Suggested Tour Itinerary NORTH-EAST of France (tour starts and ends in Paris) in 12 days
These tours focus on the North-Eastern areas of France, with extensive visits in Alsace and Lorraine, as well as stops in the Champagne, Burgundy and Oise areas of France.
These privately guided and chauffeured tours in France can be fully customized, lengthened or shortened, and feature:
Royal city of Compiègne tours - Arras city walking tours - Lille tours - Reims - Champagne tasting and winery tours - Verdun battlefield tours - Metz, Strasbourg, Obernai and other charming towns and villages in Alsace and Lorraine - mediaeval and feudal castles guided tours - waterfalls, breathtaking landscapes and many natural attractions
North-East of France
(Alsace) tour
Alsace - Lorraine - Champagne - Burgundy - Oise
- Royal city of Compiègne tour - Arras city walking
tour - Lille tour - Reims - Champagne tasting
and winery tour - Verdun battlefield tour - Metz,
Strasbourg, Obernai and other charming towns and
villages in Alsace and Lorraine - mediaeval and
feudal castles guided tours - waterfalls, breathtaking
landscapes and many natural attractions
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B = Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner
A = Accommodation
1
Paris - Compiègne - Arras - Lille
In
the morning, your personal driver-guide
collects you from your Paris accommodation
(not included) or Paris airport. Short drive
North to the royal city of Compiègne. Louis
XV palais (1751). City of Arras (11th
century) walk. Overnight in Lille. - LDA*
2
Lille - Laon - Champagne - Reims
Lille
city walking tour: Palais des Beaux-Arts
(art gallery) and/or historic city walk.
Laon city walking tour - a 12th century
fortress. Overnight in Reims, the capital
of Champagne. Champagne tasting. - BLDA*
3
Reims - Verdun - Monthairon
Reims
city tour, including Notre-Dame Cathedral
(one of the world's largest). Verdun battlefields.
Overnight in Monthairon (Verdun area). -
BLDA*
4
Monthairon - Metz - Pont-à-Mousson
- Nancy
Drive
to Metz. Guided discovery of this city with
Romanesque, mediaeval, classical and German
architectural styles. Choice of tours and
activities: Saint-Etienne cathedral (stained
glass), Cour d'Or museum (Middle Ages and
gothic arts and architecture), historic
city and "Esplanade" area and
gardens walking tour. Short drive to Pont-à-Mousson,
a charming historic city (13th century).
See a modern chapel, feudal castle ruins,
panoramic lookout. Overnight next to Nancy.
- BLDA*
5
Nancy - Strasbourg - Obernai
In
Nancy, guided tours of St Stanislas square
and/or Lorraine Historical Museum. Strasbourg
city tour including "Petite France"
picturesque area and/or Palais de l'Europe
(Human Rights Commission and European Parliament).
5 nights in a typical village of Alsace.
- BLDA*
6
Obernai - Mont Koenigsbourg - Riquewihr
Short
walk in Obernai, a typical village in Alsace.
Local wine cellar tasting. Alsatian Plains
panoramic lookout. Drive to Mount Sainte-Odile.
Pink sandstone cliffs. Possible walks to
Mur Païen (Pagan Wall), an enigmatic construction
dating back to 200 BC; or to Landsberg Castle.
Wine trail to Mount Koenigsburg. Koenigsburg
Castle tour. Second night in typical village
of Alsace. - BLDA*
7
Riquewihr - Trois Epis - Colmar -
Riquewihr
Trois
Epis, a pilgrimage site where a few short
walks are available. Colmar 13th century
city tours: Unterlinden Museum (sited in
former Dominican convent and featuring religious
arts as well as archeological treasures)
and/or historic city walk. Third night in
typical village of Alsace. - BLDA*
8
Riquewihr - Riesling - Grand Ballon
- Guebwiller
Riquewihr
village discovery - a 16th century village
virtually unharmed by years and wars. Riesling
white wine is a specialty here. Cliff road
leading to Le Hohneck mountains. Breathtaking
panoramic lookout. Grand Ballon (wine producing
area and mountain 3000 feet above sea level).
