Provincial French Countryside

View of Château de Chenonceau, a distinctive French castle with a large central building flanked by round towers, situated beside a manicured garden and a reflective water pond under a clear sky.

Dates: May 20–June 3, 2026

Trip Details

Experience the beauty, allure, and hospitality of provincial France at an easy pace and in a unique style. Anchored by stays in vibrant Toulouse and enchanting Paris, the journey features diverse Languedoc, the remote Dordogne, the lovely Loire Valley, and historic Normandy as we stay in charming rural inns and small country hotels. It’s a small group tour de force!
 

Rate Includes:

• Round-trip air transportation from Chicago.
• 13 nights’ accommodations in Superior First-Class, First-Class and unrated hotels.
• 25 meals: 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 8 dinners.
• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees.
• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director.
• Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip.
• Luggage handling for one bag per person.
• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and hotel porters and all drivers.
 

hodgman_andrea_250pxStaff Host: Andrea Hodgman

Andrea Hodgman is the director of alumni travel for the NIU Foundation. She is responsible for selecting and fulfilling alumni travel trips, which boost engagement and affinity.
 

Details...

Cost: 
Total price (air & land inclusive from Chicago): $7,197 per person.

• Based on double occupancy.

• Includes airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $602 (subject to change until final payment).

Land-only price: $5,895.

• Airport arrival and departure transfers not included.

Single traveler supplement: Add $1,195.

Optional Post-Tour Extension: "Paris – On Your Own" (3 days/2 nights): $495 total price.

• Single travelers please add $395.

Airline upgrade options (round-trip Trans-Atlantic flight):

• Business Class: Add $4,195 per person.

• Premium Economy: Add $1,995 per person.

• Upgrades subject to availability and pricing may change.


Trip brochure coming soon.
 
To register for this tour, please call our tour operator, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., directly at 888-370-6765. Or you may mail your registration form and deposit check to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., One Newton Place, 275 Washington Street, Suite 300, Newton, MA 02458.
 Map of France showing the travel itinerary

 

 

Physical Activity Level: 3 - Moderate
 

Day by Day Itinerary:

• May 20-22: Depart U.S. for Toulouse/Toulouse.
• May 23-25: Sarlat-en-Périgord (Dordogne).
• May 26-28: Saumur (Loire Valley).
• May 29-31: Crépon (Normandy).
• June 1-2: Paris.
• June 3: Depart Paris for U.S.

 

Prepare for your trip with travel insurance. Travel insurance is very important to protect your trip investment. Please review the recorded webinar “Travel Insurance: What You Need to Know for Your Next Trip,” prepared by our partners at USI Insurance Services, for more information on travel insurance.