Travelling: France Tour

is one of the most modern countries in the world.

This is truly a trip that will never be forgotten.

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rest or to start exploring the splendid French capital. At

6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and leave the hotel for a welcome dinner with wine at one of Paris’ lively restaurants. After dinner you may wish to join an optional outing to get a first impression of the “City of Light.”

de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, Louvre, and Champs-Elysees. Visit magnificent NOTRE

DAME CATHEDRAL and for a panoramic view, take the elevator to the second floor of the EIFFEL TOWER. Balance of the day at leisure. An optional afternoon excursion to the Palace of Versailles and evening excursions are available.

of Paris takes you to picturesque Honfleur and the elegant

resort of Deauville on the coast. Time to explore both towns before heading to Bayeux, where you can admire QUEEN MATILDA’S TAPESTRY, depicting in extraordinary detail William the Conqueror’s conquest of England.

Beaches and arrive at the famous ABBEY OF MONT ST.

MICHEL, perched on a rocky isle in the Gulf of Saint Malo. Overnight in St. Malo. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

the Loire Valley for your overnight stay.

visit to the 16th-century castle of Catherine de Medici, lovely

CHENONCEAU. Continue to Bordeaux, and join your Tour Director for a walking tour through this pretty city.

join an optional excursion to Arcachon. Situated at the southern

entrance of the Atlantic Ocean, Arcachon Bay is crowned by Europe’s largest sand dune, the Dune de Pyla. This afternoon, join your Tour Director and visit St. Emilion, world famous for its wines. Enjoy a WINE TASTING and tonight, savor a dinner at a local restaurant

seaside resort on your way to Lourdes, one of the

world’s most famous places of pilgrimage. Visit the GROTTO where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858. You can join this evening’s memorable rosary and candlelight procession.

town of Carcassonne for a leisurely walk on the ancient

SATTLEMENTS and time to explore the town on your own. Overnight in Nimes.

town of Carcassonne for a leisurely walk on the ancient

SATTLEMENTS and time to explore the town on your own. Overnight in Nimes

of Languedoc-Roussillon. At Pont du Gard, admire the Roman Aqueduct,

a monumental feat of engineering completed in the year 19 BC. Stop in Avignon for pictures of the magnificent Palace of the Popes and the bridge of the popular song. Arrive in Nice, the sophisticated “Queen of the Riviera.” Later, why not join an exciting optional outing to Monte Carlo?

the Cote d’Azur at your own pace. Browse through the

elegant shops or stroll along the Promenade des Anglais. Join your Tour Director for a walk through the OLD TOWN and its colorful flower market, and you may wish to join an optional excursion to the famous artist town of St. Paul de Vence.

PERFUME FACTORY. Next, a scenic drive along the famous Route

Napoleon through the French Alps past medieval towns to Grenoble.

from FOURVIERE HILL with its basilica to enjoy a breathtaking

panorama of the city and its Roman ruins. Then, drive north into Burgundy, where road signs read like the wine list of an expensive restaurant, to Dijon, which was the capital of Burgundy from the 11th to the 15th centuries. During your orientation, hear about the various dukes who ruled over the area, then have the rest of the afternoon to browse the shops and enjoy this charming city.

to Paris. In the afternoon, an optional excursion to the

Louvre Museum is available, as well as exciting possibilities for an unforgettable night out on the town!