Day 1 Moscow - Nice: Arrival v Nice.Detailed information on recommended flights from Russian cities and transfers is presented in the "Recommended Flights" section under the tour description. Transfer and accommodation at the hotel. We also organize transfers from Genoa... Free time.
After noon walking tour of Nice , founded by the ancient Greeks, which in the 19th century turned into a popular seaside resort of the European aristocracy. Many artists have tied their destiny to Nice. V Matisse Museum there is one of the largest collections of paintings by the master. V Marc Chagall Museum the works of the famous artist on biblical themes are presented. Free time.
Day 2 Nice - Verdon Gorge - Moustiers San Marie - Roussillon - Marseille: Departure for a journey through the south of France along the scenic national roads. Visit on the road Verdon Gorgewith a stop at the lake of the Holy Cross... Then You will stop at a mountain village Moustier San Marie(~ 140 km), then you will have a stop at Roussillon(~ 100 km), which is a member of the Association of "the most beautiful villages in France", with a short excursion and its famous natural park with ocher hills. Free time for lunch.
Then you will go to Marseille (~ 95 km). Accommodation at a hotel in Marseille. Free time. While in Marseille, you should definitely tryBouillabaisse - Bouillabaisse, a Provencal fish soup, which is usually prepared for 2 - 3 people and which will cost about € 50 - € 60. Marseille Bouillabaisse can be tasted, for example, in a restaurant Les miramar at Quai du Port 12.Alternatively, you can also have a good dinner in the restaurant. Toinou at Cours Saint-Louis, 3 located near the Old Port. Here you can try almost everything that local fishermen catch: oysters, shrimps, crabs, mussels, scallops, snails, which are delivered here 6 times a day!
Day 3 Marseille - Avignon: Sightseeing tour of Marseille, a port city in the south of France, founded by Greek traders in the 7th century. BC. At the top of the city is the Romano-Byzantine Basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde, from where great view to Marseille and a visit to which is included in a city tour. The most famous modern buildings are the Radiant City complex, designed by Le Corbusier, and the CMA CGM Tower skyscraper by architect Zaha Hadid.
Free time. Recommended to visit Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations- a building in the form of a huge black cube near the Old Port. From the roof of the museum open wonderful views to the Mediterranean Sea and the old port, and the building itself is connected pedestrian bridge with Fort Saint-Jean - St Jean of the 17th century. There is a good restaurant on the roof of the museum with original cuisine Le Môle Passédat- address Quai du Port, 201. Lunch according to the "formula" will cost ~ € 20 here. Moving Avignon(~ 105 km). Hotel accommodation.
Day 4 Avignon - Pont du Gard - Nimes:Walking sightseeing tour of Avignon - the medieval city, famous for the Papal Palace of the XIV century. Papal Palace - a monument of history and architecture, object World heritage UNESCO and one of the largest palaces in Europe. The Theater Festival is held annually in Avignon. Free time in Avignon. Recommended to visit Papal palace, along which you can walk with an audio guide in Russian. If you climb to the very top, you can see a beautiful panorama of Avignon overlooking the famous Avignon Bridge and the Rhone River. Free time for lunch.
Afternoon trip to the Roman Monument - Aqueduct Bridge Pont du Gard(~ 25 km). The Pont du Gard is the tallest surviving ancient Roman aqueduct, 275 meters long and 47 meters high. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Then excursion to Nimes(~ 30 km) with a tour of the ancient Roman Arena for 23,000 spectators, built under Caesar, and the Mason kare temple, erected under Emperor Augustus. We recommend visiting the Arena inside - it is still used for concerts - it has amazing acoustics. Free time. Return to the hotel in Avignon (~ 44 km)
Day 5 Avignon - Orange - Beau de Provence: Excursion trip to Provence. First you will go to the city Orange(~ 30 km). Orange, which was one of the most flourishing centers of Roman Provence under Emperor Augustus, is famous today mainly for Ancient Roman theater, which hosts music festivals during the summer months. This horseshoe-shaped theater has no equal in terms of its state of preservation: the back wall is more than 100 meters long, in the central niche there is a statue of Emperor Augustus 3.5 meters high. Next to the theater there is a wonderful museum dedicated to the history of Ancient Rome.
