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Grand Tour of France – Picturebook Treasures
Oh-la-la! This expression most certainly sums up this ‘grand’ tour of classic French treasures. Whether its romantic cities, picturesque coastlines, charming villages or breath-taking countryside you’re looking for in a coach holiday, it’s all here in one itinerary. Explore the beautiful Loire Valley, with visits to Tours, Blois and Amboise. Learn about the country’s past with a visit to the Remembrance village of Oradour-sur-Glane, and then explore the delights of the Dordgone, including the cliff-side town of Rocamadour. With visits also included to some of France’s most stunning villages, as well as the medieval city of Carcassonne and the cosmopolitan capital city of Paris, you’ll have a fantastic French adventure on this coach holiday!
Tour Includes
- 11 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 9 evening meals
- Convenient local joining points
12 days from £1,999pp
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Itinerary
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Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to the Rouen area for an overnight stay.
We travel to Tours in the Loire Valley where we enjoy a little time at leisure in Tours centre, before continuing to the pretty village of Azay-le-Rideau with its small but incredibly beautiful château. (Please note: entrance costs for châteaux or places of interest are at additional cost). After time at leisure in Azay le Rideau, we continue to our hotel in Chinon, a smart ‘bourgeois’ town, where we stay for two nights
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Today’s full-day included excursion takes us through the countryside to visit some of the Loire Valley’s most beautiful villages. We travel first to the picturesque town of Blois, then continue to Amboise on the banks of the Loire River. Amboise is famous for its château, and the Clos Lucé manor house, the place where Leonardo da Vinci lived and ultimately died. We end the day at the village of Chenonceaux, home to the Château de Chenonceau built over the river Cher. The château has extensive parks and gardens created by its many mistresses. (Please note that entrance costs for châteaux or places of interest are at additional cost).
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En-route to Rocamadour, we visit the memorial village of Oradour-sur-Glane. Scene of a terrible massacre on 10th June 1944 by the German SS, the village has been frozen in time ever since. We then continue our journey to the Dordogne region, and the village of Rocamadour where we stay for two nights.
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Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the pilgrimage town of Rocamadour, where Saint Amadour was reputed to have lived as a hermit. The village is perched high on a limestone cliff in the heart of the Dordogne, and here you'll find many small chapels, including the Chapelle de Notre Dame with its famous Black Madonna, a 12th century carved wooden depiction of the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus.
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After breakfast we begin the journey to Carcassonne, famous for the defences of the medieval city. The city exists in two parts – the more modern ‘Bastide St Louis’, which contains the Cathedral of St. Michel, and the walled 'Cité Medieval', whose fortifications were built over many centuries and featured in the religious wars between the Cathars and Albigenses. This afternoon we enjoy time at leisure for exploration before we continue to our hotel in the Carcassonne area for an overnight stay.
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This morning we travel to the hill-top town of Béziers, where the Canal du Midi crosses the river by means of an aqueduct. After time to discover the town’s rich history, we continue our journey to Aix-en-Provence, where we stay for three nights.
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Our included excursion takes us to the lovely seaside resort of Cassis, with its picturesque fishing port and town square. You will have time to relax, take in the pretty harbour, and perhaps enjoy a drink in one of the nearby cafés.
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We continue to La Palud sur Verdon, where we have time for lunch before a scenic drive around the famous ‘Route des Crêtes’, which offers some of the most breathtaking panoramic viewpoints of the canyon. The Verdon National Park is spread over two French departments, encompasses 43 towns, and has an area estimated at nearly 178,000 hectares. Rich in flora and fauna, and an area of spectacular natural beauty, the Gorges du Verdon is one of Provence’s greatest attractions.
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Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Gorges du Verdon | 2026 £24 | 2027 £25 |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
This morning we explore the wild, rugged, yet intensely beautiful scenery of the Ardèche, seeing quaint villages clinging to the hillsides. We travel to the spectacular Ardèche gorge taking the scenic route through the gorge, from St. Martin d’Ardèche to Vallon Pont d’Arc, stopping at one of the viewpoints to admire the pretty vistas. We have a little time at leisure in Vallon Pont d’Arc before we travel on to the Lyon/Macon area for an overnight stay.
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We have an early departure this morning as we travel north to the Paris area where we have an overnight stay.
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Return home.
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Please note entrance fees to the châteaux on days 2 and 3 are at additional cost, usually around €12 per château.
