Wonderful France

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OVERVIEW
Combine the glamorous French capital with centuries of history and glorious sunsets on the French Riviera. This favourite French tour delivers it all in just nine days, from strolling around the Pont du Gard to soaking up the sun-kissed charm of St. Tropez and Monaco in France's glorious south.
EXPERIENCES
Arles: Admire the exquisite Romanesque Cathedral and Amphitheatre on your city tour of Arles, guided by a Local Specialist.

Avignon: View the Pont d'Avignon and walk the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town to the Palais des Papes.

Beaune: Join your Travel Director for an orientation walk through Beaune’s medieval centre. Pass wine shops, timber-framed buildings and lively market squares as you get a feel for this historic Burgundy town. Along the way, hear how wine, trade and tradition have shaped daily life in one of France’s best-loved wine capitals.

Monaco City: Bask in the stunning views on your Monaco Orientation.

Paris: Explore the iconic sights and streets of Paris on an orientation drive this evening.

Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.

Pont du Gard: See the ancient Roman aqueduct bridge of Pont du Gard, spanning the Gardon River.

Saint-Tropez: Soak up the beautiful surroundings on your morning sojourn on your visit to Saint-Tropez.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
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21/06/2025 29/06/2025 £2,317 Book
28/06/2025 06/07/2025 £2,575 Book
05/07/2025 13/07/2025 £2,575 Book
19/07/2025 27/07/2025 £2,272 Book
02/08/2025 10/08/2025 £2,525 Book
30/08/2025 07/09/2025 £2,525 Book
06/09/2025 14/09/2025 £2,317 Book
20/09/2025 28/09/2025 £2,317 Book
27/09/2025 05/10/2025 £2,575 Book
04/10/2025 12/10/2025 £2,295 Book
18/04/2026 26/04/2026 £2,565 Book
25/04/2026 03/05/2026 £2,565 Book
02/05/2026 10/05/2026 £2,655 Book
09/05/2026 17/05/2026 £2,655 Book
16/05/2026 24/05/2026 £2,655 Book
23/05/2026 31/05/2026 £2,655 Book
30/05/2026 07/06/2026 £2,677 Book
06/06/2026 14/06/2026 £2,677 Book
13/06/2026 21/06/2026 £2,677 Book
20/06/2026 28/06/2026 £2,677 Book
27/06/2026 05/07/2026 £2,677 Book
04/07/2026 12/07/2026 £2,677 Book
11/07/2026 19/07/2026 £2,677 Book
18/07/2026 26/07/2026 £2,677 Book
25/07/2026 02/08/2026 £2,677 Book
01/08/2026 09/08/2026 £2,677 Book
08/08/2026 16/08/2026 £2,677 Book
15/08/2026 23/08/2026 £2,677 Book
22/08/2026 30/08/2026 £2,677 Book
29/08/2026 06/09/2026 £2,677 Book
05/09/2026 13/09/2026 £2,677 Book
12/09/2026 20/09/2026 £2,677 Book
19/09/2026 27/09/2026 £2,677 Book
26/09/2026 04/10/2026 £2,677 Book
03/10/2026 11/10/2026 £2,655 Book
ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: Renaissance La Défense - Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: Renaissance La Défense - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Charlemagne - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: Novotel Nice Centre Vieux - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5: Novotel Nice Centre Vieux - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: Mercure Avignon Gare TGV - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7: Mercure Avignon Gare TGV - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8: Evergreen Laurel - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • TGV Express train between Avignon and Paris.
ITINERARY

Discover romance, sophistication and French joie de vivre in Paris – the launch pad to a memorable journey through the French countryside. Explore the grand boulevards and picturesque avenues of the 'City of Light', before meeting your Travel Director and companions for a Welcome Reception. We take to the streets this evening to see some of the city's most iconic sights, including the Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe, standing in all its glorious splendour for you to admire.

Join a Local Specialist to explore the Latin Quarter, a vibrant student hotspot and home to the Sorbonne University. View the remarkable church of Saint-Sulpice, then soak up the authentic atmosphere and local day-to-day life of the Parisians as you stroll through historic neighbourhoods. Consider an optional experience to the exquisite gardens of Claude Monet at Giverny. Spend your evening embracing the pageantry of Paris and perhaps experience a traditional Parisian Cabaret.

Travel through the picture-perfect Burgundy wine region and stop in its walled regional capital, Beaune – most famous for the colourful geometric-tiled Hôtel-Dieu. We continue to the gastronomic capital of Lyon, where we spend the night. Discover the historic treasures of its well-preserved Old Town or perhaps indulge in delicious Beaujolais flavours in a local bouchon – the choice is yours.

Follow the Rhône Valley south, enjoying some free time in Aix-en-Provence for lunch and perhaps a taste of the sweet flavours of calissons. Continue to the glamorous Principality of Monaco, one of the smallest and wealthiest nations on earth. View the palace, home to the Grimaldi family since the 13th century, and the cathedral where Princess Grace and Prince Rainier were married. Enjoy a delicious Regional Dinner together in Monaco before travelling further along the sun-kissed shores of the French Riviera to our hotel, where we'll spend the next two nights.

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, a popular haunt for actors seeking a relaxing retreat. In your free time, you have the opportunity to soak up the fresh sea air and perhaps indulge in a delicious Salade Niçoise.

We arrive by boat in glitzy Saint-Tropez for a morning sojourn to soak up our fashionable surroundings. This afternoon journey to the ancient city of Arles to admire its Roman theatre and arena - once the site of bloody battles and exhilarating chariot races. Tread in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh with your Local Specialist, exploring the heritage of this town where he was inspired to produce more than 300 paintings and drawings. Later, journey to Western Europe’s largest river delta region - the Camargue. Here we will Connect With Locals for a home cooked Be My Guest experience of regional dishes made with produce from local farmers and markets. Later, we make our way to Avignon where we will spend the next two nights.

This morning we visit the impressive Pont du Gard – an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge to cross the river Gardon. It's arches of stone, still standing since the 1st century AD when it was originally built to take water to the Roman settlement of the present day city of Nîmes. Take time in Avignon to explore its impressive Old Town, once the seat of the Papacy. Our orientation of this extraordinary historic city includes views of the imposing Palace of the Popes and the famous ruined bridge straddling the Rhône, which inspired the French song, Sur le Pont d'Avignon.

The French countryside is your companion as you take the high-speed TGV train through the heart of France, past Auxerre and the vineyards of Burgundy, back to Paris where you’ll have the rest of the afternoon to explore the city on your own or explore Montmartre with a stroll through the 'village' overlooking the city of Paris on an Optional Experience. Later, enjoy market-fresh produce and seasonal cuisine at a local restaurant celebrating an unforgettable sojourn through France during dinner together.

This morning after breakfast, it's time to bid Paris a fond au revoir as our fascinating journey through France comes to an end.
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