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The City of Light & French Wine Country
France in 7 Days, 6 Nights in Destination
Irene
Travel crafter
From the urbane elegance of Paris to the world’s wine capital of Bordeaux, take a journey that combines France’s historical and gastronomic highlights in one incredible trip.
Trip Highlights
- Bordeaux
- Paris
- Seine river
Included
All flights
Accommodation
Activities
Breakfast only
Availability
Departures available until December 2025
Available Group tours
Solo travelers available
Add up to 3 nights to your stay
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charm included
superior from + £ 300
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Itinerary
Begin your vacation to France with a stop in Paris, an elegant fashion capital filled with history and culture. See highlights of the city before taking a high-speed train south towards Bordeaux. Learn more about the strong tradition of wine production in the region–and taste some for yourself!
1st Day: UK/Ireland - Paris
Ready to discover two of the most spectacular cities of France? Arrive at your departure airport to catch a flight to Paris*.
Touch down in the City of Light and self-transfer** to your hotel***. Paris is the capital of France and is well-known for its stylish streets, romantic architecture and captivating cultural sights. Spend the remainder of the day exploring the atmospheric avenues and bucket-list sights of Paris at your leisure. Overnight stay in Paris.
*If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
**Airport transfer in Paris is not included. You will have the possibility to add a private transfer to your package for an additional cost in the next step of the booking process.
***You will have the option to add early check-in on arrival in the next step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ibis Paris Brancion or similar
620 Reviews
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2nd Day: Paris
Breakfast at the hotel. Discover Paris' most treasured sights today with a panoramic bus tour and sightseeing cruise of the Seine! Head to the meeting point to begin an unforgettable city tour on board an open double-decker tour bus with audio guides included to catch a glimpse and learn more about the most emblematic sights of the city. Hop-on and off at will at any of our 10 stops including the Louvre, the enchanting Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Élysée and the iconic Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral among other top sites.
Following this, you will take part in a sightseeing cruise of the immortal waters of the Seine, the perfect way to experience the most beautiful monuments and historic sites of Paris from a new perspective! Enjoy the remainder of the day exploring at your leisure. Perhaps go shopping for French couture or enjoy an evening of fine dining.We also recommend ending your day with a dinner in Montmartre and a show at the Moulin Rouge* or enjoying a performance at Crazy Horse**. Overnight stay in Paris.
*Dinner in Montmartre and show at the Moulin Rouge: Enjoy a dinner at a traditional restaurant in the beautiful Montmartre neighborhood, followed by a show at the iconic Moulin Rouge featuring a cast of 100 international artists, stunning costumes made of feathers and rhinestones, and dazzling musical numbers.
**Show at Crazy Horse: Visit this legendary nightclub and experience a renewed performance that has been captivating audiences for 65 years: "Totally Crazy," a fun erotic show with impressive light displays and the most captivating dancers.
Important: Only one of the two optional activities can be chosen.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ibis Paris Brancion or similar
620 Reviews
See our full selection
Activities
City Tour of Paris by Bus
Moderate
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Seine River Cruise
Light
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Dinner in Montmartre & Moulin Rouge show
Light
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Show at Crazy Horse
Light
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3rd Day: Paris
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure in the eternal city of Paris. We recommend taking part in one of our optional activities to explore the impressive Palace of Versailles* or the beautiful Mont Saint Michel**. Overnight stay in Paris.
*Visit to the Palace of Versailles: Discover the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles, once the royal residence of Louis XIV. Marvel at the opulent rooms, the famous Hall of Mirrors, and the stunning gardens designed by Le Nôtre.
**Full-day excursion to Mont Saint-Michel: Tour the medieval abbey, wander through picturesque streets, and take in breathtaking views of the bay. Uncover the rich history of this UNESCO World Heritage site on a memorable journey.
Important: Only one of the two optional activities can be chosen.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ibis Paris Brancion or similar
620 Reviews
See our full selection
Activities
Visit to the Palace of Versailles
Moderate
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Full-day excursion to Mont Saint-Michel
Active
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4th Day: Paris - Bordeaux
Breakfast at the hotel. Self-transfer to the train station, where you will board a high-speed train bound for Bordeaux!* Situated on the Garonne river in the historic region of Aquitaine, Bordeaux is perhaps best known as the capital of wine production in France and indeed the world. The city predates even the Romans, and today is home to a rich tapestry of art and architecture.
On arrival, make the short walk to your hotel for check-in**. Spend the rest of the day exploring the old town as you please! Overnight stay in Bordeaux.
