10 Day France Tour Packages

France itineraries for 10 days

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• 10 Day France Itinerary, incl. Paris and Loire Valley

  The grand French tour spans 25 cities, from Paris to Provence. Highlights include 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as Bordeaux and Arles. The itinerary features 3 included dinners, Loire Valley châteaux tours, and visits to the remarkable Padirac Chasm and artistic Carrières de Lumières.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Loire Valley Castles

    Leave Paris early and drive south to the Loire Valley for about 2.5 hours. Visit Blois Castle before the tour buses arrive. Stop in Tours for lunch in the old town at Place Plumereau where you'll find plenty of authentic bistros. Visit Château de Villandry around 2 PM and spend about 2 hours exploring its beautiful geometric gardens. Spend your night in the medieval town of Amboise.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Dordogne Region & Bordeaux

    Visit the Dordogne region to see its prehistoric sites and medieval villages. Book your Lascaux Cave museum tickets ahead for the 9 AM opening to avoid long lines. Visit Sarlat early for the best photos of its Renaissance buildings. Make sure to see Beynac Castle on its clifftop location. When you visit Rocamadour take the lift up but walk down the Via Crucis steps if weather permits.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Pyrenees to Mediterranean

    Visit Lourdes and stay for the 9 PM candlelight procession. The next day drive to Carcassonne and arrive before 10 AM to see the medieval citadel without crowds. Visit Marseille's Vieux-Port in the evening to try bouillabaisse as fishing boats return with fresh catch.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Provence to Burgundy

    Start early at the Roman amphitheater in Arles. Book ahead for the Carrières de Lumières show in Les Baux during peak season. In Lyon take the funicular up to Notre-Dame de Fourvière to watch the sunset over the city. A traveler noted: "The Vieux Lyon walking tour was incredible - go hungry, the food tastings were generous and authentic."

    
  • Days 9-10

    Burgundy Route to Paris

    Travel through Burgundy wine country. Visit Beaune's Hospices when it opens at 9 AM. Plan about 2 hours for the unique vehicle collection at Savigny Castle. Stop at medieval Vézelay before heading back to Paris. Spend your last evening in Le Marais for a classic Paris experience.

    

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• 10 Days in Loire Valley, incl. Orleans and Saint-Nazaire

  The scenic route connects 9 historic cities from Orléans to Saint-Nazaire over 10 days. Cyclists cover 40-75km daily, passing UNESCO treasures like Amboise Palace and Villandry gardens. Package includes 3-star hotel stays, breakfast, and luggage transfers, with perfect 5/5 ratings from 50+ reviews.

  

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  • Day 1

    Orleans

    Start your trip in Orleans. Visit the historic city center, focusing on the Cathedral and Place du Martroi. Get your rental bike and a route briefing. It's best to arrive early to test your bike and adjust it before starting your journey.

    
  • Day 2

    Orleans to Blois (65km)

    Your first cycling day takes you along well-marked paths with flat terrain next to the Loire. You'll see beautiful river views and elegant villas along the way. In Blois, visit the famous château and restored historic center. A recent cyclist shared: "Maps were good though I used my Bikemap.net app to act as a Sat Nav, which proved very helpful."

    
  • Day 3

    Blois to Tours (75km)

    Look out for golden sandbanks and traditional cliff dwellings. Stop at Château d'Amboise and plan at least 2 hours to see both the castle and Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years. The ride to Tours is mostly flat with a few gentle hills.

    
  • Day 4

    Tours to Chinon (55km)

    Start early and follow the River Cher to Villandry. Get there before 10am to avoid crowds at the gardens. Next, visit Château de Langeais for the best Loire Valley views from its tower. Take quiet side roads through small villages to reach Chinon.

    
  • Day 5

    Chinon to Saumur (40km)

    A shorter ride following the Vienne River to Candes-St-Martin. Take a brief uphill detour to see where the Loire and Vienne rivers meet. Cycle through the unique cave dwellings of Souzay before reaching Saumur, where the château offers valley views.

