Normandy
Located in the northwest of France, Normandy is a region rich in history, heritage and diverse landscapes. Bordered by the English Channel, it offers spectacular coastlines with cliffs and vast beaches. The region is also distinguished by its charming villages, dynamic cities such as Rouen and Caen, as well as architectural gems such as Mont-Saint-Michel.
Paris
Paris
Paris
Paris
Day 1
Arrival in Paris
Welcome by your English-speaking guide and driver on arrival at Paris airport. Transfer to Paris and panoramic city tour. Enjoy a tour of Paris, discovering the main sites and monuments of the French capital, such as the Louvre Museum and Pyramid, Place Vendôme, Paris Opera House, Place de la Concorde, Avenue des Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Invalides, St Germain-des-Prés district, Place de la Bastille...
A few photo stops are planned. Dinner at a local restaurant within walking distance of the hotel. Accommodation in Paris.
Day 2
Paris - Rouen - Etretat - Honfleur
After breakfast, drive to Rouen, capital of Normandy.
To visit a city is to discover its finest treasures and savor its history! Follow your guide from the Cathedral to the Place du Vieux Marché, discover the half-timbered houses and be inspired by the memory of Joan of Arc.
You'll have worked up an appetite after this delightful stroll. A meal in Rouen is an experience in itself. Gourmet and generous, it has the flavor of the Normandy bocages, the color of Seine Valley fruit and the warmth of milk harvested on the farms.
Get your taste buds ready, Rouen is the place to be! Your next stop will be just as pleasant.
Etretat, a breathtaking natural site with its cliffs, once a fishing village, became a renowned
a renowned seaside resort and inspiration for Impressionism. Continue on to
Honfleur. With its cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and old harbour, Honfleur was a favourite haunt of
for landscape and impressionist painters.
Accommodation and dinner in Honfleur.
Deauville beach
© Calvados Expérience
Calvados
Deauville beach
Day 3
Honfleur - Deauville -
Pont-l'Evêque - Caen
After breakfast, drive to Deauville.
Les Planches, the beach, multicolored parasols, luxury hotels and the casino are all part of the legend of this Côte Fleurie town.
Lunch in the heart of Deauville.
A few kilometers from Deauville, take the tourist route winding through the orchards of the Pays d'Auge, where you can sample local produce. Last but not least, it's impossible to cross Pont-l'Evêque without visiting Calvados Expérience, an immersive tour that's both original and multi-sensory.
A dive into the history of Normandy through the ages, where you can unravel the mystery of how calvados is made.
End the day in Caen for a well-deserved rest.
Day 4
Caen - Mont-Saint-Michel - Caen
Breakfast at the hotel. This 3th day promises to be unforgettable. Departure for Mont Saint Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The architecture of Mont-Saint-Michel and its bay make it the most popular tourist site in Normandy. On this tour, you'll discover the medieval city, the Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel, a major place of pilgrimage in the Middle Ages, and all the places that make it so famous.
For lunch, it's impossible not to sample traditional dishes such as omelettes and the famous galettes. Return to Caen at the end of the day.
Overnight stay in Caen.
Normandie
Normandie
Normandie
Normandie
Day 5
Caen - Bayeux - Landing Beaches - Caen
Breakfast at the hotel.
Ideally located, Caen, the City of William the Conqueror, is a lively, bustling metropolis. Discover this historic city with its rich architectural heritage. It is famous for its medieval castle, the Château de Caen, once the residence of the Dukes of Normandy.
The city is also famous for its Abbey aux Hommes and Abbey aux Dames. Take the time to discover Bayeux, associated with its famous tapestry and cathedral.
After sampling the region's culinary specialties, head off to visit the D-Day Beaches and the Caen Memorial. The Normandy Landing, also known as D-Day, remains one of the most ambitious and decisive military operations in modern history. On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched a massive offensive on the beaches of Normandy, marking the beginning of the liberation of Europe occupied by German forces during the Second World War.
Return to Caen at the end of the day.
Day 6
Caen - Giverny - Paris
After breakfast, drive to Paris. On the way, make a stop at Giverny, home of Claude Monet, one of the founders of the Impressionist movement and creator of the Bassin aux Nymphéas. It's all in the details. Don't forget to take a look at his collection of Japanese prints, on display in several rooms of the house.
Enjoy lunch at Les Nymphéas restaurant, surrounded by climbing plants and colorful flowers. You'll round off your trip with a visit to the Musée des Impressionismes.
