Northern France from Paris to Alsace

Oh...Paris !

• For the first 3 nights of your trip, you will be living the Parisian life. For a smooth arrival, a private driver will meet you at the airport and drive you to the hotel.
• Comfortably accommodated in a charming 4* boutique-hotel in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, you will discover the French capital city’s must sees and hidden beauties.
• Being based a 10 minute walk from Notre Dame Cathedral, you can explore Paris by foot, by boat or using public transportation with unique and different itineraries we have prepared for you.
• We plan for you to get oriented with a Parisian guide for a half-day, discover Paris most famous buildings along the Seine river and get to learn a lot about French culture and history while having a lot of fun. One night, you will attend a very fun show (in English) . . . a good opportunity to enjoy Paris nightlife.
• On the fourth morning, you will pick up the rental car near your hotel and drive north about 1hr30 to the Somme region.

Amiens & the Somme region

• Your premium B&B is the perfect place to spend 2 nights to explore the war sites as well as the old town of Amiens and its amazing Cathedral.
• We have included in this trip a day with a private English-speaking guide who will explain military strategy and drive you to the main WWI and WWII sites of the Somme region.

Many different nationalities fought in this part of France and we can definitely craft your day based on your country of origin or any specific interests you may have. 

Downtown Lille

• On Day 6, drive 1hr30 to Lille, at the northern tip of France. The old center of Lille is very pleasant for spending a night and enjoying the lively atmosphere. 
• We plan for you to stay in a comfortable 4* Boutique-Hotel which opens on to the famous main square of Lille, with all the typical buildings, cafés and restaurants.
• Travelers who may be interested in the World War Flanders region sites (such as Ypres Salient or Poperinghe, Vimy Ridge or Passchendaele), please let us know and we can plan a day there with a private guide or on your own. 

Verdun

• On Day 7, drive 3hrs to the Verdun region. On the way, you may stop in Reims and enjoy a "coupe de Champagne" at lunch and a nice walk we will recommend to digest before getting back on the road. 
• Spend the next 2 nights in a newly redesigned 4* Boutique-Hotel in the very heart of Verdun. You can walk everywhere in town from your hotel.
• We will craft your days for you to explore the WWI war sites based on your interests, what you already know and what you would like to discover. 
• In the Verdun region, you will also taste delicious local products, relax in nice bars by the Meuse canal and why not even taste some Côte de Meuse wine. 

Gorgeous Alsace 

• Your last step is in Alsace: spend 4 nights in a welcoming early 20th-century home between the Vosges Mountains and the Alsace Wine Route, where your friendly hosts will make you feel at home and share their favorite local recommendations. Relax in the garden or jacuzzi, then set out to explore Alsace’s colorful villages, vineyard landscapes and distinctive wines.
• Discover the gorgeous town of Colmar, its canal maybe on a barge tour and enjoy a meal in a typical Winstub with a nice beer. 
• Another day, drive along the Alsatian Wine Road, stop in some of the most beautiful villages of France with their typical colorful half-timbered houses and the stork nests. Enjoy the Alsatian wines visiting a family-run winery and tasting 3 of their white wines paired with local products. 
• You may end the trip in Strasbourg or Colmar and return the car there before getting on a train or flight . . . or drive to your next destination for more adventures !