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Say bonjour to La Belle France. Our fantastic collection takes you to the sought-after destinations and hidden gems across the country of romance, with choice to suit all interests and budgets. Of course, the city at the top of everyone’s list is capital Paris. Stroll along the Seine, savour the best of French cuisine in one of the many cafés or see the sights – the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe… the list is endless. Paris isn’t the only city that’s a must-visit though – Nice, Cannes and Lyon, to name a few, all showcase the beauty of France in different ways. Head to French Riviera and soak up the coastal scenery, uncover the cultural heritage and stunning landscapes of Corsica, or get your fill of spectacular scenery in countryside regions such as the Jura, the Auvergne and the Dordogne.

With grand adventures, short breaks, single traveller tours, river cruises, festive holidays and much more to choose from, browse today and find your perfect French escape. 

Join our specialist guides on an awe-inspiring journey learning about the Normandy landings, a turning point in WW2, on this impressive tour.

  • 3 or 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Specialist Battlefield Guide
  • Convenient local joining points

Availability:

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Witness the major WW1 battlefields of Flanders and France on this ideal introductory battlefield tour visiting Ypres, The Somme and Menin Gate.

  • 3 or 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Specialist Battlefield Guide
  • Convenient local joining points

Availability:

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With visits to the fabulous house and gardens of Claude Monet, stunning Versailles and the gorgeous countryside of Normandy, this tour is a must.

  • 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Convenient local joining points

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Join us as we learn about the Retreat to Dunkirk, evacuation from the beaches, and construction of the Atlantic Wall bunkers and V-Weapons.

  • 3 or 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Specialist Battlefield Guide
  • Convenient local joining points

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Experience the elegance and glamour of the French and Italian Rivieras, enjoying time in Nice, Cannes and Èze with the chance to visit Monaco.

  • 6 or 8 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 4 or 6 evening meals & 3 or 5 lunches (packed lunch on all days except free day in Diano Marina on 9-day tour)
  • All-Inclusive basis at hotel in Diano Marina, including a selection of drinks (beer, local spirits, wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee) from 9:00am-midnight each day whilst in resort, starting from the first evening meal
  • Convenient local joining points

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The Ultimate D-Day Tour

On this ultimate D-Day tour, we cover all five invasion beaches, Airborne sectors and special locations like Pointe du Hoc and Merville Battery.

  • 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Specialist Battlefield Guide
  • Convenient local joining points

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Join this relaxing break to the Mediterranean coast and take in the beautiful sights of Nice, Monte Carlo and picturesque Portofino.

  • No single supplement and sole use of your own room
  • 8 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 5 lunches (packed lunch on all days except free day in Diano Marina) & 6 evening meals
  • Selection of drinks included in resort (beer, wine, local spirits, soft drinks, tea and coffee) from 9:00am until midnight each day during your stay in Diano Marina, starting from the first evening meal
  • Door-to-Door service or local departure by coach

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We visit the key sites of Ypres, The Somme, Arras and the Vimy Ridge on this introductory tour of WW1 on the Western Front in Belgium and France.

  • No single supplement and sole use of your own room
  • 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Specialist Battlefield Guide
  • Travel by Luxuria coach

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Amiens stood at the centre of so many important battles in WW1. Join us as we look at the fighting here during all four years of the conflict.

  • 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Specialist Battlefield Guide
  • Convenient local joining points

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Follow the iconic actions of British Commandos including heroic battles like Operations Jubilee and Chariot, as well as D-Day.

  • 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Specialist Battlefield Guide
  • Convenient local joining points

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One of our best-selling short breaks, this trip to Paris combines beautiful buildings with stylish streets and an unbeatable romantic atmosphere.

  • 3 or 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Convenient local joining points

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Discover the wartime history of France from defeat in 1940, to Occupation and Resistance, as well as the dark chapters of the Holocaust.

  • 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Specialist Battlefield Guide
  • Convenient local joining points

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Visit some of Germany, France and Luxembourg's most beautiful sights on this solos holiday. See Strasbourg, Trier, Luxembourg City and more!

  • No single supplement and sole use of your own room
  • 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 3 evening meals and a welcome drink
  • Door-to-Door service or local departure by coach

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From romantic cities and picturesque coastlines, to charming villages and breathtaking countryside, discover France’s true treasures on one tour.

  • 11 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 9 evening meals
  • Convenient local joining points

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Half-timbered houses, rolling countryside and fine wines… enjoy them all on this picturesque holiday in the stunning Alsace region of France.

