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11-Day French Ring Tour from Paris

Product Code: 682767

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Highlights

    • paris Airport pick-up service
    • City tour in: PARIS
    • Excursion: Versailles in Paris (entrance not included)
    • Boat: Padirac caves
    • Transfer: Montmartre district in Paris
    Admission to Monet
Tour Code
682767
Duration
11 day
Departure City
Paris
End City
Paris
Language
English, Spanish

Itinerary

Day 01
Paris

paris

Hotel: Mercure paris pte versalles expo or similar

Transfer to the hotel and free time. You will be provided with the information required for the beginning of the trip in the afternoon; otherwise, the information will appear on the information panels at the hotel reception area.

IMPORTANT:- Remember that hotels check-in time is usually at 14:00 hrs. If you require more hours of room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
- IF YOU REQUESTED ADDITIONAL NIGHTS upon arrival at the hotel, you would have your room booked, but your trip guide would normally contact you at the beginning of the included activities. At the reception you can also find an informative sign, indicating the telephone number and hours of assistance of our staff. YOUR TIME THEREFORE BEFORE THIS MOMENT IS FREE. The hotel staff can help you with all the information you need.


Note: The schedules that you will find in this itinerary are indicative. The guide, depending on the situation and in order to improve the development of the trip, may adjust the schedules.

Note: All mentioned hotels below are for your reference only, you might also check-in other same-level hotels.

Day 02
Paris

Paris

Hotel: Mercure paris pte versalles expo or similar

08.00hrs– Paris - we start a city tour of Paris with a local guide. Lasting approximately 2 hours and a half, you will see the: Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elisées, Madeleine, Place de la Concorde, Opera, the Louvre Museum, Tour St. Jacques, the City Hall, the Ile de la Cité with Notre Dame Cathedral, the Latin quarter, the Pantheon, the Sorbonne, the Luxembourg Gardens, Invalides, the Military School, the Champs de Mars-Eiffel Tower and the banks of the River Seine. We will make short stops by Invalides and the Champs de Mars.

After the visit, transfer to the district of Montmartre. Time to stroll and have lunch in the bohemian district of Montmartre with its little restaurants and street artists.

14.00hrs - After lunch, return to the hotel stopping by the Louvre Museum for those who want to stay in the city centre. We suggest a visit to the museum (our guide will give you the option of a guided tour of the inside of the museum).

At the end of this busy day the guide will offer the optional visit to a typical Cabaret for a variety show such as the Moulin Rouge.


Note: due to the tourist complexity of Paris, the order of the services offered in the city may vary.




Visiting Attractions

  • Arc de Triomphe Arc de Triomphe
  • Notre Dame Cathedral Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Eiffel Tower Eiffel Tower
  • Louvre Museum Louvre Museum
Day 03
Paris

Paris

Hotel: Mercure paris pte versalles expo or similar

08.00hrs Versailles (admission not included)– Departure from the hotel and transfer to Versailles. Free time to visit the Palace and the gardens (two hours and a half from the arrival time). Return to the city center for lunch. Free time during the afternoon. Your guide will offer you the option of a boat trip on the river Seine and a visit to the Latin Quarter.

Visiting Attractions

  • Palace of Versailles Palace of Versailles
Day 04
Paris

Paris - Giverny - Rouen - Arromanches - Caen

Hotel: Mercure paris pte versalles expo / Zenith caen or similar

Total distance: 355 Km. Countryside: Placid scenery, River Seine.


07:30 hrs Paris –departure. The departure time may vary depending on the hotels where the travellers have to be collected. We leave for Normandy, our route following the course of the river Seine.
09:30 hrs - Giverny –Arrival-. We include tickets to the house of Monet with its very beautiful gardens, and where we will talk about French Impressionist art.


11.00hrs - Giverny –Departure-.
12.00 hrs Rouen – Arrival. Time to see the Gothic cathedral, to stroll around its mediaeval streets and have lunch


14:30 hrs - Rouen –Departure-. We continue on our way through Normandy. Pleasant countryside.
16:45 hrs - Arromanches –Arrival-. We are on the beaches where the British troops landed in the Second World War.


18:15 hrs - Arromanches –Departure-.
19.00hrs – Caen – Arrival. Time for a stroll in the centre.



Note: from November to March Monet´s house is closed to visitors, therefore there will be no stop in Giverny.

