15-Nights Country Roads of France - Small Group

Insight Vacations

• 7 Dinner (D)
• 15 Breakfast (B)

• Monaco City: Admire the Italian Renaissance frescoes and State Apartments of the Prince's Palace.
• Monaco City: Visit the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco. Admire grand aquariums of the Mediterranean and tropical seas, and gain insight into the challenges of scientific research in Polar environments.

• Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
• Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
• We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
• From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
• Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
• If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

• 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: Rendezvous with your newfound friends at La Coupole for a rousing dinner with wine.

• Monaco City: Admire the Italian Renaissance frescoes and State Apartments of the Prince's Palace.
• Monaco City: Visit the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco. Admire grand aquariums of the Mediterranean and tropical seas, and gain insight into the challenges of scientific research in Polar environments.

• Saint-Paul-de-Vence: Join a pétanque player to learn the secrets behind this traditional French discipline. Steady your hand and get ready to test your newfound skills in a game. End with a glass of pastis, a French apéritif.

• Luc-sur-Orbieu: The Fabre family has been producing wine since the 17th Century. At the heart of their passion lies a strong commitment to protect the natural environment of the region and produce complex yet sustainable wines. Learn about the production of biodynamic wines during your visit to the family-run winery. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.

• 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: Explore inside Monaco Cathedral.
• Monaco City: Enjoy a drive along part of the Grand Prix circuit and wander the old town with your Travel Director to see the Royal Palace and the yacht-filled harbor.
• 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.
• Avignon: View the Pont d'Avignon and walk the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town to the Palais des Papes.
• 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.
• Montignac: These caves contain some of the oldest and finest prehistoric art in the world. For preservation reasons, they have been replicated in all their glory.
• Paris: Experience the magic of Paris with Insight Vacations as you explore its iconic sights, landmarks, and charming streets. Meander along the picturesque banks of the River Seine, delving into the rich history of its beautiful bridges and renowned landmarks, including the majestic Notre Dame Ca

  Featured Destinations

  Rocamadour Rocamadour Rocamadour is a small medieval village with a dramatic setting, perched on cliff side across from the Dordogne in the Lot department. This grand site of France is a popular destination, built on the site of a shrine to a Madonna, and is a stop on the pilgrimage path to Santiago de Campostela. Visit the monastic buildings and churches, stroll along the main street lined with medieval houses, and climb all the way up the Grand Escalier and drink in the impressive views of the old town. Racamadour is also famous for its unique goat cheese.	Destination Guide
  Albi Albi Albi, a seductive city and a landmark for tourists in southwest France, stands proudly on the banks of the river Tarn, bright with the red bricks wich symbolize the city. This city has been marked by the slings and arrows of history, and the crusade against the Albigensians or Cathars. The jewel of the remarkable artistic and architectural heritage is Sainte-Cécile Cathedral. Talented citizens, from Toulouse-Lautrec to the explorer Lapérouse, have carried the name of the city far. Albi is where art and history stand side by side in one of the best preserved old towns in France, the” Vieil-Alby” (The Old Alby). This city was built along the river Tarn, an important site for the city economy since the Midle-Age, whose the banks rencently restaured, revive thanks to all the activities like local sailing-barges and to their illuminations.	Destination Guide
  Aix-en-Provence Aix-en-Provence Known for 'one thousand fountains' and intimately-shaded squares, Aix-en-Provence was an is an inspiration to artists and poets alike. Visit Atelier de Cezanne, Paul Cézanne's studio that has been preserved in its original form.	Destination Guide
  Nice 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.	Destination Guide
  Grenoble Grenoble Grenoble is a capital of the Alps, and with its beautiful location, thriving universities, and prosperous industries, it has a good claim to the title. Today Grenoble makes for a lively and modern place to visit, and its setting between rivers, with mountains all around, is truly stunning during summer and winter, when skiing is the most popular regional activity. The European theater festival and the two music festivals mean Grenoble has more to it than proximity to the slopes. To get the best view of Grenoble take the cable car from quai Stéphane-Jay up to Fort de la Bastille or walk up the steep footpath from Église St-Laurent. The fort offers magnificent views of old town, the Italian St-Laurent quarter, and the mountains. The old town is centered around place Grenette and lots of narrow streets and lively squares in this area afford pleasant places to relax.
  Chamonix Chamonix Chamonix sits in the shadow of Mont Blanc and offers some of the most challenging skiing in Europe. The town is in the center of a string of villages spread out along a valley cutting deep through the Alps; the village of Argentiere is six miles up the valley, beneath the renowned Grands-Montets slopes, and Les Houches is a small resort a few miles below. The huge variety of on- and off-piste skiing in Chamonix attracts all levels of skiers, and this shows in the sportive atmosphere in the bars and restaurants. Chamonix is known for its ski-hard-party-hard atmosphere and the nightlife won't disappoint. There is a casino for those wishing to try their luck on the tables. Chamonix's other activities include swimming, bathing in Turkish baths, indoor ice skating, and bowling.
  Dijon Dijon Dijon, a city in Romantic France, has numerous sights. Tour Philippe le Bon offers outstanding views. The Palace of Dukes of Burgundy now houses the Town Hall and Fine Arts Museum. Charming squares and streets lead past half-timbered houses and elegant mansions beneath church spires. Notre-Dame, the Gothic church dating from the 13th century, is a stone work of art with a unique facade of gargoyles and slender columns topped by the Jacquemart Clock which has struck each hour for townspeople since 1383. The Cathedral of Saint-Benigne has a crypt containing fascinating sculptures from around the year 1000. Near the cathedral are old churches of Saint Philibert and Saint Jean. The Archaeological Museum houses fascinating treasures. The Perrin de Puycousin Museum of Burgundian Life reconstructs the life of past Dijonnais and Burgundians, while the Museum of Sacred Art is housed in the former chapel. Dijon boasts parks and gardens, as well as the Port on Burgundy Canal where boats leave for cruises to the countryside.	Destination Guide
  Paris Paris Paris, world capital of art and culture, gathers some of the most famous museums and monuments in the world. Like all the world's great capitals, Paris lives at a fast pace, by day, by night and especially at rush hours. Bear in mind that museums and monuments are often less crowded during the week. Sights that should not be missed include: The Louvre and the Musee d'Orsay. Visit any of the many others according to your tastes and interests: the Musee Picasso, Musee Rodin, Musee Carnavalet, Musee Marmottan and the Arab Institute are just a few. Essential Paris monuments are the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe or the Grande Arche de la Defense.	Destination Guide

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  July 2025

  07/26/2025

  08/10/2025

  $7,043 per person

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