21-Nights French Heritage - Classic Group from $9,950

Insight Vacations

OFFER ID 1517302

French Heritage
Adventure across France, playing pétanque in Provence, awestruck by the Alps in Chamonix, and mingling with the jet-set on the French Riviera.

Dining Summary

7 Dinner (D)
18 Breakfast (B)

Choice Highlights

Choose between two carefully selected activities
Monaco City: Admire the Italian Renaissance frescoes and State Apartments of the Prince's Palace.
Monaco City: Visit the Oceanographic Museum.
Choose between two carefully selected activities
Arromanches-les-Bains: Visit the D-Day Museum in Arromanches and see the remnants of the artificial port in the bay.
Arromanches-les-Bains: Visit the Bayeux Tapestry Museum in the heart of the Old Town.

Authentic Dining

Paris: Join your Travel Director and fellow guests at a local restaurant in the heart of the city for a delightful dinner served with wine.
Troyes: Journey through the Champagne region and stop for a tasting of renowned Champagne wine.
Grenoble: Enjoy a delicious dinner in Grenoble.
Cahors: See the Pont Valentré as you enjoy a tasting through the markets.
La Roque-Gageac: Enjoy a delicious Farm-to-Table dinner prepared with locally sourced ingredients and served with wines from the region.
Paris: Rendez-vous with your fellow travellers at a typical French bistro for a rousing dinner with wine. Bon Appetit!
Saumur: Learn about local grape varieties and regional wine-making traditions as you sample wines of the Loire Valley.

Insight Choice

Monaco City: Admire the Italian Renaissance frescoes and State Apartments of the Prince's Palace.
Monaco City: Visit the Oceanographic Museum.
Arromanches-les-Bains: Visit the D-Day Museum in Arromanches and see the remnants of the artificial port in the bay.
Arromanches-les-Bains: Visit the Bayeux Tapestry Museum in the heart of the Old Town.

Insight Experiences

Saint-Paul-de-Vence: Learn about French pétanque and play the game with medieval walls as your backdrop.

Make Travel Matter

Avignon: Supporting United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, meet owners Jean-Benoît and Catherine at their organic olive mill, where sustainable farming promotes biodiversity. Explore the groves, learn about eco-friendly cultivation and taste exceptional oils of the highest quality.
Loire Valley: Discover the sustainable gardens of Chateau de Villandry. Now a hub for sustainability, preserving the estate's biological diversity, learn about the a sea of fragrant green herbs, silvery cabbages and purple basil grown organically to regenerate the local ecosystem. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 15: Life on Land.

Summary

Choose between two experiences in Paris.
Visit Chartres Cathedral with a historian.