The trip draws to a close with a return to Paris at the end of the day, where you can enjoy a farewell dinner on the Seine.
Accommodation in Paris.
Paris - La seine
Castle life
Plunge into the heart of French history and elegance with our exclusive tour of France's most beautiful castles. This exceptional journey will take you back to the grandeur of bygone eras, through enchanting landscapes, majestic gardens and sumptuous architecture that have left their mark on French history.
Day 5
Arrival in Paris - Tours
Arrival at Paris airport and transfer to Tours, capital of the Loire Valley.
Lunch in the city center, followed by a guided tour of the emblematic Vieux Tours district, which stretches around the
Place Plumereau.
Dinner and accommodation in Tours
Day 2
Azay-le-Rideau - Chinon
There is nowhere better in France than the Loire Valley to give you a real taste of the sweet way of life.
Departure for the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau.
Visit a masterpiece of the early French Renaissance, combining French architectural tradition with the influence of Italian art in the decoration and layout of the facades. Inside, the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau boasts prestigious historic decors retracing 4 centuries of French history, as well as sumptuous collections of objects, tapestries and furniture. This masterpiece is reflected in a water mirror fed by the Indre River. You can also enjoy the lovely English-style park and its majestic tree.
We continue our tour to Chinon. Lunch in the city center. Then visit the Château de Chinon. Situated on its rocky spur on the borders of Anjou, Touraine and Poitou, the royal fortress of Chinon reflects the most prestigious hours of the Middle Ages.
To round off this wonderful day, we'll head for Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, where you'll be welcomed by a winegrowing family. After a tour of the authentic wine storehouse and 10th-century troglodytic cellar, you'll be offered a wine tasting. Back to Tours.
Dinner and accommodation in Tours
vignoble Saint-Nicolas-Bourgueil
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Describe your image
Describe your image
Describe your image
Day 3
Villandry
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the Château de Villandry.
The interiors were entirely renovated by Count Michel-Ange de Castellane. Living room, dining room, kitchen, bedrooms, library...
During your visit, you'll discover a testimony to the French art of living in the 18th century. Throughout the year, you'll discover a remarkable group of internationally-renowned Renaissance gardens, which form a 360° setting for the château.
At lunch, enjoy seasonal cuisine inspired by the château's kitchen garden.
Famous for its impeccably manicured gardens and architectural elegance, this enchanting château is one of the last to be built during the Renaissance in the Loire Valley.
Return to Tours. Dinner and overnight in Tours
Day 6
Amboise - Chenonceaux
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the Château royal d'Amboise, the first castle built during the Renaissance.
François 1er spent part of his childhood in Amboise, before succeeding Charles VIII, and was responsible for the construction of the Château de Chambord. A visit to Amboise is combined with a tour of the Château du Clos Lucé.
Welcome to Leonardo da Vinci's last home. Discover the many models of his inventions in the château and grounds.
Lunch in Amboise.
And let's end this 4th day with a visit to the Château de Chenonceau.
The famous château des dames, remarkable for its arches elegantly spanning the Cher, is an architectural gem. Its formal gardens, rich collections and architecture make it a must-see in the Loire Valley.
Day 5
Blois - Chambord
Breakfast at the hotel. This last day promises many surprises.
We'll stroll through the streets of Blois for a bit of shopping.
Visit to the Château Royal de Blois, a veritable panorama of the history of the Châteaux de la Loire, with four façades
evoking four different eras. It's the only castle to have welcomed no fewer than 10 queens and 7 kings of France.
Lunch at leisure, then on to Chambord.
The icing on the cake of this beautiful trip will undoubtedly be the majestic white stone vessel, the Château de Chambord, which will dazzle you with its sheer size. This modest hunting lodge built by François 1er stands proudly above the treetops of its century-old trees. Don't miss the double-revolving staircase or the terrace, which offers an incredible panoramic view of the Boulogne forest. From the outside, admire the chimneys and lanterns that spike up the château's roof in an ever-increasing vertical movement.
If you feel like it, you can round off your visit with a gourmet tour of the Atelier de la Biscuiterie de Chambord, where you'll learn all about the history of the Palet Solognot.
Dinner and accommodation in Tours
Day 6
Cheverny - Paris
Breakfast at the hotel.
