Vineyards and Valleys of France
From Bordeaux and Rocamadour to Sarlat, Lascaux II and the Loire Valley, this tour reveals France through its food, history and architecture. Explore a cliffside pilgrimage site, browse Sarlat’s market, stay at Domaine de Monrecour, visit Chambord and end in Paris, with walking tours, local tastings and time in Bordeaux, Albi, Amboise and the Latin Quarter.
- 10 Apr 2027 – 18 Apr 2027
from $3,397.50 pp twin share * - 08 May 2027 – 16 May 2027
from $3,505.50 pp twin share * - 22 May 2027 – 30 May 2027
from $3,895 pp twin share * - 05 Jun 2027 – 13 Jun 2027
from $3,532.50 pp twin share * - 19 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027
from $3,895 pp twin share * - 03 Jul 2027 – 11 Jul 2027
from $3,505.50 pp twin share * - 17 Jul 2027 – 25 Jul 2027
from $3,895 pp twin share * - 31 Jul 2027 – 08 Aug 2027
from $3,465 pp twin share * - 14 Aug 2027 – 22 Aug 2027
from $3,850 pp twin share * - 28 Aug 2027 – 05 Sep 2027
from $3,505.50 pp twin share * - 11 Sep 2027 – 19 Sep 2027
from $3,850 pp twin share * - 25 Sep 2027 – 03 Oct 2027
from $3,415.50 pp twin share * - 09 Oct 2027 – 17 Oct 2027
from $3,795 pp twin share * - 23 Oct 2027 – 31 Oct 2027
from $3,415.50 pp twin share * - 08 Apr 2028 – 16 Apr 2028
from $3,975 pp twin share * - 22 Apr 2028 – 30 Apr 2028
from $3,995 pp twin share * - 06 May 2028 – 14 May 2028
from $4,095 pp twin share * - 20 May 2028 – 28 May 2028
from $4,095 pp twin share * - 03 Jun 2028 – 11 Jun 2028
from $4,125 pp twin share * - 17 Jun 2028 – 25 Jun 2028
from $4,095 pp twin share * - 01 Jul 2028 – 09 Jul 2028
from $4,095 pp twin share * - 15 Jul 2028 – 23 Jul 2028
from $4,095 pp twin share * - 29 Jul 2028 – 06 Aug 2028
from $4,050 pp twin share * - 12 Aug 2028 – 20 Aug 2028
from $4,050 pp twin share * - 26 Aug 2028 – 03 Sep 2028
from $4,095 pp twin share * - 09 Sep 2028 – 17 Sep 2028
from $4,050 pp twin share * - 23 Sep 2028 – 01 Oct 2028
from $3,995 pp twin share * - 07 Oct 2028 – 15 Oct 2028
from $3,995 pp twin share * - 21 Oct 2028 – 29 Oct 2028
from $3,995 pp twin share *
* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Welcome to Bordeaux
Arrive in Bordeaux, a city where grand architecture, riverfront views and a deep-rooted food and wine culture set the tone for your journey through France. After meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers, get your first feel for the city on an orientation drive through its streets and squares. Your introduction leads to Place des Quinconces, one of the largest public squares in Europe, where you’ll pause for dinner and your first taste of the region.
Day 2 – Explore the Sights of Bordeaux
With a Local Specialist, explore Bordeaux on foot through the heart of its historic centre, from Place des Quinconces to the Grand Théâtre, Place de la Bourse and the Miroir d’Eau along the riverfront. Continue past Porte Cailhau, through the Saint-Pierre Quarter and on to Bordeaux Cathedral, uncovering the layers of history that shaped this elegant wine city. The rest of the day is yours to explore Bordeaux your way, whether that means browsing independent boutiques, sampling canelés, visiting the Cité du Vin or settling into a wine bar for a glass of the region’s most famous pour. This evening, you could join an Optional Experience to Saint-Émilion for wine tasting and dinner.