*Train tickets included in the program are in 2nd Class. You will have the possibility to add the 1rst class tran ticket supplement for an additional cost in the next step of the booking process.
** You can book the optional transfer from Bordaux train station in the next step of the booking process.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ibis Bordeaux Centre Gare... or similar
943 Reviews
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5th Day: Bordeaux
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, embark on a guided walking tour of Bordeaux! Begin by meeting your guide at the pre-arranged starting point. Continue through the Port de la Lune, a UNESCO World Heritage Site named for its crescent shape. The opulent classical and neo-classical architecture is emblematic of 18th-century France, though the importance of this urban area is much older!
Once the tour is through, enjoy the rest of the day to wander through Bordeaux as you please. Overnight stay in Bordeaux.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ibis Bordeaux Centre Gare... or similar
943 Reviews
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Activities
Guided walking tour of Bordeaux
Moderate
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6th Day: Bordeaux
Breakfast at the hotel. After you've eaten, head into the countryside of the Gironde winegrowing region, where you will visit a family-run winery and learn about the passion, technology, and hard work that goes into producing high-quality French wines. Taste them yourself and find out more about your palette and preferences. Return to Bordeaux, where you have the evening free to explore and have dinner independently. Overnight stay in Bordeaux.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ibis Bordeaux Centre Gare... or similar
943 Reviews
See our full selection
Activities
Half-day tour of Bordeaux wine country
Light
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7th Day: Bordeaux - UK/Ireland
Breakfast* at the hotel. Self-transfer to the airport for your return flight back to the UK/Ireland**. Arrive in the UK/Ireland and end of your trip.
*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
**You can book the optional transfer in the next step of the booking process.
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Categories Available:
charm
From £ 1,349
- Accommodation in Charm category hotels.
superior
From £ 1,649
- Accommodation in Superior category hotels.
Accommodation: 6 Nights
Day 1 to 4
Ibis Paris Brancion
Location
Paris
Category
Nights
3
Rating TripAdvisor travelers
The hotels we select comply with our high standards and requirements per category. The allocation is dependent on availability and seasonality, so you can be assigned any of our selection, including the following: Hôtel des Ecrivains, Ibis Styles Paris Massena Olympiades, Jack's Hotel
Included activities
Available Activities
The price includes
- Departures from main UK/Ireland airports.
- International flights: UK/Ireland - Paris, Bordeaux - UK/Ireland.*more information
- 2nd class High speed train ticket Paris – Bordeaux.
- 6 nights accommodation in Charm category hotels.**more informationSee hotels included
- 6 breakfasts.
- Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.***more informationSee itinerary
- Air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- Seine River Sightseeing Cruise in Paris.
- Sightseeing tour of Paris and walking guided tour of Bordeaux.
- ATOL Protection.
Not included
Tax, meals, drinks and any other services not mentioned in what's included.
Transfers are not included in the program. You will have the possibility to add them for an additional cost in the next step of the booking process.
Tips are not included. Although tipping is not mandatory, we highly recommend an average of between 2 and 5€ per person per day for the guide as well as for the driver. Keep in mind that tipping is an important part of French culture and customary in this line of work.
*Airport transfers are not included. You can book the optional transfer in the next step of the booking process.
**Important: accommodation tax in France must be paid directly to the hotel (this amount can range from 5€ to 11€ approximately per person per night and it depends on the selected category).
***Please note: this itinerary is an independent tour, not a group tour. It includes accommodation, some activities and some transfers, but you will not be accompanied by a guide throughout the entire trip, nor will you be traveling in a group. As an independent tour, the dates of the excursions may differ based on the availability of the tours. The final date will be available on the voucher uploaded on your Exoticca account prior to departure.
Meeting points: the included tours will depart from designated meeting points. The location of the meeting points will be included in your trip details. Transfers to the meeting points are not included.
Entry requirements
France requires that all foreigners have a minimum term of validity left on their passport or visa, depending on their nationality. Please check your official state department/foreign office website for more information.
Visa
No visa is required.
Currency
Euro.
Language
French.
Electricity
230 V. Adapter not required.
Health
There are no mandatory vaccinations for travellers from Australia.
Time zone
UTC + 01:00.
Other useful information
Taxis do not have a particular colour, however you can spot them at the station or in the street by their luminous lettering on the roof of the car.
Tourist Office website
http://ee.france.fr/
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline's website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or canceled without prior notice.
If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +44 20 8068 3176 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.
While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office offer up-to-date travel advice by visiting www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
UK Foreign Travel Advice https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
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