French passion and the Black Forest

We start our journey from Paris, heading towards Normandy. Our first stop is the charming village of Giverny, where we visit Monet’s House and Gardens, a cradle of Impressionist art. We then proceed to Rouen, the capital of Normandy, known for its medieval streets and cathedral. After a leisurely lunch, we continue to Arromanches, a poignant reminder of the World War II landings in France. Our last stop for the day is Caen, where you can enjoy some free time exploring the central district.

Our day begins with a visit to the iconic Mont Saint Michel Abbey, located on an island. We then travel to Saint Malo, a city known for its powerful walls, where you'll have time for lunch. In the afternoon, we visit the charming Breton village of Dinan. We end our day in Rennes, the capital of Bretagne, where you can explore its interesting and monumental historic center.

We leave Rennes for Angers, where you can visit the castle that houses the largest medieval tapestry about the Apocalypse. We then continue to Tours, the capital of the Loire Valley, for lunch. In the afternoon, we visit the famous Villandry Palace, renowned for its gardens and flowers. We end our day in Amboise, a city with a fascinating medieval quarter.

We leave Limoges for the Dordogne region, known for its charming villages and stunning countryside. We visit the Lascaux Caves, where we learn about the site’s prehistory with the magnificent cave paintings. We then explore Sarlat, a world heritage town with a well-preserved Renaissance historic center. Our next stop is Beynac, where we visit a medieval castle overlooking the river. We end our day in Rocamadour, a beautiful medieval village with an important sanctuary.

We spend the morning exploring Bordeaux, a world heritage site. We visit the Cité du Vin, an impressive interactive museum that recounts the history of wine and its production. After lunch, we continue our journey towards the Pyrenees, arriving in Lourdes in the mid-afternoon. Here, we recommend attending the candle procession at the sanctuary.

We start our day with a visit to Arles, a world heritage city known for its Roman and medieval times. We then visit Les Baux-de-Provence, a small medieval village where we visit the Carrieres de Lumiere, an impressive show of art, image, and sound underground. After lunch and a stroll in Avignon, we continue to Lyon, where we can walk through the World Heritage Site old town.

We leave Lyon for the Burgundy region, stopping at Tournus, a quaint town with an imposing stone gate and a large abbey. We then travel to Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, where you can visit the wine museum or the historic hospice. We visit the Castle of Savigny, located in the heart of the winemaking region. We end our day in Dijon, the capital of Burgundy, known for its lively streets and numerous medieval and Renaissance buildings.

We leave Baden-Baden for Rhineland-Palatinate. We visit Speyer, known for its great Romanesque cathedral, a World Heritage Site. We then continue to Heidelberg, where we visit its impressive castle. After lunch and a walk through the old town, we arrive in Frankfurt, a large financial city known for its modern skyscrapers, old town, and vibrant nightlife.