Visiting Attractions

  • Monet House and Gardens Monet House and Gardens
Day 05
Caen

Caen - Mont Saint Michel - St. Malo - Dinan - Rennes

Hotel: Zenith caen or similar

Total distance: 270 km. Scenery: Beautiful hilly countryside and a spectacular arrival at Mont. Saint Michel


08.00hrs – Caen – departure. – We continue through Normandy.
09:45 hrs – Mont St. Michel – We reach the “Marvel”, surrounded by the ocean. Don’t miss a stroll through its narrow streets and a visit to its Abbey, sometimes turned into an island surrounded by the ocean.


NB: Bus traffic is regulated and parking is away from the town, with access to it on buses from the car park itself.


13:00 hrs – Mont St. Michel – departure. We go on to French Brittany.
13:45 hrs – St. Malo. A seaside city surrounded by impressive walls and with an active and beautiful port. Time for a walk and lunch


15:45hrs – St. Malo – departure.
16:15 hrs – Dinan – Arrival, time in this pretty mediaeval village.


17.30hrs – Dinan –departure. We travel through inland Brittany.
18.30 hrs – Rennes. - Accommodation and time in the capital of Brittany. We suggest to have a walk around its monumental historic center.


Visiting Attractions

  • Mont Saint-Michel Mont Saint-Michel
Day 06
Rennes

Rennes - Angers - Tours - Villandry - Amboise

Meal: D:Included

Distance: 335 km. Scenery: Today we will follow the course of the Loire River, passing through many interesting town and castles on the way.


08.00 h.- Rennes –Departure-
10.00 h.- Angers.- Time in the city on the banks of the Loire. Those who wish to do so can visit the castle, which has an interesting tapestry of the Apocalypse.

11:45 h – Angers – Departure, continuing our route through peaceful countryside.
13.45 h.- Tours –Arrival-. Tours is the capital of the region. Visitors can walk through its historical centre next to the Loire. Time to have lunch.


15.30 h.- Tours –Departure-.
16.00 h.- Villandry. Includes admission to the gardens of this enormous palace. It is regarded as one of the most beautiful gardens in France.


17.30 h.- Villandry –Departure-.
18.15 h.- Amboise – Arrival at this pretty town, set in the Loire Valley. Supper and accommodation included.


Note: due to the limited hotel capacity of Amboise, on some occasions, accommodation may be offered in Tours.



Visiting Attractions

  • Loire Valley Loire Valley
  • 维朗德里城堡 维朗德里城堡

Meal

  • D:Included
Day 07
LIMOGES

Amboise - Chenonceau - Chambord - Limoges

Hotel: Campanile limoges centre or similar

Total distance: 310 km.



Scenery: The River Loire scattered with beautiful villages and castles marks our route. Have your cameras ready, we will pass alongside the River Loire and see some castles along the way.





We will see the Loire region in a little more depth. In the morning, a stroll in Amboise, to the castle of Clos Luce where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last 3 years before his death (entrance not included).





10:30 hrs – Amboise. – Departure.

11:00 hrs – Chenonceau –Arrival. Many believe this is the most beautiful castle on the Loire, in the form of a bridge over the river Cher, a tributary of the Loire. Its interior is also magnificently preserved. Tickets included.





12:30 hrs – Chenonceau –departure. We continue along pretty local roads to Chambord.

13:30 hrs – Chambord –Arrival. Time to see the park of this immense castle on the Loire and for lunch.





15:30 hrs – Chambord. - Departure. We travel towards the centre of France, going through picturesque villages on our way.

18:45 hrs - Limoges –Arrival to this city known for its porcelain-. We recommend a stroll around the Cathedral district.



The itinerary departing after April 1, 2025

Scenery: Get your cameras ready as we cruise along the scenic River Loire, dotted with picturesque villages and stunning castles along our route.

Today, we will explore the Loire Valley region in greater depth.

08:00 a.m. - First thing in the morning, after a walk in Amboise, you´ll have some free time to explore the area around Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last three years (admission not included).

10:30 a.m. – Departure from Amboise.

11:00 a.m. – Chenonceau. Spanning the river Cher like a bridge, many consider this to be the most beautiful castle in the Loire Valley. Its interior is also splendidly well-preserved. Tickets included.

12:30 p.m. – Departure from Chenonceau. We will continue our journey along charming local roads towards Chambord.

01:30 p.m. – Chambord. Time is available to explore the park of this immense Loire castle and have lunch.