Moving to a picturesque village Beau de Provence , which is included in the Association of "the most beautiful villages in France", leads a serpentine road (~ 60 km). We recommend climbing to the very top of the Beaux de Provence, visiting the fortress and looking at the magnificent landscapes of Provence from above. The excursion day will end Wine tasting at Châteauneuf du Pape*. Return to Avignon.
Day 6 Avignon - Gordes - Senanque - Aix-en-Provence: Moving to a medieval village Proud(~ 50 km). Small stop. Medieval buildings dating back to the 12th century have been preserved here. Gord was remembered by many for the movie " Good year". A short stop at Senank Abbeys(~ 5 km), located against the background of lavender fields.
Moving to Aix-en-Provence(~ 75 km) - a university city in Provence, where the famous post-impressionist painter Paul Cezanne was born. The city is also famous forThe European Academy of Music and many art festivals. Guided tour of Aix-en-Provence. Free time. Accommodation at a hotel in Aix-en-Provence.
Day 7 Aix-en-Provence - Arles - Camargue - Carcassonne: Moving to Arles(~ 80 km). Arles City Walking Tour, one of the historical cities in the south of the country, associated with the history of ancient Rome. Moving to Camargue(~ 12 km) regional nature Park South of France. Moving to Carcassonne(~ 228 km). Accommodation at a hotel in Carcassonne.
Day 8 Carcassonne - Bordeaux:Walking tour of the walled city of Carcassonne, one of the most beautiful fortified cities of medieval Europe: a double ring of fortress walls, 52 towers with a fortification length of 3 km. It was here that Kevin Costner starred in the movie "Robin Hood", which was set on the walls of this famous fortress. Free time for lunch. Moving from Carcassonne to Bordeaux(~ 340 km). Accommodation at a hotel in Bordeaux.
Day 9 Bordeaux - Cognac - Angoulême: Walking tour of Bordeaux. Drive through the picturesque surroundings of Bordeaux with a visit to the city Cognac(~ 125 km). You will learn all the secrets of the Cognac production technology and will be able to take part in a small tasting. You will learn what "Angel's Share" is. Then the city awaits you Angoulême(~ 47 km) with its famous cathedral. Return to the hotel in the evening eh in Bordeaux.
Day 10 Bordeaux - Saint-Emilion - Rocamadour - Narbonne: Moving to Saint-Emilion (~ 50 km) - delightful medieval town on a hilltop above the vineyard valley on the right bank of the Dordogne river.
Moving to Rocamadour(~ 180 km) - a medieval city on top of a cliff overlooking the Dordogne Valley, with an amazingly beautiful scattering of medieval houses, churches and terraces, a place of pilgrimage for believers and tourists, one of the three most visited attractions in France. Excursion Rocamadour... Free time for lunch. Moving to Narbonne(~ 320 km). Hotel accommodation.
Day 11 Narbonne - Sigean - Nice: Walking tour of Narbonne. Transfer to the safari park Sizhan(~ 22 km). The Sigean Safari Park is considered a unique African wildlife sanctuary in France. Sizhan is interesting because you cannot see the usual enclosures in which their inhabitants closely huddle. All collected animals are in conditions close to their usual habitat and freely roam around its territory. Entrance tickets are payable locally 35 euros. Moving to Marseille (~ 280 km). Free time for lunch. Moving to Nice (~ 200 km) - the capital French Riviera France. Hotel accommodation.
Day 12 Nice:
"DOPPACK NICE"
Day 12 Nice: Free time in the morning. After noonSightseeing tour in Monaco On the way, stop at a medieval the village of Eze, towering at an altitude of 427 meters above the peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, from where beautiful views to the French Riviera, with a visit Perfume Factory and Perfume Museum... In your free time in Monaco, we recommend visiting the magnificent aquariums at the Oceanographic Museum and the Garden of Exotic Plants. Fans of vintage cars will be interested in the Prince of Monaco Automobile Museum. Return to Nice.
Day 13 Nice: Sightseeing trip Cannes - Grasse with a visit to the perfumery museum. Cannes- the venue of the famous Cannes Film Festival and the city Grasse- the capital of French perfumery, located 20 km from the seashore, has retained its provincial charm. You will see the scenic Old city, on the streets of which old perfumery shops still work.
Day 14 Nice: Free time. Transfer to Nice airport.