Short panoramic walk to castle ruins. Fourth
night in typical village of Alsace. - BLDA*
9
Guebwiller - Mulhouse - Bugatti Museum
- Thann
Alsatian
Eco-Museum (natural and human history).
City of Mulhouse Schlumpf automobile collection
(world's largest Bugatti museum) or railway
museum. Réunion square walk (14th-16th century
narrow buildings). Fifth night in typical
village of Alsace. - BLDA*
10
Thann - Ballon d'Alsace - Vittel
Guided
tour of Collégiale Saint-Thiébaut, an impressive
gothic construction. Ballon d'Alsace resort
and natural site (walks). Overnight in Vittel,
a health resort town (mineral waters). -
BLDA*
11
Vittel - Troyes
Drive
to Troyes, heritage city in the Champagne
region. Historic city tour, Saint-Pierre
and Saint-Paul Cathedral. Time to explore
and shop. Overnight in Troyes. - BLDA*
12
Troyes - Sens - Burgundy - Paris
Stop
in Sens, in Burgundy. Historic city walk
and cathedral guided tour. Drop-off in Paris
or at Paris airport for your outbound flight.
Au revoir et bon voyage, honorés voyageurs.
- BL*
Tour departures: on
request - please book at least 3-6 months ahead
We look forward to guiding you in France.
Please do not hesitate to ask any questions by emailing
us at private.tours@a-la-carte-france-tours.com.
We are always gladly at your service.
Alsace Tour
The North-Eastern areas of France are some of the most beautiful in the country. You will be able to experience some of the best sights in France, visit quaint little French Villages as well as museums. In this tour, see the town of ‘Reims’ where you will sample champagne wine and tour champagne caves. On top of this all you have the world famous Notre Dame Cathedral at your doorstop as well as battlegrounds that saw intense action during the World Wars. One location that is a particular hit with the locals is the village of Riquewihr, a 16th Century Village. Also in this region you will be able to climb the surrounding hills and have beautiful panoramic views over France and even Germany. Top towns to visit here are Colmar, Mulhouse and Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace Region.
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Information
Please feel free to enquire
about any custom-made tours in France. We are always happy
to suggest an itinerary for your specific needs. We regret
however we are unable to accept bookings for tours shorter
than 10 days. Privacy
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(all prices are per person and include private transport, private driver-interpreter and accommodation)
4-6 passengers per person
2-3 passengers per person
Single room supplement
Tourist
US$ 7,458
US$ 8,778
US$ 891
Boutique
US$ 11,300
US$ 13,300
US$ 1,350
Luxury
US$ 19,700
US$ 25,150
US$ 2,880
Tourist price includes: private driver-interpreter throughout the tour, private transport (air conditioned minivan or large sedan), porterage, accommodation in 3-star hotels (comfortable double room with private bathroom), road tolls and driver's expenses. This price does not include: meals, local guides, entry fees, tipping, personal expenses, insurance, flights to and from France, drinks and activities.
Boutique / Luxury
price includes: private driver-interpreter throughout
the tour, private local guides, transport (air conditioned
minivan or large sedan), all entrance fees as per suggested
itinerary, porterage, accommodation in boutique / luxury
(best available) style small hotels and Bed & Breakfasts
(comfortable double room with private bathroom), continental
breakfasts, light lunches (i.e. quiche, sandwich, soup),
dinners in fine cuisine restaurants (3 items to choose
freely à la carte) with best available local
wine (half a bottle per dinner per person), all taxes
and tolls. This price does not include: optional tipping
(not compulsory), personal expenses, insurance, flights
to and from France, drinks other than mentioned and
optional activities.
See examples of hotels
and restaurants
corresponding to each of these categories.
To secure your booking, A La Carte France Tours need
20% non refundable deposit a.s.a.p. (usually 3-12 months
ahead); balance is payable 60 days before the start
of the tour. Visa / MasterCard accepted for 20% deposit payment only. Please use
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correspondence.
