16-Day Lovely France and Spain Tour from Paris: Rouen, Caen, Rennes, Amboise, Limoges, Rocamadour | Ticket Admission Included | 24H Free Airport Pick-up

What you'll experience

Highlights

16 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Paris

   We'll transfer you to the hotel and you'll have some free time. In the afternoon, you'll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.
   IMPORTANT:
   - Check-in: Please note that hotel check-in time is usually at 02:00 p.m. If you require earlier room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
   - Optional Activities: During your trip, your guide may offer optional activities. If these activities are available on the local operator's app or through your "My Trip" link, we strongly recommend booking them as early as possible to ensure availability. Waiting until the last minute may result in missed opportunities due to limited tickets, bus seats, or other factors.
   Note: The schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them as needed to enhance the trip experience.

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Mercure paris porte de versailles expo(36 38 Rue du Moulin 92170 Vanves Pars), Mercure paris la defense 5(18-30 RUE BAUDIN PLACE CHARRAS COURBEVOIE)
2. 2

   Day 2 — Paris

   08:00 a.m. - Paris. We'll embark on a panoramic tour of Paris with a local guide, lasting approximately two and a half hours, during which we'll see the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, La Madeleine, Place de la Concorde, the Opera, the Louvre, the Tour Saint-Jacques, the City Hall, Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame, the Latin Quarter, the Pantheon, the Sorbonne, the Luxembourg Garden, Les Invalides, the École militaire, Champ de Mars–Tour Eiffel station, and the banks of the River Seine. We'll make short stops by Les Invalides and Champ de Mars.
   After the visit, we'll transfer to the district of Montmartre. You'll have time to stroll and have lunch in this bohemian district with its quaint restaurants and street artists.
   02:00 p.m. - After lunch, we'll return to the hotel, stopping by the Louvre Museum for those who want to stay in the city center. We suggest visiting the museum.
   Free afternoon. In the evening you can optionally attend a cabaret or variety show such as the Moulin Rouge or Paradis Latin.
   Note: Due to the high volume of tourism in Paris, the order of the services offered in the city may vary.
   
   
    

   

   Arc de Triomphe

   

   Champs-Elysees

   

   La Madeleine

   

   Place de la Concorde

   

   the Louvre

   

   Luxembourg Gardens

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Mercure paris porte de versailles expo(36 38 Rue du Moulin 92170 Vanves Pars), Mercure paris la defense 5(18-30 RUE BAUDIN PLACE CHARRAS COURBEVOIE)
3. 3

   Day 3 — Paris

   08:00 a.m. - Versailles (admission not included). Departure from the hotel and transfer to Versailles. Free time to visit the Palace and the gardens (two hours and a half from the arrival time). We'll return to the city center for lunch. Free time during the afternoon. Your guide will offer options for a boat trip on the Seine and a visit to the Latin Quarter.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Mercure paris porte de versailles expo(36 38 Rue du Moulin 92170 Vanves Pars), Mercure paris la defense 5(18-30 RUE BAUDIN PLACE CHARRAS COURBEVOIE)
4. 4

   Day 4 — Paris - Giverny - Rouen - Arromanches - Caen

   Total distance covered: 355 Km.
   Scenery: Peaceful scenery, Seine River.
   07:30 a.m. - Departure from Paris. The departure time may vary depending on the hotels where the travelers are collected. We'll leave for Normandy; our route will follow the course of the Seine River.
   09:30 a.m. – Giverny. We'll include tickets to Monet's House and its very beautiful gardens, where we'll learn more about Impressionism.
   11:00 a.m. – Departure from Giverny.
   12:00 p.m. - Arrival in Rouen. Time to see its Gothic cathedral, stroll around its mediaeval streets and have lunch.
   02:30 p.m. – Departure from Rouen. We'll continue travelling through Normandy with pleasant countryside landscapes on route.
   04:45 p.m. – Arromanches. We'll be on the beaches where the British troops landed in the Second World War.
   06:15 p.m. – Departure from Arromanches.
   07:00 p.m. – Caen. Time for a stroll in the center.
   Note: From November to April, Monet´s house is closed to visitors, so there will be no stop at Giverny.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Zenith caen(98 Bd Yves Guillou, 14000 Caen, Francia), Adagio caen centre(1 QUAI EUGENE MESLIN CP 14000 CAEN)
5. 5

