France in a Week (Classic)

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Dreaming of fresh croissants, famous paintings and THAT iconic tower? Kicking off in the City of Love, you’ll discover the best of Northern France's elegant culture in just 7 days. Perfumeries & patisseries in Paris. History & gothic architecture in Normandy. Champagne & châteaus in (you guessed it) Champagne. It’s your chance to see why French li...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Dreaming of fresh croissants, famous paintings and THAT iconic tower? Kicking off in the City of Love, you’ll discover the best of Northern France's elegant culture in just 7 days. Perfumeries & patisseries in Paris. History & gothic architecture in Normandy. Champagne & châteaus in (you guessed it) Champagne. It’s your chance to see why French life is adored all over the world...

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range18 to 35 years
Flights and transport
Start CityParis
End CityParis

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Paris

Bonsoir travellers! Hope you’re ready for 7 epic days of French food, culture and views. Our first rendezvous is in the City of Love (obvs). This evening, we'll grab a welcome dinner with the crew, before hopping onto our coach to discover Paris by night. Get ready to...

Day 2: Paris

Croissants, coffees, pastries and perfumes - feeling like a Parisian already? After a French perfumery visit this morning, you’ll have the chance to discover this city’s charming Patisseries. Then, you’ve got free time to hit all the epic museums here (you’ll love The Louvre!), and hit a local foodie hotspot for dinner.

Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar)

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Day 3: Paris to Normandy

Au revoir, Paris. Next stop? The historic region of Normandy. History nerds, it’s your time to shine. We’ll stop by for lunch in the quaint medieval town of Bayeux. Then you’ll visit the historic D-Day Landing Beaches & all its memorials. A quick tour of the Omaha...

Day 4: Normandy to Orleans via Mont Saint Michel and Château de Chambord

Normandy: Morning, sleeping beauties. Today’s agenda is all about jaw-dropping views. So freshen up, feast on breakfast and hop on! Mont Saint Michel:Cameras at the ready! This beautiful island (topped with a charming Abbey) will have you swooning over its unique perf...

Day 5: Orleans to Reims via Champagne Region

Adieu, Orleans. The home of elegant bubbles awaits us. Raise a toast, because today you have the chance to discover a historical Champagne house on a guided tour (and taste some of that fizzy goodness too, ofc!). When in France…right? Time to tick another delightf...

Day 6: Reims to Paris via Château de Chantilly

Oh, Reims - you’ve been a dream. But before we head back to Paris, we’ll stop by another chateau!  You’ve got the option to frolic around the garden, or check out how the finger-licking tasty Chantilly cream is made in a local workshop. This is your final chance to li...

Day 7: Paris

And after breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to France. Don’t forget to exchange socials with your crew (no French exits here, please!). Who knows which shiny new destination is on the cards for the next time…

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,208
Price per day$173
Last Updated: 3/10/2025
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$1,380
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19 Jul 2026
25 Jul 2026
$1,423
$1,894

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Accommodation

  • Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar)
  • Ibis Budget Caen Centre Gare (or similar)
  • Ibis Orleans Centre Foch (or similar)
  • Ibis Reims Centre (or similar)
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Meals Included
  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 6 Breakfast (B)
Age Requirements
18 to 35 years
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