Top Rated Highlights

Relax and enjoy the scenery of the French countryside as you travel through Burgundy, the High Alps, along the Route Napoleon and French Riviera, past Cote d'Azur, Avignon, the Languedoc Region, through the Dordogne Valley, along the River Seine and through Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley.
Dijon: Explore Dijon with your Travel Director to learn all about the history of this fascinating city, famous for its mustard and wines.
Chamonix: Explore the city's charming streets set against a backdrop of the stunning French Alps.
Annecy: Enjoy free time in the Little Venice area.
Nice: Enjoy exploring the beautiful coastal town of Nice on the French Riviera.
Eze: Visit a perfumery to learn about the French perfume industry and discover your signature scent.
Monaco City: Drive along part of the Grand Prix circuit and wander the old town to see the Royal Palace and yacht-filled harbour.
Monaco City: Explore inside Monaco Cathedral.
Saint-Paul-de-Vence: Discover the beauty of this hilltop town and why it became a refuge for artists.
Aix-en-Provence: See the mansions of the Cours Mirabeau, a lively thoroughfare in Aix-en-Provence.
Pont du Gard: See the ancient Roman bridge that crosses the Gardon River, a true marvel of engineering and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built nearly 2,000 years ago, the Pont du Gard stands as a testament to Roman ingenuity.
Avignon: Once the seat of papal power, Avignon is a city steeped in history and charm. View the Pont d'Avignon and walk the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town to the Palais des Papes, one of the largest Gothic palaces in Europe.
Cite de Carcassone: Enjoy an orientation of this fortified town and see the fortress, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Albi: This is the birthplace of artist, Toulouse-Lautrec. Walk the town and marvel at the awe-inspiring cathedral.
Paris: See famous landmarks, including Pont Alexandre III, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. Enjoy a drive along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe.
Rouen: See the cathedral, the Great Clock, the Old Market square and Place du Vieux-Marché where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.
Honfleur: See this charming fishing town.
Omaha Beach: Follow the route of the Rangers, visit the bunkers and the Rangers Memorial.
Omaha Beach: With a Local Expert, spend a few reflective moments at the American Military Cemetery of Saint-Laurent.
Mont-Saint-Michel: Savour your first sight of the fortified island of Mont Saint-Michel. Cross the causeway for a guided tour with your Local Expert through the maze of halls and vaults of the abbey.
Saint-Malo: Visit the labyrinthine streets to arrive at the cathedral. Later, enjoy the chance to walk along the fortifications and explore the city's nightlife at your leisure.

21 nights from $9,950 per person

Valid for new bookings deposited March 24, 2025 – May 29, 2025 for travel from September 1 – September 30, 2025

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Itinerary

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Itinerary Details

Insight Vacations: French Heritage

Day 1 - Welcome to Paris
On arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport, transfers to the hotel leave terminal 2F. Meet your Travel Director and fellow guests at the hotel before joining a dinner at a classic local restaurant with cuisine inspired by country recipes.
Accommodations: Grand Chicago
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - Champagne Region and on to Dijon
Journey through the Champagne region. Stop to savour a taste of Champagne, for which this region is world-famous. Arrive in Burgundy and continue to Dijon, the region's elegant capital.
Accommodations: Grand Dijon La Cloche
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 - Free Time in Dijon Relaxed Start
With your day at leisure, perhaps visit the wine capital of Beaune?
Accommodations: Grand Dijon La Cloche
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Chamonix
Travel into the high Alps to the fashionable ski resort of Chamonix.
Accommodations: Alpina Eclectic Chamonix
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 - Lakeside Annecy and Grenoble Relaxed Start
Embark on a beautiful journey to Annecy. Enjoy free time for lunch. This evening, savour a delicious dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodations: Le Grand, BW Premier Collection
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 - The French Riviera to reach Nice
Continue to the French Riviera to reach the elegant resort town of Nice.
Accommodations: Radisson Blu, Nice
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 - Nice and the Principality of Monaco
Unlock the secrets of the French perfume industry with a visit to a perfumery. Then enjoy a drive along part of the Grand Prix circuit in Monaco. Enjoy an Insight Choice experience with a visit to the Oceanographic Museum or Royal Palace of Monaco.
Accommodations: Radisson Blu, Nice
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 - Picturesque Provence
Enjoy the winding streets of Saint-Paul de Vence before taking a lesson in the French sport of pétanque. Your day concludes in Aix-en-Provence.
Accommodations: Aquabella Hotel & Spa, Aix-en-Provence
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 - Avignon and Pont du Gard
Marvel at the ancient Roman aqueduct, Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before exploring the storied streets of Avignon, home to the seat of the Pope and Christianity in the 14th century. Move on to a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at a local olive estate, where you’ll stroll through scenic groves. Learn about sustainable olive oil production from tree to table and indulge in a tasting of artisanal oils where you’ll learn to differentiate the rich palette of aromas, colours and textures. Return to your hotel in Aix-en-Provence for a free evening to relax and unwind or explore the city’s vibrant cafes and boutiques.
Accommodations: Aquabella Hotel & Spa, Aix-en-Provence
Meals: Breakfast