   Day 5 — Caen - Mont-Saint-Michel - Saint-Malo - Dinan - Rennes

   Total distance covered: 270 km.
   Scenery: Beautiful hilly countryside with a spectacular arrival at Mont-Saint-Michel.
   08:00 a.m. - Departure from Caen. We'll continue through Normandy.
   09:45 a.m. - Mont-Saint-Michel. We'll reach the "the Marvel," surrounded by the ocean. Don't miss a stroll through its narrow streets and a visit to its Abbey, which sometimes becomes an island at high tide. Note: Bus traffic is regulated, and parking is located away from the town, with shuttle buses providing access from the parking area.
   01:00 p.m. - Departure from Mont-Saint-Michel. We'll continue into Brittany.
   01:45 p.m. - Saint-Malo. This seaside city is surrounded by formidable ancient walls and a beautiful port. Enjoy time for a walk and lunch.
   03:30 p.m. - Departure from Saint-Malo.
   04:15 p.m. - Dinan. We´ll stop in this beautiful medieval village where we´ll include a tasting of a crepe with a hot or cold drink, a specialty of the region.
   06:00 p.m. - Departure from Dinan. We'll travel through inland Brittany.
   07:00 p.m. - Rennes. Accommodation and free time in the capital of Brittany. We suggest a walk around its historic center.
   
   
    

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Novotel rennes alma(48 Avenue du Canada)
6. 6

   Day 6 — Rennes - Angers - Tours - Villandry - Amboise

   Total distance covered: 335 km.
   Scenery: Today, we will follow the course of the Loire River, passing through many fascinating towns and castles.
   08:00 a.m. - Departure from Rennes.
   10:00 a.m. - Angers. Enjoy some time exploring this city on the banks of the Loire. You can visit the castle, which features fascinating Apocalypse tapestry.
   11:45 a.m. - Departure from Angers, continuing our journey through the peaceful countryside.
   01:45 p.m. – Tours – capital of the region. You can have a walk in its historic center beside the Loire. There will be time for lunch.
   03:30 p.m. - Departure from Tours.
   04:00 p.m. - Villandry. Admission to the gardens of this grand palace is included. These gardens are considered among the most beautiful in France.
   05:30 p.m. - Departure from Villandry.
   06:15 p.m. - Arrival in Amboise, a picturesque town in the Loire Valley with a fascinating medieval quarter. Dinner and accommodation included.
   Note: Due to limited hotel capacity in Amboise, accommodation may be provided in Tours.
   
   
    

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Novotel amboise(17 Rue des Sablonnieres)
7. 7

   Day 7 — Amboise - Chenonceau - Chambord - Limoges

   Total distance covered: 310 km.
   Scenery: Get your cameras ready as we cruise along the scenic River Loire, dotted with picturesque villages and stunning castles along our route.
   Today, we will explore the Loire Valley region in greater depth.
   08:00 a.m. - First thing in the morning, after a walk in Amboise, you´ll have some free time to explore the area around Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last three years (admission not included).
   10:30 a.m. – Departure from Amboise.
   11:00 a.m. – Chenonceau. Spanning the river Cher like a bridge, many consider this to be the most beautiful castle in the Loire Valley. Its interior is also splendidly well-preserved. Tickets included.
   12:30 p.m. – Departure from Chenonceau. We will continue our journey along charming local roads towards Chambord.
   01:30 p.m. – Chambord. Time available to explore the park of this immense Loire castle and have lunch.
   03:30 p.m. – Departure from Chambord. We will travel towards the center of France, passing through picturesque villages on our way.
   06:45 p.m. - Limoges. Arrival in the city renowned for its long tradition in porcelain production. We recommend taking a stroll through the cathedral district.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Campanile limoges centre(44 cours Gay Lussac)
8. 8

   Day 8 — Limoges - Lascaux - Sarlat - Beynac - Rocamadour

   Total distance covered: 222 km.
   Scenery: Small roads and mediaeval villages. Beautiful views of the Dordogne Valley. We recommend comfortable footwear since we plan on visiting the caves.
   08:00 a.m. - Departure from Limoges. We'll head towards the Dordogne region, home to one of the great historic rivers in central France. Few regions contain so many charming villages and enchanting landscapes.
   09:15 a.m. – Lascaux. We'll visit the museum and the replica of the caves (tickets included) and learn about the site's prehistoric times with its magnificent cave paintings.
   11:15 a.m. – Departure from Lascaux. We'll head south with pretty hillside scenery and charming villages on our way.
   01:00 p.m. – Sarlat. We´ll arrive in this city, considered one of the most beautiful in France and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its incredibly well-preserved medieval and Renaissance historic center. We´ll have time to stroll through its picturesque streets and enjoy lunch.
   03:15 p.m. – We´ll depart from Sarlat, enjoying the pleasant scenery and vineyards along the way.
   03:30 p.m. – Beynac. A few minutes from Sarlat in the heart of the Dordogne valley, we'll stop in this beautiful medieval village. Set atop one of the most impressive cliffs in the valley, overlooking the river, is its magnificent castle (entrance fee included). You´ll admire the stunning views over the Dordogne Valley and learn more about life in the Middle Ages.
   04:30 p.m. – Departure from Beynac.
   06:00 p.m. – Rocamadour. We´ll visit this important sanctuary town overlooked by its castle, considered one of the most beautiful towns in France. Don't miss a stroll around its charming streets and we suggest walking down the Via Crucis and taking the lift back up. Our guide will accompany you to the entrance to the medieval village before giving you your rooms in the hotel. Dinner included.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Du chateau(ROUTE DU CHATEAU)
9. 9

