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Grand Tour of France

14 days
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Start and end in Paris
4.8 (66 reviews)
  • A vibrant waterfront with colorful buildings and yachts in the harbor.
  • Quaint harbor with sailing boats and colorful historic buildings.
  • Seaside view with gardens and a long walkway.
  • A panoramic view of Paris with a gargoyle in the foreground and the Eiffel Tower in the distance.
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  • I was very happy with the places we visited. I had a fabulous time exploring France on this Cosmos tour.

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  • The Eiffel Tower with a background of clear blue sky and surrounding greenery.
  • A beautiful cobblestone alley lined with historic half-timbered houses.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paris

    Paris
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  2. Day 2

    Paris - Rouen - Honfleur - Caen

    Paris - Rouen - Honfleur - Caen
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Rouen city center
    • Visit Honfleur
    Landmarks
    Rouen
    Honfleur
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  3. Day 3

    Caen - Normandy Landing Beaches - Mont St. Michel - St. Malo

    Caen - Normandy Landing Beaches - Mont St. Michel - St. Malo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Normandy Landing Beaches
    • Visit American Cemetery at Omaha
    • Visit Mont St. Michel
    Landmarks
    Normandy Landing Beaches
    American Cemetery at Omaha
    Mont St. Michel
    St. Malo
  4. Day 4

    St. Malo - Angers - Chateaux Country

    St. Malo - Angers - Chateaux Country
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Stroll on the shores of St. Malo
    • Visit Angers Cathedral
    Landmarks
    St. Malo
    Angers Cathedral
    Loire River
  5. Day 5

    Loire Valley

    Loire Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walk in the footsteps of French royalty on optional visit of Loire Valley castles
  6. Day 6

    Chateaux Country - Bordeaux

    Chateaux Country - Bordeaux
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sightseeing tour of Bordeaux
    Landmarks
    Bordeaux
    Nouvelle Aquitaine
  7. Day 7

    Bordeaux - Rocamadour - Toulouse

    Bordeaux - Rocamadour - Toulouse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rocamadour
    Landmarks
    Dordogne
    Rocamadour
    Alzou Canyon
    Toulouse
  8. Day 8

    Toulouse - Carcassonne - Pont du Gard - Avignon

    Toulouse - Carcassonne - Pont du Gard - Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk in Carcassonne
    • Visit Pont du Gard
    • Explore Avignon old quarter
    Landmarks
    Carcassonne
    Pont du Gard
    Palace of the Popes
    St. Bénézet Bridge
  9. Day 9

    Avignon to Arles to Aix-en-Provence to French Riviera

    Avignon to Arles to Aix-en-Provence to French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Arles and Roman amphitheatre
    • Walk down Cours Mirabeau in Aix-en-Provence
    Landmarks
    Arles
    Roman Amphitheatre of Arles
    Aix-en-Provence
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  10. Day 10

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Saint Paul de Vence excursion - visit artist mecca inspired by Matisse, Cézanne, Chagall, and Picasso
    • Monte Carlo by Night excursion - experience the glitz and glamour of Monaco
    Landmarks
    Saint Paul de Vence
    Monte Carlo
  11. Day 11

    French Riviera to Orange to Lyon

    French Riviera to Orange to Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Orange
    • Orientation tour of Lyon
    Landmarks
    Orange
    Arc de Triomphe of Orange
    Ancient Theater of Orange
    Lyon
  12. Day 12

    Lyon - Beaune - Paris

    Lyon - Beaune - Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune
    Landmarks
    Lyon
    Beaune
    Hôtel-Dieu
  13. Day 13

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Paris with local expert

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursions to complete your Paris experience
    Landmarks
    Paris
  14. Day 14

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.8
Overall rating based on 66 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.2
  • Transport
    4.4
  • Guide
    4.4
  • Accommodation
    3.5
  • Food
    3.1
  • Tour Operator
    4.9

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  • Melissa5.0•July 2023
    Such a blast! Could not have seen so much of France any other way. Our Tour Guide and driver made the experience even...
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    Traveled in June 2023
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  • Michael5.0•July 2023
    Excellent vacation with dedicated staff and tours.
    Traveled in June 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Anonymous5.0•June 2023
    Overall tour was excellent! Our tour guide, Mike is so knowledgeable. Claudio the driver was amazing!
    Traveled in June 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Caroline5.0•June 2023
    Nice places
    Traveled in May 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Philip5.0•May 2023
    Good tour of France and well constructed in the time allowed. Our Tour Director - Zsolt - made the trip all the more...
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  • Jennine5.0•May 2023
    Excellent tour Guide Excellent highlights and sights Hotels were satisfactory & meals Coach comfortable & good...
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  • Jenny5.0•May 2023
    Rep excellent but left with dud 'wispa' equipment had to spend too much of his time sorting out things that should...
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  • Helen5.0•May 2023
    Some parts were a bit rushed but we went to places that we had not heard of and which we thoroughly enjoyed.
    Traveled in May 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Deborah5.0•May 2023
    One hotel was not up to par. It was in the town of Caen. The tour was great and the tour director, Camille, and...
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    Traveled in May 2023
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  • Jean5.0•May 2023
    Tour was well organized with visits to amazing villages and sights
    Traveled in May 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos

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    Anna

    Asked on May 17th, 2026

    Can I ask if there are USB ports in hotel rooms and on the coach.

