Paris, the Loire and the Riviera

We're dedicated to providing the lowest price on the market.

10 or 12 days

France

This is the France that inspired countless artists, from Monet to Renoir. The Mediterranean culture of the Riviera and the lavender fields of Provence were worthy subjects for generations of painters. In the Loire Valley, medieval castles evoke the depth of French history. In Paris, the monuments, art museums and fashionable streets blend bygone eras with the modern day.

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Paris, the Loire and the Riviera tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to France

Day 2: French Riviera

Meet your Tour Director at the airport

Take a walking tour of Nice

With your Tour Director you will see:

Vieille Ville
Promenade des Anglais

Day 3: French Riviera

Take an excursion to Monaco and Eze

Take a walking tour of Monaco

With your Tour Director you will see:

Prince’s Palace
Monaco Cathedral

Day 4: French Riviera • Provence region

Travel to Provence region

Take a tour of Nîmes

Visit the Nîmes Ampitheater

Visit the Pont du Gard

Day 5: Provence region• Lyon

Travel via Avignon to Lyon

Walking tour of Avignon

Visit Musee des Confluences

Day 6: Lyon • Loire Valley

Travel to the Loire Valley

Take a walking tour of Lyon

Day 7: Loire Valley

Tour the Loire Valley with an expert local guide

Visit the Château de Chenonceau

Visit the Château d'Amboise

Day 8: Loire Valley • Chartres • Paris

Travel via Chartres to Paris

Visit the Chartres Cathedral

Visit the Louvre

Take a walking tour of Paris

Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

Day 9: Paris

Take a guided tour of Paris

With your expert local guide you will see:

Place de la Concorde
Champs-Élysées
Arc de Triomphe
Les Invalides
Eiffel Tower

Add this in-depth excursion:

Versailles

Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.

Enjoy a Seine River cruise

Day 10: Depart for home

Add 2 more days

Day 10: Paris • Normandy region

Travel via Caen to the Normandy region

Visit the Caen Memorial

Day 11: Normandy region • Paris

Travel via Normandy to Paris

Take a tour of Normandy

With your Tour Director you will see: