La Grande France

Discover five of France’s seductive regions

Explore the dramatic Calanques on a coastal cruise along the Côte d’Azur.

Embark on a captivating journey through five alluring regions of France, the graceful châteaux of the Loire Valley, the Dordogne, the land of the Cathars in the Languedoc Roussillon, to ancient Provence and the stunning Côte d’Azur. Wonderful experiences including the extraordinary Carrières de Lumières, the incredible caves of Gouffre de Padirac, wine tasting in the Loire Valley and Roquefort cheese tasting.

  • Travel in a first-class air-conditioned touring coach

  • Welcome drink on Day 1 23 meals including breakfast daily (B) and 8 evening meals (D) A complimentary glass of wine, beer or soft drink with all included dinners

  • Hotel porterage of 1 bag per person (where available) 15 nights specially selected hotel accommodation Free WiFi at most hotels (where available)

  • Personal audio system whilst on tour (where available) Fully escorted by our experienced Tour Manager ALL tips for your Tour Manager, Driver and Local Guides Local guides as described in the itinerary

  • Hand Selected Albatross Experiences including Loire Valley wine tasting, Chateau Villandry gardens, Roquefort cheese tasting, Dordogne barge cruise and Calanques cruise ALL excursions, scenic drives, sightseeing and entrances as described

Tour itinerary

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Hand Selected Experiences

These are just a few of the very special hand selected experiences that will really make your touring experience exceptional and unique, and don’t forget, with Albatross they are always included.

Dates and Prices

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Tour Suitability

Due to the nature of the niche places we visit on this tour, to explore all of the beautiful towns and sites a level of mobility is required.

  • From experience we know that since this tour is packed with so many top shelf experiences people find it more taxing than usual
  • The Gouffre de Padirac cave visit can be a little more challenging, and persons with mobility difficulties are advised to go down in the lift if they choose to participate in this activity. However, there are a further 70 steps down to the underground river level 103 metres below, which are metal "Eiffel-Tour" style. There are 3 sets of elevators to take you all the way back up. The gallery tour includes several sets of steps. Access to the Salle Du Grand Dome involves 150 steps going up and 150 steps going down, and is a one-way system so once you commence you cannot turn back. Those who have mobility difficulties may choose not to participate in this activity.

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