2-Week France Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 2-week France tour itineraries

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• 13 Day France Itinerary, incl. Paris and Bordeaux

  The 13-day French adventure winds through 35 cities for around $2,200. The route leads from Paris through Normandy, Loire Valley, and Alsace, showcasing UNESCO sites like Mont-Saint-Michel and Avignon's Papal Palace, while offering comfortable stays at quality hotels including Novotel properties.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Normandy & Brittany

    Leave Paris early and head to Monet's House in Giverny. Get there before 9:30 AM to beat the tour buses. Take time to explore Rouen's medieval quarter before driving 2 hours to Caen. On day two visit Mont-Saint-Michel but check tide schedules first as they affect access. From there go to Saint-Malo to walk the old city walls and enjoy coastal views. End your day in Dinan with some authentic Breton crêpes.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Loire Valley

    Stay in Amboise as your base for visiting châteaux. Start with Château de Chenonceau when it opens at 9 AM since it gets busy quickly. Visit Villandry's gardens in late afternoon when the light is best. At Chambord plan for at least 3 hours and rent bikes to see the grounds. Spend your evenings exploring Amboise's medieval center.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Dordogne & Bordeaux

    Book Lascaux caves tickets ahead as they sell out fast. Visit early then spend time in medieval Sarlat. When visiting Rocamadour take the lift up and walk down to save your knees. In Bordeaux one visitor shared: "The Water Mirror is most magical at sunset when the lighting creates perfect reflections of Place de la Bourse."

    
  • Days 7-8

    Southern France

    Drive from Lourdes to Carcassonne. Arrive by 9 AM to explore the ramparts before crowds arrive and it gets hot. In Marseille focus on the Vieux-Port area around 6 PM when fishing boats return. Skip the tourist restaurants on the port and look one street back for better food.

    
  • Days 9-10

    Burgundy Region

    Travel from Lyon to Dijon through wine country. Visit Beaune's Hospices right at 9 AM opening to avoid crowds. Take a break from wine tasting at Savigny Castle to see their unique vintage vehicle collection. Walk Dijon's owl trail to see all the main sites.

    
  • Days 11-13

    Alsace & Champagne

    Visit Colmar's old town early before shops open for the best photos. Stay in Riquewihr past 4 PM when most tourists leave. Finish in Strasbourg with a boat trip through Petite France. One traveler noted: "Taking the canal tour at dusk was magical - the half-timbered houses reflect beautifully in the water."

    

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• 14 Days in France & Monaco, incl. French Riviera and Paris

  Luxurious 14-day French tour visiting 13 cities from Monte Carlo to Paris. Highlights include Saint-Tropez's coastal walk, Michelin-starred dining in Carcassonne, Calanques National Park cruise from Cassis, and celebration dinner atop the Eiffel Tower. Costs approx. $890 per day including luxury accommodations.

  

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  • Days 1-3

    Monaco & French Riviera

    Visit Monte Carlo after 7 PM when traffic lightens to drive the F1 circuit. Start your next day at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat before the crowds arrive. Check out Nice's Old Town and Cours Saleya market before 1 PM closing time. On day 3 take a boat to Saint-Tropez to avoid traffic and get great port photos.

    
  • Days 4-6

    Provence Region

    Stay in Aix-en-Provence and walk Cours Mirabeau early before the cafes get busy. Visit Château La Coste at opening time (10 AM) for the best photo light. Take a late afternoon boat tour in Cassis to see the limestone cliffs in golden light. Bring a light jacket for your vintage Citroen drive through Luberon.

    
  • Days 7-9

    Medieval Towns & Wine Country

    Visit Pont du Gard at sunrise to beat the tour buses. Walk up to Les Baux-de-Provence castle early before it gets hot. Visit Carcassonne's medieval city at dusk when tourist crowds thin out. Get ready for big portions at your Michelin-starred cooking class.

    
  • Days 10-11

    Bordeaux Wine Region

    Wear good walking shoes for St. Émilion's steep streets. Schedule your Château de Ferrand wine tasting in late afternoon for nice photos. Go biking along the Garonne River in the morning when it's calmer with better views.

    
  • Days 12-14

    Paris Finale

    Take the 3-hour high-speed train from Bordeaux to Paris. Book upper deck seats for better views. Start your Paris visit at Montmartre before Sacré-Cœur gets crowded. A previous visitor noted: "Book your Eiffel Tower dinner reservation for sunset, around 9 PM in summer. The city lights up just as you're finishing dessert."

    

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• 14 Day France Itinerary, incl. Paris and Normandy

  A thorough 14-day French adventure visiting 22 cities from Paris to Provence. Visit UNESCO sites, medieval towns, and wine regions. Rest at quality hotels like Novotel La Defense and Mercure Bordeaux, with daily breakfast and 4 dinners included.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Paris & Normandy

    Land in Paris, then drive northwest to Rouen and Honfleur the next morning. Visit Rouen's medieval center early. According to a visitor: "Touring Rouen's Gothic architecture before the crowds arrive made a huge difference." Plan a 3-hour drive to Caen for your evening stay.

    
  • Days 3-4

    D-Day Beaches & Mont Saint-Michel

    Start at the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach. Pack a light jacket for the coastal winds. Drive 2.5 hours to Mont Saint-Michel and plan your visit during low tide for better photos. Stay in Saint-Malo, where visitors say "walking the ramparts at sunset for stunning views."

    
  • Days 5-6

    Loire Valley & Bordeaux

    Stay in Amboise to explore Loire Valley castles. A guest mentioned: "The DoubleTree Hilton in Amboise was one of the trip's best hotels with excellent meals." On day 6, drive 4 hours to Bordeaux for a city tour. You can book a wine tasting, but some visitors found the included tastings "quite basic."

    
  • Days 7-8

    Dordogne & Toulouse

    Get to clifftop Rocamadour before the tourist buses. A visitor tip: "Wear sturdy shoes - the medieval steps are steep and can be slippery." Visit medieval Carcassonne and the UNESCO Pont du Gard aqueduct on your way to Avignon.

    
  • Days 9-10

    Provence & French Riviera

    Visit Arles for Van Gogh sites and Aix-en-Provence for Cézanne spots. A visitor noted: "The Cours Mirabeau in Aix gets very crowded by midday - go early for photos." Spend two nights on the French Riviera. Use public transport since parking is tough and expensive.

    
  • Days 11-12

    Lyon & Beaune

    See Orange's Roman ruins before reaching Lyon. Many visitors wanted more time in Lyon, so consider skipping optional activities to explore on your own. Make sure to visit the 15th-century Hôtel-Dieu hospital in Beaune.

    
  • Days 13-14

    Paris

    Return to Paris for guided tours and free time. A visitor suggests: "Skip the optional Versailles excursion on the last day - it feels too rushed. Instead, explore Paris neighborhoods at your own pace."

    

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