Among all lovers and connoisseurs of quality rest, one of the most popular destinations are tours to France. This multifaceted country is incredibly attractive for both beginners in terms of overseas holidays and sophisticated travelers.
France fully satisfies the curiosity of connoisseurs of sights, replenishes the wardrobes of stylish fashionistas, tempts gourmets with the splendor of its cuisine. Bustling cities, picturesque provinces and gorgeous beaches - no one can resist such beauty and diversity!
So different and invariably beautiful
The starting point for most tours in France was and remains Paris. But after paying due attention to the capital with its glittering gloss, be sure to visit other big cities country. By visiting the cities of Normandy - Rouen and Deauville, Etretat and San Malo, you will get a complete impression of the culture, history and modernity of France.
You can enjoy the mild climate of the southern regions and watch the life of movie stars on the coast of Nice, Cannes, Marseille and Monaco. Tours to France, including visits to these cities, will appeal to connoisseurs of beauty and harmony. After all, here for every lover beach holiday hotels for every taste and budget open their doors.
French provinces- witnesses of centuries-old history
Traveling to different provinces with their unique sights will plunge into the depths of the fascinating history of these places. And the tour operator in France VAND will help you with this.
Normandy, Brittany, Alsace and Lorraine, Corsica ... - they are all known to us from books and films. With VAND you can see the beauty of these provinces of France with your own eyes and, like a time machine, travel back to the distant past. You can trace almost all the milestones of European palace architecture by visiting the Castles of the Loire Valley.
Intoxicating atmosphere
Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, Cognac - “fragrant” names of these regions and cities give rise to memories of the best French wines, famous brands of champagne and cognac in the minds of a sophisticated connoisseur. With the leading tour operator VAND, everyone has the opportunity to touch the mystery of the production of real wines and brandy, which have no analogues in any country in the world.
Cozy cafe on the streets with wicker furniture
Warm, hospitable and generous, Provence, warmed by the southern sun, appears before tourists. Lovely provincial towns are home to numerous gastronomic masterpieces that attract travelers from all over the world. Juicy fruits, real French cheeses, exquisite seafood, aromatic Provencal herbs - this unforgettable cocktail will not leave indifferent any gourmet.
Buying a ticket to France and not visiting Provence is just a crime for lovers gastronomic tours who know a lot about really good food.
Better than mountains can only be the mountains of France
The fertile nature has awarded this hospitable country not only with a magnificent coastline, but also one of the most picturesque mountain ranges. The French Alps can offer a holiday for all tastes.
Modern comfortable hotels on ski resorts France: Courchevel, Chamonix, Meribel, Le Menuires will become ideal place to celebrate the New Year.
What you should definitely try when visiting these places are, of course, "rillettes" (finely chopped and fried pork or goose meat in lard), "rillons" (cracklings), pates and many other dishes typical of this region, made from wild boar and pork. Do not forget about some of the best goat cheese varieties in France. As for sweet dishes, they are also at their best here: is it necessary to present one of the most famous French desserts "Tarre Tarin" - hot apple pie with caramel. The region also produces numerous wines: reds, whites, rosés, dry, soft or sparkling, among which the most famous are Chinon, Bourgueil, Vouvray, Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume. or Cheverny (Cheverny).
Poitou Charente
Poitou-Charentes
From Poitiers to the "walled city" of La Rochelle, cross the town of Cognac, whose name is associated all over the world with the famous alcohol, take this opportunity to taste the amazing local cuisine, which originates in vineyards and fishing harbors Atlantic Ocean... Mussels alone are prepared here according to unique traditional recipes ...
Poitou Charentes is a place that invites travelers to discover a unique union of maritime and land culture, gastronomy and landscapes. As for cheese, there is not much of it in this region, but the oil is excellent here: this region, the only one in France, produces high quality branded butter with a delicate nutty flavor, which passes the strictest control.
North - Pas-de-Calais
Nord-Pas-de-Calais
The Pas-de-Calais region offers travelers its seaside landscapes of dunes and cliffs. The traditional view of the region paints a picture of flat, deep countryside, dotted with large, low and square farms where mussel food knows no end and beer flows like water. Of course, there are also ports and beaches in the north where you can see fans of all sports, such as sailing, and where you can have fun in the many casinos along the coast. And the favorite sweets of children and adults here are waffles, cakes with sugar and mint candies ("Betises de Cambrais") locally made.
