French Dream

6 Days Starting and ending in Paris, France

Visiting: Loire Valley, Dordogne, Bordeaux, Paris

Tour operator:

Europamundo

Tour code:

28737

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

36 - 72

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

3-85

Tour operated in:

English , French , Spanish
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Tour Overview

Embark on the "French Dream" tour, a captivating journey through the heart of France, starting and ending in Paris. Discover the enchanting Loire Valley with visits to the stunning castles of Blois, Villandry, and Chenonceau, and explore the historic Châteaux du Clos Lucé and Chambord. Experience the prehistoric wonders of Lascaux and the breathtaking Padirac Chasm. Delight in the medieval charm of Amboise, Sarlat, and Rocamadour, and savor the rich heritage of Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a high-speed train ride from Bordeaux to Paris, and indulge in wine tasting at the Cité du Vin. This cultural tour offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and gastronomy, with included admissions and select meals, ensuring an unforgettable French adventure.

Highlights

  • Explore the stunning castle in Blois.

  • Enjoy a leisurely stroll and lunch in Tours.

  • Visit the splendid Château de Villandry and its renowned gardens.

  • Discover the Château du Clos Lucé in Amboise, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last years.

  • Explore the iconic Château de Chenonceau, built like a bridge over the River Cher.

  • Experience the prehistoric cave paintings at Lascaux.

  • Take a boat ride on the underground river in the Padirac Chasm.

  • Stroll through the historic center of Bordeaux, a World Heritage site.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Paris, Blois, Tours, Villandry, Amboise

Beautiful panoramic view of Paris.
Paris: Boat trip on the Seine, passing next to Notre Dame included.

Location: Loire Valley

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo!We’ll start the day by traveling to the enchanting south of France, heading towards the picturesque Loire Valley. Our first stop will be Blois, a charming city known for its stunning castle. Next, we’ll go to Tours, the regional capital situated on the banks of the Loire River, where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll and a delightful lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll explore the splendid Château de Villandry, renowned for its gardens and flowers. Tickets to the gardens included. Our journey will then take us to Amboise, a captivating city with a fascinating medieval quarter along the Loire River. Dinner will be included.

Day 2 : Amboise, Chenonceaux, Chambord, Limoges

Beautiful panoramic view of Paris.
Paris: Boat trip on the Seine, passing next to Notre Dame included.

Location: Loire Valley

Accommodation Name: hotel

Embark on a day of discovery in the Loire Valley. Our day will begin with an early morning walk in Amboise to the Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last three years. Delving deeper into the Loire region, we´ll explore the iconic Château de Chenonceau (tickets included), built like a bridge over the River Cher. Next, we will visit Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley (visit to the park included). Continuing our journey into central France, our next stop will be Limoges, renowned for its porcelain. We suggest visiting its historic center, where the highlight is Saint Etienne Cathedral.

Day 3 : Limoges, Sarlat, Beynac-Et-Cazenac, Rocamadour

Beautiful panoramic view of Paris.
Paris: Boat trip on the Seine, passing next to Notre Dame included.

Location: Dordogne

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

We’ll leave Limoges for the Dordogne, home to one of the great historic rivers in central France. Few regions contain so many charming villages and enchanting landscapes. We’ll arrive at Lascaux, where we’ll visit the museum and the replica of the caves (tickets included) and learn about the site’s prehistoric times with its magnificent cave paintings. After that, we’ll visit Sarlat, a UNESCO World Heritage town with an incredibly well-preserved Renaissance historic center, where there will be time to stroll and have lunch. In Beynac, we’ll explore a medieval castle overlooking the river (admission included). We’ll end the day in Rocamadour, a beautiful medieval village with an important sanctuary "perched" on a cliff; we suggest walking down the Via Crucis and taking the lift back up. Dinner will be included.

Day 4 : Rocamadour, Padirac Cave, Collonges-La-Rouge, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux

Paris: Boat trip on the Seine, passing next to Notre Dame included.
Beautiful panoramic view of Paris.

Location: Bordeaux

Accommodation Name: hotel

We´ll visit the impressive Padirac Chasm, where we´ll enjoy a boat ride on the river 75 meters underground. Afterwards, we´ll proceed to Collonges-la-Rouge, a picturesque village built with red stone on the Way of St. James. Following lunch, we´ll journey to Saint-Emilion, located in the heart of the Bordeaux wine-producing region, with time for a leisurely stroll. We’ll arrive in Bordeaux in the evening.Note: The Padirac Chasm may be closed from November until the end of March due to weather conditions.

Day 5 : Bordeaux, Paris

Beautiful panoramic view of Paris.
Paris: Boat trip on the Seine, passing next to Notre Dame included.