    
  • Day 6

    Saumur to Angers (55km)

    Ride through vineyard hills on the Loire's southern bank. Less experienced cyclists can take a train from Saumur to Angers. The route has more hills than previous days but is well-marked. You'll have time to explore Angers' medieval center upon arrival.

    
  • Day 7

    Angers to Saint-Florent-le-Vieil (55km)

    Follow the Maine River until it joins the Loire at La Pointe-Bouchemaine. Stop in Savennières for wine tasting as you pass through premier wine country. Spend the afternoon cycling along Loire dykes with constant river views.

    
  • Day 8

    Saint-Florent-le-Vieil to Nantes (55km)

    The landscape changes as you enter Brittany, with the Loire cutting through slate and granite. Some river crossings mean brief climbs, but you'll get great views of the widening river. Nantes shows early signs of Atlantic influence despite being 70km from the coast.

  • Day 9

    Nantes to Saint-Nazaire (65km)

    Your last cycling day follows the wide Loire estuary. The route is mostly flat but can get windy near the coast. Cross the impressive Loire bridge into Saint-Nazaire. Book a late afternoon shipyard tour if interested; they usually store bikes.

  • Day 10

    Departure

    Take a morning walk along the Atlantic coast before leaving. If heading back to Paris, book afternoon trains to avoid rushing and pack bikes comfortably.

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• 10 Day Northern France Itinerary, incl. Paris and Loire Valley

  A grand 10-day French expedition weaves through 15 cities, from Paris to Loire Valley. Marvel at Monet's Giverny, walk the historic D-Day beaches, gaze upon Mont Saint-Michel, and tour three Loire châteaux. Nights are spent in carefully selected boutique hotels including Hôtel Paris Lafayette and Château de la Bourdaisière.

  

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  • Day 1

    Paris

    Start in Paris, arriving early to get settled. Take the RER B train from Charles de Gaulle to central Paris instead of a taxi. It takes 45 minutes and helps you avoid traffic while saving money.

    
  • Days 2-3

    Honfleur and Normandy Coast

    Visit Giverny first (1.5 hours from Paris) to see Monet's gardens. One visitor shared: "Visit the water lily pond early, before 10 AM—the morning light creates the same effect Monet captured in his paintings." Continue to Honfleur for two nights. Explore the 17th-century harbor and take the Route du Cidre to visit local producers. Go to the historic market on Wednesday or Saturday mornings at 8 AM for the best selection.

    
  • Day 4

    D-Day Beaches and Bayeux

    Start early at Omaha Beach when it's quiet. Plan about 2 hours for the American Cemetery, which opens at 9 AM. Book your timed entry for the Bayeux Tapestry in advance to avoid long waits. Stay overnight in Arromanches-les-Bains to see the artificial harbor remains.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Mont Saint-Michel and Dinan

    Check tide times for your Mont Saint-Michel visit. A previous visitor advised: "Pack light for the walk to Mont Saint-Michel; the steep cobblestone streets are challenging with heavy luggage." Stay in Dinan for two nights. Use your extra day to walk the ancient ramparts and see the half-timbered houses.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Loire Valley

    Drive to the Loire Valley and stop in Angers. Stay in Chinon for easy château access. Visit Château de Villandry at 9 AM opening to see the gardens before crowds arrive. Spend afternoons visiting Vouvray wineries and their cellars.

    
  • Day 9

    Château Country

    Visit Château de Chenonceau, the "Ladies' Castle." Get your best photos from the garden paths along the River Cher. In the afternoon, visit Amboise and Clos Lucé, Leonardo da Vinci's final home.

    
  • Day 10

    Chartres and Return to Paris

    Stop at Chartres Cathedral on your way back to Paris. Take the 2-hour guided tour of the architecture and stained glass. Book it online beforehand. Plan to reach Paris after 3 PM to miss rush hour.

    

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