France tours | Trips to France

Visit France with us

Travel to France with us and be whisked away on a romantic journey of mouth watering food, world class wine and historic sights to make you swoon every step of the way. From the city of light (and love) Paris to the Beaujolais wine region, where you'll find Contiki's very own 16th Century Chateau, our France vacation packages are packed with things to make you say 'ooh la la.' Whether you're catching a cabaret show, cycling from vineyard to vineyard, kicking back in the glitzy Riviera or eating every single pastry you lay your eyes on, there's a reason so many travellers fall in love with this passionate country.

Why travel with Contiki?

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Exclusively for 18-35 year olds

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Christmas and New Year in Paris

Could anything be more romantic than spending Christmas and New Year in the French capital? With so many things to see in Paris, taking one off the city’s many road or river tours is a great way to ensure you pack in as much as possible. The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, the Palais Garnier and the Cathedral of Notre Dame are just some of the monumental sights that await you at every turn.
Visit Chamonix and Mont Blanc

Site of the first Winter Olympics, Chamonix is one of the best places to ski in France. Featuring the awe inspiring elevations of Mont Blanc, the resort is also famous for its rich cultural mix of mountain sport, history and fine cuisine, so there should be plenty to keep you away from the intoxicating lure of après-ski. Well, for a while…
Party in the Côte d'Azur

For fun worshippers, this region is one of the must-go-to places in France. The French Riviera is home to a number of huge events, including the Monaco Grand Prix, Nice Carnival and - of course - the Cannes Film Festival. Don’t be put off by the place’s reputation as a millionaire’s playground either. Many of the region’s charms are free to enjoy, especially the climate, which promises some of the best weather in France.
Explore the Loire Valley

The Loire Valley is one of the most stunning places to go in France. Covering an area of around 800 square kilometres, the ‘Garden of France’ was recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2002, and has countless historic towns and châteaux to explore. And if that sounds a little dry, this is also the home of the vineyard tour, where quaffing the complementary wine is all part of the fun.
Paint Paris rouge

Enjoying the most famous tourist attractions in France by day is one thing, but a night (or week) spent exploring the bars in Paris reveals another side to the city. Use the cheap and convenient Metro system to check out the Latin Quarter, Bastille, Saint-Germain and edgy Pigalle districts. Whatever your thing, Paris bars and clubs will have it covered.