  • 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Convenient local joining points

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With natural beauty, medieval villages and rolling vineyards, the Dordogne is certainly one of the most picturesque regions in France!

  • 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Convenient local joining points

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Combine a visit to the splendid house and gardens of Claude Monet with the old-town charms of Rouen and a full day in Versailles.

  • No single supplement and sole use of your own room
  • 3 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Door to Door service or local departure by coach

Availability:

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From the seaside resort of Berck-sur-Mer on the Opal Coast, enjoy a journey on board the Somme Bay Railway and a visit to the city of Amiens.

  • 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Convenient local joining points

Availability:

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Discover the delights of the beautiful Basque Country – a region shared by both Spain and France – on this impressive 10-day coach holiday.

  • 8 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 5 evening meals
  • Overnight ferry crossing from Portsmouth or Plymouth to Santander with Brittany Ferries in a two-berth en-suite inside cabin (meals at extra cost)
  • Convenient regional joining points

Availability:

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A land of contrasts and Roman heritage – join us as we uncover the history, passions, colours and flavours of Provence and the Camargue.

  • 8 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 1 lunch
  • Convenient local joining points

Availability:

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Join us as we experience a weekend packed with fun, thrills and a spectacular atmosphere – the famous 24-hour endurance race at Le Mans.

  • 2 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • General admission ticket to 24 Hours of Le Mans race
  • Coach transfer to the race circuit
  • Convenient local joining points

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Enjoy a river cruise along France's most famous river, the Seine. Explore the charms of Honfleur, Côte Fleurie and the fascinating city of Paris.

  • 4 nights cruising with full board and selected drinks included on board ship
  • 2 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Convenient local joining points

Availability:

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This tour takes us off the beaten track as we discover the forgotten battlefields of WW1, covering the 1915 battles, Arras and Cambrai in 1917.

  • 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Specialist Battlefield Guide
  • Convenient local joining points

Availability:

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Travel with us to the haunting Somme Battlefields to attend the 110th Anniversary of the start of the battle in 1916.

  • 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Specialist Battlefield Guide
  • Convenient local joining points

Availability:

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Attracting more visitors from Britain than any other part of France, join us on this picturesque coach holiday visiting beautiful Brittany.

  • 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 2 evening meals
  • Convenient local joining points

Availability:

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Combine a tour of the Battlefields of the Great War, with time at some of France's fantastic Christmas markets.

  • 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Specialist Battlefield Guide
  • Convenient local joining points

Availability:

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Tranquil, charming and spectacularly scenic, the sheer beauty of this wonderful Alpine region of France will leave you lost for words!

  • 8 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 6 evening meals
  • Wine tasting session in a 15th century wine cellar
  • Convenient local joining points

Availability:

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Enjoy picturesque Annecy and Chamonix, plus views of Mont Blanc on this fantastic holiday based in the French Alps.

  • 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Daily unlimited drinks package from 10:00 until 22:00 at the So'Well
  • Daily unlimited alcoholic drinks package from 12:00 until 13:30 and 18:30 until 22:00 at the So'Well
  • Afternoon tea from 16:00 until 17:00 at the So'Well
  • Convenient local joining points

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Join us as we travel the Western Front to the often forgotten ‘end of the line’, where the trenches ran beyond Verdun to the Vosges mountains.

  • 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Specialist Battlefield Guide
  • Convenient local joining points

Availability:

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Enjoy a visit to the French capital of Paris combined with the highlight of the French racing calendar – the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe!

  • 3 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • General admission & transfers to the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
  • Convenient local joining points

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Enjoy the huge celebrations of the Tall Ships Race as the French port of Dunkirk plays host to this spectacular event!

  • 3 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Convenient local joining points

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Our very popular and successful Silent Cities Tour, looking at the history and stories of the Great War Cemeteries in France and Flanders.

  • 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast & 1 lunch
  • Specialist Battlefield Guide
  • Convenient local joining points

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Experience the sights and culinary delights of a traditional Christmas celebration in France’s Alsace region.

  • 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 1 lunch, 1 light supper and 3 evening meals
  • Convenient local joining points

Availability:

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Enjoy Christmas in the French Alps, surrounded by dramatic, beautiful landscapes, and visit the delightful towns of Annecy and Chamonix.