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    Transport
    • CosmosOperator•Written May 2026

      For the hotel rooms you will likely need an adapter. There are USB ports on the coach.

    • A

      Anna

      Traveler•Written June 2026

      I was checking my baggage allowance with Air France and there are areas asking for email, telephone number and document info eg. Passport. Begore registering these, do I need to log them as well as Cosmos having them please?

    • CosmosOperator•Written June 2026

      If you're trying to log into your flight airline account then you would still log in with your details as you normally would.

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    Kyle

    Asked on September 6th, 2025

    Can you please provide me with as much detailed information on the trip as possible for example? How are you traveling from city to city is it a motorcoach? Is it by train? I need as much detailed information as possible for me. I will be in France the month of May, but will need to figure out a way to stay in France until the desired time of travel in June, I have a partner who will need to travel from the United States to join us so in order for me to sell him on the idea of this trip I need as much detailed information as possible

    Tour Details
    Transport
    • CosmosOperator•Written September 2025

      All escorted vacations use a motorcoach on the touring portion of the itinerary and from city to city. We don't offer a more detailed itinerary other than what's provided but we are happy to answer any additional questions you may have.

  • A

    Annie

    Asked on June 11th, 2025

    I'm most interested in the Sept. 26th departure. Do you have a wait list?

    Tour Details
    • CosmosOperator•Written June 2025

      Our September 26, 2025 departure has been cancelled. We do not have a wait list for any of our tours. We only have our September 12, 2025 departure available.

  • B

    Becky

    Asked on June 5th, 2025

    Can you offer optional activities for those extra days? What is the price?

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • CosmosOperator•Written June 2025

      We will be happy add up to two additional nights at the beginning and end of the tour. The rates would be $93 USD per person per night at the beginning of the tour and $115 USD per person for the night of September 17, 2026 and $105 USD per person for the night of September 18, 2026. Sometimes we offer optional activities on the extra days, you will have that information included in your travel packet.

  • J

    Janet

    Asked on May 18th, 2025

    Do you have the opportunity to visit Mony st michael for a tour

    Tour Details
    • CosmosOperator•Written May 2025

      You will have around 4 hours in Mont. St Michel. If you wish to visit the Most St. Michel Abbey, we recommend you pre-purchase tickets via the Abbey's website. We also recommend selecting a time slot reservation in addition to the ticket so you don't need to line up to get a time slot.

  • J

    Jamie

    Asked on March 23rd, 2025

    How do I access travel documents online?

    Travel Support
    • CosmosOperator•Written March 2025

      Travel documents can be accessed online through your account, where you can download or print them as needed for your trip.

  • C

    Cheryl

    Asked on February 17th, 2025

    I am wondering what is required to reserve my spot on this Grand Tour of France. Do you require the full amount(4339.00) or is a deposit acceptable?

    Payments
    Tour Details
    • CosmosOperator•Written February 2025

      You will be required to make a deposit of $330 CAD per person when you book the tour. The remaining balance will be due around 45-60 days prior to your departure.

  • R

    Rebecca

    Asked on February 4th, 2025

    What happens if there is a change in the tour schedule?

    Tour Details
    Travel Support
    • CosmosOperator•Written February 2025

      Any changes to the tour schedule will be communicated directly to you through your registered contact details, including adjustments to accommodations or transport.

  • A

    Andrew

    Asked on February 3rd, 2025

    Could you please provide me with a breakdown of the number of nights we spend in each town/stop over.

    Accommodation
    Tour Details
    • CosmosOperator•Written February 2025

      DAY 1 Overnight hotel PARIS
      DAY 2 Overnight hotel CAEN
      DAY 3 Overnight hotel SAINT MALO
      DAY 4 Overnight hotel AMBOISE
      DAY 5 Overnight hotel AMBOISE
      DAY 6 Overnight hotel BORDEAUX
      DAY 7 Overnight hotel TOULOUSE
      DAY 8 Overnight hotel AVIGNON
      DAY 9 Overnight hotel NICE
      DAY 10 Overnight hotel NICE
      DAY 11 Overnight hotel LYON
      DAY 12 Overnight hotel PARIS
      DAY 13 Overnight hotel PARIS

  • C

    Cynthia

    Asked on February 2nd, 2025

    If I arrive a day early, can I arrange transportation from the airport?

    Transport
    Travel Support
    • CosmosOperator•Written February 2025

      We do not offer arrival transfers for accommodations booked before the tour starts. You would need to arrange these separately.

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