A 9-day journey through Paris, Burgundy, Alsace and Champagne, blending village charm, vineyards, markets and timeless French culture.
9 days, 1 country and 11 cities
This is France at its most evocative—where grand capitals give way to vineyard-laced countryside, medieval towns glow at twilight, and everyday pleasures feel quietly cinematic. From Parisian boulevards to Alsatian canals and Champagne cellars, this journey moves at a cultured pace, blending iconic sights with the lived-in charm of villages, markets, and meals that linger longer than planned.
Day 1 | Bonjour Paris!
- Arrive in Paris and settle in before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers.
- Welcome dinner shared over classic French flavours—an easy, elegant start.
- Optional evening Seine river cruise offering a poetic view of landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Grand Palais from the water.
- Meals: Dinner
- Hotel: Oceania Paris Porte de Versailles
Day 2 | Discover Orléans & Bourges
- Explore Orléans, tracing the story of Joan of Arc through its medieval heart or browsing local boutiques at leisure.
- Continue to Bourges for a guided walk, visiting the UNESCO-listed Cathédrale Saint-Étienne and the 15th-century Palais Jacques Coeur.
- Optional evening experience featuring a regional dinner and the illuminated Nuits Lumière show.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Hotel: Hôtel de Bourbon Mercure Bourges
Day 3 | Bourges to Beaune via Burgundy
- Travel through the Bourbonnais countryside, where vineyards and fortified villages define the horizon.
- Stop at Château de Vieux Chambord for a hosted visit and lunch inside a 14th-century family estate.
- Arrive in Beaune, the region’s wine capital, and walk its historic centre with its colourful tiled rooftops.
- Visit the Hôtel-Dieu, one of Burgundy’s most storied landmarks.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Hotel: Mercure Centre / Novotel Beaune
Day 4 | Flavours of Dijon
- Morning orientation of Dijon, where elegant streets and timber-framed houses set the scene.
- On market day, wander Les Halles, the covered market designed by Gustave Eiffel.
- Visit Moutarderie Fallot to learn how traditional Dijon mustard is made, with a tasting of distinctive flavours.
- Free afternoon back in Beaune to explore or relax.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Hotel: Mercure Centre / Novotel Beaune
Day 5 | Countryside to Strasbourg
- Visit La Citadelle de Besançon, Vauban’s imposing hilltop fortress with sweeping views.
- Walking orientation in Colmar, known for canals and colourful half-timbered houses.
- Arrive in Strasbourg, where French and German influences meet in architecture and atmosphere.
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Hotel: Hilton Strasbourg
Day 6 | Discover Strasbourg
- Guided walk with a Local Specialist through Strasbourg’s historic centre.
- Visit Strasbourg Cathedral, stroll Petite France, and pass landmarks like Place Kléber.
- Stop at Cafe Joyeux as part of a meaningful social-impact experience supporting inclusive employment.
- Afternoon at leisure; optional evening regional dinner featuring classic Alsatian dishes.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Hotel: Hilton Strasbourg
Day 7 | Into Champagne Country
- Pause in Metz to explore its cathedral and historic centre.
- Continue into the Champagne region, arriving in Épernay for a tasting of its world-famous sparkling wine.
- Visit Hautvillers, home to the statue of Dom Pérignon.
- End the day in Reims with a farewell dinner shared with your group.
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Hotel: Reims Hotel Tribe
Day 8 | Meaux & Return to Paris
- Visit a cheese dairy in Meaux to learn how Brie de Meaux is crafted using traditional methods.
- Browse the local farmers’ market filled with fresh produce and regional specialities.
- Return to Paris for a free afternoon—explore landmarks independently or join optional experiences.
- Optional visit to Fragonard Perfumery for a guided tour and fragrance workshop, or an evening Parisian cabaret dinner.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Hotel: Oceania Paris Porte de Versailles
Day 9 | Adieu Paris
- Breakfast and farewells as your journey through France comes to a close.
- Meals: Breakfast
These are not holidays you scroll past. TFN journeys are crafted for travellers who value taste over trends and depth over display—where every route, stay, and experience is chosen with intention. You travel unhurried, discover what most never see, and return with more than memories. You return with stories worth the brag, told quietly, and remembered long after.
WHY TRAVEL WITH US?
- Enjoy your stay at cherry picked hotels and lodges, all tried and trusted.
- Travel comfortably in air-conditioned coaches.
- Our Travel Directors play a crucial role in curating unforgettable experiences for the guests. These seasoned explorers, and culture enthusiasts share local insights from the start, offering a personalized, insider’s perspective of each destination.
- Airport transfers are provided on the first and last travel day. Conditions apply.
- Many meals and daily breakfasts included.
- Extensive variety of Choice Experiences.
COST: $3050 Onwards
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