Luxury Vacation Tour of France: Paris, Champagne, Burgundy & Loire Valley

Chateau de Chaumont in Loire Valley, France.

What to expect on this itinerary

Ivy sweeps across elegant countryside estates. Vineyards overtake the hillsides and rush up into foothills. Memories of kings coroneted in enchanting towns continue to emanate from the strong walls of a graceful cathedral. Your luxury vacation tour of France to Paris, Giverny, Champagne, Burgundy, and the Loire Valley lets you experience French culture in an intimate way, taking you from Parisian chic to medieval village enchantment, tasting champagne to strolling along the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci. The luxuries of France are endless, turning every second into a lavish moment that you will never forget.

Countries Visited

France

Places Visited

Paris, Giverny, Burgundy, Chablis, Vezelay, Loire Valley, Chenonceau, Chambord, Blois, Cheverny, Villandry, Azay le Rideau, Champagne, Reims

Suggested Duration

8 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Paris - Paris Panorama

Paris has a timelessness emanating from its streets. The beauty of wide cobblestone avenues shaded by elm and chestnut trees enchants Parisians and visitors from around the world. The scent of decadent melted chocolate mixed with cream and fruit becomes molded into a spectacular cake decorating the display case of a charming bakery. The Sacre Coeur sits at the top of Montmartre like a crown jewel shimmering in the sunlight overlooking the rooftops of the city below. When you arrive at the airport, your private transfer is already waiting. You wind through the streets of the city with the aroma of fresh baking baguettes filtering through the air.

Your hotel is located in the heart of the city where the streets are filled with bustling cafes and marvelous restaurants. The remainder of the day is yours to indulge in the Parisian lifestyle. A small park near the Notre-Dame de Paris is the perfect place to sit amongst the flowers and statuaries, taking in the quiet atmosphere and stunning rose window of the cathedral. Next door to the park is the English language bookstore, Shakespeare and Company, providing insight into the true lifestyle of a local.

What's Included:

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Day 2

Paris - A Full Day in Paris

Day 3

Paris - Paris like a Parisian

Day 4

Auvers sur Oise - Looking Like an Artist

Day 5

Champagne - The French Connection

Day 6

Burgundy - More than a Color

Day 7

Paris - Enchantment of the Valley

Day 8

Paris - Parisian Parting

Trip Highlights

  • Revel in a tour of Paris that takes you beyond the normal highlights of the city and into the essence of the architecture, museums, and culture
  • Cruise down the Seine River on an evening excursion for a taste of undeniable romance in the City of Lights
  • Visit the exquisite gardens of Giverny that inspired Monet
  • Explore the small village where Van Gogh spent his final days
  • Discover an exceptional chateau overlooking the riverbanks and housing the small chapel of Leonardo da Vinci’s final resting place
  • Enjoy a presentation explaining how the specific champagne grapes are grown before taking part in an exquisite champagne tour and tasting
  • Traverse the Burgundy region to witness exceptional medieval villages and breathtaking cathedrals

Starting Price

$9,800 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Based on 1315 reviews

Bridget T.
France Vacation Review: Montmartre, Provence, Nice, Private Tour, Cooking Class, 10 Nights

Wonderful! We did and saw a lot, and everything went smoothly. Zicasso's travel designer was very responsive to our questions and listened to what our expectations were for our trip. She really was a pleasure to work with. When she was out of the office, her colleagues were equally responsive and easy to work with.

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Steve C.
France Vacation Review: Normandy, Paris, Loire Valley, Cooking School, Private Guide, 14-Day Trip

My wife and I just returned from a two-week trip in France that was mostly organized by the travel company. Zicasso's travel designer organized all of the transportation, accommodations, and activities for a combined week-long stay in Normandy and in Paris. In addition, she coordinated transportation and tours for us and a group of friends who joined us for a cooking school in the Loire Valley after our first week in France. The travel company did not plan the cooking school event.

The planning process started with a telephone conversation with our travel designer. I described our travel style, what we wanted to see and do, and a rough budget, and she came back with a preliminary itinerary. We had a second conversation and adjusted that itinerary to match with our travel and budget needs. I thought she was very helpful and responsive to this part of the process.

Overall, we were very pleased with the service and the product we got from the travel company. Everything was very well coordinated and well organized.

The only glitch we had was upon arrival in France. Our driver was not there to meet us at the airport. I texted her and she quickly contacted the driver and solved the issue (he couldn't find parking). In addition, we happened to be there when there was a potential work stoppage by air-traffic controllers and other government employees. Our travel designer proactively reached out to me to inform us of the situation. I really appreciated that.

Our accommodations were all excellent and very well located. The small group tours and private guides we had were also very well qualified and professional. In addition, the travel company had an app which contained the itinerary, travel documents, and other useful information. That was pretty slick!

I've mentioned our travel designer in this review, but she also works with a team of other people. Everyone we worked with was great and we wouldn't hesitate to use the travel company again should the need arise.

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Debra M.
France Travel Review: Paris, Loire Valley, Claude Monet Home and Gardens, Eiffel Tower, Seine River Cruise, Winery Tour, 1 Week

This was one of my bucket-list trips and I was not disappointed at all. Our travel agent did an amazing job of explaining, organizing, and communicating everything for this trip. I only wish I had stayed a few more days to see everything we wanted to, but I want to go back and I will most likely use Zicasso again for any trips I book.

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william R.
France Trip Review: Lascaux, Winery Tour, Cave Visit, Michelin-Star Restaurants, 6 Nights

This trip could not have been better planned or executed. The transitions were seamless, the hotels were incredible, with Michelin-star restaurants, and the guides were knowledgeable and attentive to our individual preferences. The travel agency Zicasso referred us to could not have prepared a better trip or arranged things any better. They were great.

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KL Y.
France Tour Review: Wine Tasting, Local Cuisine, 12-Night Trip

Zicasso's tour operator was good in their organization of this trip. Their mobile phone app was always updated to reflect the latest trip and driver changes, with updates and reminders on the flights as well.

They were very responsive and flexible with queries on changes we wanted to make and would offer suggestions and recommendations whenever it mattered to make the trip a more enjoyable one.

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Patrick H.
France Vacation Review: Strasbourg, Paris, Bayeux, Amboise, Seine, Versailles, D-Day Beaches, Loire Valley, Dinner Cruise, Bike Tour, Chateau Visit, History, Culture, Local Cuisine, 2-Week Trip

Zicasso provided us with several travel companies to speak with so we could decide the best fit for our trip. This is really important to us in determining which company would best meet our needs. They also provided multiple companies to choose from to select trip insurance. These services really helped save us time in the planning process.

We had a fantastic trip to Strasbourg, Paris, Bayeux, and Amboise. The travel company did an amazing job connecting us with high-quality guides and activities. Our accommodations were well situated and comfortable. The app helped keep us on track and included all of the key information we needed during our itinerary. We would recommend the travel company to others who are planning a trip to France.

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