Wonderful France
From CAD $3955 Was CAD $4395
Guarantee
Group Tour
Easy
Rating
(10 reviews)
Combine the glamorous French capital with centuries of history and glorious sunsets on the French Riviera. This favorite French tour delivers it all in just nine days, from strolling around the Pont du Gard to soaking up the sun-kissed charm of Saint-Tropez and Monaco.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
Be My Guest
- Avignon: Join Patrick at his home "La Table a Rallonges" and enjoy traditional Avignon recipes made from local produce.
Iconic Experience
- Paris: Explore the iconic sights and streets of Paris on an orientation drive this evening.
- Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.
- Beaune: Join your Travel Director for an orientation walk through Beaune’s medieval center. Pass wine shops, timber-framed buildings and lively market squares as you get a feel for this historic Burgundy town. Along the way, hear how wine, trade and tradition have shaped daily life in one of France’s best-loved wine capitals.
- Monaco City: Bask in the stunning views on your Monaco Orientation.
- Saint-Tropez: Get your bearings on an orientation of Saint-Tropez with your Travel Director, taking in the old port, colorful facades and lively squares that once drew artists and actors to the Côte d’Azur.
- Pont du Gard: See the ancient Roman aqueduct bridge of Pont du Gard, spanning the Gardon River.
- Avignon: View the Pont d'Avignon and walk the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town to the Palais des Papes.
- Arles: Admire the exquisite Romanesque Cathedral and Amphitheater on your city tour of Arles, guided by a Local Specialist.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Paris and Arles
- Discover Beaune, Lyon, Aix-en-Provence, Monaco and Avignon
- Visit Pont du Gard
- View the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomph, and the Champs-Élysées 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
- Cruise across to Saint-Tropez
- Scenic Train Ride from Avignon to Paris
Trip Details
Product Code: 19261
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Explorer
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 151.847A
Starts: Paris, France
Finishes: Paris, France
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- TGV Express train between Avignon and Paris.
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3955 ($439 /day)
Itinerary
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 picturesque avenues of the 'City of Light', before meeting your Travel Director and companions for a dinner. 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 splendor for you to admire.
Accommodation: Renaissance La Défense
Meals: Dinner
Join a Local Specialist to explore the Latin Quarter, a vibrant student hotspot and home to the Sorbonne University. View 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 neighborhoods. Consider an optional experience to the exquisite gardens of Claude Monet at Giverny. Spend your evening embracing the pageantry of Paris and perhaps experience a traditional Parisian Cabaret.
Accommodation: Renaissance La Défense
Meals: Breakfast
Travel through the picture-perfect Burgundy wine region and stop in its walled regional capital, Beaune – most famous for the colorful geometric-tiled Hôtel-Dieu. Continue to the gastronomic capital of Lyon, where you'll spend the night. Discover the historic treasures of its well-preserved Old Town or perhaps indulge in delicious Beaujolais flavors in a local bouchon– the choice is yours.
Accommodation: Tribe Lyon Croix Rousse
Meals: Breakfast
Follow the Rhône Valley south to Aix-en-Provence, where you’ll have time to explore and enjoy lunch at your own pace, perhaps sampling the city’s famous calissons. Continue through Provence to the stylish Principality of Monaco, one of the world’s smallest and wealthiest nations. See the royal palace, home to the Grimaldi family since the 13th century, and visit the cathedral where Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier. This evening, enjoy free time to dine as you wish, whether that’s a relaxed bistro or a sea-view terrace. Later, travel along the coastline of the French Riviera to your hotel, where you’ll stay for the next two nights.
Accommodation: Novotel Nice Center Vieux
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Accommodation: Novotel Nice Center Vieux
Meals: Breakfast
Travel by boat along the Côte d’Azur to Saint-Tropez, taking in views of the harbor and Mediterranean coastline. You’ll get your bearings on an orientation of the old town, then enjoy free time to explore. Browse the shops, walk the narrow streets or stop at a local patisserie to try a slice of Tarte Tropézienne — a cream-filled brioche created in the town in the 1950s. This coastal spot has long drawn artists, locals and visitors alike. Later, continue inland to Avignon, a Provençal city rich in history, where you’ll stay for the next two nights.
