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Wine-Lovers French Honeymoon

12 Days / 11 Nights

Paris, Saint-Malo, Amboise, Bordeaux

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If your idea of a perfect honeymoon involves sipping superb wine with some of Europe's most romantic cities and landscapes as a backdrop, France might just be the destination you've been looking for. Starting in Paris, the renowned City of Light and one of the most romantic cities in the world, you'll have plenty of time to exchange vows of eternal love under the shadow of the iconic Eiffel Tower before you visit charming Champagne on a day trip that will turn you into bubbly wine experts. After getting acquainted with picture-perfect Amboise in the Loire Valley and Mont St Michel, two of the most photogenic places to visit in France, there's no place more fitting to end your wine-themed honeymoon than Bordeaux, the country's acclaimed Capital of Wine.

One of our team members in France will be available to you leading up to and during your trip to answer any questions and arrange local services. You will receive access to your Guest Page, with its information on the best these destinations have to offer, including things to see and do, and other inside tips from restaurant recommendations to tipping advice. Upon arrival, we will provide you with a local SIM or eSIM that you can use to reach your local JayWay contact (who you will meet in person) throughout your trip. In all of our destinations, we offer a variety of memorable 3-5 star accommodation options, including boutique hotels, charming B&Bs, and spacious apartments. With our firsthand experience, we can ensure they are all clean, comfortable, and centrally located, with local ambience.

Route for Paris, Saint-Malo, Amboise, Bordeaux tour

3 Nights in Paris

3 Nights in Paris

4 days in Paris
4 days in Paris

3 Nights in Paris

Paris is situated in the northern part of France. The city sprawls over both banks of the Seine River and on two islands: the Îles Saint Louis and the larger Île de la Cité. The historical city center is built around the Seine, and it has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. For a glimpse into the oldest part of Paris, take a stroll along the Seine and around the 1st and 4th districts to admire iconic landmarks, such as the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris or the Louvre Museum, among others. But leave some space and time for the rest of the city's districts, as each of Paris' 20 arrondissements possesses incredible treasures to discover.

Paris is situated in the northern part of France. The city sprawls over both banks of the Seine River and on two islands: the Îles Saint Louis and the larger Île de la Cité. The historical city center is built around the Seine, and it has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. For a glimpse into the oldest part of Paris, take a stroll along the Seine and around the 1st and 4th districts to admire iconic landmarks, such as the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris or the Louvre Museum, among others. But leave some space and time for the rest of the city's districts, as each of Paris' 20 arrondissements possesses incredible treasures to discover.

Day 1

Day 1 - Arrival in Paris

Welcome to Paris! We'll arrange for a driver to meet you at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and drive you to your centrally located accommodation. The journey time to the city center is about one hour.

Our representative will then meet with you to answer any questions you have and to get you settled for the rest of your trip.

Seine Boat Group Cruise Experience Including Dinner (Privilège Service)

Welcome To The City of Light

Please ask your travel advisor for the cost to add this to your package

When in Paris, you shouldn't miss any chance to see the city in the evening, with its iconic landmarks and monuments illuminated to perfection. For your first evening in Paris, we recommend a cruise along the Seine River at the magical moment when the day gives way to the night. Enjoy enchanting views of the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Hotel de Ville (City Hall), Pont Neuf (New Bridge), Pont Alexandre, and many more while savoring a delicious dinner paired with French wine onboard an all-glass boat.


Activity Level : Light
Duration : 1 hour and 15 minutes

Day 2

Day 2 - Your First Full Day in Paris

Heart of Paris Group Tour

Heart of Paris Group Tour

Included in your vacation package price.

Enjoy a group walking tour into the historic heart of Paris. Take a chance to visit some of the most important landmarks in Paris such as the beautiful exterior of Notre Dame Cathedral, the Latin Quarter and Sainte Chapelle. During the tour you will also be able to have a relaxing cruise along the River Seine and hear fascinating stories of the city’s history. From kings, emperors, rulers to poets, writers, artists and scientists, this city has it all!


Activity Level : Light
Duration : 3 hours

Versailles Castle Half Day Private Guided Tour

Versailles Castle Half Day Private Guided Tour

Included in your vacation package price.

If you have limited time but still want to make the most of your visit to Versailles, a half-day trip to this magnificent palace might be the perfect choice for you. During this four-hour guided tour of Versailles, your guide will walk you through the most important parts of the Palace, including the King and Queen's apartments, the Royal Chapel, and the famous hall of mirrors. In the end, you will visit the gardens of Versailles, known as the most refined French-style gardens.