Day 3 – UNESCO Treasures of Moissac and Albi
Leaving Bordeaux behind, you’ll head into southwestern France and stop in Moissac for an orientation of this historic town on the Tarn. Here, you’ll view the Abbey of Saint-Pierre, a UNESCO-listed site known for its Romanesque cloister and sculpted portal, and for its place on the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. The journey continues to Albi, where you’ll visit Sainte-Cécile Cathedral and the Palais de la Berbie Gardens overlooking the Tarn River. Later, the evening is yours.
Day 4 – Cliffside Rocamadour to Saint-Vincent-de-Cosse
Travel north into the Dordogne, a region known for its river valleys, villages and long history. In Rocamadour, you’ll have time to explore this UNESCO-listed cliffside settlement, known for its pilgrimage heritage and dramatic position above the Alzou Canyon. Continue to Saint-Vincent-de-Cosse and check in to your Stays with Stories experience at Domaine de Monrecour. Relax and enjoy the setting or join an Optional Experience to Château des Milandes, once home to Josephine Baker. Your Be My Guest experience this evening takes you to Domaine de Vielcroze in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, where the Chambon family has championed the production of the Périgord walnut and black truffle for generations.
Day 5 – Classic French Markets
Head to Sarlat, where market stalls fill the old town with foie gras, walnuts, truffles, duck specialities and other local produce that reflect daily life in the Dordogne. There’s time to explore one of the region’s best-known market towns before continuing to Lascaux II, where prehistoric cave replicas reveal the paintings that changed our understanding of early human life. Back at your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to relax and enjoy the setting, or perhaps join an Optional Experience on the Dordogne River with wine and local tastings.
Day 6 – Through the Dordogne to the Loire Valley
Drive north towards the Loire Valley, with a stop in Argenton-sur-Creuse to stretch your legs and pick up a pastry from a local boulangerie. Often called the Venice of the Berry, this riverside town offers a first look at a quieter side of France before the journey continues to Blois. On arrival, settle in and get to know this Loire Valley town, long linked to French royalty and known for its hillside setting above the Loire River. This evening, you can choose to see Château de Blois illuminated, revealing the facade and history of one of the valley’s best-known royal residences.
Day 7 – Loire Valley’s Châteaux
Visit Château de Chambord with a Local Specialist and get to know the scale, design and royal ambition behind the largest château in the Loire Valley. Built for Francis I from 1519, Chambord is one of the defining buildings of the French Renaissance. Continue to Amboise, where free time gives you the chance to explore the town and find lunch at your own pace. A MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Pâtisserie Chocolaterie Bigot brings you into a long-established Amboise institution, where you’ll learn pastry and chocolate-making techniques rooted in French craft and tradition.
Day 8 – Journey to Paris
Leaving the Loire Valley behind, you’ll continue to Paris, where a Local Specialist introduces the city on a panoramic tour of the French capital. Then it’s on to the Latin Quarter, where free time gives you the chance to explore one of Paris’ oldest districts, known for its bookshops, cafes and student life. Browse the shelves at Shakespeare and Company, stop for coffee on a terrace, peek into the courtyards and passages around the Sorbonne or pick up macarons and chocolates to take with you. Later, join your fellow travellers for dinner on the final evening of your journey through France.
Day 9 – Farewell Paris
As your journey through France comes to an end, say goodbye to your Travel Director and fellow travellers and reflect on the places, flavours and stories you’ve discovered along the way.
Highlights
- Expert Travel Director and professional Driver travelling with you
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage, restaurant gratuities, hotel tips and local taxes included
From Bordeaux and Rocamadour to Sarlat, Lascaux II and the Loire Valley, this tour reveals France through its food, history and architecture. Explore a cliffside pilgrimage site, browse Sarlat’s market, stay at Domaine de Monrecour, visit Chambord and end in Paris, with walking tours, local tastings and time in Bordeaux, Albi, Amboise and the Latin Quarter.
Inclusions
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver.
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted.
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities.
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes.
- Must-see sightseeing.
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing.
FAQs
- Domaine de Monrecour
- Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux Centre
- Mercure Albi Rives du Tarn
- Novotel Blois Centre Val de Loire
- Pullman La Défense
How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 9 days and 8 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 10 Apr 2027 and 29 Oct 2028, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
Are discounts available?
Seasonal or loyalty discounts may be available on selected departures at the time of enquiry.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
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