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Best of France Tour

Best of France Tour

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Highlights

  • Enjoy fully-guided city tours of Paris, Lyon and Avignon
  • Sample a selection of wines at Saint Emilion in Bordeaux
  • Visit Chambord Châteaux in Loire Valley

Experience joie de vivre on a guided tour of France. Be enchanted by Paris, the City of Light, take in the UNESCO-listed old town of Lyon, and immerse yourself in art and beauty in Avignon. Round off your vacation with a visit to Bordeaux and Loire Valley to sip some of the finest French wines. This tour promises to be unforgettable!

Activity level

  • Easy Going
  • Moderate
  • Active
  • Very Active
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Active

Best suited for those who are comfortable with a steady-paced itinerary. Walking distances typically start at 1–2 miles per day or more. Longer travel days (4+ hours), multiple hotel changes, and early morning departures should be expected. Includes visits to sites with stairs, uphill walks, and uneven pathways. Travelers should be prepared for extended sightseeing and potential changes in altitude or climate. Not recommended for wheelchair users or those who require walking aids.
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Tour Includes

1 Country

  • France

Sightseeing:

  • Paris
  • Dijon
  • Lyon
  • Avignon
  • Nice
  • Carcassonne
  • Bordeaux
  • Loire Valley

Hotel Accommodation

  • 10 Nights
  • Moderate hotels based on twin/double occupancy

Meals

  • 10 Breakfasts and 4 Dinners

Service

  • A professionally trained English-speaking local tour director who is knowledgeable about the area will provide you with a wealth of information. Their friendly service will make your trip a memorable experience.

Baggage Handling

  • To and from your hotel room throughout your land tour for one piece of Checked Baggage per person.

Add-Ons

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Seine River Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a dreamy evening in Paris aboard a leisurely dinner cruise
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Guided tour to Perouges and dinner at Lyon Bouchon

Go on a guided tour of Perouges followed by dinner in Lyon.
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Tour Starts:

Paris, France

Tour Ends:

Paris, France

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Day 1
Depart for Paris

Your adventure begins as you depart on your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2
Arrive in Paris

Arrive in historic Paris. This evening, meet your fellow travelers and learn about the exciting days ahead, then relax over a tasty welcome dinner. (D)

Hotel Novotel Paris 17 or similar
Day 3
Paris

Start your day with a panoramic tour of Paris, the world- famous City of Light! Take in the sights as your motor coach ventures past Champs-Elysées, known for its grandeur. You’ll also see the Arc de Triomphe, a symbol of French history, the Grand Palais and Alexander III Bridge, Notre Dame and Île de la Cité, and Place de la Concorde, one of Paris’s most historic and scenic locations. View the Latin Quarter, chic St. Germain, and the iconic Louvre, as well as the Luxembourg Gardens. Plus, no trip to Paris would be complete without seeing the famous Eiffel Tower. The evening is yours to relax and enjoy the city at your own pace. (B)

Hotel Novotel Paris 17 or similar

Add-On: Seine River Dinner Cruise
Day 4
Paris - Dijon - Lyon

Today, you’ll leave Paris and head to Dijon, with some free time to have lunch on your own. Enjoy an included city tour of Dijon before proceeding to Lyon for the night, where your dinner at a local restaurant is included. (B, D)

Novotel Lyon Confluence or similar
Day 5
Lyon

Enjoy a half-day guided tour of Lyon. The old town “Vieux Lyon” features Renaissance houses and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city is known for its high quality silk products and the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, which towers over the city. (B)

Novotel Lyon Confluence or similar

Add-On: Guided tour to Perouges and dinner at Lyon Bouchon
Day 6
Lyon - Avignon

Leave for Avignon today, and enjoy lunch on your own in your free time. This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Avignon. Ringed by incredibly preserved 800 year old stone ramparts, Avignon’s turn as the seat of papal power bestowed upon the city a treasury of magnificent art and architecture. The ramparts were erected to keep the plague and invaders out during the turbulent Middle Ages. (B)

Hotel Novotel Avignon Centre or similar
Day 7
Avignon - Nizza - Avignon

Depart from Avignon and head to sunny Nice. This beachside getaway is the cultural capital of the French Riviera and is known for its azure waters, golden beaches and its quaint old town. Enjoy a guided tour of the resort town’s attractions, and have lunch on your own before returning to Avignon for dinner(included) at your hotel. (B, D)

Hotel Novotel Avignon Centre or similar
Day 8
Avignon - Carcassonne - Bordeaux

Today, you’ll leave Avignon for Carcassonne, a medieval fortified town set amid rugged hills. You’ll have some time for lunch on your own, and then proceed to Bordeaux for the evening. (B)

Hotel Holiday Inn Bordeaux Sud – Pessac or similar
Day 9
Bordeaux

Go on a fully-guided city tour of Bordeaux today, and later, enjoy a wine tasting session at Saint-Émilion. (B)

Hotel Holiday Inn Bordeaux Sud – Pessac or similar
Day 10
Bordeaux - Loire Valley - Paris

Depart from Bordeaux to Loire Valley and visit Château de Chambord (entrance included). The largest château in Loire Valley, it has a distinctive Renaissance style architecture, and was built as a hunting lodge in the 1500s. You’ll have some free time for lunch on your own. Continue on to Paris and enjoy a farewell dinner (included) at the hotel. (B, D)

Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel, Paris-Boulogne or similar
Day 11
Paris

Enjoy your final day in Paris on your own. Spend the day relaxing or stroll the cobblestoned streets and savor a meal at a Parisian cafe. (B)

Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel, Paris-Boulogne or similar

Add-On: Mont Saint-Michel for the day and Half-day guided tour to Versailles
Day 12
Depart for Home

Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Hotels may differ depending on date. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. By their nature, all tour vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. Please ask your Travel Consultant for more information.

