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Wonderful France
Tour Description:
Combine the glamorous French capital with centuries of history and glorious sunsets on the French Riviera. This favourite French tour package delivers it all in just nine days, from strolling the Pont du Gard to soaking up the sun-kissed charm of St. Tropez and Monaco in France's glorious south.
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Dates & Pricing
| Saturday 29 Apr 23 — Sunday 07 May 23 | Starting at $2,736 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 06 May 23 — Sunday 14 May 23 | Starting at $2,736 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 13 May 23 — Sunday 21 May 23 | Starting at $2,736 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 20 May 23 — Sunday 28 May 23 | Starting at $2,736 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 27 May 23 — Sunday 04 Jun 23 | Starting at $2,764 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 03 Jun 23 — Sunday 11 Jun 23 | Starting at $2,764 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 10 Jun 23 — Sunday 18 Jun 23 | Starting at $2,764 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 17 Jun 23 — Sunday 25 Jun 23 | Starting at $2,764 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 01 Jul 23 — Sunday 09 Jul 23 | Starting at $2,736 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 08 Jul 23 — Sunday 16 Jul 23 | Starting at $2,736 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 15 Jul 23 — Sunday 23 Jul 23 | Starting at $2,736 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 22 Jul 23 — Sunday 30 Jul 23 | Starting at $2,736 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 29 Jul 23 — Sunday 06 Aug 23 | Starting at $2,736 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 12 Aug 23 — Sunday 20 Aug 23 | Starting at $2,736 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 19 Aug 23 — Sunday 27 Aug 23 | Starting at $2,736 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 26 Aug 23 — Sunday 03 Sep 23 | Starting at $2,831 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 02 Sep 23 — Sunday 10 Sep 23 | Starting at $2,831 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 09 Sep 23 — Sunday 17 Sep 23 | Starting at $2,812 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 23 Sep 23 — Sunday 01 Oct 23 | Starting at $2,812 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 30 Sep 23 — Sunday 08 Oct 23 | Starting at $2,812 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 07 Oct 23 — Sunday 15 Oct 23 | Starting at $2,694 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingDestination Highlights:
Discover Beaune, Lyon, Aix-en-Provence, Monaco and Avignon
Explore Paris and Arles with a Local Specialist
Scenic Cruise to St. Tropez
Scenic Train Ride from Avignon to Paris
View the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Place Bellecour and the Basilica of Notre Dame in Lyon, the Royal Palace and Cathedral in Monaco and the Palace of the Popes in Avignon
Visit Saint-Sulpice Church in Paris and Pont du Gard
Connect With Locals Delicious Provencal home cooking is the perfect accompaniment to a fascinating Be My Guest dinner enjoyed on the banks of the Sorgue with Poppy Salinger, who will regale you with stories of her famous husband.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Help to preserve the memory of Poppy Salinger’s late husband, Pierre Salinger, former advisor to John F Kennedy, with a visit to the beautiful Bastide Rose and its old mill.
Discover Beaune, Lyon, Aix-en-Provence, Monaco and Avignon
Explore Paris and Arles with a Local Specialist
Scenic Cruise to St. Tropez
Scenic Train Ride from Avignon to Paris
View the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Place Bellecour and the Basilica of Notre Dame in Lyon, the Royal Palace and Cathedral in Monaco and the Palace of the Popes in Avignon
Visit Saint-Sulpice Church in Paris and Pont du Gard
Connect With Locals Delicious Provencal home cooking is the perfect accompaniment to a fascinating Be My Guest dinner enjoyed on the banks of the Sorgue with Poppy Salinger, who will regale you with stories of her famous husband.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Help to preserve the memory of Poppy Salinger’s late husband, Pierre Salinger, former advisor to John F Kennedy, with a visit to the beautiful Bastide Rose and its old mill.
First Class Travel Highlights:
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
Optional Experiences and free time
TGV Express train between Avignon and Paris.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYBonjour France
Discover romance, sophistication and French joie de vivre in Paris – the launch pad to a memorable journey through the French countryside. Explore the grand boulevards and winding lanes of the 'City of Lights', before meeting your Travel Director and companions for a Welcome Reception. We take to the streets this evening to see some of the city's most iconic sights, including the Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe, standing in all its glorious splendour for you to admire.
Discover the Delights of Paris
Join a Local Specialist to explore the Latin Quarter, a vibrant student hotspot and home to the Sorbonne University. Visit the remarkable church of Saint-Sulpice, then soak up the authentic atmosphere and local day-to-day life of the Parisians as you stroll through historic neighbourhoods. Spend your evening embracing the pageantry of Paris and perhaps experience a traditional Parisian Cabaret.
Journey through Burgundy to Lyon
Travel through the picture-perfect Burgundy wine region and stop in its walled regional capital, Beaune – most famous for the colourful geometric-tiled Hôtel-Dieu. We continue to the gastronomic capital of Lyon, where we spend the night. Discover the historic treasures of its well-preserved Old Town or perhaps indulge in delicious Beaujolais flavours in a local bouchon – the choice is yours.
Continue to Monaco and the French Riviera
Follow the Rhône Valley south, enjoying some free time in Aix-en-Provence for a delicious lunch and the sweet flavours of Calissons, then stop in the glamorous Principality of Monaco bound for the sun-kissed shores of the French Riviera. View the Palace, which has been the home of the Grimaldis since the 13th century, and the cathedral where Princess Grace and Prince Rainier were married. This evening, we enjoy a delicious Regional Dinner together in Monaco before arriving at our hotel, where we'll spend the next two nights.
The French Riviera Your Way
The sun-kissed shores of the French Riviera are yours to explore today. Consider relaxing on the beach with your fellow sun-worshippers or an Optional Experience could see you visit the hilltop town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a popular haunt for actors seeking a relaxing retreat. In your free time, you have the opportunity to soak up the fresh sea air and perhaps indulge in a delicious Salade Niçoise.
On to Sunny Saint-Tropez and Avignon
We arrive by boat in glitzy Saint-Tropez for a leisurely morning sojourn to soak up our fashionable surrounds. Continue on to the ancient city of Avignon, once the seat of the Papacy, where we will spend the next two nights. Our orientation of this extraordinary historic city includes views of the imposing Palace of the Popes and the famous ruined bridge straddling the Rhône, which inspired the famous French song, Sur le Pont d'Avignon.
Explore Ancient History in Pont du Gard and Arles
This morning we visit the impressive Pont du Gard – an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge, still standing since the 1st century AD, before continuing to Western Europe’s largest river delta region - the Camargue. Here we will Connect With Locals as we join innkeeper Patrick for a home-cooked Be My Guest lunch of original, regional dishes made with produce from local farmers and markets. After lunch, we make our way to Arles to admire its Romanesque Cathedral and Roman amphitheatre, once the site of bloody battles and exhilarating chariot races. Tread in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh with your Local Specialist, exploring the heritage of a city that was once an important Phoenician trading port. Back in Avignon, the evening is at your leisure.
Travel By High-Speed Train to Paris
The picture-perfect French countryside is our constant companion as we take the high-speed TGV train through the heart of France, past Auxerre and the sprawling vineyards of Burgundy, back to Paris where you have the rest of the afternoon to explore the city on your own terms. This evening we celebrate an unforgettable sojourn through France at a Farewell Dinner with our Travel Director and newfound friends.
Au Revoir Paris
This morning after breakfast, it's time to bid Paris a fond au revoir as our fascinating journey through France comes to an end. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
