French Rendez-vous 2026
Tour Operator:
Tour Code:
RD6
Start City:
Paris
End City:
Nice
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
11 days
Dates & Prices
| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Quote |
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| Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Sunday, Jun 07, 2026 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Thursday, Jun 11, 2026 | Sunday, Jun 21, 2026 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Thursday, Jun 25, 2026 | Sunday, Jul 05, 2026 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
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| Thursday, Sep 17, 2026 | Sunday, Sep 27, 2026 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Thursday, Oct 01, 2026 | Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
Meet us for a rendez-vous to revel in the rues of Paris, the riverside where Jules Verne dreamed of deeper waters, and the royal chateau where cognac flows. Make a French connection from the City of Light to the dappled vineyards of Bordeaux. Break away from the ordinary with dreamy days in Marseilles, Aix-en-Provence, and the French Riviera in Nice. Try your luck at the tables in Monte Carlo and get the royal treatment in Monaco with 11 fantastic days in France. From cathedral halls to fortress walls; from Medieval treasures to Mediterranean pleasures, this vacation in France is a rendez-vous you won’t want to miss.
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Day 1
ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCEWelcome to Paris! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.PARIS-EIFFEL-TOWER.jpg
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Day 2
PARISJ’adore Paris PARIS Free time this morning followed by guided sightseeing that features some of the major landmarks. This evening, enjoy [LF] a dinner cruise on the Seine with incredible sights of the city. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITELOCAL TASTES What better way to complete your visit to Paris than with a dinner cruise along the Seine. Gaze at the City of Light from your ship, while indulging in French fare and wine. Bon Appetit!PARIS-ARC-DE-TRIOMPHE.jpg
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Day 3
PARIS–NANTESVoyages Extraordinaires NANTES Guided walking tour includes sights of the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Ile Feydeau, Place Royale and Passage Pommeraye. (B)239 mi / 385 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTLEGENDARY LIVES Situated on the Loire river, the once busy port of Nantes influenced the young Jules Verne, who was born and raised there, to become attracted to the sea and travel. His books about voyage and exploration are translated all over the world, and has led him to often be regarded as the “Father of sci-fi”. In Nantes he is said to be one of the inspirations for “Les Machines de l’Ile” project that includes a “Marine Worlds Carousel” and a 12 meter high, mechanical “Great Elephant” that walks around the exhibition area carrying passengers.NANTES-CHATEAU-DES-DUCS-DE-BRETAGNE.jpg
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Day 4
NANTES–COGNAC–BORDEAUXLocal Spirit COGNAC [LF] Guided visit of the Chateau Royale du Cognac and cognac tasting.BORDEAUX Free-time this evening. (B) 242 mi / 390 kmLOCAL FAVORITELOCAL TASTES The Dutch started to distill French wines into brandy in the 16th century as a means of preserving their much-treasured purchases for the journey back home. During your visit of the Chateau Royale discover the history of its inhabitants and the origins of Cognac. Then raise your glass to discover why it is worth all the effort. COGNAC.jpg
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Day 5
BORDEAUXBeyond the vineyards BORDEAUX Guided walking tour to discover historic neighbourhoods such as Quinconces and Saint Pierre. Stop at a local patisserie to try a traditional canele pastry. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEM The name Bordeaux means “water’s edge” and originates from the city’s position on the banks of the River Garonne. This location has helped to bring it fame and fortune through time, assisting the favourable climate and quality vines to produce around 960 million bottles of wine a year. However, it is not just a global capital of wine, Bordeaux is also known as a City of Art and History. In France only Paris has more protected buildings. George-Eugène Haussmann used Bordeaux as an example to follow when Emperor Napoleon III asked him to transform Paris into a modern city. BORDEAUX-CITY.jpg
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Day 6
BORDEAUX–CARCASSONNEMedieval Battle Sites CARCASSONNE Take an orientation walk by the ancient battlements and enjoy free time to explore this delightful medieval town. (B,D) 211 mi / 340 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOT Visit the ancient city of Carcassonne and see its pre-Roman settlement complete with medieval castle and dramatic defensive walls, called the finest remains of medieval fortifications in Europe by the UNESCO World Heritage Convention. Stunning!CARCASSONNE.jpg
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Day 7
CARCASSONNE–NIMES–LE BAUX DE PROVENCE–MARSEILLERoman Influences NIMES Enjoy an orientation walk to admire the Roman Amphitheater and the Maison Carrée, an ancient Roman Temple.LE BAUX DE PROVENCE Olive Oil mill visit with olive oil tasting.MARSEILLES Free time this evening. (B) 217 mi / 350 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT LOCAL TASTES One of the Mediterranean’s most appreciated and treasured products, olive oil, often referred to as “green gold”, dates back thousands of years to ancient civilisations such as the Romans. The olive oil produced at the mill in Le Baux de Provence has a real local taste, being produced solely from the olives harvested in the surrounding area. LE-BAUX-DE-PROVENCE-OLIVES.jpg
