Magnificent France
Magnificent France
Magnificent France
10 Days Starting and ending in Paris, France
Visiting: Loire Valley, Dordogne, Bordeaux, Marseille, Provence, Burgundy, Paris
Tour operator:
Tour code:
28749
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
36 - 72
Age range:
3-85
Tour operated in:
English , French , SpanishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on the "Magnificent France" tour and explore the enchanting landscapes and historic treasures of France. Begin your journey in Paris and travel through the picturesque Loire Valley, visiting charming cities like Blois, Tours, and Amboise. Discover the iconic Châteaux of Villandry, Chenonceau, and Chambord, and delve into the prehistoric wonders of Lascaux. Experience the beauty of Bordeaux, the spiritual serenity of Lourdes, and the medieval charm of Carcassonne. Wander through the historic streets of Marseille, Arles, and Avignon, and marvel at the stunning views from Lyon's Notre Dame de Fourvière. Conclude your adventure in the Burgundy region, exploring quaint towns and the majestic Fontenay Abbey, before returning to Paris with unforgettable memories.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Paris, Blois, Tours, Villandry, Amboise
Location: Loire Valley
Meals Included: Dinner
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
Location: Loire Valley
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
Location: Dordogne
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 Emilion, Bordeaux
Location: Bordeaux
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, Lourdes
Location: Bordeaux
Meals Included: Dinner
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 perfect for lunch. Afterward, we continue towards the Pyrenees, arriving in Lourdes by mid-afternoon. You´ll have time to visit the sanctuary (we suggest attending the candlelit procession). Dinner will be included.
Day 6 : Lourdes, Carcassonne, Narbona, Marseille
Location: Marseille
We travel through the south of France and stop in CARCASSONNE, a city surrounded by the most beautiful walls in Europe. Time to walk. After lunch we will continue to NARBONNE, free time to get to know this historic Occitan city with its picturesque historic center. At the end of the afternoon we arrive in MARSEILLE, the second city of France. We recommend a walk through its vibrant “Vieux port”, full of life and small restaurants.
Day 7 : Marseille, Arles, Avignon, Lyon
Location: Provence
Villages, landscapes, history, today we see some of the most beautiful places in Provence. ARLES, a world heritage city, shows us its legacy of the Roman and medieval times and reminds us of Van Gogh. In LES BEAUX, we have the chance to visit this small medieval village and we will include admission to the CARRIERES DE LUMIERE, an impressive show of art, image and sound underground, in some former quarries. Time for lunch and stroll in AVIGNON, with its immense Palais des Papes. We continue to LYON, where we can walk through the World Heritage Site old town and we will include the cable car to climb Notre Dame de Fourviere, a huge basilica from where we have a great view over the city.Note: When due to closure or influx of public it is not possible to obtain tickets for the show of Carrieres de Lumière, as an alternative there will be a transfer to the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard.
Day 8 : Lyon, Tournus, Savigny Castle, Beaune, Dijon
Location: Burgundy
We will set off from Lyon and head to the Burgundy region. We stop at TOURNUS, a quaint little town with an imposing stone gate and a large abbey. After that, we will travel to BEAUNE. Time to have lunch and explore a bit through the wine capital of Burgundy. We recommend you to visit the wine museum or the historic hospice. Next, we will visit the CASTLE OF SAVIGNY situated in the heart of this winemaking region. The castle was built in the 15th century and houses some extraordinary museums (museum of motorbikes, racing cars, planes and helicopters!). We continue to DIJON, capital of Burgundy, which boasts of lively streets as well as numerous medieval and Renaissance buildings, among which, the palace of the dukes stands out.
Day 9 : Dijon, Abbey Of Fontenay, Semur En Auxois, Vezelay, Paris
Location: Paris
We leave Dijon for FONTENAY ABBEY, a world heritage site, where we include admission to this Cistercian center. After this, we will make a stop in SEMUR EN AUXOIS, a medieval city surrounded by impressive walls. Still in Burgundy, we will have time for lunch and a stroll in VEZELAY, one of France’s most beautiful villages, where its immense basilica was one of the starting points of the Way of St James. In the afternoon we continue our route to PARIS. Arrival in the evening.
Day 10 : 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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Tickets to the gardens of Château de Villandry
Tickets to the gardens of Château de Villandry are included.
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Dinner in Amboise
Dinner will be included in Amboise.
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Tickets to Château de Chenonceau
Tickets to Château de Chenonceau are included.
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Visit to the park of Chambord
Visit to the park of Chambord is included.
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Tickets to Lascaux museum and cave replica
Tickets to the Lascaux museum and the replica of the caves are included.
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Admission to the medieval castle in Beynac
Admission to the medieval castle in Beynac is included.
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Dinner in Rocamadour
Dinner will be included in Rocamadour.
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Boat ride in Padirac Chasm
A boat ride on the river 75 meters underground in Padirac Chasm is included.
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Admission to the Citè du Vin in Bordeaux
Admission to the Citè du Vin in Bordeaux, including an audio tour and wine tasting, is included.
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Dinner in Lourdes
Dinner will be included in Lourdes.
What's Not Included
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Padirac Chasm closure
The Padirac Chasm may be closed from November until the end of March due to weather conditions.
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Alternative to Carrieres de Lumière
When due to closure or influx of public it is not possible to obtain tickets for the show of Carrieres de Lumière, as an alternative there will be a transfer to the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard.
Check out our Q&As
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What is included in the visit to Château de Villandry?
The visit to Château de Villandry includes tickets to explore its renowned gardens and flowers.
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What can I expect to see in Amboise?
In Amboise, you can explore the fascinating medieval quarter along the Loire River and visit the Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last three years.
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What activities are planned in Limoges?
In Limoges, you can visit its historic center, with the highlight being the Saint Etienne Cathedral. The city is also renowned for its porcelain.
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What is special about the visit to Lascaux?
In Lascaux, you will visit the museum and the replica of the caves, where you can learn about the site's prehistoric times and see magnificent cave paintings.
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What is included in the visit to the Padirac Chasm?
The visit to the Padirac Chasm includes a boat ride on the river 75 meters underground.
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What can I do in Bordeaux?
In Bordeaux, you can explore the historic old town, visit the Citè du Vin for an interactive museum experience about wine history and production, and enjoy a wine tasting at the viewpoint overlooking Bordeaux.
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What is the highlight of the visit to Carcassonne?
The highlight of the visit to Carcassonne is walking through the city, which is surrounded by the most beautiful walls in Europe.
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What is unique about the visit to Les Beaux?
In Les Beaux, you will visit a small medieval village and see the Carrieres de Lumiere, an impressive show of art, image, and sound underground in former quarries.
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What museums can I visit at the Castle of Savigny?
At the Castle of Savigny, you can visit museums dedicated to motorbikes, racing cars, planes, and helicopters.
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What is included in the visit to Fontenay Abbey?
The visit to Fontenay Abbey includes admission to this Cistercian center, which is a world heritage site.
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