Omega Leisure

Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Paris including a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral and the chance to ascend the Eiffel Tower.
Visit the seaside resort on Honfleur
Visit Queen Matilda’s tapestry in the Tapestry Museum in Bayeux
Visit the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach in Normandy
Enjoy a guided visit to the abbey at Mont St. Michel
Visit La Roche-aux-Frees in Esse, one the most famous and largest neolithic dolmens tombs in Brittany
Orientation tour of Angers
Visit the Chenonceau Castle in the Loire Valley
Enjoy a walking tour of Bordeaux
Wine tasting at Chateau Soutard in St. Emilion
Visit the seaside resort of Biarritz
Visit St. Bernadette’s grotto; join the rosary and candlelight procession in Lourdes
Walk by the ancient battlements in Carcassone
Visit a perfume factory in Grasse and enjoy a lecture on the history of perfume making
Drive along the Promenade des Anglais in Nice
Take a walking tour of Aix-en-Provence
Enjoy a panoramic view from Fourvière Hill, a private signseeing cruise with Local Guide and a visit of Old Lyon
An orientation tour of Dijon
Transfer from Dijon to Paris by high-speed TGV train in first-class
Headsets throughout the tour
Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.

Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.

Full buffet breakfast daily (except Day 1)
1 lunch with a drink
7 three-course dinners with wine, including a special welcome dinner in Paris and a special dinner in Bordeaux

Paris Marriott Rive Gauche in Paris (2 nights)
Novotel Bayeaux Hotel in Bayeaux (1 night)
Oceania Hotel St. Malo in St. Malo (1 night)
Mercure Blois Center Hotel in the Loire Valley (1 night)
Mercure Bordeaux Chateau Chartrons Hotel in Bordeaux (2 nights)
Grand Gallia & Londres Hotel in Lourdes (1 night)
Novotel Atria Nimes Centre Hotel in Nimes (1 night)
Ellington Hotel in Nice (2 nights)
Mercure Lyon Centre Chateau Perrache in Lyon (1 night)
Oceania Le Jura Hotel in Dijon (1 night)
Concord Montparnasse Hotel in Paris (1 night)
The hotels listed are intended to be used on all departures however Globus reserves the right to substitute other hotels than those listed. If a change becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be of equivalent quality to those listed. No refunds are provided for hotel changes and full cancellation penalties apply.

ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE

Paris, France

Welcome to Paris! At 5:30 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and leave the hotel for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant and an orientation drive for a first impression of this magnificent city.

Dinner

PARIS MARRIOTT RIVE GAUCHE

PARIS

Paris, France

In the morning, an optional excursion is available to the impressive Palace and Garden of Versailles, built by the “Sun King,” Louis XIV. Guided sightseeing features the Opéra, Madeleine, Champs-Elysées, and Arc de Triomphe. Visit magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral and admire its Rose Windows. This evening, why not join an optional cabaret show?

Breakfast

PARIS MARRIOTT RIVE GAUCHE

PARIS–CAEN. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY BEACHES.

Caen, France

Arrive in Caen and visit the fascinating Memorial Museum for Peace with its great exhibits and audiovisual show about the Battle of Normandy.

Normandy Beaches, France

Continue to the Normandy Beaches, scene of the Allied Forces’ landing on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Stop in Arromanches and see the Mulberry Harbor. Then, drive to Omaha Beach for a picture stop and visit the American Cemetery and memorial.

Breakfast, Dinner

MERCURE CAEN CENTRE PORT DE PLAISANCE

CAEN–MONT ST. MICHEL–SAINT-MALO

Mont Saint Michel, France

Visit the famous Abbey of Mont St. Michel, with a history going back to the 8th-century and spectacularly perched on a rocky isle.

Saint Malo, France

Look forward to another highlight: in the corsair city of Saint-Malo ride the Little Train, the best way to fully discover the historic walled town with Saint Vincent’s Cathedral and St. Peter’s Gate. Enjoy the panoramic views of the Gulf of Saint-Malo.

Breakfast

OCEANIA HOTEL ST. MALO

ST. MALO–ESSÉ–ANGERS–LOIRE VALLEY

Esse, France

Drive through Brittany and stop in Essé to visit La Roche-aux-Fees, a dolmen dating back to 3500-3000 BC.

Angers, France

On your way to the Loire Valley, enjoy an orientation of the beautiful town of Angers. This evening, you may wish to sample traditional cuisine at a local restaurant. Overnight in Blois,

Breakfast

MERCURE BLOIS CENTRE

LOIRE VALLEY–CHENONCEAU CASTLE–BORDEAUX

Chenonceaux, France

Visit the 16th-century castle of Catherine de Medici, lovely Chenonceau, a fairytale castle with a moat and towers.

Bordeaux, France

Continue to Bordeaux, and join your Tour Director for a walking tour through this pretty city on the Garonne River. Tonight, savor dinner at the well-known Brasserie Bordelaise restaurant.

Breakfast, Dinner

MERCURE BORDEAUX CHATEAU CHARTRONS

BORDEAUX. EXCURSION TO ST. EMILION

Bordeaux, France

A morning at leisure offers the opportunity to join an exciting optional excursion.