Activity Level : Light
Duration : 4 hours

Paris By Night

Suggestion to explore on your own

Whether inspired by Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris or not, your trip to Paris would never be complete without a night out in the glittering City of Light. From sipping on exquisite wine at a low-key bar to dancing the night away in a trendy club, Paris nightlife has it all. One of the things not to miss in Paris at night is a cabaret show. A tradition that dates back to the late 19th century, cabaret shows are an integral part of Parisian culture, and you can enjoy them in places like Moulin Rouge and Lido de Paris. For a more down-to-earth experience among locals, head to the neighborhood of Bastille, which turns into the liveliest party scene when the night falls in Paris.

Paris By Night

Day 3

Day 3 - Your Second Full Day in Paris

Champagne Day Trip Small Group Experience

Learning The Secrets of Champagne

Included in your vacation package price.

Today you are about to delve into the magic of the Champagne region, by visiting authentic cellars and enjoying several champagne tastings. From the comfort of an air-conditioned minivan, you will marvel at the vineyards of the Montagne de Reims, Cote des Blancs, and Vallée de la Marne, between Reims, Ay, and Epernay. You will also attend a masterclass led by your wine expert guide before you taste a special cuvee and learn its secrets. This full-day trip includes a delicious lunch with regional food paired with different champagnes in a family-run Champagne winery, where you can taste yet another regional wine specialty: the ratafia. Finish your day at a middle-sized winery with another tasting of several champagnes.


Activity Level : Light
Duration : 11 hours

Day 4

Day 4 - Traveling to Saint-Malo by Train

You're leaving Paris behind today and heading to St. Malo. We will arrange a transfer to the train station and second class tickets. There are a few train departures to St. Malo daily, so you can choose your preferred departure time. Then just sit back and relax on the roughly 2 hours and 45 minutes journey. An upgrade to the first class is available for an additional fee.

St. Malo by Train
We also offer the following excursions in Paris

Catacombs of Paris Self-Guided Visit
Strenuous45 minutes
Chateau Chambord and Chateau Chenonceau, Full Day Private Tour to Loire Valley
Moderate11 hours
Closing Time at the Louvre: Mona Lisa at Her Most Peaceful
Light3 hours
Disneyland Daily Entrance Ticket ( No Premier Access Ultimate and No Transportation Included)
Light12 hours

3 Nights in Saint-Malo

3 Nights in Saint-Malo

4 days in Saint-Malo
4 days in Saint-Malo

3 Nights in Saint-Malo

Situated on the English Channel, the walled town of Saint-Malo is part of northeastern Brittany, a historic and filled with wonders province in France. Saint-Malo's coastline, about ten kilometers long, consists of rocky areas interspersed with beaches in the east, up to the long beach stretching out below the historical city. Famous for its beautifully restored medieval town, heavily bombed during World War II, and its high tides, Saint-Malo is located in a stunning region with a preserved coastline. The extraordinary Mont-Saint-Michel, one of the most visited sites in France, is just an hour away.

Situated on the English Channel, the walled town of Saint-Malo is part of northeastern Brittany, a historic and filled with wonders province in France. Saint-Malo's coastline, about ten kilometers long, consists of rocky areas interspersed with beaches in the east, up to the long beach stretching out below the historical city. Famous for its beautifully restored medieval town, heavily bombed during World War II, and its high tides, Saint-Malo is located in a stunning region with a preserved coastline. The extraordinary Mont-Saint-Michel, one of the most visited sites in France, is just an hour away.

Day 4

Day 4 - Arrival in Saint-Malo

Upon arrival at the train station in Saint-Malo, a driver will meet you to take you to your accommodation.

St. Malo Private Walking Tour

St. Malo Private Walking Tour

Included in your vacation package price.

A stroll around the cobbled streets of St. Malo feels like a journey into the past. Have a peek at the history of this charming town and learn about its fascinating maritime past as you follow in the footsteps of the fearsome corsairs.


Activity Level : Light
Duration : 2 hours

Day 5

Day 5 - Your First Full Day in Saint-Malo

Mont Saint-Michel Private Tour

Mont Saint-Michel Private Tour

Included in your vacation package price.

