Top France Trips & Tours in August 2026

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Private Charter - Classic Cruise – Southern Burgundy

7 Day Itinerary aboard Finesse

• Wander Roman Autun amphitheater
• Tour Beaune’s Maison Champy
• Visit Beaune’s Hotel-Dieu
• Explore Chateau de Germolles

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St-Julien-sur-Dheune / Chalon Sur Saone

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Variable

Set sail on a 7-day cruise aboard the Finesse through Southern Burgundy, starting in St-Julien-sur-Dheune and concluding in Chalon-sur-Saone. Enjoy guided tours of historic sites, premier vineyards, and biodynamic wine tastings while exploring the scenic Canal du Centre.

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Private Charter - Classic Cruise – Champagne

7 Day Itinerary aboard Kir Royale

• Visit Chateau-Thierry battlefield
• Explore Belleau Wood cemetery
• Tour Ay's grand cru champagne house
• Discover Avize vineyards

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Chateau Thierry / Chalons en Champagne

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Variable

Experience a 7-day private barge cruise from Chateau-Thierry to Chalons-en-Champagne aboard Kir Royale, featuring champagne tastings, World War I site visits, and gourmet dining along the scenic River Marne.

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from $58,000

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Private Charter - Classic Cruise - Canal du Midi

Argeliers - Marseillan - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Athos

• Tour Carcassonne’s double walls
• Explore Narbonne’s Roman road
• Sample wines at Chateau Cabezac
• Tour Noilly Prat distillery

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Argeliers / Marseillan

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Variable

Join a 7-day private cruise on the Athos from Argeliers to Marseillan along the Canal du Midi, featuring tours of Carcassonne and Minerve, tastings at local producers, and market visits. Enjoy chef-prepared meals and cultural excursions, and end with a visit to the Noilly Prat vermouth distillery.

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Private Charter - Classic Cruise – Burgundy

Auxerre - Chevroches - 7 Day Itinerary aboard L'Art de Vivre

• Explore Auxerre’s medieval center
• Walk through Lucy-sur-Yonne village
• Experience Vezelay’s basilica
• Visit Chateau de Bazoches

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Auxerre / Chevroches

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Variable

Experience a 7-day private cruise on the L'Art de Vivre, journeying through Burgundy from Auxerre to Chevroches. Enjoy private wine tastings, historic sites like Vezelay Basilica, and scenic excursions through vineyards and picturesque landscapes.

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Private Charter - Classic Cruise - Canal du Midi

Marseillan - Le Somail - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Anjodi

• Explore Pezenas theatrical legacy
• Stroll medieval Carcassonne
• Sample wines at Chateau de Paraza
• Discover Roman Narbonne’s cathedral

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Marseillan / Canal du Midi

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Wildlife Viewing

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Variable

Join a 7-day private cruise from Marseillan to Le Somail on the Anjodi, exploring the Canal du Midi with visits to Carcassonne, Narbonne, and a private truffle hunt. Enjoy wine tasting at Chateau de Paraza and biking along the Canal de la Robine.

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Sensations of Lyon & Provence

Lyon - Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Liberté

• Guided city tour of Lyon
• Explore Avignon’s Palais des Papes
• Canoeing adventure in Avignon
• Explore Arles’ Roman monuments

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Lyon / Nice

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Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise the Rhône River on an 8-day cruise aboard Emerald Liberté from Lyon to Arles, ending in Nice. Explore historic towns like Vienne, Tournon, Viviers, and Avignon. Enjoy guided walking tours, vineyard hikes, wine tastings, and visits to UNESCO-listed sites, including the Palais des Papes and Roman monuments in Arles.

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from $12,728

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Classic France: Paris, the Loire Valley, and Normandy

13 Day Itinerary

• Take a a bike tour of Versailles
• View Paris from the Eiffel Tower
• Enjoy food tour in Loire Valley
• See the chateau de Chambord
• Visit Mont Saint Michel by e-bike
• Visit D-Day beaches in Normandy
• Taste Normady's local cuisine

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Paris / Paris

Activity Level

Easy Active

Take this 13-day trip through Paris, the Loire Valley, and Normandy to see the best of France. Visit iconic sites like the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, and the Louvre. Continue to the Loire Valley to explore fairy-tale châteaux, taste local wines, and visit historic villages. In Normandy, visit the D-Day landing beaches and Mont-Saint-Michel

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from $9,390

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Classic Cruise – Southern Burgundy

7 Day Itinerary aboard Finesse

• Explore Chateau de Germolles
• Wander Roman Autun amphitheater
• Tour Beaune’s Maison Champy
• Visit Beaune’s Hotel-Dieu

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St-Julien-sur-Dheune / Chalon Sur Saone

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 7-day cruise aboard the Finesse through Southern Burgundy, starting in St-Julien-sur-Dheune and concluding in Chalon-sur-Saone. Enjoy guided tours of historic sites, premier vineyards, and biodynamic wine tastings while exploring the scenic Canal du Centre.

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from $9,390

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Classic Cruise - Upper Loire & Western Burgundy

7 Day Itinerary aboard Renaissance

• Visit Château de la Bussière
• Cruise the aqueduct at River Loire
• Visit Gien
• Enjoy wine tasting

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Spa Relaxation

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Variable

Board the luxury hotel barge Renaissance and take a 7-day cruise through the rivers and canals of France. Cruise over Gustav Eiffel's famous aqueduct spanning the Loire River. Take some time to explore the beautiful village and canals of Montargis either on foot or bicycle.

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Classic Cruise – Champagne

7 Day Itinerary aboard Kir Royale

• Visit Chateau-Thierry battlefield
• Explore Belleau Wood cemetery
• Tour Ay's grand cru champagne house
• Discover Avize vineyards

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Chateau Thierry / Chalons en Champagne

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 7-day cruise from Chateau-Thierry to Chalons-en-Champagne aboard Kir Royale, featuring champagne tastings, World War I site visits, and gourmet dining along the scenic River Marne.

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from $10,725

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Classic Cruise - Alsace & Lorraine

Nancy - Strasbourg - 7 Day Itinerary aboard La Nouvelle Etoile

• Explore Nancy’s Place Stanislas
• Navigate the Vosges Mountains
• Discover Zorn Valley hills
• Visit Obernai’s fortified town

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Strasbourg / Strasbourg

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Variable

Embark on a 7-day barge cruise from Nancy to Strasbourg on La Nouvelle Etoile, starting with a champagne welcome and visits to Nancy’s Baroque architecture and Chagall's stained-glass windows. Explore the Vosges Mountains, savor Alsace wines, and conclude with a guided tour of Strasbourg's cathedral and Folk Museum.

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from $8,250

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Classic Cruise – Canal du Midi

Salleles d'Aude - Trebes - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Enchanté

• Hunt truffles at Mas d’Antonin
• Stroll Narbonne’s market
• Taste wines at Chateau de Paraza
• Tour Carcassonne’s ramparts

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Sallèles d’Aude / Trèbes

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Variable

Experience a 7-day cruise on the Enchanté along the Canal du Midi, visiting sites like Narbonne’s Roman ruins, Chateau de Paraza, and the medieval village of Minerve. Conclude your journey in Trebes after exploring Carcassonne and enjoying truffle hunting and wine tastings.

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from $6,250

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Classic Cruise – Burgundy

Auxerre - Chevroches - 7 Day Itinerary aboard L'Art de Vivre

• Explore Auxerre’s medieval center
• isit Vincelles’ Aubigny quarry
• Taste Cremant de Bourgogne
• Tour Chablis vineyards

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Auxerre / Chevroches

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Variable

Experience a 7-day cruise on the L'Art de Vivre, journeying through Burgundy from Auxerre to Chevroches. Enjoy private wine tastings, historic sites like Vezelay Basilica, and scenic excursions through vineyards and picturesque landscapes.

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Burgundy & Provence

Arles to Lyon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Catherine

• Discover Arles’ Roman ruins
• Visit Avignon's Palace of the Popes
• Learn about silk weaving at Lyon
• Visit Beaune’s Hospices

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Arles / Lyon

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Variable

Embark on an 8-day Burgundy & Provence cruise from Arles to Lyon aboard the S.S. Catherine. Visit towns like Avignon, where medieval charm and the majestic Palace of the Popes await. Next, explore the quaint village of Viviers and its storied past, and then explore the twin wine villages of Tain-l’Hermitage and Tournon.

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Paris to Normandy

Roundtrip Paris - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Tapestry II

• Explore Paris vibrant streets
• Visit Monet’s Giverny gardens
• Discover Bizy Castle grandeur
• Bike along Normandy Abbeys

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Paris / Paris

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Embark on an 8-day cruise from Paris aboard the Avalon Tapestry II, combining the scenic beauty of the Seine River with the historic allure of Normandy. Visit Monet's gardens, explore Normandy Landing Beaches, stroll through Rouen's medieval streets, and enjoy excursions to Auvers-Sur-Oise or Malmaison while savoring wine and culture.

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France, Uncorked: The Rhone, The Seine & Bordeaux

Arles to Bordeaux - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Artistry II

• Walk Arles Roman streets
• Hike Tournon’s granite slopes
• Bike Bordeaux’s vineyard trails
• Tour Arcachon’s seaside charm
• Explore Paris Left Bank

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Arles / Bordeaux

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Village Visits, Wine Tasting, Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Urban Exploration, Hiking

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Variable

Sail through France on a 22-day Avalon Artistry II cruise visiting Arles, Avignon, Tournon, Lyon, Normandy’s Landing Beaches, Paris, and Bordeaux. Explore historic landmarks, world-class wine regions, and cultural sites with options for guided tours, cycling, coastal visits, and wine tastings.

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French Masterpiece: Paris, Normandy & Bordeaux

Paris to Bordeaux - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Artistry II

• Monet’s Gardens, Giverny Visit
• Experience Normandy coast
• Walking tour in Rouen
• Taste Arcachon's oysters and wine

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Paris / Bordeaux

Activities

Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 15-day French Masterpiece aboard Avalon Artistry II. Cruise the Seine to Normandy, explore Paris’s icons, and discover Bordeaux’s vineyards. Choose from guided walks, castle visits, cycling, wine tastings, or seaside Arcachon.

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Brilliant Bordeaux

Bordeaux Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Bon Voyage

• Explore Médoc wine châteaux
• Visit Blaye Fortress
• Stroll through Libourne’s market
• Bike through Médoc’s vineyard

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Bordeaux / Bordeaux

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Variable

Embark on an 8-day river cruise through Bordeaux aboard S.S. Bon Voyage, exploring iconic wine regions, charming villages, and historic sites. Discover the Médoc wine route and sample world-class wines. Enjoy scenic biking through Bordeaux’s historic backstreets or guided walking tours to uncover the city’s UNESCO-listed heritage.

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