Before returning to Paris, let's discover the Château de Cheverny. Still inhabited today, Cheverny has the distinction of being the first private château to be opened to the public. Of all the Châteaux de la Loire, Cheverny remains the most sumptuously furnished and richly decorated! Its perfectly preserved interiors bear witness to the French art of living through a wide variety of styles and periods.
Lunch of the region's latest specialties.
Dinner in the heart of Paris, to the sound of the accordion.
Alsace Burgundy
Located in eastern and central France, Alsace and Burgundy are two emblematic regions, perfect for lovers of culture, gastronomy and authentic landscapes.
Alsace seduces with its green hills, vineyards and picturesque villages with half-timbered houses. Strasbourg, with its Gothic cathedral and Christmas markets, epitomizes the region's charm.
Burgundy, the cradle of France's great wines, is known for its prestigious vineyards, historic towns like Dijon and Beaune, and refined art de vivre.
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Day 1
Arrival in Paris - Strasbourg
Transfer by coach from Paris to Strasbourg. Check in at your hotel.
Welcome dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight in Strasbourg.
Day 2
Strasbourg - Obernai - Wine tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Follow your guide for an orientation walk through the old pedestrian zones, the cathedral
and the Petite France district. The tour includes major sites such as Maison Kammerzell, Place Gutenberg, ...
After free time and lunch, you'll head for the small village of Obernai. During your visit, you're sure to appreciate its winding streets, old houses with multicolored tiles, signs, ramparts and the statue of Sainte Odile, patron saint of Alsace.
You'll then enjoy two guided tastings of Alsace wines in carefully selected cellars. Your
tour continues along the breathtaking Alsace wine route to admire the breathtaking scenery.
Free dinner of your choice and overnight in Obernai.
Riquewihr village
Riquewihr
Alsace
Alsace
Jour 3
Obernai - Haut-Koenigsbourg -Riquewihr - Village d'Eguisheim - Colmar
Breakfast at your hotel.
Pick up at your hotel and depart for the mighty Haut-Koenigsbourg castle.
Here, follows a tour of this mighty fortress overlooking the valley. Built in 12th century, the castle occupied a strategic position controlling the wine and wheat routes to the North and the salt route from the East.
Then depart for the most beautiful village of Riquewihr. Surrounded by vineyards, the narrow, concentric streets showcase the architectural merits of its half-timbered houses, lovingly decorated with flowers. After a stroll in the village, your visit then continues to the beautiful town of Eguisheim
Finally, you’ll reach Colmar, where you can Discover the charm of the old town,
its prestigious monuments, the Pfister house, the Koïfhus, the collegiate church of Saint-Martin...
Dinner on your own.
Overnight in Colmar
Day 4
Black Forest
Breakfast at the hotel.
Discover Freiburg and its charming old quarter. This tour will introduce you to Freiburg, a city known for its
ancient university and medieval cathedral, its high standard of living and its advanced environmental practices. The city lies at the heart of an important wine-growing region and is the main gateway to the picturesque beauty of the Black Forest.
After a free lunch, transfer to the Black Forest. The Black Forest is a wooded mountain range bordered by the Rhine valley to the west and south.
Overnight in Colmar
Alsace
Day 5
Colmar - Beaune
Breakfast at your hotel and enjoy a transfer to the Burgundy region.
Make a stop in Munster, famous city well known for its cheese « Munster » and guided visit of the museum with tasting.
Then continuation to Beaune and check in at hotel.
Dinner in local restaurant
Overnight in Dijon
Day 6 - Option 1
Dijon
Discover the town of Dijon on your own.
A City of Art and History, has an exceptional architectural heritage that bears witness to its splendid past, with superb monuments and picturesque old half-timbered houses. During the Renaissance, as well as in the 17th and 18th centuries, elegant townhouses were built: Hôtel Esterno, Hôtel Coeurderoy, Hôtel Legouz de Gerland, Hôtel Bouhier de Lantenay and many more. (Possibility to organize guided visit of the Pain d’Epices, Cassis or Moutarde stores with tasting, possibility of visiting the Musée des Beaux of Dijon ….
Day 7
Wines tasting
Breakfast at the hotel.
Our first stop is at a family winery that has been in the same hands for over 4 generations. The estate is located between Nuits-Saint-Georges and Beaune, in a small village on the Hautes Côtes.
After lunch, we continue to Château de Vougeot. Although Château Clos de Vougeot no longer produces wine, it remains a symbol of over a thousand years of Burgundy history. Continue to Nuits St Georges in Nuits, where you can take part in a guided wine tasting.