  • 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Christmas Day lunch
  • Convenient local joining points or Door-to-Door service
  • 4 evening meals

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Learn more about the bloody battles for the hedgerows of Normandy as we follow the GIs and paratroopers from the first shots to the breakout.

  • 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Specialist Battlefields Guide
  • Convenient local joining points

Availability:

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Walk with us on the Normandy D-Day beaches of WW2, seeing Sword Beach, the Omaha Beach defences and discover the British Airborne story.

  • 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Specialist Battlefield Guide
  • Convenient local joining points

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Join us as we follow British and Commonwealth forces in WW2, in the journey they took liberating Normandy, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

  • 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Specialist Battlefield Guide
  • Battlefield visits as described
  • Convenient local joining points

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Join this exciting tour exploring Catalonia and neighbouring France from a different perspective – featuring four very different boat trips!

  • 8 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 6 evening meals
  • 1 typical French lunch on-board the Canal Du Midi boat trip
  • Convenient local joining points

Availability:

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Nice Carnival

4.5

2 reviews

Immerse yourself in the celebrations of the fantastic Nice Carnival. Set in the stunning French Riviera, it is a must-see event!

  • 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 3 evening meals
  • Travel from a regional joining point

Availability:

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The Somme Offensive

4.6

21 reviews

This fascinating tour takes an in-depth look at both familiar and lesser-known battlefield locations, covering aspects of 'the forgotten Somme'.

  • 3 or 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 1 lunch at Ulster Tower
  • 1 dinner at Le Tommy
  • 2 evening meals (5-day tour only)
  • Specialist Battlefield Guide
  • Convenient local joining points

Availability:

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Walk with us along the lanes of the Somme Battlefields as we look in depth at this iconic battle of WW1, seeing Bois Francais, Pals Memorial and more.

  • 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Specialist Battlefield Guide
  • Convenient local joining points

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Relish in the most magical time of year by combining the delights of medieval Amiens and beautiful Rouen on this Christmas market tour.

  • 3 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Convenient local joining points

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Twixmas and the Châteaux of Paris

Escape to Paris in the period between Christmas and New Year, with a unique experience at two of Paris's most famous châteaux.

  • 3 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Local joining points

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Relish in the festive delights of France and Germany as we travel to Christmas markets of Strasbourg and Freiburg.

  • 5 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 3 evening meals
  • Convenient local joining points

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Take a cruise along one of the most significant waterways of Europe, the River Rhône. Explore beautiful Provençal, charming Rhône towns and fantastic natural wonders.

  • 5 nights cruising with full board and drinks during meals (excluding Champagne, premium brand spirits and wines)
  • 3 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Convenient local joining points

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Soak up the atmosphere of three magical Christmas markets on this superb festive coach holiday, visiting Bruges, Arras and Lille.

  • 3 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Convenient local joining points

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Sail along the picturesque Garonne and Gironde rivers, relishing in the delights of the Bordeaux region of France on this river cruise.

  • 5 nights cruising with full board
  • 3 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 1 evening meal
  • Convenient local joining points
  • Air-conditioned coach travel

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This new tour explores the natural beauty of villages, lakes, waterfalls, mountains, meadows and forests in the Jura region of France.

  • 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 4 course evening meals with drinks included (1 bottle of wine between 3 people & tea /coffee) including 1 night in the Restaurant du Fromage & 1 night at a la Ferme Restaurant
  • 3 lunches with drinks included
  • Welcome drink at hotel
  • Local joining points

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Based in the coastal resort of Sanary-sur-Mer in France, explore the delightful Provençal towns and villages along this beautiful coastline.

  • 8 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Convenient local joining points

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Discover the scenic west of France on this sophisticated tour, venturing through the Loire Valley and to the beautiful Nouvelle Aquitaine region.

  • 8 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 3 evening meals
  • Convenient local joining points

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France Highlights

France attracts more international travellers than any other country – here’s a few reasons why!  

Famed for its remarkable architecture, gastronomic delights and rich cultural heritage, there’s nothing this country hasn’t mastered. You can tick all your sightseeing desires off in one go with a visit to Paris; explore one of the many world-famous attractions, uncover history in the fascinating museums or be left in awe by the artistic treasures of the superb galleries. Then, you have coastal cities such as Honfleur, Nice and Cannes, where bustling promenades lined with trendy bars contrast with picturesque old towns.  