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Day 8
MARSEILLESMusical Marches MARSEILLE Guided sightseeing features a walk in the city’s oldest district – Le Panier, with a visit to the Cathedral La Major, the old port and a scenic drive along the panoramic waterfront road. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the old port area. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHTICONIC FOOTSTEPS This bustling seaport city is a melting pot of cultures. Founded by the Greeks around 600 BC, and continuously inhabited since then, it is the oldest city in France. The city’s population actively supported the French Revolution, and when 500 volunteers marched on Paris to defend the Revolutionary Government, the song they sung en-route became known as “La Marseillaise,” it was later adopted as the French National Anthem. MARSEILLES.jpg
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Day 9
MARSEILLE–AIX-EN-PROVENCE–NICEBeautiful Boulevards AIX-EN-PROVENCE Orientation walk of the city features the elegant Cours Mirabeau and free time to explore further.NICE Evening at leisure. (B)149 mi / 240 kmENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE Take advantage of an optional excursion to the Principality of Monaco. Wine and dine in Monte Carlo the glamorous millionaires’ playground. See the Royal Palace and Cathedral as you discover the Old Town. Try your luck at the famous Grand Casino or sit in a local café and watch the world go by. AIX-EN-PROVENCE.jpg
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Day 10
NICELa belle NICE Follow your local guide for a walking tour through the old town, characterised by narrow cobbled streets, charming squares, and Baroque churches. Free time in the afternoon. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTPICTURE PERFECT One of Nice’s most iconic symbols is “Le Chaise Bleu,” the blue chairs that are dotted along the Promenade des Anglais, one of France’s most famous boulevards. They provide inspiration for local artists, a source of relaxation for the locals and taking a photo sat on one is considered “a must do” for visitors - so take a seat and admire the stunning views of the bay. NICE.jpg
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Day 11
NICESafe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)NICE-PROMENADE-DES-ANGLAIS.jpg
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Please note that the Cognac tasting is only available to guests who are 18 years or over.
10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinner
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6 rue Gustave Charpentier
Paris , France
24 Rue Crébillon
Nantes , France
81,Cours Saint Louis
Bordeaux , France
2 rue des Claquières
Carcassonne , France
37 Boulevard Des Dames
Marseille , France
2-4 Parvis De L'europe
Nice , France
25 Blvd.Dubouchage
Nice , France
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Super trip. Great tour director and super coach driver! We had a significant weather issue outside of their control and they did an outstanding job to deal with situation! Sites, hotels etc great!!
Some of the hotels were outdated but accessible to the city center. So you are trading one option for another.
We had good tour director Mauricio. My only comment was that we booked it as a smaller group however we were integrated with a bigger group in total we were 24 in the group good thing the people in the tour were really nice people.
Everything and everyone was great. Tracy and Francesco are the best tour guides I have ever met.
The tour director and driver were professional and courteous. It was great to learn the history of each area we toured. We enjoyed meeting our other travelers
Karen is so helpful when booking our trips.
Ines was fabulous. Pedro was an excellent driver. I always felt safe.
Taking this trip off season is definitely the best way to go. Lovely area of the world with a lot of history. I learned a lot.
Not as good as my previous trips with Globus . Of course weather was bad too . Hotel selection was not up to par
Affordable Tours was very helpful and so easy to work with. Brenda made sure I had all the information I needed and sent very appropriate and friendly reminders that were so helpful. Brenda also answered my emails and phone calls promptly and accurately. I highly recommend Affordable Tours.
Some of the optional tours were cancelled. Some hotels were not in the center of town. Our tour leader Rogan was fantastic. The wine tour in Melbourne Yarra Valley was maxed at 6 people. More people wanted to go but no other option. The barbecue lunch at the farm was on the same day as the farewell dinner....not a good combo. The best driver was Robin.
This was our Fourth trip with Globus, and as always it was wonderful. Our guide was exceptional, our itinerary was just what we expected, and the accommodations and food were just as Globus described in their literature. We definitely will travel with Globus again.
To whom it may concern, I did not receive a “taste of London dinner cruise.” Also we never had a “guided drive through Paris, past the illuminated monuments and bridges, for a whole new perspective of Place de l'Opéra, the Champs Elysées, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, and more.”. I would have enjoyed some of the Hotels but, there was not Air conditioning working in Florence and Venice.
The last night optional dinner was overcrowded with at least 3 billiards of tourists. The food was adequate. The show was dated. The hotels were mostly very good. The hotel in Donegal was dated and filled with unattended small kids. They ran up in hallways until after 11pm.
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