Ile de France
Ile-de-France
Historically, the Ile-de-France region has always supplied Paris with vegetables, fruits, dairy products and meat. But despite the fact that the intensive development around French capital seriously changed environment, this region has remained agricultural on a massive scale. Every year, festivals and fairs of local products are cheerfully celebrated here: wines and cheeses, of which the most famous varieties are "Coulomier" and "Brie", as well as watercress, strawberries, blueberries, mirabelle, apples, hops, from which beer is made , cider and turkey. Some of the products used in cooking still bear the name of the city in which they were produced, such as the famous Chantilly cream.
In this region, moreover, very close to Paris, you can quickly find yourself in nature, in a small hotel located next to the Fontainebleau forest in the charming village of Barbizon - a wonderful place known for its school of landscape painters, which gave birth to the nineteenth century such famous names as Corot, Millet, Rousseau; or visit Auvers-sur-Oise, where Van Gogh spent last years life and painted the most famous paintings, such as "The Church at Auvers".
Champagne-Ardennes
The Ardennes: all seasons are good for visiting this region, which has managed to carefully preserve its natural beauty! In winter it is ideal for skiing, in summer - for walking in the forest, in autumn - for hunting and contemplating magnificent landscapes, golden colors of falling leaves ... legends, carried to the present day. The Champagne region, located right at the foot of the mountains, by its name alone makes it clear where the champagne was born, whose producers, from the most famous to the independent, compete in the field of quality and sophistication. Champagne produces wine for special occasions and celebrations, presenting it all over the world as a unique drink that symbolizes French luxury.
Alsace-Lorraine
Alsace-Lorraine
Known by Voltaire as the "Garden of France", Alsace-Lorraine is a land of prosperity, and this prosperity is very contagious here. Mountainous and lowland areas impartially divide the territory of the region, stretching across the expanses to the Rhine itself, the natural border with Germany, and towering over the Vosges and Jura mountains. On this land, nature has not suffered from industrial expansion. The local gastronomy is very varied and skillfully combines French and German cuisine. For those with a sweet tooth, there are many local delicacies such as the "Kugelhopf" - something like a bun with raisins and almonds. When you know that this region is rich in apples, pears, cherries, mirabelles, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, blackthorn berries, lingonberries and much more, it becomes much clearer why the Alsatians give such a preference to confectionery with a particularly high reputation. Almost every city has its own specialty, such as "Bergamotes de Nancy" (candies with bergamot flavor from Nancy), "Madeleines de Commercy" ("Madeleine" sponge cake from Commercy) or the famous "Sauciases de Straubourg" (Stpacburg sausages).
Franche-Comté
Franche-Comte
The best period to visit this region, from April to October, will allow you to fully enjoy the sun, gently warming over the herbs and flowers, enveloping the air with thousands of delicate aromas. Franche-Comté invites you to wander through the mountains and sample a special local gastronomy in which cheese is the main ingredient, for example in dishes such as "raclette" or "fondue", which are based on hot cheese. There is even a variety that bears the name of the region - "Comte", which is produced in the mountains and has a special sweetish flavor. At Franche-Comte, you will also taste the traditional divine taste (and name) "Jesus de Morteau" ("Jesus of Morteau") made from pork shoulder. It should be noted that the city of Morto is posed with its sausages of all types and varieties, thereby conquering gastronomes.
Cheeses: local cheese "Morbier" ("Morbier"), easily recognizable by the strip of grayish color in the middle. Another variety, "Beaufort" ("Beaufort"), is produced in summer in wooden huts in high-altitude pastures with cows. And then he is placed in a damp basement room, where he "comes" for another two years. The texture of the fabric of this type of cheese is quite grainy, and the taste is floral-sweet. It has a mild hazelnut flavor and rich mountain aromas.
Burgundy
Bourgogne
Burgundy is an area whose name speaks volumes to wine lovers. The natural beauty of this land is varied: on the one hand, it is spread out with carefully manicured vineyards, protected by forged iron trellises - the pride of happy owners, and on the other it is bordered by dense oak forests. Burgundy is a country of farms, fairy tales, delicious wines and black currant cream liqueur, which gave birth to the famous throughout France and widely consumed aperitif "Kir", named after one of the mayors of the city of Dijon, who served this drink at every official reception in the city hall ... But above all, Burgundy is a land where you will feel at home thanks to the exceptional hospitality and friendliness of the locals.