Day 10 - Carcassonne and to Albi
A scenic drive through the Alpilles takes you to Chateau De Luc, for a wine tasting and your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Explore Carcassonne and on to Albi.
Accommodations: Saint Antoine, Albi
Meals: Breakfast

Day 11 - Free Time in Albi
Enjoy a full day at leisure, to relax and soak up the atmosphere of Albi. This evening enjoy a delicious dinner of carefully selected fresh ingredients, at a local restaurant.
Accommodations: Saint Antoine, Albi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 12 - Cahors and Rocamadour Relaxed Start
Sample some local Dordogne specialities when you visit the market at Cahors, famous for its black wine. Travel to Rocamadour and enjoy free time to explore this medieval town. Enjoy a delicious Farm-to-Table dinner, prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
Accommodations: Le Perigord, La Roque-Gageac
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 13 - Dordogne Valley and Paris
Visit Lascaux II, the world-renowned site of pre-historic cave paintings. Stop in Sarlat-la-Canéda before arriving in Paris. Luxuriate in the charm of the City of Light as you savour French cuisine and regional wine at dinner.

Day 14 - Rouen, Honfleur and Deauville
Follow the River Seine to Rouen, capital of Normandy, to admire its ancient cathedral - a masterpiece of Gothic style and the subject of a series of paintings by Claude Monet. Wander through the narrow streets beneath the Great Clock to the Old Market Square. Here, a superb modern church memorialises the burning of Joan of Arc on this very spot in 1431. Continue to the charming fishing town of Honfleur and wander along the harbour or stroll through the colourful streets. Close by, visit a family owned apple farm for apple juice, cider and calvados tasting. Later, arrive at your luxurious hotel, located in the chic seaside resort of Deauville.
Accommodations: Barrière L'Hôtel du Golf, Deauville
Meals: Breakfast

Day 15 - Normandy Beaches and D-Day Landings
Spend a few reflective moments at the American Military Cemetery of Saint-Laurent, near Omaha Beach. Explore Normandy with Insight Choice.
Accommodations: Barrière L'Hôtel du Golf, Deauville
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 16 - Mont Saint-Michel and Saint-Malo
Explore the abbey of Mont Saint-Michel with your Local Expert. Continue along the Emerald Coast to stunning Saint-Malo.
Accommodations: Le Nouveau Monde, St Malo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 17 - Villandry Experience
Follow the valley of the Loire to Angers. After wine tasting in Saumur head to Chateau de Villandry to visit the sustainable gardens on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Continue to your very own castle hotel.
Accommodations: Chateau De La Bourdaisière
Meals: Breakfast

Day 18 - Scenic Drive Along the Loire Valley
Journey to the fairy-tale Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau, considered one of the world's best representations of French Renaissance architecture. Return to your chateau for relaxation.
Accommodations: Chateau De La Bourdaisière
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 19 - La Beauce and Chartres to Paris, City of Light
Travel to Chartres Cathedral. From here, return to the French capital. The City of Light really lives up to its name, when the monuments, buildings and bridges are lit up in all their glory. Don't miss the chance to experience one of the world-famous cabaret shows.
Accommodations: Le Méridien Etoile, Paris
Meals: Breakfast

Day 20 - Au Revoir Paris
Today, bid farewell to your journey through the French countryside as you transfer to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast

Featured Destinations

Loire Valley

St. Malo

Saint Malo is a prime tourist destination in Brittany. Visitors flock to Saint Malo to experience the unique "intra-muros" (meaning within the walls) streets of the old citadel. Visit Saint Vincent Cathedral, noted for its medieval and modern stained glass windows. The museum in Château de Saint Malo has exhibits illustrating the city's prosperous time during its heydays of piracy, colonialism and slave trading. The ramparts afford great views over the roof tops and harbor. Saint Malo also serves as a gateway for excursions to legendary Mont Saint Michel - with the Abbey of Mont Saint Michel and its ensemble of buildings soaring high above the sea. As amazing as the abbey itself are extraordinary tide variations that leave the mount to look out on stretches of bare sand at low tide, while the same expanse of land is submerged during high tide. South of Saint Malo is the medieval town of Dinan. Once totally surrounded by ramparts, 14 towers and a good part of the walls are still standing, encircling beautiful 15th-century timbered houses.

