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Grand Tour of France with London

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 Trip Length
17 Days
 Trip Starts
Paris
 Trip Finishes
London
17 Day Grand Tour of France with London Itinerary (Cosmos)
Countries Explored: France, England
Trip Style
Regional Discovery
Accommodation
3 - 4 Star
Max. Group Size
50
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
478E

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Cosmos 17 Day Grand Tour of France with London. You’ve seen photos of the Eiffel Tower - now is your time to see it in person. You’ve studied and read about D-Day’s Normandy Beaches - now’s your chance to visit them. You’ve heard about France’s famous wines - now’s your chance to see the wine-growing region in Bordeaux. All of this and much more are included on this France tour that starts and ends in Paris.

History buffs are sure to be amazed by the many historic towns and attractions on this tour. Immerse yourself in ancient Roman history...read more with a stop at Pont Du Gard bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 1st Century. Visit the amphitheatre in Arles, the city with the most Roman remains outside of Rome.

Go back in time to the Middle Ages with a visit to the clifftop town of Rocamadour. Walk by the ancient battlements in the beautifully preserved, medieval town of Carcassonne; and visit Beaune’s Hôtel-Dieu charity hospital, built in 1443 after the Hundred Years’ War left many of the town’s population destitute. On the “route Napoleon”, follow in the footsteps of Napoleon, when he returned from Elba. Coming to recent history, see Normandy’s landing beaches, where Operation Neptune was launched on June 6 1944.

Art history fans will enjoy a visit to Aix-en-Provence, the birthplace of painter Cézanne, and a stroll around the 17th-century Cours Mirabeau, a lively area with fountains, elegant homes, and famous cafés. In Grasse, the world’s perfume capital, visit a perfume workshop. Spend time in the Châteaux Country, home to spectacular castles since the 11th century. Discover the Dordogne, one of France’s most picturesque regions, with its charming villages and attractive castles. Of course, no France tour is complete without visiting the French Riviera, and you’ll plenty of time to explore this beautiful area on the Mediterranean Sea.

Complete your holiday with three nights in London. Travel by Eurostar train from Paris to London. Enjoy an included city sightseeing with Local Guide of the UK capital city and make sure to take advantage of your Local Host wealth of information to make the most of your stay.

Itinerary

Check into your hotel and spend free time strolling around Paris. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers.

Drive first to the historical capital city of Normandy, Rouen-one of the most prosperous cities of medieval Europe. Walk through its centre, rich in Gothic architecture. Next, visit lovely Honfleur, known for its picturesque port and houses with slate-covered facades. Continue to Caen. Today's Distance: 186 mi/ 300 km (B/D)

Time to see Caen before visiting the legendary beaches where Allied troops landed more than 75 years ago. Experience the most moving sites at Arromanches, St. Laurent, and the American Cemetery at Omaha. Next, journey to Bayeux, home to the famous tapestry depicting William the Conqueror's epic battle in 1066 (entrance fee extra). Then, on to the unique beauty of Mont St. Michel, which stands on an island accessed via a causeway. Today's Distance: 130 mi/ 210 km (B)

Time to enjoy a visit of Mont St. Michel before departing for Angers to visit its cathedral. Then, travel along the banks of the Loire River to reach the enchanting Chateaux Country. This evening, join an optional dinner at a local restaurant. Today's Distance: 236 mi/ 380 km (B)

Spend the day at leisure or take an optional excursion to see some of the most spectacular castles of the Loire, steeped in the history of noblemen and kings since the 11th century. Gothic spires, medieval turrets, great fortresses, and beautiful chateaux make for splendid panoramas. (B/D)

This morning spend some time in the picturesque town of La Rochelle, situated on the Atlantic coast, then enjoy a scenic drive through the Bordeaux wine region. Stop for a wine tasting session at one of the celebrated cellars. Next, enjoy an orientation walk of the city centre of Bordeaux. Today's Distance: 273 mi/ 440 km (B)

Discover one of France's most scenic regions, the Dordogne. Stop in the medieval town of Rocamadour, dramatically perched high upon a cliff. Continue southwards to Toulouse. Today's Distance: 267 mi/ 430 km (B/D)

Travel to Carcassonne for a walk in this well-preserved medieval town. Then, make a picture stop at famous Pont du Gard before reaching Avignon. Today's Distance: 217 mi/ 350 km (B)

Visit Arles, known all over the world for Van Gogh's paintings . Admire the famous Roman amphitheatre, then continue to Aix-en-Provence. Walk down its main street, the Cours Mirabeau, lined with plane trees in the French tradition, and the 17th-century palace, houses, and fountains. Finally, head to the French Riviera on the shores of the Mediterranean. Today's Distance: 186 mi/ 300 km (B)

Take time to enjoy all the amenities of the French Riviera at your own leisure. Tonight, maybe join the optional Monte Carlo by Night excursion to see the Principality of Monaco. (B)

First to Grasse to visit a traditional perfume workshop. See more of Provence and follow one of France's great panoramic routes, which Napoleon took on his return from his exile in Elba in 1815. From Grenoble, join the expressway to the Lyon area. Today's Distance: 298 mi/ 480 km (B/D)

Travel through the picturesque vineyards and fields of Burgundy to medieval Beaune, the region's wine capital since Roman times. Stop to visit the famous Hotel-Dieu. Return to the French capital of Paris. Today's Distance: 304 mi/ 490 km (B)

Discover the glorious ville lumieres (City of Lights) with its many boulevards and monumental buildings. On your included sightseeing tour, a local expert will guide you through Parisian history, tradition, and modern living. Optional excursions are also available to complete your experience. (B)

Travel by high-speed Eurostar train (Standard class) to London for your three-night Monograms package extension. Your Local Host is available to help you make the most of your stay. Today's distance by train: 212 mi/342 km (B)

Morning guided sightseeing includes all the famous landmarks. (B)

Your Local Host will have many suggestions for your day at leisure. (B)

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • 16 Breakfasts
  • 4 Dinners

  • Paris Novotel Paris 17 (First-Class)
  • Caen Ibis Caen Porte D'Angleterre (Superior Tourist-Class)
  • Mont St. Michel Hotel Vert (Tourist Class)
  • Amboise Novotel Amboise (Superior Tourist-Class)
  • Bordeaux Quality Centre (Deluxe)
  • Toulouse Ibis Pont Jumeaux (Superior Tourist-Class)
  • Avignon Ibis Avignon Centre Ponte De l'Europe (Superior Tourist-Class)
  • Nice Ibis Styles Nice Vieux Port (Superior Tourist-Class)
  • Lyon Area Doubletree by Hilton Lyon Eurexpo (First-Class)
  • Paris Ibis Styles Meteor Avenue D 'Italie (Superior Tourist-Class)
  • London Millennium Gloucester (First-Class)

  • Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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Why Travel with Cosmos?

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