Return to hotel and overnight in Dijon or Beaune.
(The name of the winery and the order of visits may change according to availability and the location of the hotel).
Day 8
Côte-de-Beaune
Breakfast at the hotel
Today's program includes the Côte de Beaune wine region. The vineyards stretch 20 km from north to south and face the morning sun.
The wines produced here include internationally renowned reds and whites.
Start your tasting with a Meursault, Pommard or similar wine. Nowhere in the Côte de Beaune is Chardonnay doing so well as here. Meursault is greenish gold or canary yellow, turning bronze with age.
Dinner and overnight in or near Cluny.
(The name of the winery and the order of visits may change according to availability and the location of the hotel).
Day 9
Visit during transfet to Lyon
Breakfast at your hotel and transfer to Lyon
En route stop at the famous Cluny Abbey. Built in 910, the Cluny abbey was the most powerful Benedictine abbey in the West in the Middle Ages.
Transfer to Lyon.
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Champagne
Located in northeastern France, Champagne is a region world-renowned for its sparkling wine that bears the same name. This iconic destination offers rolling vineyards, historic towns, and a rich cultural heritage.
Reims, the region’s capital, is famous for its stunning Gothic cathedral, where French kings were once crowned, while Épernay is known as the "Capital of Champagne," with its prestigious Champagne houses and cellars stretching beneath the streets.
Champagne invites visitors to explore charming villages, scenic landscapes, and an authentic taste of French tradition, making it a must-see destination for wine lovers and culture enthusiasts alike.
Paris
Paris
Day 1
Arrival in Paris
Welcome in France !
Arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport, welcome by English-speaking assistant and private transfer to hotel in Paris. In the afternoon, departure for a Panoramic Tour of Paris.
Get ready for an unforgettable escapade, hair in the wind, through the streets of Paris! Set off on a journey through centuries of history, as your driver shares anecdotes about the history of the emblematic places that make up the legend of this capital city... Rediscover Paris in a different way, in an emblematic vehicle, and feel the atmosphere of Paris in love, making this ride a unique experience !
Dinner at leisure.
You will enjoy your first Parisian night in the heart of the capital.
Day 2
Paris - Epernay
After breakfast, you leave Paris for your grand tour of Champagne. After crossing the Champagne vineyards, you arrive in Epernay.
The capital of Champagne, Epernay is world-famous for its famous champagne houses, which follow one another along its famous Avenue du Champagne. Steeped in chalk, Epernay's prestigious cellars make for incredible tours. Start with a visit to the famous Moet & Chandon cellars.
The Moet & Chandon cellars are an exceptional part of the House's heritage, a unique testimony to centuries of winemaking.
of centuries of winemaking. A visit to the cellars invites you to discover the Moet & Chandon expertise of our oenologists and the heritage of know-how developed over time and passed on by several generations of cellar masters.
You'll then have the pleasure of lunch at this illustrious establishment.
In the afternoon, Champagne Charles Mignon offers you a friendly guided tour. Your visit begins with a tour of the winery and cellars where the champagnes are grown and matured. Afterwards, make yourself comfortable in the projection room to
a film on the secrets of Champagne-making.
To complete your visit and your discovery of the House, you will be offered a tasting of one of our cuvées.
Dinner and overnight in Epernay.
Day 3
Epernay - Hautvillers
This 3rd day will be a colorful one.
We welcome you 30 meters deep into the limestone soil of Epernay to discover Mercier's treasures. Climb aboard the little train and explore part of the 18 km of cellars, witness to the exceptional history of this non-conformist brand. Then return to the surface to sample a flute of Mercier Champagne.
Before returning to the pretty village of Hautvillers, you'll discover a cuisine based on seasonal produce and respect for this magnificent Champagne region.
Located in the heart of the Montagne de Reims vineyards, the village of Hautvillers is the birthplace of Champagne. It was here, in the former Benedictine abbey of Hautvillers, that the wine-making monk Dom Pérignon discovered the method of “champagnizing” wine in the 18th century, “champagnisation” of wine.
Dom Pérignon's tomb now lies in the choir of the abbey church of Saint-Sindulphe. Hautvillers is also a charming wine-growing village, with houses adorned with pretty wrought-iron signs.
Dinner and overnight in Epernay.