03:30 p.m. – Departure from Chambord. We will travel towards the center of France, passing through picturesque villages on our way.

06:45 p.m. - Limoges. Arrival in the city renowned for its long tradition in porcelain production. We recommend taking a stroll through the cathedral district.

Visiting Attractions

  • Chateau de Chenonceau Chateau de Chenonceau
  • Chateau de Chambord Chateau de Chambord
Day 08
LIMOGES

Limoges - Lascaux - Sarlat - Beynac - Rocamadour

Hotel: Campanile limoges centre or similar

Meal: D:Included

Total distance: 222 km.

Countryside: Small roads, mediaeval villages. Very beautiful scenery of the Dordogne Valley. We recommend comfortable footwear (visit to the caves).


18.00 hrs - Limoges –Departure-. We go on our way to the Dordgne region, pretty hillside scenery and charming villages on our way. –
09.15 hrs- Lascaux, we will include admission to the museum and replica of the caves, where we will learn about the site’s prehistory with the magnificent cave paintings.


11.15hrs.- Lascaux. Departure-.
13.00 hrs.- Sarlat – Time in this World Heritage town. The Renaissance historic centre is magnificently well preserved. Time for lunch and a stroll.


15.15 hrs – Sarlat – departure. Pleasant scenery and vineyards en route.
15.30 hrs.- – Beynac – We include tickets to this magnificently well preserved mediaeval castle. You will admire the views of the Dordogne Valley and we will hear more about life in the Middle Ages.


16:30 hrs - Beynac –Departure-.
18.00 hrs – Rocamadour - Arrival. - We are in an important sanctuary town overlooked by its castle, considered one of the most beautiful towns in France. Don’t miss a stroll around its charming streets and we suggest a walk down the via crucis and coming back up in the lift. Our guide will accompany you to the entrance to the mediaeval village before giving you your rooms in the hotel. Dinner included.


Visiting Attractions

  • Château de Beynac Château de Beynac

Meal

  • D:Included
Day 09
Rocamadour

Rocamadour - Padirac - Collonges -la -Rouge - Saint -Emilion - Bordeaux

Hotel: Appartcity confort bdx chartrons or similar

Total distance: 295 km Countryside: Very beautiful scenery in the Dordogne region. We recommend comfortable footwear (visit to the caves).


08:30 hrs - Rocamadour –Departure-. Beautiful countryside of the Dordogne.
09.00hrs - Padirac Cave. - Considered the most impressive caves in France. We include tickets and a visit to these impressive caves, 3 lifts will take us to an underground river that we will see in a boat. NB: The caves may be closed from November until the end of March in certain weather conditions. -


11.15 hrs- Padirac- Departure.-
12.00 hrs- Collonges la Rouge. - A small village full of charm built with red stone on the Way of St James. Time for lunch and to take a stroll.


14:30 hrs - Collonges la Rouge –Departure-.
17.00 hrs - Saint Emilion. This beautiful mediaeval village has based its wealth for more than 2000 years on its winemaking. Interesting stroll where the wine culture blends with the stones of the place.


18:00 hrs - St. Emilion –departure.
19:00 hrs – Bordeaux – Arrival, accommodation. We recommend a stroll around the classic centre of this city on the banks of the River Garonne.


Visiting Attractions

  • PADIRAC CAVE PADIRAC CAVE
  • Saint Emilion Saint Emilion
Day 10
Bordeaux

Bordeaux - Paris

Hotel: Appartcity confort bdx chartrons / Mercure paris pte versalles expo or similar

Total distance covered: 540 km

Countryside: Pleasant vineyard scenery from the train crossing the regions where Bordeaux and Cognac wines are produced.

NB: Our guide will leave you at the station, and will not accompany you on the railway trip to Paris. The train timetables are approximate and offered as a guide and may be changed.

The entire centre of Bordeaux has been declared a world heritage site. You will be amazed by the "water mirror" and stroll through the old town with its pedestrian streets and 11th century cathedral. We will include admission (free visit with audio information in Spanish, French or English) to the CITE DU VIN, an impressive interactive museum that recounts the history of the wine and its production; wine tasting included at the viewpoint over Bordeaux. You will have free time later to stroll and have lunch on the banks of the Garonne River, an area full of small restaurants.

Our guide will give you the train tickets and take you to the station. Expected train departure at 14:04 hrs, in a little under two hours we reach Paris (at around 16:15 hrs) and transfer to your hotel.