The cheeses you should definitely try during your visit are Epoisses, Langres and Charolais; as for the cheeses made from cow's milk, and from spring to late autumn, fresh goat cheese Chevre frais and Montrachet for lovers of goat's milk cheeses. It is also impossible to forget that Burgundy is unusually rich in high quality wines such as Nuits-Saint-Georges, Chablis, Meursault, Montrachet, Pommard, Beaune, Bourgogne-Aligote, Volnay and Vosnes-Romanee. Among the local products, it is worth mentioning sausages and, of course, the famous mustard from Dijon, which is famous all over the world.
Auvergne et Center
The center of France remains largely sparsely populated due to harsh conditions internal communication for centuries and a harsh climate. This land will reveal to you all its breadth and beauty of volcanic landscapes, green valleys, turbulent streams, pristine lakes and warm springs with healing water. The chain of mountain ranges has 8 volcanoes, "dormant" for eight millennia, and is the largest volcanic ensemble in Europe.
The region has an enormous civil and military heritage dating back to the Middle Ages, and the castles and Romanesque churches towering on mountain ledges testify to a rich past, ranked among the masterpieces of French architectural art.
Akiten and the Atlantic Pyrenees
Aquitaine et Pyrenees-Atlantiques
Traveling through this region, you will take a real journey back in time! This is where the center of the prehistoric world is truly concentrated, in periods from 300 thousand years to 10 thousand years BC. Many thousands of deposits and about half of the caves of all of France have been preserved here, including the famous grotte de Lascaux cave, ranked as a world heritage of mankind.
Land of sun, fishing and mountainous landscapes, this wondrous area stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to Mediterranean Sea... It's nice to sunbathe here on white sandy beaches or take refuge in the shade of pine forests.
Southern Pyrenees and Languedoc-Roussillon
Midi-Pyrenees et Languedoc-Roussillon
This region of France, rich in rivers, lakes and ponds, will captivate lovers of fishing, light clothing and the sun! Mosaic paintings of vegetable gardens, orchards and vineyards give a complete picture of the local nature, which from time immemorial has favored the development of the region, which at the same time explains the richness of culture - the cradle of Romanesque-French art.
The wines of the southwestern part, less well-known than those of Bordeaux, are strong and their palatability is generous: among them you will find Bergerac, Montbazillac, Pecharmant, Jurancon, Cahors and Bearn ... The Roussillon region specializes more in soft and sweet wines. such as Muscat de Rivesaltes and Banyuls.
Provence and Cote d'Azur
Provence et Cote d "Azur
The Cote d'Azur, which is a place of resort life of stars and popularity, is famous all over the world for the splendor of hotels, luxury yachts, the Cannes Festival ... barren landscapes, where the ocher colors of the earth echo the bright blue of the sky and the sea, and the green of pine and oak forests with the whiteness of limestone. The Cote d'Azur is dazzled with whole carpets of lavender and fluffy mimosa, enveloping villages and villages in multi-colored fog.
Each individual market in Provence has its own characteristics and its own unique character. Here delicate roses of local gardeners coexist with fresh fish caught overnight, and vegetables and fruits of local gardeners decorating the counters are generously saturated with the sun. This whole bunch of the freshest products makes up wonderful salads, for example, the famous "Nice salad" with anchovies or "mes-clun" (a mixture of different types of salad and aromatic herbs), so refreshing in summer time of the year.
And the Mediterranean Sea endows, in turn, fish "stone", which is perfectly included in such dishes as "bouillabaisse" (fish soup with garlic and spices) and "bourride" (burrida - a kind of fish soup with garlic sauce), so typical for Marseille and the Côte d'Azur The local cuisine perfectly matches the surrounding sunny landscapes and warmth: the high quality of olive oil, honey and nougat, fruit jams and goat cheese speaks for itself.
The cheeses, as noted above, are mainly made from goat's milk: Banon de Provence, Picodon and Pelardon.
Some of the region's finest wines include Gigondas, Beaume-de-Venise, Bandol and Cassis.