Like a Gothic apparition hovering over some of the world's fastest-rising tides, Mont Saint Michel is all at the same time; a village, an island, and an abbey erected on the top of a rock at almost 300 feet high. Join this incredible tour to uncover the secrets of one of Europe's dreamiest locations.


Activity Level : Strenuous
Duration : 7 hours

Day 6

Day 6 - Your Second Full Day in Saint-Malo

Visit Another Country

Suggestion to explore on your own

You might be surprised to learn that Saint Malo is perfectly located for taking a day trip to another country. Take your pick of the Channel Islands, Jersey and Guernsey. Jersey is around 90 minutes away and Guernsey can be reached in just under two hours by fast ferry. As Crown Dependencies they have a distinctly British flavor, even though they're located just off the coast of France. Visit a traditional pub or go for a cream tea and soak up the atmosphere.

Visit Another Country

Day 7

Day 7 - Traveling to Amboise by Private Transfer

Our driver will pick you up from your accommodation in St. Malo and take you directly to Amboise. Duration of the journey is 3 hours and 30 minutes. For an additional fee, on the way you can also visit Rennes, known for it's picturesque old town, impressive parliament building and the Thabor gardens.

Amboise by Private Transfer

2 Nights in Amboise

2 Nights in Amboise

3 days in Amboise
3 days in Amboise

2 Nights in Amboise

Amboise, located in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France, spreads on both banks of the Loire River. The city is the perfect starting point to discover the beauties and treasures of the Loire Valley. It is the site of the Château d'Amboise, a late Gothic castle with Renaissance elements, a splendor of white stones overlooking the banks of the Loire River, and the gorgeous surrounding countryside. It is one of several castles in the breathtakingly beautiful Loire Valley where kings, princes, and great lords have challenged architectural imagination for centuries.

Amboise, located in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France, spreads on both banks of the Loire River. The city is the perfect starting point to discover the beauties and treasures of the Loire Valley. It is the site of the Château d'Amboise, a late Gothic castle with Renaissance elements, a splendor of white stones overlooking the banks of the Loire River, and the gorgeous surrounding countryside. It is one of several castles in the breathtakingly beautiful Loire Valley where kings, princes, and great lords have challenged architectural imagination for centuries.

Day 7

Day 7 - Arrival in Amboise

Once you arrive to Amboise a driver will take you to your accommodation.

Day 8

Day 8 - Your First Full Day in Amboise

Eastern Touraine Small Group Wine Tour

Eastern Touraine Small Group Wine Tour

Included in your vacation package price.

Get ready to enjoy a day delving into the secrets of wine-making in the heart of the Loire Valley. During this full-day trip, you will visit two different vineyards, sample exquisite wines and pair them with superb French cheese before indulging in a traditional meal at a local cheese shop.


Activity Level : Light
Duration : 9 hours and 30 minutes

Day 9

Day 9 - Traveling to Bordeaux by Private Transfer

A driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Amboise and take you directly to Bordeaux in the most comfortable way. The journey lasts about three hours and 45 minutes.

Bordeaux by Private Transfer
We also offer the following excursions in Amboise

Chambord, Chenonceau & Lunch at the Chateaux Full Day Small Group Tour
Easy8 hours 30 minutes
Chinon & Azay Touraine Small Group Tour
Light5 hours
Loire Valley Chateaux Day Tour Chambord, Chenonceau Small Group Tour
Easy7 hours 30 minutes
Must see Chateaux Private Tour Loire Valley
Easy9 hours

3 Nights in Bordeaux

3 Nights in Bordeaux

4 days in Bordeaux
4 days in Bordeaux

3 Nights in Bordeaux

Part of the Nouvelle - Aquitaine region in the southwest of France, the city of Bordeaux spreads around its crescent-shaped harbor. The so-called Port of the Moon is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for being a place of exchange of cultural values over the centuries. Yet Bordeaux owes its fame almost exclusively to its wine-making culture and traditions. Dotted with century-old vineyards and fairytale-like castles, the stunning countryside of the Nouvelle - Aquitaine region is where the famous French wine is born before it travels to all corners of the world to warm the hearts of wine enthusiasts from all across the globe.

Part of the Nouvelle - Aquitaine region in the southwest of France, the city of Bordeaux spreads around its crescent-shaped harbor. The so-called Port of the Moon is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for being a place of exchange of cultural values over the centuries. Yet Bordeaux owes its fame almost exclusively to its wine-making culture and traditions. Dotted with century-old vineyards and fairytale-like castles, the stunning countryside of the Nouvelle - Aquitaine region is where the famous French wine is born before it travels to all corners of the world to warm the hearts of wine enthusiasts from all across the globe.