Location: Bordeaux

Accommodation Name: hotel

The entire center of Bordeaux has been recognized as a World Heritage Site. Prepare to be captivated by the "Water Mirror" and explore the historic old town with its charming pedestrian streets and 11th-century cathedral. We will include admission to the Cité du Vin (with audio tour in English, Spanish or French), an impressive interactive museum that delves into the history and production of wine; wine tasting included at the viewpoint overlooking Bordeaux. Later, you´ll have free time to stroll along the Garonne River banks, lined with quaint restaurants. After lunch, we’ll take you to the railway station, where you´ll board a modern high-speed train. In just over two hours, you´ll travel the 500 km from Bordeaux to Paris. Upon arrival in Paris, we´ll transfer you from the station to your hotel.

Day 6 : Paris

Paris: Boat trip on the Seine, passing next to Notre Dame included.
Beautiful panoramic view of Paris.

Location: Paris

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

What's Included

  • Tickets to the gardens of Château de Villandry

    Admission to the splendid gardens of Château de Villandry is included.

  • Tickets to Château de Chenonceau

    Admission to the iconic Château de Chenonceau is included.

  • Visit to the park of Chambord

    Admission to the park of the largest castle in the Loire Valley, Chambord, is included.

  • Tickets to Lascaux museum and cave replica

    Admission to the Lascaux museum and the replica of the caves is included.

  • Admission to Beynac medieval castle

    Admission to the medieval castle in Beynac is included.

  • Boat ride in Padirac Chasm

    A boat ride on the river 75 meters underground in the Padirac Chasm is included.

  • Admission to CITE DU VIN

    Admission to the CITE DU VIN, an interactive wine museum in Bordeaux, is included. Wine tasting at the viewpoint over Bordeaux is also included.

  • High-speed train from Bordeaux to Paris

    A modern high-speed train ride from Bordeaux to Paris is included.

What's Not Included

  • Lunches

    Lunches are not included in the tour package.

  • Personal expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.

  • Optional activities

    Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.

Mode of Transport

Transportation includes a modern high-speed train covering 500 km between Bordeaux and Paris in under two hours.

Accommodation

Accommodation is provided in hotels throughout the tour, offering comfort and convenience as you explore the beautiful regions of France.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of transportation is included in the tour?

    The tour includes transportation on a modern high-speed train that covers 500 km between Bordeaux and Paris in under two hours.

  • Are meals included during the tour?

    Dinner is included on the first day in Amboise and on the third day in Rocamadour. Lunches are not included in the tour package.

  • What activities are included in the Padirac Chasm visit?

    The visit to the Padirac Chasm includes a boat ride on the river 75 meters underground.

  • Is wine tasting included in the tour?

    Yes, wine tasting is included at the CITE DU VIN, an interactive wine museum in Bordeaux, at the viewpoint overlooking the city.

  • What is the significance of the visit to Lascaux?

    The visit to Lascaux includes admission to the museum and the replica of the caves, where you can learn about the site's prehistoric times and see magnificent cave paintings.

  • What can I expect to see in Bordeaux?

    In Bordeaux, you can explore the historic old town, visit the 'Water Mirror', and enjoy the charming pedestrian streets and the 11th-century cathedral. Admission to the CITE DU VIN is also included.

Reviews of this operator

Mauro Grasso García (Google Reviewer)  

I have taken a trip...

02-Apr-2024

I have taken a trip with them through Spain and Portugal and everything was very organized. Professional guides and wonderful places. Without a doubt, I will return.

alejandra gonzalez (Google Reviewer)  

We had a fantastic trip...

27-Jun-2023

We had a fantastic trip with EuropaMundo. We visited France, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco and Spain. Gonzalo our guide was incredibly knowledgable and friendly, gave us a fantastic tour throughout the whole trip. We learned about history, art, culture and much more. He kept us entertained, was happy to answer all of our questions, also offered recommendations of things to do, see and places to eat during the tour. Also want to thank our drivers Narciso and Olivier both did a fantastic job driving us safe. Money and time well invested. Highly recommended.

Francisco Ruelas (Google Reviewer)  

Great trip without any ...

17-Feb-2025

Great trip without any issues. Always on time. Better than expected. Special recognition for Maribel our trip guide. Also driver was very helpful (sorry I do not recall his name). My wife and I expect to have another trip, and Europamundo will be first choice.

Nimar Sekhon (Google Reviewer)  

I want to let you...

16-Jul-2024

I want to let you guys know your tour guides were excellent Frey, Julie and Alba was very professional. Also hotels in Spain quite clean. Only think you guys need to improve on giving accurate times guides bus because told 8:30 am because told I would little more accurate timings of the tour. I was wondering if guys tours in Greece or Israel plan another vacation next year asking if guys have any tours available in Greece or Israel.