YMT Vacations itineraries may contain suggestions for activities for your leisure time; these suggestions do not constitute a recommendation nor an endorsement of any specific service provider and the decision to participate in any such activities should be made independently.

All tour prices include taxes and fees.

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12 Days from $3549 USD $3299 USD

Per person, double occupancy, excludes roundtrip airfare. Passport required.

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FAQs

Can I arrange pre- or post-tour accommodations to extend my trip?

Please ask your YMT Sales Consultant to check availability.
Can this tour accommodate triples?

No, triples are not permitted.
I’m booking my own flights for this tour, what time should I arrive and depart?

You should arrive in Paris no later than 3pm. At the end of the tour, your return flight from Paris should depart no earlier than 8am.
Will I need any visas or travel permits for this tour?

No, not at this time.

Add-Ons

Make your vacation extra special by adding optional excursions to your tour. It’s a great opportunity to enhance your trip, these experiences slot seamlessly into your package, and we’ll take care of all the logistics for you. Remember that adding an optional experience might increase the overall activity level of the tour, so always keep that in mind when planning your trip.

Seine River Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a dreamy evening in Paris aboard a leisurely dinner cruise down the Seine. The City of Light comes alive at night, when its most iconic sites are warmly lit up and music fills the air. A private coach will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the dock, where you will board your dinner cruise ship and embark down the Seine. Watch Paris unfold in front of you while you savor an authentic 3-course French dinner and perfectly paired wine. Much of the world’s best known and most beloved historic architecture in the world are on the banks of the Seine, including the medieval Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral, sprawling Musee d’Orsay, magnificent Louvre Museum, the elegant National Assembly, and more!

Inclusions

  • Private transportation from and to the hotel
  • Seine River Cruise with 3-course French dinner and wine

Note: The tour will require a 5 to 10-minute walk from coach drop off to embarkation/disembarkation point. For security reasons, security guards at the embarkation point may require passengers to open their coats and/or purses. Please note that backpacks, fanny packs, and laptop bags are not allowed on board; Appropriate/smart dress is required (no shorts, sports clothes or torn/dirty articles of clothing).

Duration: Approx. 4 Hours (Evening)

Activity Level: Moderate

Price: $169 USD

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Guided tour to Perouges and dinner at Lyon Bouchon

Discover the medieval walled-town of Perouges perched atop a hill. Leave from Lyon at 2pm and arrive at Perouges at about 3pm. Go on a guided tour of this well-preserved settlement where time stands still. Admire the architecture of this historic village, and stumble upon art galleries and traditional workshops. Head back to Lyon at around 5pm, and later int he evening, enjoy a sumptuous three-course dinner at a typical bouchon (a local restaurant that serves Lyonnaise cuisine).

Inclusions

  • Private transportation to and from the hotel
  • Guided tour of Perouges
  • 3-course dinner in Lyon

Note: This tour requires moderate walking and standing for long periods of time, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Please note that the terrain is gently sloped and has cobblestones, which may require extra care when walking.

Duration: Approx. 6 Hours (Evening)

Activity Level: Active

Price: $129 USD

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Day Trip to Mont Saint-Michel

The tidal island of Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy is one of France’s most stunning sights. On this full-day tour, you will get a chance to explore this rocky islet located amid sandbanks. Leave from Paris at 8am and reach Mont Saint-Michel at around noon. Discover the Mont Saint-Michel Abbey, a UNESCO site (admission included), and enjoy lunch on your own in your free time. Depart for Paris at 4pm.

Inclusions

  • Private transportation from and to the hotel
  • Entrance to Mont Saint-Michel Abbey

Note: This tour requires moderate walking and standing for long periods of time, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Please note that the terrain is gently sloped and has cobblestones, which may require extra care when walking.

Duration: Approx. 12 Hours (Full Day)

Activity Level: Active

Price: $109 USD

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Half-day Guided Tour to Versailles
Experience the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles, and prepare to be amazed by its sprawling gardens and striking architecture. Leave Paris for Versailles in the morning, and tour the grand state apartments before strolling the meticulously-designed Jardins de Versailles (Palace Gardens). You’ll have plenty of opportunities to take pictures and pick up souvenirs. Next, explore the Trianon Estate, including the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon, surrounded by picturesque gardens and parks. Take in the beauty of the vast park with its tree-lined avenues, intricate sculptures, and open spaces. You will also have access to any temporary exhibitions set up on the palace grounds at the time of the tour.

Inclusions

  • Private transportation from and to the hotel
  • Guided tour
  • Entrance to Versailles – Castle & Gardens included

Note: This tour requires moderate walking and standing for long periods of time, so comfortable shoes are recommended.

Duration: Approx. 5 Hrs (Morning)

Activity Level: Moderate

Price: $109 USD

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