France in a Week
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Group Tour
Easy
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(9 reviews)
Dreaming of fresh croissants, famous paintings and THAT iconic tower? Kicking off in the City of Love, you’ll discover the best of Northern France's elegant culture in just 7 days. Perfumeries & patisseries in Paris. History & gothic architecture in Normandy. Champagne & chateaus in (you guessed it) Champagne. It’s your chance to see why French life is adored all over the world...
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 6 Breakfast (B)
Included Experience
- Paris: Take a dreamy jaunt around the city of romance. Fall in love with landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
- Paris: What could be better than sailing down the Seine with the Contiki crew, taking in all the chic Paris landmarks? Sign us up!
- Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
- Bayeux: Stroll the cobblestoned streets of Bayeux - studded with 13th century cathedrals, half-timbered houses and mideival towers.
- Omaha Beach: These are the world-famous beaches where the US & British Commonwealth Army first landed on 6th June 1944 - when the history of the world changed forever.
- Normandy Beaches: Take an insightful self-guided tour of the Omaha Beach Memorial Museum that was built in memory of all the young people who died during WWII.
- Mont-Saint-Michel: We'll take the shuttle bus to the island where you've got free time to roam around and see what the hype is all about!
- Orleans: This is your chance to see where Joan of Arc's epic battle against the English took place. Your Trip Manager will show you more historical spots as you walk through the charming streets here
- Reims: If you were a French royal, you'd be crowned right here in Reims. Today, we'll check out the medieval architecture of this town. Plus, your Trip Manager will tell you all about the pivotal role it played during Roman times and WW1.
Trip Details
Product Code: 19185
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 35 Year Olds Only
Tour Operator:
Contiki (CA)
Supplier Code: 666.2257A
Starts: Paris, France
Finishes: Paris, France
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1399 ($200 /day)
Itinerary
Bonsoir travellers! Hope you’re ready for 7 epic days of French food, culture and views. Our first rendezvous is in the City of Love (obvs). This evening, we'll grab a welcome dinner with the crew, before hopping onto our coach to discover Paris by night. Get ready to capture the view of the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe AND the Louvre! Then we’ll set sail on a Seine River cruise to see the City of Love sparkle in all its glory at night. This is what love at first sight feels like!
Accommodation: Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
Croissants, coffees, pastries and perfumes - feeling like a Parisian already? After a tour of the city's charming Patisseries, you'll have the chance to discover a French perfumery. Then, you’ve got free time to hit all the epic museums here (you’ll love The Louvre!), and hit a local foodie hotspot for dinner.
Accommodation: Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Au revoir, Paris. Next stop? The historic region of Normandy. History nerds, it’s your time to shine. We’ll stop by for lunch in the quaint medieval town of Bayeux. Then you’ll visit the historic D-Day Landing Beaches & all its memorials. A quick tour of the Omaha Beach Museum will fill you in on their significance. A short drive later, we’ll reach Caen - our home for the night. You’ve got plenty of restaurants to choose from for dinner tonight. Something tells us you’ll be eating a lot of apples here…
Accommodation: Ibis Budget Caen Mondeville (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Morning, sleeping beauties. Today’s agenda is all about jaw-dropping views. So freshen up, feast on breakfast and hop on! Cameras at the ready! This beautiful island (topped with a charming Abbey) will have you swooning over its unique perfect silhouette. Come explore all the intricate streets before we head on to our next stop. We’ll drive through the Loire Valley that’s famous for its chateaus. Best part? You have the chance to visit THE most charming one out here - Château de Chambord! The sun’s about to set. Tummies are starting to grumble. Surprise! Dinner’s on us tonight. So fuel up before we head out again tonight to discover Orlean’s historical hotspots.
Accommodation: Ibis Tours Centre Gare (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Adieu, Orleans. The home of elegant bubbles awaits us. Raise a toast, because today you have the chance to discover a historical Champagne house on a guided tour (and taste some of that fizzy goodness too, ofc!). When in France…right? Time to tick another delightful French city off our list. Welcome to Reims! After checking into our hotel for the night, we’ll head out to get oriented with the city’s sights (including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Reims).
Accommodation: Appart City Confort Reims Centre (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Oh, Reims - you’ve been a dream. But before we head back to Paris, we’ll stop by another chateau! You’ve got the option to frolic around the garden, or check out how the finger-licking tasty Chantilly cream is made in a local workshop. This is your final chance to live like French nobility. Nice to see you again, Paris. It’s our final night here, so there’s only one thing left to do - watch a Moulin Rouge show with a delicious dinner, ofc!
