Region
in Paris, Somme, Lille & North, Verdun & Alsace
WWI & WWII Battlefields
Towns & Villages
Art & Museums in France

In 13 days, this tour will take you from Paris to the Somme region, and on to Lille at the Belgium border. 

You will then drive your way south-east to the Verdun area and the surrounding WWI sites. You will end your journey in Alsace, on the border with Germany. 

A great way to discover Northern France !

Includes

12 nights 6 in Boutique-Hotels & 6 nights in B&Bs that we all personally selected for you
A rental car with automatic transmission & full insurance coverage, for 10 days
Includes Driver (computed)
Smooth Arrival A driver will come and meet you at the airport and drive you to the Paris hotel.
The assurance that you can contact us at any time, for any reason, while you're in France
A guidebook made for you and all road maps with recommended itineraries, activities & visits
FJFY App all your trip, contacts, GPS destinations, weather… in your smartphone
5.0
Sheldon
We began planning this trip over a year before our departure date. We have done a lot of traveling but this trip was for our 25th wedding anniversary! Once we decided upon France …
Duration
13 days
Price
US$ 5 920
Per traveler, including taxes,
based on double occupancy.

Your accommodations

Pictures of the specially selected accommodations

Step by step

Paris Verdun Somme North 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 boutique-hotel in the heart of the Latin Quarter, in the Sorbonne area, 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.
Paris Verdun Somme North Alsace

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. 

Paris Verdun Somme North Alsace

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. 
Paris Verdun Somme North Alsace

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. 
Paris Verdun Somme North Alsace

Gorgeous Alsace 

  • Your last step is in Alsace: spend 4 nights in a 4* Boutique-Hotel in the very center of Colmar in the little Venice District, walking distance to all bar, shops and restaurants. This hotel is in a 16th century building which was renovated mixing new and old materials - resulting as a charming and cozy ambiance. 
  • 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 !

Activities included

paris guided tour

Paris Orientation Tour

Discover Paris most famous buildings along the Seine river and get to learn a lot about French culture and history...having a lot of fun.

Night show in Paris

Comedy Show in Paris

What about spending a night in a Parisian theater and enjoy a very fun show...in English. You'll have a great time!

private guide in Somme

Private Guide on the Somme War sites

Discover the War Sites of the Somme around Amiens with a private guide for a full day. We will make recommendations and can customize your day if you wish.

wine tasting in Alsace

Winery Visit & Tasting in Alsace

Visit a family-run wine estate on the Alsace Wine Trail, run by the 3rd generation.
Enjoy a commented tasting of the wines with some local-product snacks.

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Our Travelers’ Reviews

Susan
This was a wonderful way to travel in France! Our tours were wonderful and the guidebook was very helpful. Each day we had suggestions of things to do and we loved every suggestion! Our car and our accommodations were first class. Having the french phone made travel easy since we could use Waze and Google Maps. If we return to France, we will …
Beth & Jim
We are a couple that contacted Emilie at France Just For You and her responsiveness and services were excellent. She and her husband listened very carefully to our stated interests and followed up with us in a very personal way. As independent travelers who work, we did not have time to fully plan a trip to the Dordogne region of France which was …
Phil & Pat
Just a quick word of admiration and thanks for well planned and executed vacation for us. Every hotel, Chateau, B&B was clever, different and fun. Guides were outstanding and your recommendations without a flaw. I know we would enjoyed this vacation more because of your efforts Our time in France ends tomorrow and we have memories to carry us to …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Carol from the US
Biking in the Luberon
Susan & Gary
From the US
At the summit of the famous Mont Ventoux in Provence (famous as a mythical step of the Tour de France)
Nancy & Paul
from Canada
On the French Riviera
John & David
David & John from Canada
Chocolate & Wine tasting in Carcassonne
Marcia & Elliott
Celebrating Marcia's birthday in a Michelin restaurant
Kim
From the US
Enjoying a glass of wine in Amboise
Phyllis, Gyu & the boys
from Korea
in Nice
Ginette, Craig, Bev & Dan
from the US
Visiting a winery in Provence
Jim
From Australia
At the top of the Rhune mount in the Basque Country
Sharon & Maroun
from the US
in Burgundy
Diana & Michael
A glass of wine in the Provence vineyards, what else ?
Our guide with Jean's team
In the quicksands in Mont Saint Michel bay