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Independent Adventures
Our handpicked France holidays, from elegant city breaks and scenic rail journeys to culture-rich multi-centre itineraries.
French Riviera by Rail: Nice, Monaco & the Côte d’Azur Escape
Nice, Monaco, Cannes
- Discover Nice, Monaco, and Cannes on a stylish French Riviera rail escape
- Stay in centrally located 4-star hotels with private airport transfers included
- Enjoy scenic coastal rail journeys along the beautiful Côte d’Azur
- Relax on the Riviera with time to explore beaches, cafés, luxury boutiques, and charming old towns at your own pace
Create Your Perfect France Itinerary
From Paris and Bordeaux to Provence, the French Riviera and scenic rail journeys, we can help shape the right France holiday for you.
DESIGN YOUR OWN ITINERARYFrance Escorted Tours
Discover escorted tours to France with expert guides, and the comfort of travelling as part of a group.
Need flights, rail or extra nights?
Some tours below include flights, while others are land-only. Our touring experts can provide a full quote with flights from your preferred UK airport, rail travel, pre or post-tour hotel stays, city extensions, or even a cruise and tour combination.
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We can help you compare escorted tours and add flights, rail travel, extra hotel nights or other stops along the way.
SPEAK TO A TOUR SPECIALISTCruises
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Pricing is based on Cruise Only unless stated otherwise.
For prices including flights or rail from the UK, plus pre or post cruise hotel stays and extensions, please contact us.
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SPEAK TO A CRUISE EXPERTAll About France
Elegant cities, world-famous landmarks, beautiful countryside, excellent food and easy rail links. France is one of Europe’s most rewarding destinations for city breaks, touring holidays, river cruises and relaxed multi-centre adventures.
Bucket List Highlights
Paris
France’s capital delivers iconic sights, elegant streets, world-class galleries and a brilliant food scene.
Provence
Lavender fields, hilltop villages, markets and sunshine make Provence one of France’s most loved regions.
Bordeaux
A stylish city break base with handsome architecture, riverside walks and easy access to famous wine country.
France by Rail
Fast rail links make it easy to pair Paris with regions like Bordeaux, Lyon, Provence or the French Riviera.
Time Difference
France is 1 hour ahead of the UK.
Best Time to Go
Spring and autumn are especially good for cities, rail journeys and touring, with milder weather and fewer peak-season crowds.
Great For
City breaks, rail journeys, food and wine, art, culture, river cruising and scenic touring holidays.
Suggested Duration
3 to 4 nights works well for Paris, while 7 to 10 nights is ideal for a wider France itinerary.
Perfect For
Bucket List Holidays
France is packed with places people dream of seeing, from Paris and Versailles to Provence and the French Riviera.
Rail Journeys
France is one of Europe’s easiest countries to explore by train, with smooth links between major cities and regions.
City Breaks
Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Nice and Marseille each bring a different side of France, making it a strong choice for short breaks.
Multi-Centre Holidays
France works beautifully as a multi-stop holiday, especially when linking Paris with wine regions, coast or countryside.
Food & Wine
Markets, cafés, vineyards, regional dishes and relaxed dining are all part of what makes France so enjoyable.
Cruise & Stay Ideas
France is excellent for river cruising, with options on the Seine, Rhône, Saône, Bordeaux rivers and more.
Best Time to Go
Spring
12°C – 22°CA lovely time for Paris, gardens, sightseeing, rail journeys and touring before the busiest summer period.
Summer
22°C – 32°CGreat for the Riviera, countryside stays and lively atmosphere, though major cities can be busier and warmer.
Autumn
14°C – 24°CAn excellent season for food, wine regions, river cruises, city breaks and comfortable sightseeing.
Winter
4°C – 12°CIdeal for quieter Paris breaks, festive markets, museums, restaurants and lower-season city stays.
Helpful Planning Tips
France is very easy to explore from the UK, especially by rail. Paris is the natural starting point for many trips, but it also works well as part of a wider itinerary with Bordeaux, Lyon, Provence, Normandy or the French Riviera.
The best France itineraries usually focus on one region or a small number of stops. That gives you time to enjoy the food, local atmosphere, galleries, markets and scenery properly, instead of rushing between places.
If you are not sure whether to plan a Paris city break, a rail holiday, an escorted tour, a river cruise or a cruise and stay itinerary, that is exactly where we can help. France is wonderfully flexible, and the right route depends on how you want the trip to feel.
France holidays offer a brilliant mix of iconic cities, beautiful regions, world-class food, scenic rail travel and rich culture. From the landmarks and galleries of Paris to the vineyards of Bordeaux, the lavender landscapes of Provence and the glamour of the French Riviera, France gives you plenty of ways to travel at your own pace.
Whether you want to plan a classic Paris break, travel through France by rail, enjoy a food and wine-focused itinerary, join an escorted tour, or add a French city stay before or after a cruise, France offers some of Europe’s most enjoyable and accessible holiday experiences.
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