Day 9

Day 9 - Arrival in Bordeaux

Once you arrive to Bordeaux a driver will take you to your accommodation.

Day 10

Day 10 - Your First Full Day in Bordeaux

Landmarks of Bordeaux Private Walking Tour

Uncovering The Best of Bordeaux

Included in your vacation package price.

Today you are about to discover the most famous landmarks in Bordeaux in just a couple of hours. Situated in the heart of the Old Town, the Grand Theater is your first stop on a tour that reveals one after another the most popular and beautiful neighborhoods, sights, and monuments in Bordeaux. Your local guide will introduce you to the fascinating history of a unique city that's so much more than the superb wine that made it famous.


Activity Level : Light
Duration : 2 hours

Day 11

Day 11 - Your Second Full Day in Bordeaux

A Day in St-Emilion & Pomerol Private Wine Tour

A Day in St-Emilion & Pomerol Private Wine Tour

Included in your vacation package price.

The Saint Emilion region has a remarkable reputation when it comes to wine production. This day tour to the Southwest of France perfectly combines traditional chateaux visits with wine tastings and learning about the region's wine culture. But that is not all. Visiting Saint Emilion means exploring one of the most beautiful and fascinating villages in the Southwest of France, registered as a heritage site by UNESCO.


Activity Level : Light
Duration : 8 hours

Day 12

Day 12 - Departure Day

It's time to say au revoir to France. On your day of departure, a driver will pick you up at your accommodation and bring you to the airport in plenty of time for your departing flight.

We also offer the following excursions in Bordeaux

A Day in Arcachon Private Day Tour
Easy9 hours
A Day in Medoc Private Wine Tour
Light9 hours
Gourmet Private Experience
Light3 hours
Wine and City Private Experience
Light3 hours

What's Included

Here are all the services provided as part of your complete vacation package. See what every JayWay trip includes.
Please let us know if you'd like to upgrade any transfers or add any additional tours or excursions to your itinerary.

Paris

3 Nights Accommodation
Breakfast (hotels only)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Arrival Transfer
Heart of Paris Group Tour
Versailles Castle Half Day Private Guided Tour
Champagne Day Trip Small Group Experience
Paris Train Station Transfer
Paris - St. Malo Train

Saint-Malo

3 Nights Accommodation
Breakfast (hotels only)
St. Malo Train Station Transfer
St. Malo Private Walking Tour
Mont Saint-Michel Private Tour
St. Malo - Amboise Private Transfer

Amboise

2 Nights Accommodation
Breakfast (hotels only)
Eastern Touraine Small Group Wine Tour
Amboise - Bordeaux Private Transfer

Bordeaux

3 Nights Accommodation
Breakfast (hotels only)
Landmarks of Bordeaux Private Walking Tour
A Day in St-Emilion & Pomerol Private Wine Tour
Bordeaux Airport Transfer

package excludes:


  • Flights to and from Europe.
  • Tips for Tour Guides, Drivers and Local Reps.
  • Meals (other than breakfast if included in room rate and meals listed as included in food tours and excursions, unless explicitly stated otherwise).
  • Parking fees for your Rental Car (if you are booking one with us) unless otherwise indicated. Some hotels provide free parking facilities.
  • Travel Insurance. See the insurance link on our website
Benefits of Traveling with JayWay

A JayWay vacation is more than the sum of its parts. Our team work tirelessly to ensure your experience is memorable for all the right reasons. Your trip is personalized to maximize your enjoyment. You're taken care of every step of the way.

A Travel Advisor who speaks your language

We will make sure that all your requirements and interests are taken into account in preparing your itinerary.

A totally tailored itinerary for your vacation

Your trip is customized for you by  an experienced trip planner and an expert on the region.

A choice of hand-picked hotels and excursions

We've personally inspected and tested all the hotels and local tour providers we work with to ensure quality.

Detailed pre-trip preparation to make the most of every day

Your Europe-based Tour Manager will be in touch by email and phone a month before you arrive to finalize timings.

On-trip Concierge Service to smooth out any bumps in the road

Your tour manager is at your service throughout your journey. We'll provide a local SIM so you can stay connected.

Personalized Guest Page to make sure you're not missing out

Packed with detailed information and recommendations curated by locals on the best things to do, see and eat.
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