9-Day Villages of France 2027
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Highlights
- Explore Paris, Orléans, Bourges, Beaune, Dijon, Colmar, Strasbourg, Metz and Meaux
- Discover Paris, Beaune, Dijon, Colmar and Meaux
- Visit St Stephens Cathedral & Palais Jacques Coeur, Hotel-Dieu Museum, Moutarderie Fallot home of the French mustard & Les Halles on Market Day in Dijon, Strasbourg Notre-Dame Cathedral & Le Petite Paris, and Champagne House in Epernay.
- See Quartier de la Petite France, River Rhine and Place Kléber, Vineyards of Champagne, and the Statue of Dom Pérignon in Hautvillers
- Orleans: Stroll through the medieval streets of Orléans, once the stronghold of Joan of Arc. Explore timber-framed houses, lively squares and riverside views at your own pace. Uncover its past and present as you walk through the same streets that helped shape French history.
- Bourges: Explore the medieval center of Bourges with a Local Specialist. Hear the stories behind its timbered lanes and grand landmarks as you visit the 13th-century UNESCO-listed Cathédrale Saint-Étienne and the ornate Palais Jacques Cœur – a merchant’s palace that reflects the city’s wealth and power in the late Middle Ages.
- 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.
- 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.
- Dijon: Tour Burgundy’s last independent mustard mill, where traditional stone-grinding methods are still used. Discover how Dijon’s most famous condiment is made, then sample a variety of bold and unexpected flavors during a guided tasting that showcases this regional favorite.
- Dijon: Join your Travel Director for a walk through the heart of Dijon. See elegant squares, timber-framed buildings and the city’s iconic mustard shops. On market day, step inside Les Halles – the covered market designed by Gustave Eiffel – where stalls brim with Burgundy produce and regional specialties.
- Besancon: Visit La Citadelle de Besançon, a masterpiece of 17th-century military architecture designed by Vauban. Set high above the town, its stone ramparts and views over the Doubs River reveal the scale and strength of this historic stronghold – now home to museums that explore its military and cultural significance.
- Colmar: Join your Travel Director to explore the heart of Colmar, where colorful half-timbered houses, canal-lined lanes and flower-filled squares give the town its storybook charm. As you walk, you’ll discover why this Alsatian gem has inspired artists, winemakers and visitors for centuries.
- Strasbourg: Join a Local Specialist to discover Strasbourg’s blend of French and German heritage on foot. Walk through the city’s historic center, learn about its shifting identity and see how different cultures have shaped its architecture, food and atmosphere over the centuries.
- Strasbourg: Stroll through the timber-framed houses and cobbled canals of the Petite France district. Take in the views of the River Rhine, then head to Place Kléber – the city’s central square and a hub of daily life, surrounded by cafes, shops and Alsatian character.
- Strasbourg: Admire the pink sandstone facade and towering spire of Strasbourg Cathedral – one of Europe’s finest examples of Gothic architecture. Inside, look up to see the intricate stained glass and the astronomical clock that’s drawn visitors for centuries.
- Metz: Stop in Metz to admire its impressive cathedral and medieval architecture before continuing to Épernay, set in the heart of Champagne country. This elegant town is home to grand boulevards lined with some of the world’s most celebrated Champagne houses.
- Champagne Region: Travel through the vine-covered slopes of the Champagne region, shaped by centuries of cultivation. Neatly aligned rows of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier stretch across chalky soils, forming the landscape that defines this world-famous sparkling wine.
- Champagne Region: Sample Champagne in the region that gives it its name – and its character. Made using the méthode traditionnelle and a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, each glass reflects the region’s unique terroir and craft.
- Champagne Region: Stop in Hautvillers, the village where Dom Pérignon lived and worked. See the statue that honours the Benedictine monk whose name now appears on one of the world’s most prestigious Champagne labels.
- Meaux: Stop in Meaux, a riverside town known for its Brie and mustard. Browse the farmers’ market, where stalls brim with seasonal produce, cheeses and local specialties. The market reflects everyday life in this part of France, with fresh ingredients and small producers at the center of it all.
- Meaux: Learn how Brie de Meaux is made on a guided visit to the Saint Faron dairy. See traditional techniques in action, from curdling to ageing, and hear how this soft, creamy cheese became one of France’s most iconic regional products.
- Bourges: Join Marie and Stéphane Devaulx de Chambord at their 14th-century family home, Château de Vieux Chambord, once visited by King Henry IV of France. Tour the gardens and explore the main living areas, defensive fortifications, dungeon, Courtyard of Honours and the king’s throne. Then gather for lunch in one of the original towers, surrounded by stories and local flavors.
