French Ring
French Ring
$1731
French Ring
11 Days Starting and ending in Paris, France
Visiting: Paris, Caen, Mont Saint Michel, Tours, Loire Valley, Dordogne, Bordeaux
Tour operator:
Tour code:
28738
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
36 - 72
Age range:
3-85
Tour operated in:
English , French , SpanishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through France with the "French Ring" tour, a cultural exploration of the country's most iconic sites. Begin in Paris with a scenic boat trip on the Seine and a guided tour of the Montmartre district. Discover the grandeur of Versailles, the artistic charm of Monet's House in Giverny, and the historical significance of Normandy's beaches. Experience the mystical allure of Mont-Saint-Michel and the medieval beauty of Brittany's towns. In the Loire Valley, marvel at the stunning gardens of Château de Villandry and the architectural wonders of Chenonceau and Chambord. Delve into the prehistoric past at Lascaux and enjoy a unique underground boat ride at Padirac Chasm. Conclude your adventure in Bordeaux, with a visit to the Citè du Vin and a high-speed train journey back to Paris. Enjoy comfortable accommodations and seamless transportation throughout this captivating tour.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation Name: hotel
Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.
Day 2 : Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation Name: hotel
We’ll embark on a panoramic tour of Paris with a local guide. Later, we’ll transfer to the charming Montmartre district, renowned for its street artists and quaint restaurants, where you can enjoy lunch. Afterward, we’ll head back to the hotel, stopping at the Louvre for those who wish to stay in the city center. We suggest visiting the museum. You’ll have free time in the afternoon. In the evening, you can attend an optional variety show.
Day 3 : Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation Name: hotel
Today we’ll include a transfer to Versailles with its immense palace and beautiful gardens (admission not included). Free time in the afternoon in Paris. Your guide will offer options for a boat trip on the Seine and a visit to the Latin Quarter.
Day 4 : Paris, Rouen, Arromanches, Caen
Location: Caen
Accommodation Name: hotel
Early departure from Paris. We’ll travel towards Normandy, making a stop in Giverny to visit Monet’s House and its impressive gardens (admission included); we’ll learn about impressionist art, a movement centered in Normandy. The journey will continue to Rouen, Normandy’s capital with its medieval streets and cathedral. Here we’ll have time for a stroll and lunch. We’ll continue to Arromanches, where the beaches serve as a poignant reminder of the World War II landings in France. Our final destination is Caen, where we’ll enjoy some leisure time in the central district.Note: From November to April, Monet´s house is closed to visitors, so there will be no stop at Giverny.
Day 5 : Caen, Mont Saint Michel, St. Malo, Dinan, Rennes
Location: Mont Saint Michel
Accommodation Name: hotel
First thing in the morning, we’ll travel to Mont-Saint-Michel, known as “The Marvel,” where you´ll have time to explore the city, surrounded by the sea and the abbey. Next, in Brittany, we’ll stop in Saint-Malo, whose powerful walls defend the city. Time for lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll continue to Dinan, a charming town in the Brittany region. We’ll then make our way to Rennes, the capital of Brittany, with its fascinating and monumental historic center.
Day 6 : Rennes, Angers, Tours, Villandry, Amboise
Location: Tours
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
We’ll depart for Angers. Those who wish can visit the castle that houses the largest medieval tapestry depicting the Apocalypse. Our journey will take us to the Loire Valley, arriving in Tours, the region´s capital, located on the banks of the Loire River. Here, you’ll have time to explore and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll visit Château de Villandry, renowned for its magnificent gardens and flowers, with admission to the gardens included. We’ll then continue to Amboise for accommodation, a city celebrated for its enchanting medieval quarter. Dinner will be included.
Day 7 : Amboise, Chenonceaux, Chambord, Limoges
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 8 : Limoges, Sarlat, Beynac Et Cazenac, Rocamadour
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 9 : Rocamadour, Padirac Cave, Collonges La Rouge, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux
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 10 : Bordeaux, Paris
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 11 : Paris
Location: Paris
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
What's Included
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Transfer to the hotel in Paris
Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time.
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Panoramic tour of Paris
We’ll embark on a panoramic tour of Paris with a local guide.
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Transfer to Montmartre district
Later, we’ll transfer to the charming Montmartre district, renowned for its street artists and quaint restaurants.
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Transfer to Versailles
Today we’ll include a transfer to Versailles with its immense palace and beautiful gardens.
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Visit to Monet’s House and gardens
We’ll travel towards Normandy, making a stop in Giverny to visit Monet’s House and its impressive gardens (admission included).
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Visit to Château de Villandry gardens
In the afternoon, we’ll visit Château de Villandry, renowned for its magnificent gardens and flowers, with admission to the gardens included.
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Visit to Château de Chenonceau
Delving deeper into the Loire region, we’ll explore the iconic Château de Chenonceau (tickets included).
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Visit to Chambord park
Next, we will visit Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley (visit to the park included).
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Visit to Lascaux museum and caves
We’ll arrive at Lascaux, where we’ll visit the museum and the replica of the caves (tickets included).
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Visit to Beynac medieval castle
In Beynac, we’ll explore a medieval castle overlooking the river (admission included).
What's Not Included
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Admission to Versailles Palace
Admission to the immense palace and beautiful gardens of Versailles is not included.
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Optional variety show in Paris
In the evening, you can attend an optional variety show in Paris.
Mode of Transport
Transportation includes transfers to various locations, a high-speed train journey from Bordeaux to Paris, and local transfers within cities.
Accommodation
Stay in comfortable hotels throughout the tour, with accommodations in Paris, Caen, Rennes, Amboise, Limoges, Rocamadour, and Bordeaux, ensuring a restful night after each day's exploration.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is included in the French Ring tour?
The tour includes transfers to various locations, a high-speed train journey from Bordeaux to Paris, and local transfers within cities.
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Are meals included during the French Ring tour?
Dinner is included in Amboise and Rocamadour. Breakfast is provided on the last day of the tour.
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Is admission to the Versailles Palace included in the tour?
No, admission to the Versailles Palace is not included in the tour.
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What is the accommodation like during the tour?
The tour includes stays in comfortable hotels throughout, with accommodations in Paris, Caen, Rennes, Amboise, Limoges, Rocamadour, and Bordeaux.
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Is there an option to attend a variety show in Paris during the tour?
Yes, there is an optional variety show that you can attend in Paris.
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What is the highlight of the visit to Bordeaux?
In Bordeaux, the tour includes admission to the Cité du Vin, an interactive museum about the history and production of wine, with a wine tasting included at the viewpoint overlooking Bordeaux.
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What unique experience is offered at the Padirac Chasm?
The tour includes a boat ride on the river 75 meters underground at the Padirac Chasm.
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