Excursions

Saint Malo Shore Excursion - Brittany Coast and Saint Malo - 8 hours

Rocamadour

Albi

Deauville

Aix-en-Provence

Nice

Nice is undoubtedly the place for the opening up of art and culture. The Côte d'Azur has inspired, from time immemorial, the greatest painters, writers and musicians. It has compelled recognition of its avant-garde across the Atlantic, its museums are holding prestigious collections in edifices of renowned architecture. Nice is full of an extraordinary artistic and cultural heritage. The gentle way of life sustains the imaginary world of artists and stimulates their creativeness. A cultural and aesthetic atmosphere prevails here; the cultural life is intense. It is punctuated by temporary exhibitions in the museums and the municipal galleries, by the programming of the theatres of which the most important is the Theatre of Nice - National Dramatic Centre - directed by Jacques Weber. The Opera House of Nice's Theatre proposes events of great quality.

Excursions

Nice - Shore Excursion - Discovery of Saint-Paul de Vence, Haut de Cagnes & Gourdon - 8 hours

Nice Shore Excursion - Discovery of Nice, Eze & Monaco - 8 hours

Nice Shore Excursion - Discovery of Grasse, Cannes & Antibes - 8 hours

Nice - Full Day Tour - 8 hours

Nice Shore Excursion. This excursion will give you a wonderful glance at the beautiful city of Nice on the Riviera. You will be impressed by the colors of its market and during the afternoon you could visit Matisse Museum showing an important collection of the painter.

9:00 am: Be met at the foot of your cruise ship.

Everything is emphasized in Nice; the bright sunlight makes the colors flash. The green pines happily rub shoulders with the blue of the Mediterranean Sea and that of the sky. It is easy to see why the Côte d’Azur fascinates so many people. Many of the artists, painters, writers, sculptors and musicians who contributed to the city’s fame, have museums here, dedicated to their works.

In the morning, the Cours Saleya has daily flower and food markets. Low buildings border the length of Cours Saleya, separating it from the sea.

You will view the luxurious Belle Époque-style residences, including the fabulous Négresco palace, built on the sea front. The Négresco, whose dome can be admired from the Promenade des Anglais, is the finest example of Belle Époque architecture. Visit the Russian Church (open from Tuesdays to Sundays from 9:00 am to 12:00 and from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Closed during religious ceremonies).

Enjoy a walking tour of the old town. The old town’s soul and history are reflected in the narrow streets and alleys that curve, in an irregular fashion, among old buildings and red-tiled roofs. Give your taste buds a new experience and enjoy some socca with a glass of wine. Socca is a local specialty made from chickpea flour, and a trip to Nice would not be complete without having tasted it! Enjoy lunch at leisure in a typical restaurant in Nice. During the afternoon you could visit Matisse Museum. Situated on the hill of Cimiez, it displays an important monographic collection of works.

5.00 pm: return to your Hotel.

Tour Duration: 8 hours.

Tour can operate: Any Day

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.

Physical Activity Level: Moderate.

Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes
Free entrance to Matisse Museum
(Matisse Museum is open every day except on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 6:00 pm)

Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner

Nice & Cannes - Full Day Tour - 8 hours

Nice and Cannes Shore Excursion. This excursion is perfect for those who wish to discover the chic French Riviera: in Nice, you will be impressed by the colors of its market and during the afternoon pursue this excursion with the beautiful city of Cannes, famous for hosting every year the Film Festival.

