Explore Paris with a licensed local guide on a sightseeing tour of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Admire the Arc de Triomphe at the top of the Champs-Élysées, stroll the grand boulevard lined with shops and cafés, and see the ornate 19th-century Opera House. Look up at the Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 World’s Fair, and Les Invalides, Napoleon’s military refuge, along with other historic sites.

Once the seat of French royal power, the Palace of Versailles was transformed by Louis XIV into a symbol of monarchy and grandeur. Accompanied by a licensed guide, admire the magnificent Hall of Mirrors, lavish State Apartments and beautifully landscaped gardens filled with fountains and sculptures. Visit Marie Antoinette’s rustic hamlet, where she sought refuge from court life in a picturesque village setting. Please note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.

The world’s largest art museum, the Louvre, is housed in a former medieval fortress and entered through I.M. Pei’s striking glass pyramid. Inside, discover masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory, along with vast collections of Egyptian antiquities, Greek ceramics, and works spanning seven departments. Please note: the Louvre is closed on Tuesdays.

Put your observation skills to the test on a Louvre scavenger hunt. Follow clues and complete challenges as you investigate masterpieces including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, and The Raft of the Medusa.

See the city from the water on an hour-long cruise along the River Seine. The Seine cuts right through Paris, dividing the city in half. Spot the Eiffel tower rising up on the Left Bank, the walls of the Louvre on the Right Bank. A guide will point out other monuments and architectural marvels as you pass, many of which are illuminated by clear white light at night.

Ride the TGV, Europe’s famed high-speed train, as you travel to Nice.

Step into glamorous Monaco, a tiny principality on the French Riviera famed for its luxury, history, and royal connections. Visit the Prince’s Palace, home to Monaco’s ruling family, and see why this city-state became a playground for royalty and movie stars. Then travel to the medieval hilltop village of Èze to visit a traditional parfumerie, where expert perfumers have crafted scents since the 1700s.

The Côte d'Azur's largest city spills down the hillsides to pebble beaches that line the shore. Your Tour Director will show you around the narrow pedestrian streets and tiny squares of "Le Vieux Nice" (Old Town), which is sprinkled with old palaces and mansions. Stroll down the Promenade des Anglais, which runs parallel to the water. Backed by Nice's grand hotels, the Promenade was built in the 19th century for the British who flocked here en masse.

A masterpiece of Roman engineering, the Pont du Gard aqueduct is one of the most stunning ancient monuments in Provence. Explore its arches and learn how this marvel carried water across the Gardon Valley for centuries.

Make a sales pitch for a masterpiece by Cézanne, Monet, or another artist whose works highlight Provençal landscapes. Understand the impact that the light and landscape had on these artists.

Nearly two millennia old and still stealing the spotlight, the Nimes Amphitheatre was once a brutal battleground for gladiators and wild beasts, drawing crowds hungry for spectacle. Today, it's a living monument where echoes of ancient roars meet the rhythm of concerts and the drama of modern bullfights, because some stages were never meant to go quiet.

The turrets and ramparts of this medieval citadel look as if they were drawn by a story book illustrator. The oldest sections of the wall were built by the Romans in the 1st century, but most of Carcassonne's current character is from the 13th century. From the battlements you can see over green plains and hills all the way to the Pyrenées. Follow your Tour Director on an interactive adventure through this preserved city that will bring the portcullis and drawbridge, restored houses and watchtowers to life!

After two decades of renovation, Bordeaux now stands as one of the most elegant and dynamic destinations in Europe: a thriving cultural hub and capital of the famous wine region. Take a walking tour along the neoclassical waterfront and through the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see Place de la Bourse, Porte Cailhau and Pont de Pierre.

Explore the fortified beauty of Saint-Émilion and the coastal charm of Arcachon. Nestled among pine forests, Arcachon is known for its relaxed atmosphere and scenic waterfront. In Saint-Émilion, golden limestone buildings and rolling vineyards reflect centuries of history and monastic heritage. Founded in the 8th century, the town is home to remarkable underground tunnels and chapels carved into the rock by early monks, including the impressive Église Monolithe beneath the town square.

Aboard a traditional flat-bottomed rowing boat, take a guided tour through the Green Venice of western France. As expert boatmen navigate the lush, wild marshlands, they'll share their knowledge of the unfolding scenery and the traditional "cabanes" houses lining the river's edge.

Enjoy dinner at a local French brasserie and experience the welcoming atmosphere of this classic style of dining. Share a meal with your group while getting a taste of French culinary traditions and local culture.

In the Loire Valley, medieval fortresses evolved into Renaissance showpieces along the riverbanks. Visit Azay-le-Rideau, a fairy-tale castle whose limestone turrets and slate spires rise from an island in the Indre River. Continue to Château de Chenonceau, gracefully spanning the Cher River with arches and gardens. Designed and expanded under Catherine de Medici, its stone gallery reflects the elegance of the French court.

Carved out by hand starting in the 12th century to extract tuffeau stone for building, the Cave aux Moines later found new life in the early 20th century as a mushroom farm. The cave’s entrance and first galleries once served as homes in a unique form of underground living known as “troglodyte” life, where people and animals shared space in a close-knit community.

Explore La Cave aux Moines, a network of underground galleries carved into the limestone beginning in the 12th century to extract tuffeau stone for construction. Over time, portions of the caves became troglodyte dwellings, where people and animals lived together. By the early 20th century, the underground passages were used to cultivate mushrooms, offering a fascinating glimpse into the region’s history and traditions.

For centuries, this walled seaport on the English Channel was known as the city of pirates. The pirates are gone, but the granite town remains, always seeming to be reaching towards the green-blue sea. With your Tour Director, embark on an interactive adventure that will bring St. Malo to life! Including a visit to the Cathedral St. Vincent, begun in the 11th century but not finished until the spire was mounted in 1987. It houses the tomb of Jacques Cartier, who discovered the St. Lawrence River and founded Quebec.

Wander through this medieval monastery’s ancient halls, learn about its stunning Gothic architecture, visit the impressive abbey church, and enjoy panoramic views of the bay’s natural beauty.

Visit the D-Day beaches, where thousands of Allied troops landed on 6 June 1944 in the pivotal effort to liberate Western Europe. Along the coast, preserved German bunkers stand as memorials, while the rows of white crosses and Stars of David in nearby cemeteries serve as powerful reminders of the sacrifices made during the Second World War.

Ingenious engineering enabled Allied forces to land at Arromanches during the D-Day operations, where an artificial harbour was constructed using massive concrete structures. Barges, jetties and 16 kilometres of floating roadways helped bring troops and supplies ashore. At the Arromanches Museum, dioramas, models and interactive displays bring this remarkable feat of wartime engineering to life.

Like Paris, the port city of Rouen is divided in two by the Seine. Follow your Tour Director through medieval cobblestone streets in the city where Joan of Arc was burned in 1431. See the Old Clock, surrounded by half-timbered houses and shops, and visit Rouen Cathedral, a favourite subject of Claude Monet, to admire its Gothic façade and learn about the church’s history.