Cheverny). Built on a hill overlooking Amboise and its castle, this 4-star hotel has 121 air-conditioned rooms.
Location
17 Rue Des Sablonnieres, Amboise, France
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Parking/Valet
- Elevator
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Television
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Internet Access
Quality Centre
Deluxe
This charming 84-room hotel is housed in a classic limestone 19th-century building located in the heart of the pedestrian zone, close to the Grand Théâtre as well as the city's main shopping street, Rue Ste.-Catherine where many shops, boutiques and restaurants can be found. Colorful, modern guestrooms include a minibar, safe, Nespresso coffee machine, and free Wi-Fi.
Location
27 Rue Du Parlement Sainte Catherine, Bordeaux, France
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Voicemail
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
Ibis Pont Jumeaux
Superior Tourist-Class
This 104-room modern budget hotel is located on the bank of the Canal du Midi, near the Palais des Congrès, an ideal location from which to discover the monuments of the pink city. Free Wi-Fi access is offered throughout, there is a traditional restaurant serving fresh colorful lunch and dinner menus as well as a relaxed 24-hour bar with terrace.
Location
99 boulevard marquette, Toulouse, France
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Ice Machine
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Complimentary Newspaper
Ibis Avignon Centre Ponte De l'Europe
Superior Tourist-Class
Located opposite to the city walls, just a short walk from the city centre and the famous "Pope Palce" and "Pont d'Avignon" as well as its conference centre . Free public car parks nearby. Easy access: 437 yards (400 m) from the central train station and 10 mins by train shuttle to the TGV train station.
Location
12, Blv St.Dominique, Avignon, France
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Television
Ibis Promenade des Anglais at Nice
Superior Tourist-Class
This 128-room hotel is located on the famous Promenade des Anglais near the airport and a few kilometers away from Nice's old town and the flower market. The famous beach of the Baies des Anges is located at 600 meters. It offers a restaurant with typical cooking of Nice and seasonal products and also a bar open 24 hours a day.
Location
359 Promenade des Anglais, Nice, France
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
Parkest
Superior Tourist-Class
The new 3-star Hotel ParKest is strategically located a few minutes from Lyon's international Saint-Exupéry airport, major highways and the new stadium "des Lumières". It offers 105 spacious and soundproof rooms, all equipped with the highest standard of comfort, and provides a vast range of facilities including a bar, a wellness center (sauna, hammam, cardio-training room), a restaurant of homemade Italian specialties. Free wiFi, private parking and shuttle service.
Location
Impasse Louis De Broglie, Genas-Lyon, France
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
Millennium Gloucester
First-Class
This modern and luxurious hotel is located in fashionable South Kensington, a relaxed environment in the heart of London. The hotel offers a variety of dining options such as Bombay Brasserie and Bugis Street Brasserie for Indian and Oriental cuisine, South West 7 for breakfast and Humphrey's Bar for light meals and drinks. 24-hour room service, concierge service, and a fitness room with cardiovascular equipment and weights is also available.
Location
4-18 Harrington Gardens, London, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- ATM
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Alarm Clock
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Voicemail
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Pay Movies
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Television
- Phone
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