   Day 9 — Rocamadour - Padirac - Collonges-la-Rouge - Saint-Emilion - Bordeaux

   Total distance covered: 295 km.
   Scenery: Very beautiful scenery in the Dordogne region. We recommend comfortable footwear since we´ll be visiting the Padirac cave.
   08:30 a.m. – Departure from Rocamadour. Beautiful views of the Dordogne countryside.
   09:00 a.m. – Padirac Chasm. We'll include tickets to visit this impressive cave, regarded as the most significant in France. The visit will include a boat ride, facilitated by three lifts descending to its underground river.
   Note: The Padirac Chasm may be closed from November until the end of March due to weather conditions.
   11:15 a.m. – Departure from Padirac.
   12:00 p.m. - Collonges la Rouge. A small village full of charm built with red stone on the Way of St. James. Time for lunch and to take a stroll.
   14:30 p.m. – Departure from Collonges-la-Rouge.
   17:00 p.m. - Saint-Emilion, at the heart of the Bordeaux wine-producing region, is a beautiful medieval village that has derived its wealth from wine production for over 2000 years. You will have time to explore and stroll through its picturesque streets.
   06:00 p.m. – Departure from Saint-Emilion. We'll travel towards Bourdeaux, admiring the vineyard landscapes throughout the journey.
   07:00 p.m. - Bordeaux – Arrival, accommodation. We recommend taking a stroll around the historic center of this city, situated on the banks of the River Garonne.
   
   
    

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Mercure bordeaux centre(5 rue Robert Lateulade), Hilton garden inn bordeaux centre(17 Allée de Rio, 33800 Bordeaux, Francia)
10. 10

    Day 10 — Bordeaux - Lourdes

    Total distance covered: 270 km.
    Scenery: Picturesque vineyard landscapes.
    Take time to savor the center of Bordeaux, which has been recognized as a World Heritage Site. Prepare to be captivated by the "Water Mirror" and explore the historic old town with its charming pedestrian streets and 11th-century cathedral. Later, you'll have free time to stroll along the Garonne River banks, lined with quaint restaurants perfect for lunch, or if you wish, you can visit Cité du Vin, an impressive interactive museum that delves into the history and production of wine.
    02:00 p.m. Departure from Bordeaux. We will continue our journey towards the Pyrenees.
    05:30 p.m. - Arrival in Lourdes. Time to visit the Sanctuary. We recommend attending the candlelight procession, typically held at 9 p.m. from late March to late October. Dinner included.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Hotel alba(27, Av. Du Paradis), Le mediterranee(23 Av. du Paradis)
11. 11

    Day 11 — Lourdes - Carcassonne - Foix - Andorra

    Total distance covered: 447 km.
    Scenery: Pyrenees mountain range and snow-covered high peaks.
    8:30 a.m. – Departure from Lourdes. We'll travel to the south of France, passing through the Toulouse Métropole.
    11:30 a.m. – Carcassonne. We'll have time for lunch and a walk in this beautiful town, famous for its medieval walls, impressive castle, and picturesque historic district (La Cité).
    02:00 p.m. – Departure from Carcassonne. We´ll continue towards the Pyrenees.
    03:30 p.m. – Foix. Brief stop to stroll through this medieval town renowned for the Château de Foix.
    04:30 p.m. – Departure from Foix. We'll continue through the Pyrenees, with their snowy peaks visible year-round, and arrive in Andorra, a small country in the Pyrenees between Spain and France, where the official language is Catalan. On our route, we´ll make a short stop at Sant Joan de Caselles, a small Romanesque church from the 12th century.
    07:00 p.m. Andorra la Vella. Arrival in the capital of Andorra. You´ll have free time to explore the city with its bustling commercial life or visit Caldea, the largest thermal spa in Europe. Dinner will be included.
    