Day 4
Epernay - Châlons-en-Champagne
Châlons-en-Champagne's historical heritage is rich in sites and monuments. Don't miss out on a visit to such landmarks as the Collégiale Notre-Dame-en-Vaux, Les Halles or Porte Sainte-Croix. Then take some time to explore the region, particularly the sites marked by the Great War.
The collegiate church of Notre-Dame-en-Vaux is a Unesco World Heritage Site on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. It boasts one of Europe's largest carillons, 56 bells and admirable 16th-century stained glass windows.
Dinner and overnight in Epernay.
Reims
Reims
Day 5
Epernay - Reims
A city of coronations and Champagne, Reims boasts four UNESCO World Heritage monuments: Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Palais du Tau, the Basilique Saint-Remi and the Musée Saint-Remi.
Reims Cathedral, dating from the 13th century, has sanctified the coronation of most of the kings of France. It is renowned for its pure Gothic architecture and ornate sculptures, the most famous of which is undoubtedly the Smiling Angel. Don't miss the blue windows of the axial chapel, designed by contemporary artist Marc Chagall.
Depending on the date of your visit, you may also have the chance to discover the cathedral in a different light and with a new sound. Through a multi-act scenario, you'll relive the emotion and fervor of the day a king is crowned!
The tour of the Champagne town's key monuments continues with the Basilique Saint-Rémi, a beautiful Romanesque-Gothic edifice, and its museum. Located in the buildings of the former Saint-Remi Abbey, the museum evokes the history of the abbey and displays art collections from prehistory to the Middle Ages.
To continue your discovery of the culinary arts, you'll stop off at La Vigneraie, a famous gastronomic stop in the heart of Reims.
You'll then resume your tour of the beautiful city of Reims.
Next to the cathedral, the Palais du Tau, the former archiepiscopal palace where the coronation banquets were held, is now home to the Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame, featuring tapestries, sculptures, the cathedral treasury and objects linked to the coronation.
To round off this beautiful cultural day, there's nothing like a few bubbles of champagne.
On the way, visit the famous Veuve Clicquot cellars.
For over 240 years, the House of Veuve Clicquot has been perfecting the elaboration of its wines of excellence, always striving for “a single quality, the very first”, which has become its benchmark and motto.
Following this same path, Joël Robuchon has established himself as one of the pioneers of gastronomy, giving a new essence to the most basic products and sublimating the noblest raw materials.
the noblest raw materials. Their two names, synonymous with excellence and perfectionism, combine excellence and savoir-faire.
Dinner and overnight in Reims
Day 6
Moutain of Reims
On the road to the Montagne de Reims, which connects Reims to Epernay, make a stop at the Lighthouse Verzenay, which watches over an ocean of vineyards and now houses the Museum of Vine. The harmonious slopes of the Montagne de Reims constitute one of the most beautiful French winegrowing treasures.
From Reims or Epernay, the route is signposted in both directions, 70 km to go in the heart of a Regional Natural Park. At the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Montagne de Reims, discover the Faux de Verzy.
The forest of Verzy, located in the Regional Natural Park of the Montagne de Reims, is home to twisted beech trees, the Faux, forms to the least unusual. Steeped in mystery, these protected, particularly fragile trees are discovered by walking along the landscaped path.
Dinner and overnight in Reims
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The heart of Provence
In the south of France, Provence is famed for its lavender fields, sunlit vineyards, and Mediterranean charm. Iconic cities like Aix-en-Provence and Avignon blend rich history and culture, while the coast dazzles with the calanques of Marseille and the beaches. Known for its flavorful cuisine and rosé wines, Provence offers a perfect taste of the Mediterranean lifestyle.
Marseille
Marseille
Day 1
Arrival in Marseille
Departure for Marseille by TGV. Arrival at Saint-Charles TGV station.
Lunch in Marseille harbor.
Panoramic tour of the city of Marseille, a city of contrasts, rich in history and culture: the Vieux Port and the old Panier district, the Cathedral of La Major, the Palais du Pharo, the Corniche, the Mucem, the Avenue du Prado, the Château and the Parc Borély, not forgetting the beautiful panorama of Notre-Dame de la Garde, the Canebière and the Palais Longchamp.
Visit to a traditional Marseille soap factory.
Dinner on your own and accommodation in Marseille.
Day 2
Cassis - Aix-en-Provence
Morning departure for Cassis, visit the Calanques.
The Calanques massif is a natural wonder nestled between Marseille and Cassis. This exceptional and unique landscape is a must-see in Marseille! With its pebbled and sandy beaches, small coves and turquoise waters, this biodiversity hotspot has all the makings of a postcard.
