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Tour · Back-Roads Touring · 9 nights

La Belle France

  • Maximum 18 guests ensures an intimate small-group experience with a dedicated Tour Leader
  • Nine nights in thoughtfully selected accommodation including a château stay on the final night
  • Travel in comfort aboard a luxury minicoach with a dedicated driver throughout
From
$5,749 pp twin share
Was $6,049 pp
$7,259 pp solo share
9 nights
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When & how much

Departure & Pricing

Your departure

Departs Thu 8 Apr 2027 Paris
Returns Sat 17 Apr 2027 Paris
Duration 9 nights
From pp twin share $5,749
From pp solo share $7,259

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Departs Thu 8 Apr 2027 Returns Sat 17 Apr 2027
Duration9 nights
OperatorBack-Roads Touring
StyleTour
HighlightSave up to $300 per person with Backroads + Exclusive $100pp saving with Travel at 60 during our Birthday Sale!
Feel the cobblestones beneath your feet in Mont Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Step into an Impressionist painting at Claude Monet's vibrant estate in Giverny. Savour the flavours of local wines…

Dive into a land of renowned artists and royal crusaders, hilltop monasteries and valley castles – this 10-day journey takes us from France's dramatic northern shores to its château-sprinkled countryside. Along the way, indulge in fresh seafood and revel in the delights of the Loire's vineyards.

You'll meander through elegant villages rich with stories of epic battles, curious myths and mighty legends, and pause for a moment of reflection at Normandy's beaches, where tales of war endure. France's timeless beauty and captivating history awaits.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Paris

    Welcome dinner at a local restaurant with traditional French cuisine.
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  2. 2

    Paris – Honfleur

    Visit Claude Monet's house and gardens in Giverny, then travel to the port town of Honfleur for dinner.
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  3. 3

    Honfleur – Normandy – Honfleur

    Orientation tour of Honfleur, then trace the Route du Cidre with calvados tasting at a local producer.
  4. 4

    Honfleur – Normandy Beaches and Bayeux – Arromanches-les-Bains

    Explore D-Day landing sites, visit the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer and the Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy in Bayeux.
  5. 5

    Arromanches-les-Bains – Mont Saint-Michel and Dol-de-Bretagne – Dinan

    Visit Mont Saint-Michel Abbey, photo stop at the Menhir de Champ-Dolent, then dinner at a traditional Breton crêperie in Dinan.
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  6. 6

    Dinan

    Free day to explore Dinan's medieval streets, artisan shops, galleries and the Basilica of Saint-Sauveur.
  7. 7

    Dinan – Angers – Chinon

    Visit Château d'Angers and the Apocalypse Tapestry, then travel to Chinon for dinner.
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  8. 8

    Chinon – Château de Villandry – Chinon

    Explore Château de Villandry and its gardens, then enjoy wine tasting at a local vineyard near Chinon.
  9. 9

    Chinon – Château de Chenonceau and Amboise – Montlouis-sur-Loire

    Visit Château de Chenonceau spanning the River Cher, stop in Amboise, then stay at a château with farewell dinner.
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  10. 10

    Paris

    Visit Chartres Cathedral with a local guide, then return to Paris where the tour concludes.
What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 9 breakfasts and 5 dinners
  • Entrance to Monet's House and Gardens
  • Local Calvados tasting in Normandy
  • Entrance to the Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy in Bayeux
  • Entrance to Mont Saint-Michel Abbey with audio guide
  • Entrance to Château d'Angers with audio guide
  • Entrance to Château de Villandry with audio guide
  • Wine tasting at a local vineyard near Chinon
  • Entrance to Château de Chenonceau with audio guide
  • Visit Chartres Cathedral with a local guide
  • Tour Leader and driver throughout
  • Luxury minicoach transport

Not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Air fares
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Nine nights in thoughtfully selected accommodation including stays in Paris, Honfleur, Arromanches-les-Bains, Dinan, Chinon and a château in Montlouis-sur-Loire on the final night.

From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

Which type of hotels will we stay in?
Our thoughtfully selected accommodation is full of charm and historic details – expect elegant country inns, grand town centre hotels and even the odd castle! For this reason, rooms vary in size, and most hotels don’t have lifts – meaning you’ll likely need to access your room via stairs. Porterage will be included wherever possible.  
What’s breakfast like in France?
A typical French breakfast spread is simple but wholesome. It usually includes a range of cold meats, cheeses and bread, buttery homemade pastries, freshly squeezed juices and a hot drink of your choice. If you have any dietary requirements, we’ll ask about these before you begin your tour and accommodate them whenever we can. 
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  • Offer valid from 12–25 October 2026 inclusive. Bookings must be made within the sale period to qualify.

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Open to solo travellers too. Many of our travellers book on their own and find their feet quickly in a friendly group of like-minded Australians. Reduced single-supplement options are available on most departures — ask one of our consultants and we'll talk you through what's offered on this trip.

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From (twin) $5,749 pp
Was $6,049 pp
From (solo) $7,259 pp
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