Accommodation: Mercure Avignon Gare TGV
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel to the impressive Pont du Gard, the ancient Roman aqueduct that once carried water to the city of Nîmes. Take time to admire this feat of engineering before continuing to Arles, a city known for its Roman heritage and its influence on artist Vincent van Gogh. Join a Local Specialist for a tour of the city’s highlights, including the Roman amphitheater and the Cathedral of St. Trophime, both reminders of Arles’ rich past. Enjoy a Be My Guest experience, joining your hosts for regional food and warm Provençal hospitality.
Accommodation: Mercure Avignon Gare TGV
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
The French countryside is your companion as you take the high-speed TGV train through the heart of France, past Auxerre and the vineyards of Burgundy, back to Paris where you’ll have the rest of the afternoon to explore the city on your own or explore Montmartre with a stroll through the 'village' overlooking the city of Paris on an Optional Experience. Later, enjoy market-fresh produce and seasonal cuisine at a local restaurant celebrating an unforgettable sojourn through France during dinner together.
Accommodation: Occidental Paris Levallois
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning after breakfast, it's time to bid Paris a fond au revoir as our fascinating journey through France comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Wonderful trip itinerary. Great optional excursions. Jo our tour director who stayed with us and took care of our needs exceeded expectations. Local guides were wonderful. Local experiences were the best.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/12/2025
Susan Moore - Traveled, April 2025
The “Wonderful France” trip was wonderful! Trafalgar provided us with excellent hotels and restaurants. The staff at the hotels were friendly and efficient. Servers at the restaurants were welcoming. This was a great trip. Lots to see and do. Our tour guide was amazing. She was well organized and very knowledgeable. It was a fun trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/11/2025
Elizabeth Brown - Traveled, April 2025
Wonderful France Magnifique!!! Very accommodating, professional, and great experience. This is my second Trafalgar trip and it was so wonderful. Each trip was during my birthday. It was so much fun celebrating due in large part to the amazing tour directors that we had both times. I really enjoyed the local experiences, the comfortable traveling made experiencing all the sights and cuisine at a fast pace easy, the new friends traveling with us, and the flexibility to see more or to do something different. The beauty of it all is that it is all planned - I just show up, take it all in, have fun and enjoy :)
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/11/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
The tour guide and the driver (Cindy and Gilbert) were wonderful and added a lot to the experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/04/2025
Paul C. - Traveled, May 2025
May 2025. It's a good reliable service for tours. Trip was good, but it didn't take us to any major tourist sites (Versailles palace, Louvre museum, Eiffel tower, etc...) We stayed extra days after the tour ended to visit these sites.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/28/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2025
Great introduction to Southeastern France. Trafalgar provided excellent communications and trip updates. The Trafalgar tour staff (Tour director and coach drivers) were greatly experienced and shared interesting knowledge and thoughtful observations. Clever to schedule Paris tours on the weekend when there is less traffic. The long bus rides were nicely paced to include good rest stops and small villages to walk about. Happy to discover Lyon, Nice and Avignon.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/29/2025
Brenda C. - Traveled, June 2024
What a wonderful France tour! Great locations! Great tour guide and driver! So many wonderful places to visit. Would recommend to everyone wanting to see France. Avignon was truly wonderful! Everything was awesome! Only wish is that we had a little more time on our own to shop. I was rushed and missed several things that I wanted. But it was a wonderful trip and our guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* was phenomenal as was our driver *Personal information removed by Feefo*! We always felt safe with her and didn't worry about our bags because *Personal information removed by Feefo*, kept them secure. *Personal information removed by Feefo* is an amazing driver! Thank you for the wonderful experience!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/20/2024
Lynn - Traveled, June 2024
Our tour guide, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was lovely. She gave us the history of the places we visited and always included information about art, music and current events. She made the tour fun and was always attentive to every person on the tour. *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our driver, got us from place to place safely and on time. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip to France.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/22/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2024
As wonderful as the name. Got to see places that I would miss on my own. Those tend to be much better than bigger cities! Schedule hectic-in future a day dedicated to rest so that we can have a full day on our own to rest or just slow down The optional extras were must do, should have been added (except shows of course )so that we don’t have a false sense of free time *Personal information removed by Feefo* (travel director ) very good, hardworking, made sure everyone was happy with events, lunches etc. ! *Personal information removed by Feefo* and *Personal information removed by Feefo* driver are a great team.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/24/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
Breathtaking scenery, fabulous food and great company. Our Travel Director *Personal information removed by Feefo* and our driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* were awesome, making our trip enjoyable and informative.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2024
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