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France in a Week with Contiki

7 days

08 Jun 25 to 14 Jun 25

Book by 28 Feb 25

Dreaming of fresh croissants, iconic art, and that tower? Say less. Kick off your adventure in the City of Love and soak up Northern France’s effortlessly chic energy in just 7 days. Perfumeries and patisseries in Paris, gothic aesthetics in Normandy, and Champagne in, well… Champagne. French life just hits different.

Includes

7 Days Contiki Guided Holiday
6 Nights accommodation: 6 nights in Hotels
6 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Transport by coach
Expert Trip Manager, Driver and Local Guides
Optional free time add on experiences (additional costs apply)
Included experiences
Take a Tour of Paris
Visit a French Perfumery
Explore the medieval town of Reims and much more!

Excludes

Flights
Arrival/ departure transfers
Visas
Travel Insurance
Spending money and items of a personal nature

Extras

You have to be between the age of 18 and 35 years old to travel with Contiki
Additional costs apply for optional free time add on experiences
Secure your spot today with a deposit from as low as R1000* and pay the rest 60 days before departure

Highlights

6 Nights accommodation
8 Meals
Included experiences and sightseeing

Itinerary

Day 1: Paris

Bonsoir travellers! Hope you’re ready for 7 epic days of French food, culture and views. Our first rendezvous is in the City of Love (obvs). This evening, we'll grab a welcome dinner with the crew, before hopping onto our coach to discover Paris by night. Get ready to capture the view of the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe AND the Louvre! Wanna get a birds-eye view? Finally, we'll catch a magnificent view of Paris from its tallest skyscraper. First nights are rarely this fascinating! Stay: Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar) Included Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Paris

Croissants, coffees, pastries and perfumes - feeling like a Parisian already? After a French perfumery visit this morning, you’ll have the chance to discover this city’s charming Patisseries. Then, you’ve got free time to hit all the epic museums here (you’ll love The Louvre!), and hit a local foodie hotspot for dinner. Stay: Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar) Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Paris to Normandy

Paris Au revoir, Paris. Next stop? The historic region of Normandy. Normandy Beaches History nerds, it’s your time to shine. We’ll stop by for lunch in the quaint medieval town of Bayeux. Then you’ll visit the historic D-Day Landing Beaches & all its memorials. A quick tour of the Omaha Beach Museum will fill you in on their significance. A short drive later, we’ll reach Caen - our home for the night. You’ve got plenty of restaurants to choose from for dinner tonight. Something tells us you’ll be eating a lot of apples here… Stay: Ibis Budget Caen Center Gare (or similar) Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Normandy to Orleans via Mont Saint Michel and Château de Chambord

Normandy Beaches Morning, sleeping beauties. Today’s agenda is all about jaw-dropping views. So freshen up, feast on breakfast and hop on! Mont-Saint-Michel Cameras at the ready! This beautiful island (topped with a charming Abbey) will have you swooning over its unique perfect silhouette. After some free time to explore all the intricate streets, we’ll head on to our next stop. Château de Chambord We’ll drive through the Loire Valley that’s famous for its chateaus. Best part? You have the chance to visit THE most charming one out here - Château de Chambord! Orleans The sun’s about to set. Tummies are starting to grumble. Surprise! Dinner’s on us tonight. So fuel up before we head out again tonight to discover Orlean’s historical hotspots. Stay: Ibis Budget Caen Center Gare (or similar) Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Orleans to Reims via Champagne Region

Orleans Adieu, Orleans. The home of elegant bubbles awaits us. Champagne Region Raise a toast, because today you have the chance to discover a historical Champagne house on a guided tour (and taste some of that fizzy goodness too, ofc!). When in France…right? Reims Time to tick another delightful French city off our list. Welcome to Reims! After checking into our hotel for the night, we’ll head out to get oriented with the city’s sights (including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Reims). Stay: Ibis Reims Center (or similar) Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Reims to Paris via Château de Chantilly

Reims Oh, Reims - you’ve been a dream. But before we head back to Paris, we’ll stop by another chateau! Château de Chantilly You’ve got the option to frolic around the garden, or check out how the finger-licking tasty Chantilly cream is made in a local workshop. This is your final chance to live like French nobility. Paris Nice to see you again, Paris. It’s our final night here, so there’s only one thing left to do - watch a Cabaret show with a delicious dinner, ofc! Stay: Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar) Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Paris

Paris And after breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to France. Don’t forget to exchange socials with your crew (no French exits here, please!). Who knows which shiny new destination is on the cards for the next time… Included Meals: Breakfast

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