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France & England

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France and England are two of Europe's most iconic destinations, connected by the Channel Tunnel and a shared history that stretches back centuries. France draws travellers with its world-renowned cuisine, wine regions like Bordeaux and Burgundy, the art-filled streets of Paris, and Alpine skiing in the south. England offers a compelling mix of historic landmarks — from Stonehenge and the Tower of London to the university cities of Oxford and Cambridge — alongside a vibrant pub culture and dramatic countryside in the Lake District and beyond. Together, they make a natural pairing for a cross-Channel European adventure.

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France & England · 12 days

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Paris, Normandy & Châteaux Country with London — Self-Launched

A self-launched, do-it-yourself version of Globus's 12-day coach tour from Paris to London via Giverny, Rouen, the Normandy D-Day beaches, Mont St-Michel, Angers and the Loire châteaux. You swap the motorcoach and tour director for regional trains, budget guesthouses and hostels, and self-bookable tickets — hitting the same headline sights at roughly a third of the price. Intercity legs are short and frequent in France, so this route works brilliantly independently: base yourself in a handful of towns and day-trip out. Costs are approximate, based on 2026 budget-traveller rates for a solo traveller sharing a dorm or budget double; travelling as a pair or in a group keeps the transport figures low.

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