French Rendez-vous (RD)

11 days from Paris to Nice

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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 Marseille, 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.

PLUS, your tour includes your choice of an excursion in Bordeaux so you can plan your day your way.

Small-Group Discovery Dates Available

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.

Special Features Included in this Tour:
• Guided walking tour in Paris to discover one of Paris’s iconic quarters plus [LF] a scenic dinner cruise on the Seine River
• Guided walking tour through the historic streets of Nantes
• [LF] Guided visit of the Chateau Royale du Cognac and cognac tasting
• Globus Choice excursion in Bordeaux − included in your tour with your choice of a guided walking tour to see city highlights including the Miroir d’eau or a visit to the Cité du Vin Museum
• Orientation walk by the ancient battlements of Carcassonne
• Orientation walk in Nimes to admire the Roman Amphitheater
• Visit an olive oil mill for a tasting of one of Provence’s signature regional products
• Guided sightseeing of Marseille includes a walk in the Le Panier district and a visit to the Cathedral La Major, and lunch at a local restaurant
• Orientation walk along the Cours Mirabeau in Aix-en-Provence
• Guided walking tour in Nice’s charming Old Town

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Photo Highlights

Meals

Meals & Itinerary

10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinner

Notes:

For operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded.

Please note that the Cognac tasting is only available to guests who are 18 years or over.

Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE

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

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Day 2 PARIS

J’adore Paris Wake up in Paris with a free morning to explore on your own or join an exciting optional excursion. This afternoon, join an included guided walk to discover one of Paris’s iconic quarters. Later, enjoy a dinner cruise on the Seine with incredible views of the city.*

* For operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded.

LOCAL FAVORITE
As the song goes, we love Paris in the springtime; we love Paris in the fall - but no matter the season, we fall in love anytime we visit the most romantic city in the world. What better way to complete your visit to Paris than with a dinner cruise along the Seine. Gaze at the City of Light from your ship while indulging in French fare and wine. Bon Appétit!

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Dinner

Day 3 PARIS–NANTES

Voyages Extraordinaires Bid au revoir to Paris and drive to Nantes, situated on the Loire River. Join your Local Guide for a walking tour, which includes sights of the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Ile Feydeau, Place Royale, and Passage Pommeraye. Free time this evening to explore more of the city and perhaps try some of the seafood specialties for dinner.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
The once busy port of Nantes influenced the young Jules Verne, who was born and raised there, to become attracted to the sea and travel. His books about voyage and exploration have been translated all over the world and have led him to often be regarded as the “Father of Science Fiction.” In Nantes he is said to be one of the inspirations for “Les Machines de l’Ile” project that includes a “Marine Worlds Carousel” and a 12-meter-high, mechanical “Great Elephant” that walks around the exhibition area carrying passengers.

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Day 4 NANTES–COGNAC–BORDEAUX

Local Spirit En route to Bordeaux, stop in Cognac for a guided visit of the Château Royale du Cognac and a cognac tasting. Continue to Bordeaux, known as a City of Art and History, but more famously recognized as the Global Capital of Wine, producing around 960 million bottles of wine each year! This evening free time to start discovering the city.

LOCAL FAVORITE
The Dutch started to distill French wines into brandy in the 16th century as a means of preserving their much-treasured purchases for the journey back home. During your visit of the Château Royale discover the history of its inhabitants and the origins of Cognac. Then raise your glass to discover why it is worth all the effort.

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Day 5 BORDEAUX

Spend Your Day Your Way in Bordeaux Explore more of Bordeaux with your choice of an included Globus Choice excursion.

Cité du Vin Museum and a Glass with a View

Discover the world of wine at Bordeaux' Cite du Vin Museum through fascinating themed exhibits illustrating the history of wine and global wine culture. Drink in the panoramic 360° views of Bordeaux and the Gironde River with a glass of wine in The Belvedere.

We love you so, Bordeaux!

Love Bordeaux for the legendary wine; love it all the more for its legendary art and history with a guided walking tour to see La Grosse Cloche, the mesmerizing Miroir d'eau (reflecting pool) at the Place de la Bourse, and much more. Taste the sweeter side of Bordeaux with a canelé and dune blanche pastry tasting!

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Day 6 BORDEAUX–CARCASSONNE

Medieval Battle Sites Today, journey south to reach Carcassonne, a fortified city that never fails to impress! Take an orientation walk by the ancient battlements. Enjoy free time to explore this delightful medieval town, browse the inviting stores, and discover the local products.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Visit the ancient city of Carcassonne and see its pre-Roman settlement complete with a medieval castle and dramatic defensive walls. It’s described by the UNESCO World Heritage Convention as one of the finest remains of medieval fortifications in Europe. Stunning!