    
     

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Panorama(Crtra. de lObac s/n Les Escaldes)
12. 12

    Day 12 — Andorra - Montserrat - Barcelona

    Total distance covered: 225 km.
    Scenery: Picturesque mountain landscapes with stunning views around the abbey of Montserrat.
    Important: Have your passport ready, as there may be occasional border checks.
    We'll spend the morning in Andorra, where you can explore this modern city nestled in the mountains or shop in its large, low-tax shopping centers. Lunch will be at your leisure.
    02:00 p.m. - Departure from Andorra. We'll cross into Catalonia and make our way to the beautiful area where the Benedictine Abbey is located.
    04:15 p.m. - Arrival at the foot of Montserrat Mountain. We'll take a rack train (tickets included) to the abbey, enjoying breathtaking views on the way up.
    04:45 p.m. - Arrival at the abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat. You'll have time to admire the views and visit Santa Maria de Montserrat, the abbey of the patron saint of Catalonia.
    06:30 p.m. - Departure from Montserrat by bus.
    07:30 p.m. - Arrival in Barcelona.
    
    
     

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Fira congress(Carrer José Agustín Goytisolo, 9-11 CP 08908 Hospitalet de Llobregat, 9 - 11), Front air congress(C/De les Alberades,16 cp 08830 Sant Boi de Llobregat BARCELONA)
13. 13

    Day 13 — Barcelona

    9:00 a.m. – In the morning, we take a panoramic tour with our guide or a local guide of Barcelona, one of Europe’s great cities, renowned for Gaudí and its modernist architecture. The tour passes by the Columbus Monument, Plaza de Catalunya, Paseo de Gracia, Diagonal Avenue, the Sagrada Familia, Montjuïc with its Olympic facilities, and Plaza de España. At the Sagrada Familia, we will make a stop to admire this landmark. The tour ends at the Maremagnum, a modern leisure and dining complex by the sea next to Columbus Square, where you can stroll through this lively area. After the city tour, our guide will offer the option of visiting Gaudí’s masterpiece and the city’s iconic symbol, the Sagrada Familia, as an optional activity. Afternoon at leisure.
    07.30 p.m.-Return from the Maremagnum to the hotel at the end of the day.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Fira congress(Carrer José Agustín Goytisolo, 9-11 CP 08908 Hospitalet de Llobregat, 9 - 11), Front air congress(C/De les Alberades,16 cp 08830 Sant Boi de Llobregat BARCELONA)
14. 14

    Day 14 — Barcelona - Peniscola - Valencia - Madrid

    Total distance covered: 725 km.
    Scenery: We'll follow the Levantine coast, traveling between the Mediterranean Sea and landscapes dotted with orchards, citrus groves, and rice fields, before arriving in Valencia. The journey also takes us through the arid lands of the peninsular interior.
    08:00 a.m. - Departure from Barcelona. We'll travel to the Valencian Community along the Levantine coast.
    10:45 a.m. - Peniscola. Dominating the sea with its imposing walls, this historic center, with its steep streets, white houses, and medieval castle, tells tales of popes and pirates. Peniscola is one of the most beautiful villages on the Spanish Mediterranean. You'll have time for a walk.
    12:30 p.m. - Departure from Peniscola.
    02:30 p.m. - Valencia. Free time in the center for lunch. We suggest visiting the Lonja and the Cathedral. Why not try an authentic Valencian paella?
    04:30 p.m. - Departure from Valencia. After passing through the avant-garde City of Arts and Sciences, we'll continue towards Castilla-La Mancha and Madrid.
    09:00 p.m. - Madrid. As a way of welcoming you to the city, we'll include a transfer to the Plaza Mayor. Our guide will show you around the area and recommend places to eat.
    Notes:
    -In some cases, the journey from Valencia to Madrid might be carried out by train.
    -In some cases, the transfer to Plaza Mayor may take place the next day, after the panoramic tour.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Praga(Antonio Lopez 65 CP 28019 MADRID), Axor feria(CAMPEZO, 4)
15. 15

    Day 15 — Madrid

    The day will begin around 09:15 a.m. with a city tour through the center of Madrid, featuring landmarks such as Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor.
    We'll then visit Retiro Park, a serene oasis in the heart of the city, where we'll see the lake and the Palacio de Cristal. Our next stop will be the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the iconic home of Real Madrid. Here, we'll explore the areas reserved for players, the public sections, and a small museum dedicated to the team, often hailed as the best in the world.
    Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure.
    In the evening, we will return to the hotel.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Praga(Antonio Lopez 65 CP 28019 MADRID), Axor feria(CAMPEZO, 4)
16. 16

    Day 16 — Madrid

    After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
    Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

What's included

Cancellation policy

Important info

Tour operator