Accommodation: Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
And after breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to France. Don’t forget to exchange socials with your crew (no French exits here, please!). Who knows which shiny new destination is on the cards for the next time…
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Contiki (CA)
Contiki is a New Zealand-based tour company that caters to 18 to 35-year-olds, offering over 350 different tours in over 75 countries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.[1] It is a subsidiary of The Travel Corporation. Its tours historically had a reputation for partying;[2][3] however, it also operates wellness trips culturally immersive experiences that focus less on alcohol, which are more popular with Generation Z.[4] The company owns lodging facilities in Europe, including the Chateau De Cruix, a 16th century castle in the Beaujolais wine region, and the Gasthof Schoneck in the Austrian Tyrol. The name "Contiki" comes from the portmanteau 'Con' from the word 'Continent' and 'Tiki'; from the Māori referring to the first man, often symbolised as a pendant known as hei-tiki. It can also be attributed to the New Zealand slang 'Tiki-tour' describing taking a longer route to a destination in order to explore.[5]
In Business Since 1931
Reviews
Mehak D - Traveled, September 2025
My Contiki trip covered a lot of amazing places in France and the itinerary was packed, but not restful—every day started early and there was no “beach day” as advertised. Most activities came with extra charges, and our large group (38 people) was mostly left to explore on our own. Unfortunately, our guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* was a last-minute substitute and not up to standard. She offered little guidance, suggested buying virtual tour videos instead of leading, and gave no support when my friend had a medical emergency in France—no first aid kit, no real help, and misleading advice (she said no Uber, but there was). Fellow travelers helped us more than our guide. This was my first and last Contiki trip. While I enjoyed seeing France, I expected more care, guidance, and responsibility from a guided tour
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/15/2025
Elizabeth K. - Traveled, September 2025
I enjoyed the trip altogether. There were things that I wished we had more time at like the Chateau in Chantilly or Bayeux but I understood that we were on a time crunch. Everything went great on Contiki’s end of thing. We booked late and everything was still fine
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/15/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, September 2025
This was an amazing trip that I would highly recommend to anyone wanting a taste of France. There is a wide range of activities so it caters to many different interests and due to the short and quick paced nature of the trip, it leaves you wanting more. A real gem of the trip was our amazing trip manager who ensured this would be a trip we wouldn't forget!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/15/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, September 2025
Awesome trip! excellent trip leader, very fun group, great bus driver. it was my first contiki but won’t be the last
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/15/2025
Kate O. - Traveled, September 2025
A nice and short trip overall. The contiki Team around this trip has been great. Activities are great but by the amount of time, I felt rush often. We were also advertised an activity thab never occured. Accomodations, especially in Paris could be better. All breakfasts were good.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/15/2025
Carissa F - Traveled, September 2025
This trip was incredible!! Highly recommend to anyone that wants to experience true French culture! I loved getting to see so much of Paris but also all the little villages around the chateaus and in the French countryside were amazing. My favorite part was Mont Saint-Michel, it is unlike anything else I’ve ever seen. The free time add ons were all amazing too, Moulin Rouge and the patisserie tour are definitely worth it and the chateaus were all incredible. Definitely recommend this trip but do note that there is a lot to see in a very short amount of time so it can feel a little rushed at points. This was my first contiki but everything was pretty straightforward with booking. I wish we had gotten our daily timed itinerary more than a day before but other than that it was super easy to just book and show up ready for the tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/15/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, September 2025
It was a great trip for my first experience wit Contiki! Super easy to book and easy to get a hold of someone if I had questions.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/15/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, September 2025
I loved this tour and the people on it sm <3 It was fast paced, wish we had a bit more time in Paris or arrived the day before the tour to get to see more of it. Wish we had a bit more time at Mt. stain Michele to be able to explore all of the streets and check out the shops. The drive times were not too long, perfect for a power nap which were needed after late nights chatting with new friends. Overall, I had an amazing time and met such amazing people!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/15/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, September 2025
I feel like everything went fairly well for it being a brand new trip. Trip manager and driver were great, very knowledgeable of the areas we visited. Very jam packed fun filled week!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/15/2025
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