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Dinner

Day 7 CARCASSONNE–NIMES–LE BAUX DE PROVENCE–MARSEILLE

Roman Influences Your first encounter today is with the warm and colorful region of Provence. Stop in Nimes, once a Roman stronghold, and enjoy an orientation walk to admire the Roman amphitheater and the Maison Carrée, an ancient Roman temple. Continue to Le Baux de Provence to visit an authentic local Olive Oil Mill and sample the oil during a tasting. Reach Marseille, a vivacious city on the Mediterranean Sea. During your free time this evening, why not try some of the local specialties for dinner?

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
One of the Mediterranean’s most appreciated and treasured products, olive oil, often referred to as “green gold,” dates back thousands of years to ancient civilizations such as the Romans. The olive oil produced at the mill in Le Baux-de Provence has a real local taste, being produced solely from the olives harvested in the surrounding area.

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Day 8 MARSEILLE

Musical Marches Join your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour of Marseille, featuring a walk in the city’s oldest district – Le Panier, a visit to the Cathédrale La Major and the Old Port, and a scenic drive along the panoramic waterfront road. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the old port area. This afternoon and evening are yours to continue exploring more of the city.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
This bustling seaport city is a melting pot of cultures. Founded by the Greeks around 600 BC and continuously inhabited since then, it is the oldest city in France. The city’s population actively supported the French Revolution, and when 500 volunteers marched on Paris to defend the Revolutionary Government, the song they sang en route became known as “La Marseillaise.” It was later adopted as the French National Anthem.

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Lunch

Day 9 MARSEILLE–AIX-EN-PROVENCE–NICE

Beautiful Boulevards This morning, visit the elegant city of Aix-en-Provence. See the fashionable Cours Mirabeau during an orientation walk of the city. During your free time, why not sample one of the city’s most famous products, the delicious calisson pastries? Continue to Nice, the iconic seaside resort on the Côte d'Azur. Enjoy an evening at leisure for independent exploration, or join a sensational optional excursion to Monte Carlo.

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME
Take advantage of an optional excursion to the Principality of Monaco. Wine and dine in Monte Carlo, the glamorous millionaires’ playground. See the Royal Palace and Cathedral as you discover the Old Town. Try your luck at the famous Grand Casino or sit in a local café and watch the world go by.

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Day 10 NICE

La Belle This morning, follow your Local Guide for a walking tour through the old town, characterized by narrow cobblestone streets, charming squares, and Baroque churches. Enjoy free time in the afternoon for a spot of last-minute sightseeing or shopping. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
One of Nice’s most iconic symbols is “La Chaise Bleu”, the blue chairs that are dotted along the Promenade des Anglais, one of France’s most famous boulevards. They provide inspiration for local artists, a place of relaxation for the locals, and taking a photo sitting on one is considered “a must do” for visitors - so take a seat and admire the stunning views of the bay.

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Day 11 NICE

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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Tour Director

With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

MARIE CLAIRE PAILHEREY

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

“As a native of Lyon, the "food capital of France", I have always enjoyed sharing my country's rich traditions, history, art, wine and food, as well as the French attitudes and perspectives. The part of the job I like the most is breaking the stereotypes, making each day fresh, efficient and meaningful, and at the end of the tour, having tour members say "French people have been so nice to us, we had a great time or we will be back!"”

Accommodations

Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)

Bordeaux

We love you so, Bordeaux!

Price Range: $

Cité du Vin Museum and a Glass with a View

Price Range: $

Private Touring

Private Touring: Globus European Private Touring enables you to experience all of the attractions, sights and highlights of your selected Globus tour as a private experience - delivered just for you and your traveling party. With Private Touring, you'll have your own dedicated Tour Director, your own private transportation and driver, and your own professional local guides. All with greater flexibility in pace and your experience.

For your selected tour, there will be additional per-person cost for the size of your party - from 1 to 24. This additional supplement is reduced with each traveler you add to your party.

Here's a sample of the additional cost:

6 guests in a party: $5,172*
18 guests in a party: $1,443*

Contact Globus or your preferred travel agent for pricing for your specific party size as well as any other information on Globus Private Touring.

* Supplement pricing is per person (CA) and will be added to the standard published price for your given departure date and is based on availability. Supplement price is valid for 2020 and 2021 travel years. Occasionally some included and optional activities & excursions may be operated with other guests. Additional restrictions may apply. Not applicable for custom groups. No Group allowances or promotions are available on Private Touring. Published itineraries only. Note that blackout dates may exist where the Private Touring option is not available.

The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.

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