Stone fortress with towers and high walls glows in warm light, with an arched entrance along a cobblestone path.

Provincial French Countryside

Journey through France with castles, cave art, Normandy history, and Loire wines.

Highlights

  • Discover Carcassonne’s citadel and Albi’s market town with the renowned Toulouse-Lautrec Museum.
  • Enjoy a three-night stay in Sarlat, exploring Lascaux IV’s cave paintings, a Dordogne River cruise, and cliffside Rocamadour.
  • Experience the Loire Valley from Saumur with a local winery visit and a tour of the Château de Chenonceau.
  • In Normandy, tour Mont-Saint-Michel, explore the D-Day beaches, the American Cemetery, the Caen Memorial, and Monet’s gardens.
This is an exclusive U-M departure operated by Odysseys Unlimited.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Toulouse, France
Day 2: Toulouse
Day 3: Toulouse | Carcassonne
Day 4: Toulouse | Albi | Sarlat
Day 5: Sarlat | Lascaux IV
Day 6: Sarlat | Rocamadour
Day 7: Sarlat | Le Dorat | Saumur
Day 8: Saumur
Day 9: Saumur | Chenonceaux
Day 10: Saumur | Mont-Saint-Michel | Crépon
Day 11: Crépon | Caen | Bayeux
Day 12: D-Day beaches
Day 13: Crépon | Giverny | Paris
Day 14: Paris
Day 15: Paris | Depart for U.S.

Available to Book
Oct. 1-15, 2027

Starting price

$6,797

Deposit per person

$650

Countries Visited

France

Activity Level

Medium
Oct. 1-15, 2027

Starting price

$6,797
*Single supplement applies

Deposit per person

$650

Countries Visited

France

Activity Level

Medium

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