The itinerary includes private transfers to and from the airport and hotel, making your trip more convenient and comfortable.
The itinerary includes private transfers between the airport and hotel
European Private Small Group Tour - 6 Days 5 Nights
6D5N Southern France Private Tour
PARIS · BLOIS · TOURS · VILLANDRY · AMBOISE · CHENONCEAUX · CHAMBORD · LIMOGES
6 Days 5 NightsPrivate small group tour
Starting from $18,780 per personActual confirmation based on quotation
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English-speaking tour guide/driver guideCar arrangements will be confirmed upon quotation.
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South France Private Tour
6D5N Southern France Private Tour
6 Days 5 Nights • Private Small Tour of Southern France, available for booking by your preferred departure date.
Itinerary snapshot
Travel Mama's 6 Days 5 Nights "6 Days 5 Nights • Southern France Small Group Tour". Reference Price: From 18,780 per person ($). Itinerary: PARIS → BLOIS → TOURS → VILLANDRY → AMBOISE → CHENONCEAUX → CHAMBORD → LIMOGES. 6-Day Sample Itinerary
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English-speaking tour guide/driver guideThe tour guide's language and arrangements are subject to the product description and price.
PARIS→BLOIS→TOURS→VILLANDRY→AMBOISE→CHENONCEAUX→CHAMBORD→LIMOGES
Explore the magnificent castles of the Loire Valley, including Blois and Château.
Tour the magnificent castles of the Loire Valley, including Blois, Château de Villandry, and Château de Chenonceau
Visit the Cité du Vin wine museum in Bordeaux and experience interactive...
Visit Bordeaux's Cité du Vin wine museum, learn about the history and production of wine through interactive exhibits
Tour Included
- Minimum group size is 4 people.
- English Speaking guide for tours as stated in the itinerary
- 9 nights of hotel accommodation and buffet breakfast
- City tour in: PARIS
- Boat: Padirac caves
- All entrance fee and activities indicated in the itinerary#
- Funicular: Lyon
- The three dinners are included in: Ambois, Rocamadour, and Lourdes.
- Basic travel insurance
Exclusions
- Baggage handling fees at the airport, train station, and hotels
- Airport and train station escort service.
- Meals: Lunch and Dinner
- Tips for guide
- The airfare is not included
- Any other expenses not mentioned.
DAY BY DAY
6-day suggested itinerary
Day 1
Day 1
PARIS - BLOIS - TOURS - VILLANDRY - AMBOISE We will travel to the enchanting South of France, to the picturesque Loire Valley. Our first stop will be Blois, a charming city renowned for its magnificent castle. Next, we will head to Tours, the regional capital situated on the banks of the Loire River, where you can stroll leisurely and enjoy a pleasant lunch. In the afternoon, we will explore the magnificent Château de Villandry, famous for its gardens and flowers. Our journey will then take us to Amboise, a charming city along the Loire River with its charming medieval streets. Dinner will be included. Overnight at a selected hotel in AMBOISE.
AMBOISE
Day 2
Day 2
Embark on an exploration of the Loire Valley in Amboise, CHENONCEAUX, CHAMBORD, and LIMOGES. Our day begins in the morning at the Château du Clos Lucé in Amboise, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final three years. Further into the Loire region, we'll explore the iconic Château de Chenonceau (entrance fee included), a castle that spans the Cher River like a bridge. Next, we'll visit the largest castle in the Loire Valley, Champord (park visit included). Continuing into central France, our next stop is Limoges, renowned for its porcelain. We recommend visiting its historic center, with a highlight being the Saint Etienne Cathedral. Overnight at a selected hotel in Limoges.
LIMOGES
Day 3
Day 3
LIMOGES - SARLAT - BEYNAC ET CAZENAC - ROCAMADOUR We will depart Limoges for Dordogne, one of the oldest river valleys in central France. Few regions contain so many charming villages and stunning scenery. We will arrive in Lascaux to visit museums and replicas of caves (entrance fee included) to learn about the region's prehistoric period and its magnificent cave paintings. Afterwards, we will visit the UNESCO World Heritage town of Sarlat, home to a well-preserved Renaissance historical center where you can stroll and enjoy lunch. In Beynac, we will explore a medieval castle overlooking the river (entrance fee included). We will conclude the day in Rocamadour, a beautiful medieval village with the important "cliffside" architecture; we recommend walking down Via Crucis and then taking the elevator back. Dinner will be included. Overnight at a selected hotel in ROCAMADOUR.
