French Rendez-vous

French Rendez-vous

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French Rendez-vous

11 Days

Visiting: Paris, Paris , Nantes, Cognac, Bordeaux, Carcassonne, Nimes, Le Baux De Provence, Marseille, Marseilles, Aix-En-Provence, Nice

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

RD-2024

Activities:

Sightseeing, Wine Tasting

From: $3537 $3158 Operator discount: -$379 -11%

NB: Prices correct on 26-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Meet us for a rendez-vous to revel in the rues of Paris, the riverside where Jules Verne dreamed of deeper waters, and the royal chateau where cognac flows. Make a French connection from the City of Light to the dappled vineyards of Bordeaux. Break away from the ordinary with dreamy days in Marseilles, Aix-en-Provence, and the French Riviera in Nice. Try your luck at the tables in Monte Carlo and get the royal treatment in Monaco with 11 fantastic days in France. From cathedral halls to fortress walls; from Medieval treasures to Mediterranean pleasures, this vacation in France is a rendez-vous you won’t want to miss.

Places You'll See

Ac Hotel Paris Porte Maillot

Mercure Bordeaux Chateau Chartrons

Oceania Hotel De France

Hotel Du Roi & Spa

Nh Collection Marseille

Nh Nice

Apollinaire

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Paris,France

Location: Paris

At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.

Day 2: Paris

Location: Paris

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

PARIS Free time this morning followed by guided sightseeing that features the Arc de Triomphe, les Champs-Elysées and a visit to the Courtyard of Les Invalides.This evening, enjoy [LF] a dinner cruise on the Seine with incredible sights of the city.

Day 3: Paris,Nantes

Location: Paris, Nantes

Meals Included: Breakfast

NANTES Guided walking tour includes sights of the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Ile Feydeau, Place Royale and Passage Pommeraye. 239 mi / 385 km

Day 4: Nantes,Cognac,Bordeaux

Location: Nantes, Cognac, Bordeaux

Meals Included: Breakfast

COGNAC [LF] Guided visit of the Chateau Royale du Cognac and cognac tasting.BORDEAUX Free-time this evening. 242 mi / 390 km

Day 5: Bordeaux

Location: Bordeaux

Meals Included: Breakfast

BORDEAUX Guided walking tour to discover historic neighbourhoods such as Quinconces and Saint Pierre. Stop at a local patisserie to try a traditional canele pastry.

Day 6: Bordeaux,Carcassonne

Location: Bordeaux, Carcassonne

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

CARCASSONNE Take an orientation walk by the ancient battlements and enjoy free time to explore this delightful medieval town. 211 mi / 340 km

Day 7: Carcassonne,Nimes,Le Baux De Provence,Marseille

Location: Carcassonne, Nimes, Le Baux De Provence, Marseille

Meals Included: Breakfast

NIMES Enjoy an orientation walk to admire the Roman Amphitheater and the Maison Carrée, an ancient Roman Temple.LE BAUX DE PROVENCE Olive Oil mill visit with olive oil tasting.MARSEILLES Free time this evening. 217 mi / 350 km

Day 8: Marseilles

Location: Marseilles

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

MARSEILLE Guided sightseeing features a walk in the city’s oldest district – Le Panier, with a visit to the Cathedral La Major, the old port and a scenic drive along the panoramic waterfront road. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the old port area.

Day 9: Marseille,Aix-En-Provence,Nice

Location: Marseille, Aix-En-Provence, Nice

Meals Included: Breakfast

AIX-EN-PROVENCE Orientation walk of the city features the elegant Cours Mirabeau and free time to explore further.NICE Evening at leisure. 149 mi / 240 km

Day 10: Nice

Location: Nice

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

NICE Follow your local guide for a walking tour through the old town, characterised by narrow cobbled streets, charming squares, and Baroque churches. Free time in the afternoon. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 11: Nice

Location: Nice

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Small Group

Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds.

UNESCO Sites

Bordeaux (Port of the Moon)|Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne|Nice, Winter Resort Town of the Riviera|Paris Banks of the Seine

Accommodation

Paris:AC Hotel Paris Porte Maillot
Nantes:Oceania Hotel de France
Bordeaux:Mercure Bordeaux Chateau Chartrons
Carcassonne:Hotel du Roi & Spa
Marseille:NH Collection Marseille
Nice:NH Nice
Nice:Apollinaire

Check out our Q&As

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)  

My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

This is my first Globus tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and quality. The hotels were top notch, and the cruise on the Nile exceeded my expectations. The cabins were roomy and comfortable, and the food was very good.

Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)  

Did the Globus Highlands and...

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

Lynda Bailey (Google Reviewer)  

I really enjoyed my Cosmos...

11-Jun-2024

I really enjoyed my Cosmos tour to Italy last September. However I was totally disappointed by two major things which completely changed the atmosphere of the holiday for me. One was the 'last minute' rearrangement of one of our hotels which then put us well outside of Florence on a trading estate for two nights instead of walking distance from the city walls. That completely blocked any plans or ideas of enjoying Florence in the evening. My biggest disappointment was the terrible travel arrangements and associated advice about travelling through Heathrow Cosmos put in place for me and for which they refused to be accountable despite the fact that they had made the ticket booking on my behalf and I had asked them for appropriate check in advice at all key points before I travelled. As a result I was put on standby when I should never have been (even the BA departure staff were shocked at this) and separated from my luggage which travelled on a later flight. I spent over 6 hrs of my first day in Rome in the airport waiting for my luggage and subsequent transfer to my hotel, without any assistance from Cosmos or BA airside staff. When I complained after my holiday, Cosmos would not take any responsibility at all for the fact that I lost the first day of my holiday and approx. 50% of the time I was due to spend in Rome, preferring to blame BA who in turn were uncontactable about my complaint. Very poor customer service indeed.

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