【The itinerary departing after April 1, 2025】

Scenery: Enjoy the delightful vineyard scenery as the train passes through regions known for producing Bordeaux and Cognac wines.

Time to enjoy Bourdeaux, whose entire center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Prepare to be captivated by the "Water Mirror" and explore the historic old town with its charming pedestrian streets and 11th-century cathedral. Later, you´ll have free time to stroll along the Garonne River banks, lined with quaint restaurants, or if you wish, you can visit Cité du Vin, an impressive interactive museum that delves into the history and production of wine.

After lunch, at around 1:30 p.m., our guide will accompany you to the station. The expected high-speed train departure is at 2:04 p.m. The journey to Paris takes just over two hours, arriving around 4:15 p.m., where you will then transfer to your hotel.

Note: The journey to Paris will be made by train without a guide. The train times provided are for reference only and may be subject to change.

 

Visiting Attractions

  • La Ciudad del Vino La Ciudad del Vino
Day 11
Paris

paris

After breakfast, end of our services.

Note: Remember that hotels check-out time is usually at 10.00 hrs. In most cases, you can leave your luggage at the hotel reception at check-out time, so you can enjoy the city and pick it up at the time you require that same day. If you need more time to use your room, please consider booking an additional night at the end of your tour.

Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Own Expenses

Day Activity Price Additional Information
D2 Moulin Rouge Show 145 EUR
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

Pick-up Details / Transfers

Please note that for tours with airport pick-up service, the waiting time for pick-up is up to 1 hour after flight arrival.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

  • General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
  • Includes arrival transfer
  • City tour in: PARIS
  • Excursion: Versailles in Paris (admission not included)
  • Boat: Padirac caves
  • Transfer: Montmartre district in Paris
  • Ticket admission: Monet

Package Excludes

    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
    • Airport drop-off at the end of the tour
    • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
    • Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made within:

  • 0 - 03 Days Prior to Departure Date - Non-refundable
  • 04 - 12 Days Prior to Departure Date - 75% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 13 - 32 Days Prior to Departure Date - 90% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 33 or More Days - 95% of total purchase amount can be refunded
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• Cancellations made within 30 days (inclusive) before departure will incur an additional handling fee of $30 per order. 
• Once the traveler's information (such as name, passport number, date of birth, etc.) is submitted with the booking, any modifications will be treated as a cancellation and will be subject to the [cancellation policy] 
• If the itinerary involves special tickets/high-speed train tickets/boat tickets/cruise tickets/train tickets and other unique resources, please contact customer service after placing the order to provide a clear photo of the passport's information page, as these special resources are non-refundable once booked!  
• If the tour includes airport pickup service, please notify us of any changes to your flight at least 72 hours before departure. Changes or cancellations to the pickup service within 72 hours of departure cannot be accommodated 

Special Notes

  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
  • If at any point you were to suffer a delay arriving to the meeting point (held during customs check, loss of luggage, etc.), missing a connecting flight or your flight number was changed, you must urgently contact the transfer agent or the emergency phone number that you can find on your travel voucher. In case you failed to notify this information, the transfer agent, after waiting for 1 hour, in the case of airports and 30 minutes in the case of train stations, would leave and you would lose any right to the transfer service. In case you have also requested a departure transfer, please verify with your guide the schedule for our pick-up time on the day of your flight.
  • Please provide your arrival flight information or pickup details at least 7 days prior to the departure date. If you don't provide the information in advance, you will be responsible for failing to arrange the arrival pickup.
  • Very important note: during the period of the Olympic Games in Paris, the services offered may be very limited by the restrictions established by the local authorities. During this period, we will not always be able to guarantee accommodation in the city, and certain specific dates, the hotel could be in a nearby town. In any case, we will offer all the possible and necessary services so that you can enjoy your stay in the city.
  • For tours that include meals, please inform us in advance if any guests have food allergies. Requests for vegetarian meals must be made in advance and are subject to availability, with no guarantee.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Prices for Single Occupancy apply when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Prices for Double/Triple Occupancy apply when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Children under 3 years of age are entitled to a discount of 80% of the double room rate(with a minimum of one adult per child).
* Children from 3 to 8 years of age are entitled to a discount of 40% of the double room rate(with a minimum of one adult per child).
* Children from 9 to 15 years of age are entitled to a 10% discount of the double room rate on the value of the trip.
* Traveler over 65 years of age: 5% discount of the double room rate on the value of the trip.

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

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    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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