ROCAMADOUR
Day 4
Day 4
ROCAMADOUR - PADIRAC CAVE - COLLONGES LA ROUGE - SAINT EMILION - BORDEAUX We will visit the spectacular Padirac Chasm and enjoy a boat trip on the river 75 meters underground. Afterwards, we will travel to the picturesque village of Collones-la-Rouge, built of red stone, part of the Route of Saint James. After lunch, we will head to Saint-Emilion, located in the heart of the Bordeaux wine region, with time for a leisurely stroll. We will arrive in Bordeaux in the evening. Note: The Padirac Chasm may be closed from November to the end of March due to weather conditions. Overnight at a selected hotel in Bordeaux.
BORDEAUX
Day 5
Day 5
BORDEAUX - PARIS The entire city center of Bordeaux is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will be amazed by the "Water Mirror" and stroll through the old town, complete with pedestrian streets and an 11th-century cathedral. Our itinerary includes a visit to CITE DU VIN, an impressive interactive museum about the history and production of wine; enjoy wine tastings at a viewpoint in Bordeaux. Afterwards, you will have free time to stroll along the Garonne River and enjoy lunch, where many small restaurants are available. After lunch, we will take you to the train station for your modern high-speed train journey. In less than two hours, you will complete the 500km journey from Bordeaux to Paris. Upon arrival in Paris, you will be picked up at the station and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at a selected hotel in Paris.
PARIS
Day 6
Day 6
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful memories.
Reference Hotel
Actual accommodation availability is subject to availability; the following are sample accommodations mentioned in the itinerary.
Recommended accommodation
AMBOISE
The itinerary includes accommodations as suggested; actual accommodation will be arranged at the hotels listed or of the same standard, depending on availability.
Recommended accommodation
LIMOGES
The itinerary includes accommodations as suggested; actual accommodation will be arranged at the hotels listed or of the same standard, depending on availability.
Recommended accommodation
ROCAMADOUR
The itinerary includes accommodations as suggested; actual accommodation will be arranged at the hotels listed or of the same standard, depending on availability.
Recommended accommodation
BORDEAUX
The itinerary includes accommodations as suggested; actual accommodation will be arranged at the hotels listed or of the same standard, depending on availability.
Recommended accommodation
PARIS
The itinerary includes accommodations as suggested; actual accommodation will be arranged at the hotels listed or of the same standard, depending on availability.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I choose my own departure date?
Yes. This tour is a private departure; you can check it by your preferred dates. Actual tour availability, supply, and price are subject to confirmation by our consultant.
Can the itinerary be adjusted?
Please inform your consultant of your needs when inquiring. The actual arrangements for this 6-day, 5-night small group tour of Southern France will be confirmed based on local availability, route, and safety conditions.
Does the tour fee include airfare?
Unless otherwise specified in the itinerary, airfare is generally not included in the tour price; details are subject to the itinerary inclusion/exclusion list and the official price.
Precautions before booking
- All optional activities must be conducted with safety as the primary consideration. In exceptional circumstances, staff have the right to make appropriate arrangements based on the situation.
- If transportation services are suspended, flights are cancelled, or other incidents occur due to weather, strikes, war, work slowdowns, or security situations, and it is necessary to adjust/change or cancel part of the itinerary, customers cannot use this as a pretext to request a refund or file a complaint. Furthermore, if the tour is cancelled due to the above reasons that are beyond our control, guests who have purchased their own round-trip airfare will be responsible for any additional costs and losses incurred.
- Itinerary: Flights are subject to change and will be subject to the airline's arrangements; hotels, meals and itinerary order may be changed depending on the actual situation and will be subject to local reception arrangements. No further notice will be given in case of any changes.
- When participating in existing itinerary activities or optional activities, customers must follow the instructions and arrangements of the staff and assess their own physical condition and the nature of the activity to determine whether or not to participate. Customers shall bear all responsibility and consequences.
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- If customers book their tours through overseas travel agencies, the fees they pay do not include stamp duty from the Hong Kong Tourism Board Indemnity Fund. Therefore, customers are advised to purchase appropriate travel insurance themselves.
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Day 1
PARIS – BLOIS – TOURS – VILLANDRY – AMBOISE
We’ll start the day by traveling to the enchanting south of France, heading towards the picturesque Loire Valley. Our first stop will be Blois, a charming city known for its stunning castle. Next, we’ll go to Tours, the regional capital situated on the banks of the Loire River, where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll and a delightful lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll explore the splendid Château de Villandry, renowned for its gardens and flowers. Tickets to the gardens included. Our journey will then take us to Amboise, a captivating city with a fascinating medieval quarter along the Loire River. Dinner will be included.