9:00 am: Be met at the foot of your cruise ship.

Drive to Nice. Everything is emphasized in Nice; the bright sunlight makes the colors flash. The green pines happily rub shoulders with the blue of the Mediterranean Sea and that of the sky. It is easy to see why the Côte d’Azur fascinates so many people. Many of the artists, painters, writers, sculptors and musicians who contributed to the city’s fame, have museums here, dedicated to their works. You will view the luxurious Belle Époque-style residences, including the fabulous Négresco palace, built on the sea front. The Négresco, whose dome can be admired from the Promenade des Anglais, is the finest example of Belle Époque architecture. Visit the Russian Church (not available on Sunday mornings). Enjoy a walking tour of the old town. Enjoy lunch at leisure in a typical restaurant.

During the afternoon, drive to Cannes. Your guide will escort you to visit the city main points of interest:

Old town— The usual narrow winding streets filled with restaurants and souvenir shops. Covered Market (Marché Forville)— For a spectacular eating and viewing food experience, no other market in Cannes beats this for scale and variety.

Palais des Festivals— Down La Croisette is the famous Palais des Festivals, where stars of the screen gather and watch films screened during the festival. Irresistible not to pose for a photograph on the 22 steps leading up to the entrance.

Port— Admire the yachts of the rich and possibly famous - though true mega-yachts will be found at the International Yacht Club down the coast in Antibes.

La Croisette— Cannes catwalk beside the sea, it is the center of the city's tourist activity and known for its luxury hotels and boutique shops.

5.00 pm: return to your Hotel.
Tour Duration: 8 hours.

Tour can operate: Any Day

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.

Physical Activity Level: Moderate.

Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes

Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner

Nice, Villefranche & St Jean Cap Ferrat - Half Day Tour - 4 hours

Nice, Villefranche and St Jean Cap Ferrat Shore Excursion. You will be impressed by Nice’s lights and colors. In Villefranche you will have the opportunity to see the Chapelle Saint-Pierre which was restored by Jean Cocteau. Then, visit St. Jean Cap Ferrat, an exceptional site on the Mediterranean coast.

9:00 am or 2:00 pm: Be met at the foot of your cruise ship or your hotel.

Everything is emphasized in Nice. In this natural, rocky setting, the sun highlights the yellow shades of flowers and the ochre-colored houses. It is easy to see why the Côte d’Azur fascinates so many people. Many of the artists, painters, writers, sculptors and musicians who contributed to the city’s fame, have museums here dedicated to their works. You will view the luxurious Belle Époque-style residences, including the fabulous Négresco palace that is built on the sea front. The Négresco, whose dome can be admired from the Promenade des Anglais, is the finest example of Belle Époque architecture. In the morning, the Cours Saleya has daily flower and food markets. There are scores of stands, and you will find everything from professional merchants with their well-displayed wares to farmers that offer their fresh produce and live fowl on folding tables. Low buildings border the length of Cours Saleya, separating it from the sea.

Continue on to Villefranche and visit the Chapel Saint Pierre. This old "Norman" style chapel, devoted to St-Pierre, the patron saint of fishermen, was completely restored and decorated by Jean Cocteau. The artist wanted to decorate the chapel and make it into a place of worship, dedicated to the fishermen from Villefranche, Beaulieu and St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Jean Cocteau wanted his artwork to evoke certain episodes in the Saint's life in a way that would be comprehensible to all.

Time permitting, continue your trip and drive towards St. Jean Cap Ferrat, an exceptional site on the Mediterranean coast. Its tranquility and warm climate make it a well-known vacation spot.

1:00 pm or 6:00 pm: Return to your ship or to your hotel.
Tour Duration: 4 hours.

Tour can operate: Any Day

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.

Physical Activity Level: Moderate.

Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes

Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner

Nice: Picturesque Towns of the Cote d’Azur – 8 hours

Grenoble

Chamonix

Dijon

Paris

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