Rhone-Alpes
From the Rhone Valley to the Swiss border, there is an area of Grenoble walnut trees and vineyards that grow as stairs above the river below. For most French people, Lyon today bears a huge resemblance to the Paris of 30 goals. Indeed, a passing tourist, finding himself in the second largest city in France, can get acquainted with the past and the present, from traditional, unshakable cuisine to the gastronomy of tomorrow, thus crossing several decades in just one day. It should be noted that in terms of gastronomy, Lyon and its region occupy one of the most privileged places, largely due to the huge number of bistros here called bouchons ("bouchon", that is, cork), which comes from the usual corks that close bottles from - under the wine. Authentic homemade dishes are prepared here according to local recipes that have no analogues: "poulets de Bresse", "gratin dauphinois", local sausages and sausages of all types and colors, all served with young Beaujolais wine. The region also knows how to please lovers of sweets. In Lyon, for example, one of the world's best chocolate makers, Bernachon, is excellent at making pastries, like the President cake specially produced in honor of François Mitterrand, and chocolates. And Bress waffles with cream and sugar are so tasty and popular that they are sold in all bakeries and pastry shops in the region.
Cheeses: "Arome de Gene" refers to the cheeses typical of the Lyon region, which are usually soaked in grape pomace vodka. And here is another type of cheese, "Saint-Marcelin", made from cow's milk and looking like a small, flat, washer-shaped spool. In Savoy, there are dozens of different varieties of "Tommes de Savoie" (special Savoy cheese), some of which have spicy or peppery aromas.
In terms of wines, Beaujolais, Vin de Savoie, Vin de Paille, Vin Jaune, Hermitage and Cote-Rotie are worth trying.
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This charming tour you can visit not only as an independent, but also as an extension of the program of your trip to Paris. During it you will make fascinating excursions around Normandy, Brittany and the Loire river valley, get acquainted with their history, natural and architectural sights, visit the castles that once belonged to the French nobility.
One of the oldest French cities, Rouen will open to visitors as a Viking city and the ancient capital of Normandy. On the Old Market Square, you will hear a story about the Virgin of Orleans. Honfleur is the most beautiful sea port, along the picturesque streets of which it is pleasant to stroll, slowly considering the beauty of the Old Town. Deauville is considered a city of aristocrats, being a luxury resort on the banks of the English Channel. Despite the significant destruction during the war years, Caen still remains one of the most interesting cities in terms of architecture in Northern France. For many centuries, the abbey of Mont Saint-Michel, which combines natural uniqueness, architectural merits and mystical history, flaunts on a rock in the middle of waters and quicksand. Angers, due to its historical past, is considered the most English of the French cities.
The Loire Valley is another unique area in France. Nobody can name the total number of castles located on its territory, but each of them has a unique history and architecture. So, Chenonceau is called a castle-bridge, since it is thrown across the river, Amboise is partially glorified by the name of Leonardo da Vinci, Chambord is considered one of the most romantic castles in France.
Tour program
Arrival. If desired, a program in Paris.
Paris - Rouen - Honfleur - Deauville - Caen
08:00 - meeting with the guide. Moving to the city of Rouen (135 km) - the city of the Vikings, the ancient capital of Normandy and modern capital region of Upper Normandy. Rouen is one of the largest, oldest and most beautiful cities France. Rouen provides a sightseeing hiking with an inspection of the magnificent Rouen Cathedral, as well as a walk along the Old Market Square, associated with the history of Jeanne D'Arc, and along the Gros-Orlozh street with its ancient clock tower.
Transfer to the city of Honfleur (92 km) - one of the most beautiful seaports in France. Walk through the Old Town with picturesque streets, 17th century salt warehouses, old docks and the old Enklo quarter. Walking along the embankment of St. Catherine, visiting the church of the same name - a rare example wooden architecture 16th century.
Travel to Deauville (18 km) - a luxury resort on the banks of the English Channel with the widest sandy beach and the famous boardwalk with "personalized" cinema booths. A city of aristocrats, casinos and romantic stories inspired by the cult film by Claude Lelouch "Man and Woman". Walking tour of the city.
Moving to Caen (60 km). Architecturally, Caen is one of the most interesting cities located in Northern France. Walking tour of the city. Overnight at the hotel in Caen.