Embark on a stroll through the calanques that will take you to the Ile d'If to visit the emblematic Château d'If.
Lunch at your leisure.
On to Aix-en-Provence.
To discover Aix-en-Provence, there's nothing like a stroll in the company of a passionate guide who will reveal the elegance of its townhouses and the beauty of its architecture. You'll cross the historic Mazarin district, the Cours Mirabeau, or discover the many fountains and squares in the pedestrianized town center. Aux couleurs de Cézanne: more than an experience, it's an encounter with the painter that you'll experience among the places and landscapes that marked the life, vision and work of the father of modern painting.
Guided tour of the artist's studio.
The day ends on a sweet note, with a tasting of the region's specialty, the calisson.
Dinner and overnight accommodation in Aix-en-Provence.
Marseille
Marseille
Day 3
Aix-en-Provence - Bonnieux - Roussillon - Gordes - Avignon
Morning departure from Aix-en-Provence to discover the Luberon, the Vaucluse regional nature park, with its irresistibly charming old-fashioned villages.
First stop: Bonnieux, a perched village with an exceptional panorama stretching from the Petit Luberon to Mont-Ventoux and the Monts du Vaucluse.
Continuation to Roussillon.
Renowned for its cliffs and multi-hued ochre quarries, Roussillon boasts an astonishing color palette ranging from pale yellow to flamboyant red. Listed as one of France's “Most Beautiful Villages”, it is in perfect harmony with the ochre cliffs it overlooks. Its facades, roofs and alleyways are a photographer's delight. It is without doubt one of the most visited villages in the region.
The next stop of the day takes us to Gordes. For the last few kilometers on the approach to Gordes, the winding road has nothing on the horizon but the dry stone walls that line the roads and protect the houses from the mistral wind and prying eyes. Then, suddenly, at the bend in the road, the village emerges, majestic, standing guard over the Luberon.
Arrival in Avignon at the end of the day.
Dinner and accommodation in Avignon.
Day 4
Avignon - Saint-Rémy-de-Provence - Les Baux de Provence
In the morning, stop off to visit Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Nestled in the majestic Alpilles, between Avignon and Arles, lies this little gem. The birthplace of Nostradamus, it has been and continues to be a source of inspiration for many artists.
Lunch in the town center.
Then on to Les Baux de Provence, a charming village built on a rocky outcrop, offering incomparable views of the Alpilles massif, the mistral-swept Crau plain and the Camargue. The twenty or so inhabitants who still live within the walls jealously guard a unique historical heritage. Along with the Château des Baux and the Carrières de Lumières, this open-air museum is a must-see in Provence.
Dinner and overnight in Avignon.
Day 5
Avignon - Paris
Guided tour of Avignon, a magnificent historic city surrounded by 14th-century ramparts and forever marked by the fact that it was the official residence of the popes for over a century; followed by a visit to the Palais des Papes and the Pont-Saint-Bénezet, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Free time to stroll around the old town.
A few photo stops are planned.
Dinner at a local restaurant within walking distance of the hotel. Accommodation in Paris.
The Color Road
Bordeaux - Toulouse - Lourdes
Bordeaux, renowned for its exceptional wines, invites you to discover its historic architecture, including the Place de la Bourse and its magnificent waterfront. Sample wines in the surrounding vineyards and savor the region's culinary delights.
Toulouse, known as the “Pink City” for its terracotta buildings, combines a rich history, vibrant culture and delicious gastronomy.
Explore its charming squares, the Basilique Saint-Sernin and the Capitole de Toulouse.
Lourdes is famous as a pilgrimage site, attracting visitors from all over the world to the sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Lourdes and its healing waters.
This tour combines spirituality, culture and gastronomy for an unforgettable experience in south-west France.
Day 1
Arrival in Bordeaux - Toulouse
Meet your guide at Bordeaux airport and transfer by coach to Toulouse.
Stopover in Moissac, the 1st tourist destination in the
Tarn-et-Garonne. It owes this position to its exceptional heritage, starting with the 12th-century Romanesque portal and cloister of the abbey. Both are listed as World Heritage Sites on the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route.
Dinner and accommodation in Toulouse
Day 2
Albi - Cordes sur Ciel
Meet your guide and depart for Albi. The omnipresent red brick of Albi sets the tone. The episcopal city of Albi has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since July 2010. Sainte-Cécile Cathedral is the largest brick cathedral in the world. Majestic and imposing, it can be seen from everywhere. A must-see architectural ensemble in the Tarn!