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Accommodation
In the Loire Valley, you will stay for two nights in a minimum 3-star hotel, followed by a two-night stay at the 2-star Hotel du Lion d'Or in Rocamadour. You will then spend one night at a 3-star hotel in the Carcassonne area, and three nights at the 3-star Mercure Aix en Provence Beaumanoir.Overnight stays in Lyon/Macon and Paris/Rouen areas will be in minimum 3-star, city-style hotels.
Novotel Rouen Sud
The Novotel Rouen Sud hotel is set in a wooded park on the outskirts of the medieval city centre of Rouen. The hotel's facilities include tennis courts, swimming pool*, a restaurant with terrace, a bar, lounge and Wi-Fi. All bedrooms feature air-cooling system, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and tea and coffee-making facilities. *Please note: the swimming pool can close without prior notice.
Hotel Facilities
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General
- English Speaking Staff
- 4 Star
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Outdoor Swimming Pool (Seasonal)
- Lift
Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Extra Pillows and Blankets
- Fridge
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
Service
- Safe Box in Reception
- Room Service Available
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Iron at Reception
- Laundry Service
Food & Drink
- Vegetarian Meals
Accessibility
- Disabled Rooms Available
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Transport
- Bus Stop Nearby
- Train / Tram Nearby
Hotel
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Novotel Aix En Provence Beaumanoir
Located just a stone's throw away from downtown Aix-en-Provence and the Cours Mirabeau, the Novotel Aix En Provence Beaumanoir is situated just over a mile from the Saint-Sauveur Cathedral.
Hotel Facilities
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General
- English Speaking Staff
- 4 Star
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Outdoor Swimming Pool (Seasonal)
- Lift
Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Extra Pillows and Blankets
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Fridge
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Telephone
- Shower over Bath
- Free Wifi
Accessibility
- Disabled Rooms Available
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Service
- 24 Hour Front Desk
Transport
- Bus Stop Nearby
Hotel
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Hotel du Lion D'or
This family-run hotel is steeped in character and tradition, located in an exceptional setting in the heart of the medieval city of Rocamadour.
Hotel Facilities
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General
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Restaurant
- Lift
- Central Location
Room
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Extra Pillows and Blankets
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Shower and Bath
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
Service
- Safe Box in Reception
- Iron at Reception
- Laundry Service
Accessibility
- Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
- Disabled Rooms Available
- Wheelchair Access
Food & Drink
- Vegetarian Meals
- Gluten Free Menu
Hotel
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Brit Hotel Carcassonne - Bosquet
The Brit hotel is located close to the medieval city, and UNESCO World Heritage site, of Carcassonne. The fortified city, perched on a hilltop, is host to one of France's most picturesque old towns.
Hotel Facilities
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General
- 3 Star
- English Speaking Staff
- Bar
- Restaurant
Room
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Extra Pillows and Blankets
- Air Conditioning
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Bath
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
Service
- Safe Box in Reception
- Iron at Reception
Accessibility
- Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
- Disabled Rooms Available
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Food & Drink
- Vegetarian Meals
Transport
- Bus Stop Nearby
Hotel
- English Speaking Staff
- Bar
- Restaurant
- WiFi Available
Ibis Styles Chinon
The Ibis Styles Chinon is located close to the Vienne River, opposite the castle of Chinon. The hotel's surrounding area is mainly green spaces and fields, giving it a quiet, country feel. Guests can relax in the comfortable bedrooms, unwind in the lounge area where there is a range of seating options, and enjoy dining in the stylish, airy restaurant.
Hotel Facilities
Need further information? Fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can
General
- 3 Star
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Indoor Swimming Pool (Seasonal)
- Lift
Room
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Extra Pillows and Blankets
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Shower or Bath
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
Service
- Safe Box in Reception
- 24 Hour Front Desk
Accessibility
- Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
- Disabled Rooms Available
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Food & Drink
- Vegetarian Meals
Hotel
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Luxuria Coach
Stylish and modern, state-of-the-art Luxuria is the business class of coaches. Boasting comfort of the highest standard, sink into the deluxe armchair-style seats, stretch out with much more space around you, and enjoy a vast choice of entertainment on your personal touch-screen TV.
Luxuria Features
- Deluxe armchair-style seats with leather exterior, central arm rests* with cup holders, adjustable headrests and retractable calf rests on most seats to give you a more comfortable journey.
*Face to face seats are forward and rear facing with a table and will not have a calf rest. - Every seat has its own, fully interactive, touch-screen TV offering a wide choice of entertainment so you can control what you want to watch and when.
- There’s a selection of double and single seats, including six face-to-face seats with tables, and five single seats which are ideal for passengers travelling independently.
- Plug sockets and USB points at each seat mean you can keep your devices fully charged throughout your journey.
- Onboard toilet.
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