Paul Quan (Google Reviewer)  

Just finished a 3 week...

22-Oct-2023

Just finished a 3 week tour not do long ago. Most of it was great, I couldn't ask for a better experience. Except for 1 tour guide (Maria). First of she and the driver was over an hour late to our hotel to pick every one up, which is fair enough, unexpected things happen. Then I thought that everyone was punished due to them being late. We were rushed everywhere we went. She made us pay for a toilet only to walk us down to the city centre to only allow us 45 minutes to find a restaurant to have so called lunch at around 3:00pm. Then we drove for at least 6 hours with very little breaks, not even to allow everyone to have toilet breaks. I would recommend eurpomando but not Maria as a tour guide. Every other tour guide we had were fantastic.

Julia Macapagal (Google Reviewer)  

We are three from the...

20-Aug-2024

We are three from the Philippines and were set to tour the Czech Republic (June 10). Overall, the tour was satisfactory except we would like to suggest giving more time to the highlights of each city. For instance, we were able to see the exterior of Versailles - but even if we wanted to get in to see more of its beauty, we could not as we were pressured by time to be at the meeting place at a certain point. That is exactly what happened to us during our Eiffel Tower experience as well. The Louvre museum was optional but we finished the cruise at 3:00 PM and the museum would close at 5:00 PM. This schedule was literally just like a tick the box list. Another important thing I would like to say is regarding William or Guillermo. He was our tour guide on June 12 from Pilsen to Germany. We understand that this is a group tour and that time is a big factor such that our punctuality is required. But it is also inevitable that sometimes you get late, you can get lost, but that was not intentional. That is exactly what happened to us, we got lost in Rothenburg and caused us to be late, meters away from the bus, he was yelling at us at the peak of his lungs. Very discourteous and very unethical! He was unlike other guides. Not to mention that he is not so knowledgeable in the topics he was discussing, again, unlike the other tour guides. To think that he has been doing his job for several years “with passion”, it was such a disappointment. His attitude did not show any passion for his work.

Glenn (Google Reviewer)  

We had an incredible time...

12-Dec-2023

We had an incredible time visiting Switzerland and Paris, and there was no need to worry about anything. The organization was perfect, and the hotels were booked and all this was at a resonable cost. But an issue arose with an extremely rude and unpleasant driver(Andres) for one of the days, who abruptly slammed the brakes on a high-speed bus because he was angry at kids talking. This could have been very dangerous for the passengers also. Would have given 5 stars if it wasbt for the driver

Talia Rodriguez (Google Reviewer)  

Terrible agency, total scammers. Booked...

08-Oct-2024

Terrible agency, total scammers. Booked a trip to Europe and didn’t received what was promised. We didn’t have free time (10-30 min in most cases) the whole trip felt rushed, we ate at every gas stations in Europe, not restaurants , we had to drag mas suitcases, couldn’t watch a show/performance because we had to book it advance and according to them this was included until we got to the places and they said “we couldn’t book the show” money was returned. This is false advertisement. Hotels were pure garbage, at some point we found bugs in our bed. To many lies, to many scams, I hated the whole thing. Our group was a gem, they handpicked the most annoying people ever and had to be together from 6 am until 12 pm in the mornings, we couldn’t visit or watch anything in Europe because we were busy 12 h on a bus crossing borders, so what they put in the paper example: “The alps” was literally the view of the alps from a bus, never visited anything that was stated in the world. We were to supposed to visit Switzerland, one of the bests countries and most beautiful places on earth but we were there 1 h, San Sebastián Spain 10 min, what the hell is that? Tourist guides are terrible, while on the bus they won’t tell you the history. We visited France and stayed ij burdeaux (for some reason burdeaux was included but never saw it. Nasty hotels in the middle of nowhere , felt like I was working the whole trip

Pete F (Google Reviewer)  

Poorly organized tours - no...

19-May-2024

Poorly organized tours - no continuity or directions to people on tours. Drivers and guides are often late and, while nice people, are also very disorganized with little support from the home office. We are missing our Versailles tour because the bus driver did not show up. One hotel had no water for the entire hotel. The company is about churning as many people through their tours than providing quality experiences. I plan to report them through our travel agent to prevent more people from using them.

Pedro Rascon (Google Reviewer)  

I had travelled with Europamundo...

24-Jul-2024

I had travelled with Europamundo twice back in 2013 and 2014. This year I decided to repeat a trip with them (Prague-Budapest-Vienna-Innsbruck). In the last 10 years I’ve done about 10 trips to Europe, but this time I decided to go back with them so I could worry less about transportation, hotels, guided tours, etc. I regret so much going with them. After spending about $20K on this trip my vacation got totally ruined by Europamundo. I am never traveling with Europamundo ever again. Rest of my review in screenshots attached...

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