Northern France Tours & Trips
Cycling past Loire Valley châteaux is like pedaling through a history book, except better because you can stop for wine. Monet's gardens at Giverny are stunning, and the D-Day beaches in Normandy hit different when you're standing there. Versailles is ridiculously opulent, Mont-Saint-Michel rising from the sea looks like something from a fantasy novel, and medieval Rouen's got those half-timbered houses everywhere. Northern France delivers.
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Ricardo • traveled in May, 2026
STM was very helpful! Every time I asked them questions on the chat, their response is very fast. Thank you STM for making my clients happy!!!!!
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Dai • traveled in May
Great tour and guide/bus driver. Enjoyed visiting every place on the itinerary!
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Cindy • traveled in October, 2025
Great week with Tour Operator support
6-Day Paris: Explore the Heart of France
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- Paris and Versailles
- French Christmas Markets
- Paris Explorer
- 4 Day Paris Including Versailles Day
- Journeys: Paris & Normandy Highlights National Geographic
- Normandy, Brittany & The Loire Valley
- Enchanting 6-Day Journey Through Paris With Disneyland and Palace of Versailles
- Trip around Paris in Five days
- The Seine: From Paris to the Norman Coast (port-to-port cruise)
- Discover Normandy & Beyond: 3-Day Guided Journey to D-Day Beaches, Mont Saint-Michel & Loire Valley Châteaux
- THE HISTORY OF FRANCE FROM PARIS TO NORMANDY Between heritage, landscapes, and Impressionist nuances (port-to-port cruise)
- The Rouen Armada and the most beautiful stops along the Seine Valley (port-to-port cruise)
- Paris to Bruges (Brugge), Bike & Barge in France and Belgium
- WWI and WWII Battlefields
- From the Côte Fleurie beaches to Paris (port-to-port cruise) (from Honfleur to Paris)
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The best Northern France tour packages
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Duration 4 days Destinations Paris, Versailles Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator STM Tours LLC From $1,070
27% Off- US$781You save $289
Duration 3 days Destinations Paris, Giverny, Rouen, Arromanches-les-Bains, Caen, Mont Saint-Michel, Fougeres, Chartres Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Europamundo From
27% Off- US$470
Charms of Burgundy and Alsace
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Enjoyed visiting every place on the itinerary!”
Dai, traveled in April
Northern France dazzles from Burgundy's wine capital Beaune to Alsace's fairy-tale Riquewihr. Stand in awe at Strasbourg's Gothic cathedral, float through Petite France's canals, and sample champagne in Épernay's historic cellars.
Duration 4 days Destinations Noyers, Beaune, Dijon, Besancon, Colmar, Riquewihr, Strasbourg, Paris Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Europamundo From
27% Off- US$694
6-Day Paris: Explore the Heart of France
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Good time, lots of walking but worth it!!”
Lorelei, traveled in September
Notre Dame Cathedral and Versailles Palace anchor this Northern France tour. Montmartre's charm, Seine River cruises, and walks along the prestigious Champs-Élysées create lasting memories. Hotel L'Interlude provides well-connected accommodation.
Duration 6 days Destinations Paris, Versailles Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator WiseYatra From $2,091
30% Off- US$1,464You save $627
Journeys: Paris & Normandy Highlights National Geographic
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We had an excellent tour of Normandy and Paris. I highly recommend this tour.”
Linda, traveled in April
The treasures of Northern France await, from Monet's Gardens in Giverny to Rouen's Gothic architecture. Witness D-Day history at Omaha Beach, walk through UNESCO-listed Mont-Saint-Michel, and savor authentic cuisine in medieval Bayeux.
Duration 8 days Destinations Paris, Giverny, Honfleur, Bayeux, Mont Saint-Michel, Rouen Age Range Ages 12+ Operator National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures From $3,299
15% Off- US$2,804You save $495
Paris to Bruges (Brugge), Bike & Barge in France and Belgium
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The overarching theme is flexibility. Sailing though canals requires much coordination of loch/bridge passage, docking locations, water and fuel refilling, etc.”
Ayman, traveled in April
Paris opens to Versailles and Chantilly before reaching Compiegne. The route passes Napoleon's Malmaison, Van Gogh's Auvers-sur-Oise, and extensive forests, with comfortable barge accommodation in ensuite cabins.
Duration 15 days Destinations Paris, Bougival, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, Auvers-sur-Oise, Creil, Compiegne, Noyon, Chauny, Saint-Quentin, ValenciennesSee all destinations Age Range Ages 10+ Operated in English, Dutch Operator Feniks Charter From
15% Off- US$3,019
Paris and Versailles
67 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“All upgrades and customization was excellent. A smooth experience and can't wait to go on the next one.”
Lynn, traveled in June
Northern France's highlights shine with stays at Paris hotels like Hotel Perreyve near Luxembourg Gardens. Visit Versailles Palace's State Apartments, browse the Louvre Museum, and glide on Seine River cruises. Optional excursions to regional châteaux available.
Duration 5 days Destinations Paris, Versailles Age Range Ages 6+ Operator Eskapas From $2,195
10% Off- US$1,976You save $220
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Best time to visit Northern France
- Summer 2026
Long summer days mean more time at the big châteaux - you can explore Chambord, Chenonceau and also Villandry after the crowds thin out. Kids get hands-on with activities like canoeing up to Château de Chenonceau and designing machines using da Vinci's methods at Clos Lucé workshops. We adjust the cycling routes for summer heat with more morning rides and afternoon château visits. The evening river cruises in Saumur are a highlight, with local wines to taste while you float along, and there's something special about walking through Montmartre as artists pack up for the day. Paris tours start early to beat the crowds at the Louvre and Eiffel Tower.
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- Fall / Autumn 2026
Fall is perfect for wine lovers - you can try fresh-pressed chenin blanc right in Vouvray's cellars during harvest. The September and October weather makes those longer 60km cycling days between châteaux really pleasant. Medieval towns like Bayeux and Saint-Malo feel more relaxed without the summer rush. You get quality time with expert guides at D-Day beaches and Mont Saint-Michel since groups are smaller. Paris takes on a different feel in autumn - our travelers join local chefs for cooking classes and learn perfume-making at historic parfumeries.
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- Winter 2026 / 2027
Winter brings out something special in Northern France, particularly across Burgundy and Alsace where the atmosphere feels more intimate than usual. Our travelers tell us they love wandering through Noyers-sur-Serein's medieval streets and exploring Colmar's old town without fighting through summer tourist crowds. Taking a boat along Strasbourg's canals has its own winter magic, while ducking into traditional Champagne cellars offers a perfect escape from the cold with excellent tastings. The tours blend walking routes through historic towns like Beaune, visits to the stunning 15th-century Hospices and peaceful stops at local wineries along the way. Our guests often mention how the winter schedule gives them more time to properly explore indoor cultural sites, with guides like Peter making regional history come alive through their stories. These journeys connect multiple spots across eastern France, letting you experience both French and Germanic influences in the architecture, history and also cuisine - all along routes that work especially well during the cooler months.
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