Mont Saint Michel - Saint Malo - Angers
Start of the day in Le Mont-Saint-Michel - (125 km). The Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel is a real gem of medieval Gothic, an island-abbey, a mirage island on a granite rock among quicksand, rapid ebb and flow, one of the pilgrimage shrines of the Christian world. Mont Saint-Michel is included in the lists of UNESCO sites and has no analogues in the world in terms of the combination of architectural merits, mystical history and natural uniqueness. The abbey, dedicated to Michael the Archangel, has been rising on the mountain since the 7th century, and all these centuries it has been attracting curious, suffering and believers. Today Mont Saint Michel is the second most visited place in France after Paris.
Moving to Saint-Malo (54 km) - a fortified city, the eternal rival of the Norman Mont Saint-Michel, the refuge of formidable corsairs, the place of the most powerful ebb and flow in Europe, the birthplace of the discoverer of Canada, Jacques Cartier. The program includes a walking tour of Intra Muros - the old town, enclosed in a ring of fortress walls, from which a beautiful sea panorama and a view of the ancient forts opens. After the tour, you can buy real Breton souvenirs and delicacies in the shops of the city.
Moving to Angers (198 km), walking tour of the historic center most English city France, which became the cradle and "second capital" of the English royal plantagenet dynasty. A majestic fortress with 15 formidable bastions reigned over the city and the river for many centuries, the foundation of which was laid in the 9th century, defending against the raids of the Normans, by the warlike and cruel owner of these places - Fulk Nerra, Count of Anjou. The city at all times found itself at the crossroads of wars from the pre-Roman era to World War II, which miraculously spared the city.
Accommodation in Angers.
Amboise - Chenonceau - Chambord - Paris
Loire Valley. Visit to the castles of Chenonceau, Amboise (internal inspection) and Chambord (external inspection).
Transfer to Chenonceau (159 km) - one of the most beautiful and elegant castles of the Loire Valley, a castle-bridge that spans the Cher river. "Castle of the Five Dames", which belonged to the beautiful favorite of Francis II, Diane de Poitiers. The castle is deservedly recognized as a masterpiece of architecture and is under the protection of UNESCO.
Amboise (20 km) - a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture, the favorite castle of the kings of the Valois dynasty - Charles VIII and Francis I; the place where Leonardo da Vinci made his last brilliant discoveries. Here the great Italian lived his last years (in the nearby castle Clos-Luce), found eternal peace and left his magical "La Gioconda" to the French crown as a token of gratitude.
Chambord (58 km) is one of the most recognizable and romantic castles in France. It was built by order of King Francis I of Valois, a fine art connoisseur, the founder of the Renaissance in France, the patron saint of Leonardo da Vinci. This castle served as a hunting residence for the king, and at the same time gave him an excellent opportunity to be closer to his beloved, Countess Turi, who lived nearby.
Moving to Paris (178 km).
Optionally - a program in Paris. Departure.
We offer excursion tours to France in 2020. Here you will find weekly tours to Paris with departure from Moscow and other cities for a week or weekend. We also offer a variety of excursions in and around Paris. But our main difference is that we specialize in excursion tours around the provinces of France.
Here you will find weekly excursion tours "Visit to Paris" and the author's tour "Paris - Normandy - Brittany" (on Saturdays and Sundays), the author's tour "Exclusive travel around Normandy - Brittany" (several times a year), a wonderful excursion tour " Paris - Champagne - Burgundy - Alsace "(held once a month), as well as the author's tour" Colors of Provence "and other interesting tours in the South of France.
Provinces of France are waiting for you in our tours: Normandy, Brittany, Provence, Cote d'Azur, Languedoc-Roussillon, Aquitaine, Burgundy, Champagne, Alsace.
Our tours in France are designed for tourists from different cities... In each tour, in the "Transport" section, there is information on flights and transfers.
In the South of France we offer a tour "Colors of Provence"- the region that we know and love well, there is a wonderful exclusive program "Travel to the Southern Provinces of France" for 8 days and his older brother "A great trip to the Southern provinces of France + Colors of Provence" for 12 days. It's really big Adventure full of impressions, but not fatiguing, despite the duration and abundance of visited cities and attractions. All tours can of course be combined with an extension of your stay in Nice or a vacation in other resort cities of the French Riviera.
Perhaps it is worth mentioning one more program "Spain - France - Catalonia"... It is good to combine it with a vacation on the Spanish Costa Brava.
The programs are carried out on our comfortable buses with experienced drivers and guides. Our own transport allows us not only to provide a high class of service, but also to guarantee all the stated dates of the tours. We wish you a vivid travel experience in France.