- Strasbourg: Visit Cafe Joyeux in Strasbourg, where people with disabilities are trained and supported to build careers in hospitality. You’ll meet staff working towards greater inclusion in the industry. Stop in for a light refreshment and see how this local cafe is creating meaningful change through practical training, real opportunity and everyday interaction. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
Dates & Prices
Price in USD (per person, based on double occupancy)
Itinerary
Paris, France
Paris, France
Orleans, France
Bourges, France
Beaune, France
Beaune, France
Dijon, France
Beaune, France
Beaune, France
Besancon, France
Colmar, France
Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg, France
Metz, France
Epernay, France
Reims, France
Reims, France
Meaux, France
Paris, France
Paris, France
Includes & Excludes
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Additional Notes
- DAY 1: Complimentary arrival transfers depart Charles De Gaulle International Airport (CDG) from Terminal 2F at 09:00 and 13:00 and from Terminal 1 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 9: Complimentary departure transfers arrive at Charles De Gaulle International Airport (CDG) on the last day of the tour at 08:00 and 11:30. Please note guest will be drop off at Terminal 2 E/F and Terminal 1.
- 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.
Policies
Touring: By air-conditioned / air-ventilated motor coaches. Please note that on some Regional European First Class Tours and London sightseeing, motor coaches without toilet facilities are used. In the Middle East and South America, air-conditioned / air-ventilated motor coaches (or minibuses) without toilet facilities are used. If due to circumstances beyond our control coaches are used otherwise than as advertised, a refund of $10 per person will be made.
- Over 45 days: $US200
- 45 - 22 days: 25%
- 21 - 8 days: 30%
- 7 - 1 days: 50%
- Departure day or later/no show: 100% The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
Tour Prices:Are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies and exchange rates as at time brochures went to print. Should these change, the price of your vacation may increase. No surcharges in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment for the deposit of your land tour is received. This does not apply to fuel surcharges and any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced. Please note that if the total tour price increases by more than 10%, passengers will have the right to cancel their tour within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without penalty.
Tour Cancellation: We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, our only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking.
We are not responsible for any other travel arrangement affected due to our cancellations.
Travel Insurance: We recommend that all passengers purchase comprehensive travel insurance. Certain countries have a requirement for foreign visitors to have valid medical insurance on entry. We cannot be held responsible if a passenger is denied entry for being unable to provide details to the authorities of such insurance. We do not employ staff doctors or nurses. Should you need medical attention, it will be at local facilities, at your expense. We are not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of medical services, or for the quality of medical care or medical services you receive.
Complaints procedure: Should you have a complaint in respect of your vacation, you should inform your Tour Director/Representative immediately. If the matter cannot be resolved after the Tour Director's/Representative's best endeavors to do so during the holiday.
Responsibility
1. The Operators shall be responsible to the passenger for supplying the services and accommodations described on the website, except where such services cannot be supplied or the itinerary used is changed due to delays or other causes of whatever kind or nature beyond the control of the Operators. In such circumstances, the Operators will do their best to supply comparable services, accommodations and itineraries and there shall be no refund in this connection.
2. Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the Operators nor their agents or co-operating organizations or service providers concerned will be liable for any injury, illness or death or for any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of such accident or incident.
3. Transportation companies, are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.
4. In the case of computer or human billing error we reserve the right to re-invoice passengers with correct billing.
5. We are not responsible for omissions, printing and/or typographical errors, in brochures, on Internet sites correspondence or invoices or in any other media where such information may be presented. We reserve the right to make corrections as required. The terms and conditions listed remain in effect until replaced. These terms and conditions replace all previous versions.
- The Operators shall be responsible to the passenger for supplying the services and accommodations described on the website, except where such services cannot be supplied or the itinerary used is changed due to delays or other causes of whatever kind or nature beyond the control of the Operators. In such circumstances, the Operators will do their best to supply comparable services, accommodations and itineraries and there shall be no refund in this connection.
- Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the Operators nor their agents or co-operating organizations or service providers concerned will be liable for any injury, illness or death or for any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of such accident or incident.
- Transportation companies, are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.
- In the case of computer or human billing error we reserve the right to re-invoice passengers with correct billing.
- We are not responsible for omissions, printing and/or typographical errors, in brochures, on Internet sites correspondence or invoices or in any other media where such information may be presented. We reserve the right to make corrections as required. The terms and conditions listed remain in effect until replaced. These terms and conditions replace all previous versions.
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