Tour Description

If you’ve dreamed of discovering the dazzling sights of Paris, now is the time to take in the City of Light and all its romantic and historic avenues. You’ll also visit the legendary Normandy landing beaches of WWII heroism, as well as the lush landscapes of the Bordeaux wine region. All of this and much more are included on this tour of France that begins and ends in Paris. History buffs are sure to be amazed by the many historic towns and attractions on this tour. Immerse yourself in ancient Roman history with a stop at Pont Du Gard bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 1st Century. See the amphitheatre in Arles, the city with the most Roman remains outside of Rome. Go back in time to the Middle Ages at the clifftop town of Rocamadour. Walk by the ancient battlements in the beautifully preserved, medieval town of Carcassonne; and visit Beaune’s Hôtel-Dieu charity hospital, built in 1443 after the Hundred Years’ War left many of the town’s population destitute. Coming to recent history, learn more about Normandy’s D-Day landing beaches, where Operation Neptune was launched on June 6, 1944. Art history fans will enjoy a visit to Aix-en-Provence, the birthplace of painter Cézanne, and a stroll around the 17th-century Cours Mirabeau, a lively area with fountains, elegant homes, and famous cafés. Spend time in the Loire Valley with its spectacular vineyards and castles. Discover Dordogne, one of France’s most picturesque regions, showcasing many charming villages. Of course, no France tour is complete without visiting the French Riviera, and you’ll have time to explore this beautiful area on the Mediterranean Sea. This value-minded tour through France is truly a holiday of a lifetime!

Traveller Notes
Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!
Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded

Priced From:

$ 5379pp ^*

Start Location: Paris, France

End Location: Paris, France

Major Destinations: Rouen ,Normandy Landing Beaches,Bordeaux, France,Roman Amphitheatre, Arles,Perfume Workshop, Grasse,Paris, France

Breakfast Meals Included: 13

Lunch Meals Included: 0

Dinner Meals Included: 2

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Check into your hotel and spend free time strolling around Paris. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travel companions.

Drive first to the historical capital city of Normandy, Rouen-one of the most prosperous cities of medieval Europe. Walk through its centre, rich in Gothic architecture. Next, visit lovely Honfleur, known for its picturesque port and houses with slate-covered facades. Continue to Caen. Today's Distance: 186 mi/ 300 km (B)

Embark on an emotional journey to the legendary beaches where the Allied troops landed on D-Day, June 6,1944, and experience the most moving site of the American Cemetery at Omaha. Travel through the Normandy countryside and stop to marvel at the unique beauty of Mont St. Michel, which stands on an island accessed via a causeway. Overnight in St. Malo. Today's Distance: 147 mi/ 236 km (B)

Time for a stroll on the shores of St. Malo, a popular seaside resort, then depart for Angers to visit its cathedral. Continue along the banks of the Loire River to reach the enchanting Chateaux Country. Today's Distance: 224 mi/ 360 km (B)

Spend the day at leisure or walk in the footsteps of French royalty on the optional visit of the Loire Valley castles. If these walls could talk, they would tell the intriguing tales of kings, ladies, and lords who called these sumptuous palaces home. (B,D)

Enjoy a scenic drive through the Nouvelle Aquitaine region, rich in agricultural resources including vineyards, forests, and cereal fields, and stretching from the Atlantic coast to the Pyrenees in the South. On arrival in Bordeaux, discover the city on the included guided city sightseeing tour. Today's Distance: 230 mi/ 370 km (B)

Discover one of France's most scenic regions, the Dordogne. Stop in the sacred medieval town of Rocamadour, dramatically perched high upon a cliff. Built on three successive levels, this storybook village is both a place of legend and history where old stone houses, majestic towers, and impressive castle stand poised on the cliff's edge above Alzou Canyon. Continue southwards to Toulouse. Today's Distance: 267 mi/ 430 km (B,D)

Immerse yourself fully in the medieval atmosphere of the city of Carcassonne and discover some of its secrets during an orientation walk. Then, stop for a picture at the famous Pont du Gard, one of the wonders of Antiquity, and the finest remaining example of an ancient aqueduct built 2000 years ago by the Romans. This architectural gem, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is set in a beautifully pristine natural setting. Upon arrival in Avignon, free time to explore the old quarter featuring amazing architectural and historic heritage, such as the Palace of the Popes or the St. Benezet bridge. Today's Distance: 217 mi/ 350 km (B)

Visit Arles, known all over the world for Van Gogh's paintings. Admire the famous Roman amphitheatre, then continue to Aix-en-Provence. Walk down its main street, the Cours Mirabeau, lined with plane trees in the French tradition, and the 17th-century palace, houses, and fountains. Finally, head to the French Riviera on the shores of the Mediterranean. Today's Distance: 186 mi/ 300 km (B)

Take time to enjoy all the amenities of the French Riviera at your own leisure. Or picture yourself on an optional excursion to the artist mecca of Saint Paul de Vence. Masters such as Matisse, Cézanne, Chagall, and Picasso drew inspiration for their works here. Tonight, you're invited to roll the dice and rub elbows with high rollers on an optional "Monte Carlo by Night" excursion amid the glitz and glamour of Monaco. (B)

See more of the Provence region today and stop in Orange, a town surrounded by beautiful countryside, featuring two ancient Roman monuments listed by UNESCO: the Arc de Triomphe and the Ancient theatre. It also boasts first-class wines and original culinary and craft products. Next is Lyon, located at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone Rivers. On arrival, enjoy an orientation tour. Today's Distance: 298 mi/ 480 km (B)

Travel through the picturesque vineyards and fields of Burgundy to medieval Beaune, the region's wine capital since Roman times. Stop to visit the famous Hôtel-Dieu. Return to the French capital of Paris. Today's Distance: 304 mi/ 490 km (B)

Discover the glorious ville lumieres (City of Lights) and its many boulevards and monumental buildings. Join a local expert with a guided tour through Parisian history, tradition, and modern living. Optional excursions are also available to complete your experience.* (B) * Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Dates & prices

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Departure Date :

2025-09-12

Return Date :

2025-09-25

Single : 6689 NZD

Triple : 5429 NZD

Twin : 5429 NZD

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Departure Date :

2025-06-13

Return Date :

2025-06-26

Single : 6839 NZD

Triple : 5499 NZD

Twin : 5499 NZD

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Departure Date :

2025-05-23

Return Date :

2025-06-05

Single : 6609 NZD

Triple : 5379 NZD

Twin : 5379 NZD

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Departure Date :

2025-05-09

Return Date :

2025-05-22

Single : 6609 NZD

Triple : 5379 NZD

Twin : 5379 NZD

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Grand Tour Of France

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