For holidays packed with spectacular scenery, you won’t fall short with France. The Provence region boasts everything from majestic rivers to fragrant lavender fields; the French Alps are home to snow-capped mountains, tranquil Alpine lakes and lush, green valleys; and the Dordogne region offers medieval cliffside villages, rolling vineyards and awe-inspiring caves. No matter where you choose to go, you’re guaranteed a feast for the eyes. 

And, with more than 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites ranging from magnificent cathedrals to geological wonders, this really is a country of extraordinary diversity.  

Take a look at our inspiring itineraries and start planning your French adventure today!

Things to do and local attractions

Browse key sights and the popular tours you can see them on.

  • Visit the medieval walled city of CarcassonneView Tour
  • Explore the spectacular Alpine town of ChamonixView Tour
  • Discover the beautiful villages of the Loire ValleyView Tour

Local Information

  • Capital Paris
  • Language French
  • Currency Euro 
  • Tip 15% service charge auto added.
  • Time Zone GMT +1 
  • Electricity Type C & E Two Pin (230V)

Must See

Famous for its pre-historic cave art and delightful gastronomy, the Dordogne is a region of medieval villages, rolling vineyards and picturesque scenery.

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Food and Drink

Escargot

Escargot, or cooked snails, are a beloved French delicacy that is usually served as an appetizer. We dare you to try them and see what all the fuss is about!

Bakery goodies

When the French mix flour, water and butter together, magic happens. Think golden croissants, delicate macaróns and crunchy baguettes – delicious!

Wine

It’s impossible to think of France without thinking of wine! If you’re a fan of whites, Alsaca and Loire are your go-to. Red lovers will be in their element in Bordeaux, or head to Provence if rosé is your favourite tipple!

Planning your trip

With so much on offer, you might need some inspiration! We’ve hand-picked a selection of favourite destinations and provided an overview of the very best highlights...

Paris

Paris Highlights

Eiffel Tower

A visit to the Eiffel Tower tops many travel lists! Built in 1889, there are many different ways to experience the tower; take in the views on a daytime trip, enjoy delectable dishes in the restaurant or venture to the top at night and be greeted by the city’s twinkling lights.  

Museums

Paris is home to plenty of remarkable museums, all showcasing the fascinating history, heritage and culture of the city. The Louvre is regarded as one of the finest art galleries in the world, and you’re guaranteed to be impressed by the Centre Pompidou, which is immediately recognisable by its exterior escalators and industrial pipes. 

Arc de Triomphe

The most monumental of all the triumphal arches, the Arc de Triomphe is one of Paris’ major landmarks. It was built to honour those who fought for France during the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars, bearing the names of the generals on its inner and outer surfaces. 

French Alps

French Alps Highlights

Annecy

Tucked away in southeastern France, Annecy is a beautiful town situated on a spectacular lake – one of the largest in the country! Whilst the lake is the highlight of the town, the old town is also a delight to explore, lined with pastel houses and bright flower boxes. If you're a history enthusiast, be sure to visit the fascinating Musée-Château d'Annecy.

Chamonix

Lying at the foot of Mont Blanc – the highest peak in the Alps – Chamonix is a picturesque town surrounded by mountains, meadows and rushing streams. Home to some of the most spectacular scenery of the French Alps, make sure you take a ride on cable car which takes you to the top of Mount Midi!

Grenoble

Known as the ‘Capital of the Alps,’ Grenoble is nestled amongst the dramatic peaks of the Belledonne, Chartreuse and Vercors mountains. Combining breathtaking natural beauty with city pleasures, relax in the lively Place Saint André or take the iconic cable car over the city’s rooftops to the Fort de la Bastille – a 17th century fortress.

French Riviera

French Riviera Highlights

Nice

With a unique mix of French and Italian culture, few destinations can compare with Nice. From sun-soaked beaches and a luxury shopping scene to fascinating galleries and a lovely old town, this coastal hotspot has something to suit everyone.  

Èze 

Take a step back in time when you visit Èze. Perched high above the Mediterranean, enjoy breathtaking views of the Cote d’Azur, explore the wonderful exotic garden or admire the beautiful architecture – the stone fortress is sure to impress. 

Cannes

World famous for the film festival that occurs every May, Cannes is a glamorous resort and a must-visit for any trip to the French Riviera. The town’s beaches are a huge draw for visitors, and with a bit of exploration you’ll get a feel for the rich culture. Head to Le Suquet and you’ll find Musée de la Castre, a medieval fortress situated right in the heart of the Old Town.  


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