Statue and ornate architecture of Versailles in France.

French Immersion: History, Cuisine, City, and Countryside Tour

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Customizable Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary to inspire a personalized trip designed with your travel specialist

Countries Visited

France

Places Visited

Paris, Versailles, Bayeux, Normandy...

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Suggested Duration

9 Days

From the wartime history along the sandy beaches of Normandy to the breathtaking royal Chateaus in the French countryside, this handcrafted 9-day tour immerses you in the heritage and allure of France. From Paris to Amboise, moments will prove rewarding as you visit iconic art galleries, appreciate unique architecture, and treasure important history throughout this immersive French experience.

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Trip Highlights

  • Meander through the colorful districts of Paris on a guided tour of its Latin Quarter, Louvre, and Jardin du Luxembourg
  • Discover the cultural nuances and picturesque panoramas of France at your own pace during a stroll along St Germain-des-Pres and a cruise across the Seine River
  • Uncover France’s astonishing art and architectural highlights from Paris’ phenomenal Louvre to the royal grounds of Versailles
  • Broaden your knowledge of the Battle of Normandy as you spend time on the sandy shores of Omaha Beach and rocky cliffs of Pointe du Hoc
  • Entice your palate with a taste tour of the internationally acclaimed Normandy ciders among the city's breathtaking apple orchards
  • Explore more of Normandy’s dramatic history with tours to Utah Beach, Sainte-Mere-Eglise cemeteries, and Airborne Museum
  • Treasure views of the grandiose Chateaux among the French countryside as you visit Chateau du Clos Luce, Chateau Gaillard, and Château of Amboise
  • Visit a Chateau of the rarest design for its time, Chateau de Cheverny, as well as France’s largest Chateau, Chateau de Chambord

Starting Price

$4,100 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

Reviews of this Travel Agency

4.96 stars based on 89 reviews.

France, Portugal Trip Review: Paris, Lisbon, Seine River,...

We recently used Zicasso's travel specialist to help plan and coordinate our trip to Paris and Lisbon, and the experience was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. Every detail of our itinerary was thoughtfully arranged and the entire trip ran smoothly, thanks to their meticulous planning.

In both cities, the accommodations they selected were perfect—centrally located, charming, and comfortable, with excellent service. We truly felt like we were staying in places that matched our style and needs. The staff at both hotels were very accommodating and helpful.

The excursions and tours arranged by the agency were equally impressive. Each guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and added so much depth to our experience. Whether it was exploring hidden gems in Paris or enjoying the culture and history of Lisbon, the tours were well-paced, enriching, and never felt rushed or overly touristy.

We especially appreciated how flexible and responsive the team was throughout the process. They took the time to understand what we were looking for and customized everything to fit our preferences. It made a huge difference knowing we were in such capable hands. We can’t recommend this agency highly enough. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and personal touch turned our trip into an unforgettable experience. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful individuals who made our journey so memorable. Each of them played a unique role in crafting an experience that exceeded our expectations.

Our travel agent, who thoughtfully customized our itinerary with care and creativity. Her ability to listen and tailor the trip to our interests laid the perfect foundation for everything that followed.

Our trip planner, for her warm, personal touches that welcomed us at each hotel and for being readily available throughout our travels. Her kindness, attention to detail, and support made us feel truly cared for every step of the way.

Our culinary tour guide, who led us on a delightful tasting tour. Her friendly energy, deep knowledge, and passion for the local cuisine added a rich and flavorful layer to our time abroad.

Our winery expert, whose expertise and engaging personality made our champagne tastings unforgettable. His insights and enthusiasm helped us appreciate each sip in an entirely new way.

Our history guide, for sharing his deep knowledge of history with such warmth and compassion. His thoughtful storytelling and genuine care made our time together educational and incredibly meaningful.

Reviewed By Michelle S.

France Vacation Review: Luberon Valley, Nice, Èze, Monaco,...

Zicasso's travel agency was absolutely outstanding, from the initial planning conversations through the details during the trip itself. The agents were clear, helpful, flexible, timely, and just a true joy to work with. Their travel platform was the best one we've used on any international trip.

From the great recommendations on adventures to the seamless (and friendly) transfers to the great hotel picks, it was just above and beyond in all regards. Thank you!

Reviewed By Michael S.

England, France, Switzerland, Italy Vacation Review: London,...

When we reached out to Zicasso to plan our trip, we were matched with two different agencies. After speaking to them both, we felt most comfortable with this travel company and we are so glad we chose them! We wanted to plan a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Europe and the tour company went above and beyond to help us do that!

Everyone we worked with listened to our needs and requests, and together we created the perfect itinerary for our family, which included something for everyone! We had all of the information we needed to make us feel comfortable and prepared, and we also knew they were there for us if we needed anything during the trip itself.

We fit so much into this trip. We saw sights we have always wanted to and had unforgettable experiences together as a family! We will treasure these memories forever and we have this travel company to thank for that!

Reviewed By Amy W.

France Tour Review: Provence, Hot-Air Balloon Ride, Countryside,...

We had a fantastic trip! We worked with Zicasso's travel partner and she was superb. We planned everything together and everything about the vacation was first-rate. Thank you and your team. We will use you again for our next (and every) vacation.

Reviewed By Holly W.

France, England Travel Review: Paris, London, Restaurant...

It was a wonderful trip. The Zicasso travel company does a great job of taking care of all the small but important details that can add stress to a big trip. We would use them again!

Reviewed By Peter G.

Switzerland, France Trip Review: Paris, Normandy, Swiss...

We had a fantastic trip, put together and managed along the way by Zicasso's travel company. We worked with them to design the perfect trip for us to visit the Swiss Alps, attend a Women’s Euro football game, see the Normandy beaches, experience the Tour de France, and spend time in Paris. It was a challenge that the travel company was up to.

Our tours and guides were great, and the hotels were wonderful. All through the trip, the tour company kept in touch to make sure we knew where to go next and assisted with any issues that popped up. Another fabulous experience from Zicasso for us. This was our fourth time using their service.

Reviewed By John M.

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