Cancellations: the 20% deposit is non refundable; 50%
refund for cancellations received in writing until 30
days before departure; 20% refund for cancellations
received in writing until the day before departure;
no refund for cancellations received later.
In
the morning, your personal driver-guide
collects you from your Paris accommodation
(not included) or Paris airport. Short drive
North to the royal city of Compiègne. Louis
XV palais (1751). City of Arras (11th
century) walk. Overnight in Lille. - 
Lille
city walking tour: Palais des Beaux-Arts
(art gallery) and/or historic city walk.
Laon city walking tour - a 12th century
fortress. Overnight in Reims, the capital
of Champagne. Champagne tasting. - 
Reims
city tour, including Notre-Dame Cathedral
(one of the world's largest). Verdun battlefields.
Overnight in Monthairon (Verdun area). -
Drive
to Metz. Guided discovery of this city with
Romanesque, mediaeval, classical and German
architectural styles. Choice of tours and
activities: Saint-Etienne cathedral (stained
glass), Cour d'Or museum (Middle Ages and
gothic arts and architecture), historic
city and "Esplanade" area and
gardens walking tour. Short drive to Pont-à-Mousson,
a charming historic city (13th century).
See a modern chapel, feudal castle ruins,
panoramic lookout. Overnight next to Nancy.
- 
In
Nancy, guided tours of St Stanislas square
and/or Lorraine Historical Museum. Strasbourg
city tour including "Petite France"
picturesque area and/or Palais de l'Europe
(Human Rights Commission and European Parliament).
5 nights in a typical village of Alsace.
- 
Short
walk in Obernai, a typical village in Alsace.
Local wine cellar tasting. Alsatian Plains
panoramic lookout. Drive to Mount Sainte-Odile.
Pink sandstone cliffs. Possible walks to
Mur Païen (Pagan Wall), an enigmatic construction
dating back to 200 BC; or to Landsberg Castle.
Wine trail to Mount Koenigsburg. Koenigsburg
Castle tour. Second night in typical village
of Alsace. - 
Trois
Epis, a pilgrimage site where a few short
walks are available. Colmar 13th century
city tours: Unterlinden Museum (sited in
former Dominican convent and featuring religious
arts as well as archeological treasures)
and/or historic city walk. Third night in
typical village of Alsace. - 
Riquewihr
village discovery - a 16th century village
virtually unharmed by years and wars. Riesling
white wine is a specialty here. Cliff road
leading to Le Hohneck mountains. Breathtaking
panoramic lookout. Grand Ballon (wine producing
area and mountain 3000 feet above sea level).
Short panoramic walk to castle ruins. Fourth
night in typical village of Alsace. - 
Alsatian
Eco-Museum (natural and human history).
City of Mulhouse Schlumpf automobile collection
(world's largest Bugatti museum) or railway
museum. Réunion square walk (14th-16th century
narrow buildings). Fifth night in typical
village of Alsace. - 
Guided
tour of Collégiale Saint-Thiébaut, an impressive
gothic construction. Ballon d'Alsace resort
and natural site (walks). Overnight in Vittel,
a health resort town (mineral waters). -
Drive
to Troyes, heritage city in the Champagne
region. Historic city tour, Saint-Pierre
and Saint-Paul Cathedral. Time to explore
and shop. Overnight in Troyes. - 
Stop
in Sens, in Burgundy. Historic city walk
and cathedral guided tour. Drop-off in Paris
or at Paris airport for your outbound flight.
Au revoir et bon voyage, honorés voyageurs.
- 
The North-Eastern areas of France are some of the most beautiful in the country. You will be able to experience some of the best sights in France, visit quaint little French Villages as well as museums. In this tour, see the town of ‘Reims’ where you will sample champagne wine and tour champagne caves. On top of this all you have the world famous Notre Dame Cathedral at your doorstop as well as battlegrounds that saw intense action during the World Wars. One location that is a particular hit with the locals is the village of Riquewihr, a 16th Century Village. Also in this region you will be able to climb the surrounding hills and have beautiful panoramic views over France and even Germany. Top towns to visit here are Colmar, Mulhouse and Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace Region.
