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Grand Tour of France

14-day independent rail loop through 7 French cities from Paris

Railbookers sells the Grand Tour of France as an independent rail package, meaning travelers make their own way by train rather than joining an escorted group. The trip runs 14 days and 13 nights in a loop that starts and ends in Paris, taking in Strasbourg, Lyon, Avignon, Nice, Marseille and Bordeaux along the way. Strasbourg is described as a town shaped by both German and French influences, while Lyon is presented around its cobblestone old town, boutique shops and restaurants. From Lyon the route continues to the Provencal town of Avignon, where the trip takes in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, before heading further south and eventually back north to Paris. It suits travelers who want to see a wide cross-section of France, from the German-influenced northeast to the Mediterranean south, in one continuous rail-based trip. Railbookers' listing does not spell out every stop in detail, so confirm the remaining cities and hotels directly with them.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package here; confirm hotels, connecting trains and how the 13 nights split across the seven stops with them before booking.
  • The description available to us cuts off mid-sentence while describing Avignon's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, before any detail on Nice, Marseille or Bordeaux; confirm those stops directly with Railbookers.

Questions travellers ask

Is this an escorted tour or independent travel?
It is sold as an independent rail package by Railbookers, meaning you travel between the cities on your own rather than as part of a guided group.
How long is the trip?
14 days and 13 nights, starting and ending in Paris.
Which cities does the route cover?
Paris, Strasbourg, Lyon, Avignon, Nice, Marseille and Bordeaux, before returning to Paris.
What is Strasbourg known for on this trip?
The description calls it a fairy tale town shaped by both German and French influences.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $3,599 per person, about $257 per day.

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