Paris, the Loire & the Riviera

10 or 12 days

French Riviera, Provence, Lyon, Loire Valley, Paris, with extension to Normandy | GOF

This is the France that inspired countless artists, from Monet to Renoir. The Mediterranean culture of the Riviera and the lavender fields of Provence were worthy subjects for generations of painters. In the Loire Valley, medieval castles evoke the depth of French history. In Paris, the monuments, art museums, and fashionable streets blend bygone eras with the modern day. Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Paris, the Loire & the Riviera tour

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Paris, the Loire & the Riviera tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to France

Day 2: French Riviera

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Take a walking tour of Nice

With your tour director you will see:

Vieille Ville
Promenade des Anglais

Day 3: French Riviera • Monaco

Take a tour of Monaco

With your Tour Director you will see:

Prince’s Palace
Monaco Cathedral

Day 4: French Riviera • Provence

Travel to Provence

Take a tour of Nîmes

Visit the Nîmes Ampitheatre

Visit the Pont du Gard

Day 5: Provence • Lyon

Travel to Lyon via Avignon

Walking tour of Avignon

Visit the Musee des Confluences

Day 6: Lyon • Loire Valley

Travel to the Loire Valley

Take a walking tour of Lyon

Day 7: Loire Valley

Tour the Loire Valley with an expert local guide

Visit the Château de Chenonceau

Visit the Château d'Amboise

Day 8: Loire Valley • Chartres • Paris

Travel to Paris via Chartres

Visit Chartres CathedralVisit the Louvre

Take a walking tour of Paris

Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

Day 9: Paris

Take a guided tour of Paris

With your expert local guide you will see:

Place de la Concorde
Champs-Élysées
Arc de Triomphe
Les Invalides
Eiffel Tower

Add this in-depth excursion:

Versailles

Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.

Enjoy a Seine River Cruise

Day 10: Depart for home

Add 2 more days

Day 10: Paris • Normandy region

Travel to the Normandy region via Caen

Visit the Caen Memorial

Day 11: Normandy region • Paris

Take a tour of Normandy

With your Tour Director you will see:

Pointe du Hoc
Arromanches
Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery

Photo Stop in Arromanches

Visit the Juno Beach Centre

Visit Pointe du Hoc

Day 12: Depart for home

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Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

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