Saint-Emilion, France

Later, enjoy a highlight visit to St. Emilion for an exclusive wine tasting at Château Soutard.

Breakfast, Dinner

MERCURE BORDEAUX CHATEAU CHARTRONS

BORDEAUX–BIARRITZ–LOURDES

Biarritz, France

Stop in Biarritz, an ancient fishing village turned trendy seaside resort.

Lourdes, France

Continue to Lourdes, one of the world’s most famous places of pilgrimage. Visit the Grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858, and join the memorable Rosary and candlelight procession this evening.

Breakfast, Dinner

GRAND GALLIA & LONDRES HOTEL

LOURDES–CARCASSONNE–NÎMES

Carcassonne, France

Travel from Lourdes to the beautifully preserved, medieval, walled town of Carcassonne for a leisurely walk by the ancient battlements and time to explore the town on your own.

Nimes, France

Continue to Nîmes and find out what both this city and Genoa, in Italy, have to do with jeans!

Breakfast, Dinner

NOVOTEL ATRIA NIMES CENTRE HOTEL

NÎMES–GRASSE–FRENCH RIVIERA

Grasse, France

This morning, arrive in Grasse, and visit the famous Fragonard Usine Historique, where an expert will give a lecture about perfume making.

Nice, France

Then, enjoy spectacular views as you drive along the Mediterranean coast and the famous Promenade des Anglais in Nice.

Breakfast

ELLINGTON HOTEL

FRENCH RIVIERA AT LEISURE

Nice, France

A full day at leisure on the enchanting Côte d’Azur gives you a chance to visit the beach or browse through the elegant shops. To make the most of your stay, optional excursions are available to the famous artist town of St. Paul de Vence and to Monte Carlo.

Breakfast

ELLINGTON HOTEL

FRENCH RIVIERA–AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FRANCE–LYON

Aix-en-Provence, France

Aix-en-Provence, one of France’s most elegant cities, was the birthplace of painter Cézanne, and has always attracted artists from all over the world. Join your Tour Director for a walking tour through the center of the town.

Lyon, France

Next is Lyon, the second largest city of France. Drive to Fourviere Hill, and enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and its Roman ruins before arriving at your hotel.

Breakfast, Dinner

MERCURE LYON CENTRE CHATEAU PERRACHE HOTEL

Sit back and relax during a private cruise on the Rhône and Sâone Rivers with a Local Guide, who will explain the sights. Time to walk through Old Lyon and see the Murales, examples of trompe l’oeil, started by a group of students in the ‘70s.

Dijon, France

Continue to Dijon, capital of Burgundy and famous for mustard. During your orientation, hear about the various dukes who ruled over the area, admire the architecture, and learn about toits bourguignons (Burgundian polychrome roofs).

Breakfast

OCEANIA LE JURA HOTEL

DIJON–PARIS

Paris, France

Ride the high-speed TGV TRAIN to Paris, where an optional excursion to the artists’ hill of Montmartre, followed by a relaxing cruise on the Seine River, is available.

Breakfast

PARIS MARRIOTT RIVE GAUCHE

PARIS

Paris, France

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Breakfast

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Pricing

All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. Your land package pricing will be confirmed and guaranteed once your deposit is received and applied to the booking, except where price increases may result from increases in government taxes or fees. Room configurations are subject to availability. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.

ALL guests must carefully verify the existing identification requirements for their particular travel situation DIRECTLY WITH THEIR LOCAL CONSULATES OR EMBASSIES or with a visa service, as these requirements may change. Guests without proper documentation may be denied entry and will not be entitled to a refund

45-22 days prior to commencement of services: 20% of total price*
21-8 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
On departure day and later: 100% of total price*
*Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.

Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
All prices are in US Dollars.
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Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Within the final payment date, payment in full is required at time of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not received by the due date. The payment policy may vary for group reservations.
Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air).
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La France

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Hotel Details

Day 1

ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE

Paris, France

Day 2

PARIS

Paris, France

Day 3

PARIS–CAEN. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY BEACHES.

Caen, France

Normandy Beaches, France

Day 4

CAEN–MONT ST. MICHEL–SAINT-MALO

Mont Saint Michel, France

Saint Malo, France

Day 5

ST. MALO–ESSÉ–ANGERS–LOIRE VALLEY

Esse, France

Angers, France

Day 6

LOIRE VALLEY–CHENONCEAU CASTLE–BORDEAUX

Chenonceaux, France

Bordeaux, France

Day 7

BORDEAUX. EXCURSION TO ST. EMILION

Bordeaux, France

Saint-Emilion, France

Day 8

BORDEAUX–BIARRITZ–LOURDES

Biarritz, France

Lourdes, France

Day 9

LOURDES–CARCASSONNE–NÎMES

Carcassonne, France

Nimes, France

Day 10

NÎMES–GRASSE–FRENCH RIVIERA

Grasse, France

Nice, France

Day 11

FRENCH RIVIERA AT LEISURE

Nice, France

Day 12

FRENCH RIVIERA–AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FRANCE–LYON

Aix-en-Provence, France

Lyon, France

Day 13

Dijon, France

Day 14

DIJON–PARIS

Paris, France

Day 15

PARIS

Paris, France

Important Information

Cancellation Policy

Terms and Conditions