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Historical Tours & Trips in France

Historical Tours & Trips in France

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  1. Paris to the Historic D-Day BeachesMap of Paris to the Historic D-Day Beaches
    Explorer
    Duration 7 days
    DestinationsParis, Giverny, Bayeux, St Mere Eglise, Omaha Beach, Mont Saint-Michel, Beuvron-en-Auge, Deauville, Honfleur
    Age Range 12 to 99 year olds
    OperatorOmega Tours

    From

    NZ$8,872
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  2. Paris to Normandy WWII Remembrance & History Cruise 2026Map of Paris to Normandy WWII Remembrance & History Cruise 2026
    River Cruise

    Rouen's Gothic Cathedral, Napoleon's Château de Malmaison, and the medieval Palais-Royal in Paris showcase French history. Vincent van Gogh's Auvers-sur-Oise residence and WWII sites including Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc paint a rich historical canvas. The route includes Monet's Giverny gardens and opulent Bizy Castle.

    Duration 8 days
    DestinationsParis, Vernon, Les Andelys, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine
    Age Range up to 99 year olds
    OperatorAvalon Waterways

    From

    NZ$7,910
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  3. Fall Festival: History, Wine, and Heritage on Rivers in Southwestern FranceMap of Fall Festival: History, Wine, and Heritage on Rivers in Southwestern France
    River Cruise

    MS Cyrano de Bergerac takes you to King Francis I's birthplace in Cognac and Saint-Émilion's medieval architecture. Bordeaux's 18th-century landmarks like Palais de la Bourse and centuries-old wine estates in Médoc showcase French grandeur.

    Duration 5 days
    DestinationsBordeaux, Royan, Cognac, Libourne
    Age Range up to 99 year olds
    OperatorCroisiEurope River Cruises

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    NZ$2,083
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  4. Fall Festival: Local History and Traditions on the Rhône RiverMap of Fall Festival: Local History and Traditions on the Rhône River
    River Cruise

    The Gothic Papal Palace of Avignon and 12th-century Château de Grignan stand as testaments to France's heritage. Traditional truffle hunting methods and historic wine-making practices come alive while cruising through the ancient Rhône Valley aboard MS Van Gogh.

    Duration 4 days
    DestinationsLyon, Avignon, Viviers
    Age Range up to 99 year olds
    OperatorCroisiEurope River Cruises

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    NZ$1,405
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  5. Paris, Normandy and the LoireMap of Paris, Normandy and the Loire
    Explorer

    French heritage unfolds at Rouen's Gothic cathedral, the Bayeux Tapestry museum, and Omaha Beach's American Cemetery. Medieval St. Malo's ramparts and Rennes' timber-framed houses reveal their stories through expert guides.

    Duration 8 days
    DestinationsParis, Giverny, Rouen, Honfleur, Deauville, Bayeux, Mont Saint-Michel, Saint-Malo, Rennes, AmboiseSee all destinations
    Age Range up to 99 year olds
    OperatorCosmos

    From $2,989

    3% Off
    NZ$2,889
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  6. Northern France Express - 6 daysMap of Northern France Express - 6 days
    Explorer
    Duration 6 days
    DestinationsParis, Rouen, Honfleur, Caen, Saint-Malo, Angers, Chenonceaux, Chambord
    Age Range 6 to 99 year olds
    OperatorOn The Go Tours

    From $6,345

    15% Off
    NZ$5,393
    You save $952
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  7. French Art and History Along the Rhône River (port-to-port cruise)Map of French Art and History Along the Rhône River (port-to-port cruise)
    River Cruise

    Heritage flourishes from Roman Arles' amphitheater to medieval Pérouges' cobblestone streets. Cézanne's Aix-en-Provence, Van Gogh's artistic haunts, and Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval await, with cruising on MS Camargue II.

    Duration 7 days
    DestinationsLyon, Macon, Belleville, Trevoux, Tain-l’Hermitage, Le Pouzin, Avignon, Arles, Martigues, Aix-En-ProvenceSee all destinations
    Age Range 1 to 99 year olds
    OperatorCroisiEurope River Cruises

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    15% Off
    NZ$3,246
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  8. Fall Festival: Local History and Traditions on the Rhône River - RHONE PRINCESS (5 destinations)Map of Fall Festival: Local History and Traditions on the Rhône River - RHONE PRINCESS (5 destinations)
    River Cruise

    France's medieval legacy unfolds at Avignon's Papal Palace and 12th-century Château de Grignan. The MS Rhône Princess's onboard historian presents 2,500 years of Rhône Valley culture during scenic waterway passages.

    Duration 4 days
    DestinationsLyon, Avignon, Viviers, Grignan
    Age Range up to 99 year olds
    OperatorCroisiEurope River Cruises

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    15% Off
    NZ$1,405
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  9. Revisit France's Past, its Royal Sites, and Medieval Cities during a Historic Cruise on the Petite Seine  (port-to-port cruise)Map of Revisit France's Past, its Royal Sites, and Medieval Cities during a Historic Cruise on the Petite Seine  (port-to-port cruise)
    River Cruise

    MS Deborah sails through history to Louis XIV's Palace of Fontainebleau and Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. Medieval Provins' UNESCO heritage and Sens Cathedral showcase architectural brilliance, while Barbizon reveals pre-Impressionist artistic legacy.

    Duration 7 days
    DestinationsParis, Melun, Moret-sur-Loing, Montereau-Fault-Yonne, Sens
    Age Range 1 to 99 year olds
    OperatorCroisiEurope River Cruises

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    15% Off
    NZ$5,765
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  10. Historic Residences, Local Cuisine, and Hidden Gems in the Oise Valley (port-to-port cruise) (8 destinations)Map of Historic Residences, Local Cuisine, and Hidden Gems in the Oise Valley (port-to-port cruise) (8 destinations)
    River Cruise

    The 12th-century Noyon Cathedral, World War I's Armistice Memorial in Compiègne, and Château de Chantilly's princely collections reveal French history. Van Gogh's final steps in Auvers-sur-Oise await while cruising aboard MS Deborah.

    Duration 7 days
    DestinationsParis, Pont-l'Évêque, Compiegne, Chantilly, Auvers-sur-Oise, Pontoise, Bougival
    Age Range up to 99 year olds
    OperatorCroisiEurope River Cruises

    From $5,851

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    NZ$4,388
    You save $1,463
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