Overnight at the selected hotel in AMBOISE
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Day 2
AMBOISE – CHENONCEAUX – CHAMBORD – LIMOGES
Embark on a day of discovery in the Loire Valley. Our day will begin with an early morning walk in Amboise to the Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last three years. Delving deeper into the Loire region, we´ll explore the iconic Château de Chenonceau (tickets included), built like a bridge over the River Cher. Next, we will visit Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley (visit to the park included). Continuing our journey into central France, our next stop will be Limoges, renowned for its porcelain. We suggest visiting its historic center, where the highlight is Saint Etienne Cathedral.
Overnight at the selected hotel in LIMOGES
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Day 3
LIMOGES – SARLAT – BEYNAC ET CAZENAC – ROCAMADOUR
We’ll leave Limoges for the Dordogne, home to one of the great historic rivers in central France. Few regions contain so many charming villages and enchanting landscapes. We’ll arrive at Lascaux, where we’ll visit the museum and the replica of the caves (tickets included) and learn about the site’s prehistoric times with its magnificent cave paintings. After that, we’ll visit Sarlat, a UNESCO World Heritage town with an incredibly well-preserved Renaissance historic center, where there will be time to stroll and have lunch. In Beynac, we’ll explore a medieval castle overlooking the river (admission included). We’ll end the day in Rocamadour, a beautiful medieval village with an important sanctuary "perched" on a cliff; we suggest walking down the Via Crucis and taking the lift back up. Dinner will be included.
Overnight at the selected hotel in ROCAMADOUR
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Day 4
ROCAMADOUR – PADIRAC CAVE – COLLONGES LA ROUGE – SAINT EMILION – BORDEAUX
We´ll visit the impressive Padirac Chasm, where we´ll enjoy a boat ride on the river 75 meters underground. Afterwards, we´ll proceed to Collonges-la-Rouge, a picturesque village built with red stone on the Way of St. James. Following lunch, we´ll journey to Saint-Emilion, located in the heart of the Bordeaux wine-producing region, with time for a leisurely stroll. We’ll arrive in Bordeaux in the evening.Note: The Padirac Chasm may be closed from November until the end of March due to weather conditions.
Overnight at the selected hotel in BORDEAUX
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Day 5
BORDEAUX – PARIS
The entire center of Bordeaux has been declared a World Heritage site. You will be amazed by the “water mirror” and stroll through the old town with its pedestrian streets and 11th century cathedral. We will include admission (free visit with audio information in English, Spanish or French) to the CITE DU VIN, an impressive interactive museum that recounts the history of the wine and its production; wine tasting included at the viewpoint over Bordeaux. You will have free time later to stroll and have lunch on the banks of the Garonne River, an area full of small restaurants. After lunch we will take you to the railway station where you will take a modern high-speed train. In a little under two hours, you will cover the 500 km between Bordeaux and Paris. Arriving in Paris, the station and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at the selected hotel in PARIS
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Day 6
PARIS
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
| Planned Hotels | Details |
|---|---|
| NOVOTEL AMBOISE**** | Т.: 247574207 email: [email protected] 17 Rue des Sablonnieres 37400 AMBOISE FRANCE |
| CAMPANILE LIMOGES CENTRE*** | Т.: 555107060 email: [email protected] 44 cours Gay Lussac 87000 LIMOGES FRANCE |
| DU CHATEAU*** | Т.: 565336222 email: [email protected] ROUTE DU CHATEAU 46500 ROCAMADOUR FRANCE |
| MERCURE BORDEAUX CENTRE**** | Т.: 556564343 email: [email protected] 5 rue Robert Lateulade 33000 BORDEAUX FRANCE |
| APPARTCITY CONFORT BDX CHARTRONS*** | Т.: 567809094 email: [email protected] 59, Rue Docteur Finlay 33300 Bdx – France 33300 BORDEAUX FRANCE |
| ACE BORDEAUX CARBON BLANC*** | T: 533096262 5 Av. de la Gardette, 33560 Carbon-Blanc, Francia 33560 BORDEAUX FRANCE |
| NOVOTEL P. D´ITALIE**** | T: 145211909 email: [email protected] 22 Rue Voltaire Le Kremlin Bicetre 94270 PARIS FRANCE |
| MERCURE PARIS PTE VERSALLES EXPO**** | Т.: 146485555 email: [email protected] 36 38 Rue du Moulin 92170 Vanves Pars 92170 PARIS FRANCE |
| MERCURE PORTE D'ORLEANS**** | T: 158071111 email: [email protected] 13, RUE FRANCOIS, Montrauge 92120 PARIS FRANCE |
