13-Day Best of France 2026

Tour Code 383-21085 Language English
From
US$5295
¥35738
€4586
C$7421
Rs.503788

Highlights

Expect only the best on one of our favorite France trips, beginning and ending in Paris. Spend the night as a French lord or lady in an elegant Loire Valley château, be inspired like Cézanne was, by the beauty of Provence and visit the playground of Monaco.
  • Explore Carcassonne and Villandry
  • Discover Paris, Lyon, Avignon, Monaco, Arles, Lourdes, Bordeaux, Nice and Mont Saint Michel
  • Visit the Hospices de Beaune, Château de Villandry, Omaha Beach and Claude Monet's home at Giverny.
  • View the Papal Palace in Avignon, Royal Palace and Cathedral in Monaco, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, Esplanade des Quinconces in Bordeaux, Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, the D-Day Beach of Omaha in Normandy, the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées and Saint-Sulpice Church in Paris.
  • See the Roman Amphitheater and the Cathedral in Arles
  • Scenic  Drive through the Dordogne and the Loire Valley
  • Beaune: Step inside the 15th-century Hôtel-Dieu, once a hospital for the poor and now a museum showcasing Burgundy’s medieval heritage. Admire its colorful patterned roof tiles, gothic architecture and beautifully preserved interiors as you explore the stories behind this historic building at the heart of Beaune.
  • Avignon: View the Pont d'Avignon and walk the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town to the Palais des Papes.
  • Monaco City: See the cathedral where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace were married.
  • Carcassonne: Explore the fortified city of Carcassonne with a Local Specialist. 
  • Lourdes: Explore Lourdes, globally renowned as a Roman Catholic pilgrimage site and attracting over three million faithful visitors every year. 
  • Saint-Émilion: Take in the vine-laden surroundings and established wine-making heritage of Saint-Émilion.
  • Mont-Saint-Michel: Savor your first sight of the fortified island of Mont Saint-Michel and cross the causeway to explore the tidal island town.
  • Omaha Beach: Join an emotive journey tracing the story of the D-Day landings and visit Omaha Beach. 
  • Giverny: View the gardens that inspired many of Impressionist Claude Monet’s most famous masterpieces.
  • Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris.
  • Villandry: Discover the Renaissance gardens of Château de Villandry with Local Specialist and environmental educator Elise. Learn how the team maintains these historic gardens using organic methods that support local biodiversity. As you explore, Elise shares the tools, techniques and challenges behind preserving one of the Loire Valley’s most iconic landscapes. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land. 
  • Loire Valley: A 15th-century retreat once favored by Louis XIII, Château de Beauvois offers historic grandeur, set within a peaceful 40-hectare park in the heart of the Loire Valley.
  • Villandry: Return to 17th-century France and join the de Montferrier family on their farm near the famous Château de Villandry for a delightful Be My Guest experience.

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Itinerary

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

  • 6 Dinner (D)
  • 12 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • 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)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized

Additional Notes

  • DAY 1: Complimentary arrival transfers from Charles De Gaulle International Airport (CDG) Terminal 2F depart at 09:00 and 13:00 and Terminal 1 depart at 09:30 and 13:30 on the first day of the tour. Guests should arrive at least 2 hours before the last transfer time.
  • DAY 13: Complimentary transfers arrive at Charles De Gaulle International Airport (CDG) on the last day of the tour at 08:00 and 11:30. The drop off is at Terminal 2 E/F and Terminal 1 only.
  • TRANSFERS: Chargeable transfers available in Paris. Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Trafalgar, or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. However, guests booking independent hotel nights will make their own transfer arrangements.

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From
US$5295
¥35738
€4586
C$7421
Rs.503788
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