Continue to the Gaillac region and visit a local winery with wine tasting.
Dinner and overnight in Toulouse.
Day 3
Carcassonne - Minerve
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby.
Departure for Carcassonne: with its three kilometers of ramparts and 52 towers, the city of Carcassonne is the largest fortified city in Europe.
The famous, imposing medieval citadel in the Aude is one of the country's most visited tourist destinations.
The majestic Gallo-Roman and medieval fortifications that surround the town, the Narbonnaise gateway flanked by two high towers, the Saint-Nazaire basilica... So many vestiges of an ancient past to admire during a stroll.
Lunch is at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, head for Minerve: the village of Minerve forms a superb whole, with its magnificent unspoilt nature, its bridge and its houses perched on a rocky outcrop. Minerve invites hikers to discover its natural bridges, galleries dug into the rock.
Dinner in a local restaurant to taste the two typical specialties of the region: foie gras and cassoulet!
Dinner and overnight in Toulouse.
Day 4 Toulouse - Lourdes
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby.
Walking tour of the “pink city”, Toulouse, famous for its lively atmosphere. Toulouse is also a city of art and history, with a magnificently preserved architectural and artistic heritage. Visitors will discover the historic center, with its many Renaissance townhouses.
The Place du Capitole, at the heart of the city, is a must-see.
Lunch in a local restaurant.
Departure for Lourdes and guided tour.
Lourdes is world-renowned as humanity's first place of pilgrimage.
Your guide will explain the history that changed the destiny of this small Pyrenean town and the story of the Marian apparitions.
Visit the three basilicas (the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the Basilica of the Rosary and the Underground Basilica), then the grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared 18 times to a young girl in 1859.
Dinner and overnight in Lourdes.
Toulouse
Toulouse
Toulouse
Lourdes
Lourdes
Lourdes
Bordeaux
Bordeaux, Place de la Comédie
Bordeaux
Day 5
Bordeaux
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and transfer to Bordeaux (arrival in Bordeaux for lunch).
Lunch at leisure.
In the afternoon, discover the city of Bordeaux. Bordeaux is one of the best-preserved 18th-century cities. Stone facades, lush gardens, cobbled streets and elegant boulevards are among the most attractive features for visitors.
Dinner and overnight in Bordeaux.
Day 6
Bordeaux
Meet our guide in the hotel lobby for a tour of the Cité du Vin. Stroll around, visit and discover this unique site, a showcase for the richness and diversity of the world's wine industry. Sometimes described as the jewel in the crown of Bordeaux wine tourism, sometimes as the totem of Bordeaux, the Cité du Vin is sure to win you over.
Lunch on a terrace in one of the city's squares.
In the afternoon, take a river trip to Port de la Lune. It's the ideal way to admire the bridges and Unesco facades of Gironde's capital. A fun and informative boat trip, with a glass of Bordeaux wine in hand!
Dinner and overnight in Bordeaux.
Bordeaux
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Bordeaux
Day 7
La région viticole du Médoc
Discover the Médoc region, between the Gironde estuary, the Landes forest and the Atlantic Ocean.
It offers magnificent landscapes with vineyards as far as the eye can see.
Tasting of a Château Grand Cru in Saint Estèphe or Pauillac.
Free time in Pauillac for lunch.
Pauillac lies on the west bank of the Gironde. In the 19th century, it was the arrival point for transatlantic ships. Today, ships use it as a resting port. The port offers picturesque views across the river to the quays and is full of cafés and restaurants serving local wines.
In the afternoon, visit a winery followed by a tasting of Saint-Julien grands crus.
Dinner and overnight in Bordeaux.
Day 8
Arcachon Bay and the Dune du Pilat
Just an hour's drive from Bordeaux, the Bassin d'Arcachon is a wonderful place, with its beaches, the Dune du Pilat, Île aux oiseaux, the Cap Ferret peninsula with its small fishing village and oyster producers.
You'll discover Arcachon, the villages and the high country which, even in winter, retains a special charm with its Belle Epoque architecture.
Tasting of oysters at the producers'.
Lunch at leisure.
In the afternoon, discover the Dune du Pilat, considered the highest in Europe at 110 meters, and view the Landes pine forest from the top of the dune.
Dinner on your own
Overnight in Bordeaux.
