11 DAYS FROM $7,995 US
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Phone: 1-888-682-6449/1-303-670-5640
Fax: (425) 984-7676
This
introduction to the French way of life features Paris, the Palace of
Versailles and Chartres Cathedral, the glorious châteaux of the
Loire Valley, and the refined wines and beautiful landscapes of
Burgundy.Days 1-2: USA or Canada / Paris,
France
Depart on an overnight flight to Paris and on arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure before meeting fellow travellers for dinner this evening. Le Royal Monceau D
Day 3: Paris
Spend the day exploring the highlights of the "City of Light," including the extraordinary Louvre Museum. Le Royal Monceau B L
Day 4: Paris / Chartres / Versailles / Paris
This morning depart for Chartres to see its glorious cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Versailles for a visit to the State Apartments of King Louis XIV's sumptuous palace. Return to Paris where dinner is à la carte. Le Royal Monceau B L D
Day 5: Paris / Loire Valley
Board a high-speed TGV train to Tours and travel to Château Azay-le-Rideau for a first glimpse of one of the area's most famous and beautiful castles. Continue to your château hotel where the remainder of the day is at leisure. Domaine de la Tortinière B L D
Day 6: Loire Valley
Drive along the bank of the Loire River past grand castles, including Amboise and Blois, to Cheverny - renowned for magnificent interior rooms and its collection of furniture, tapestries and objets d'art. Finish the day with a visit to the romantic Château de Chenonceau. Domaine de la Tortinière B D
Day 7: Loire Valley / Burgundy / Dijon
Drive through the heart of France and into Burgundy, stopping for lunch in lovely Chablis and visiting the medieval village of Noyers. Sofitel Dijon La Cloche B L D
Day 8: Dijon / Beaune / Dijon
Explore Dijon's old town this morning. Later, drive along the famous Route des Grands Crus (Wine Road) to Beaune where, after lunch, you visit the 15th-century hospice Hôtel-Dieu. Later, join in a wine tasting before returning to Dijon. Sofitel Dijon La Cloche B L
Day 9: Dijon / Vézelay / Dijon
Follow in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims to the "sacred hill" of Vézelay to visit the Basilica of Ste-Madeleine. Later, return to Dijon where you enjoy a gourmet farewell dinner at a local Michelin-starred restaurant. Sofitel Dijon La Cloche B D
Day 10: Dijon / Paris
Travel by high-speed TGV back to Paris and visit the Petit Palais. After lunch, have an afternoon at leisure or join a specialist local guide for a visit to the Musée d'Orsay. Tonight gather for farewell drinks. Le Royal Monceau B
Day 11: Paris - USA / Canada
Board your homebound flight. B
EXTEND YOUR STAY
Consider an extension to Normandy.
Advantages
Accommodations in the luxurious Le Royal Monceau in Paris, a short distance from the Champs Elysées and within walking distance of major attractions, shopping and restaurant
Freedom of choice to dine at one of the Tour Operators recommended restaurants in select cities
Travel fast and comfortably from Paris to the Loire Valley in first class seating on the TGV high-speed train
Accommodations and à la carte dinner at the charming château hotel, Domaine de la Tortinière, a perfect setting in the heart of the Loire Valley
Travelling Bell Boy® service , so you never have to have your bags out early or wait for your luggage to be delivered to your room
Depart on an overnight flight to Paris and on arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure before meeting fellow travellers for dinner this evening. Le Royal Monceau D
Day 3: Paris
Spend the day exploring the highlights of the "City of Light," including the extraordinary Louvre Museum. Le Royal Monceau B L
Day 4: Paris / Chartres / Versailles / Paris
This morning depart for Chartres to see its glorious cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Versailles for a visit to the State Apartments of King Louis XIV's sumptuous palace. Return to Paris where dinner is à la carte. Le Royal Monceau B L D
Day 5: Paris / Loire Valley
Board a high-speed TGV train to Tours and travel to Château Azay-le-Rideau for a first glimpse of one of the area's most famous and beautiful castles. Continue to your château hotel where the remainder of the day is at leisure. Domaine de la Tortinière B L D
Day 6: Loire Valley
Drive along the bank of the Loire River past grand castles, including Amboise and Blois, to Cheverny - renowned for magnificent interior rooms and its collection of furniture, tapestries and objets d'art. Finish the day with a visit to the romantic Château de Chenonceau. Domaine de la Tortinière B D
Day 7: Loire Valley / Burgundy / Dijon
Drive through the heart of France and into Burgundy, stopping for lunch in lovely Chablis and visiting the medieval village of Noyers. Sofitel Dijon La Cloche B L D
Day 8: Dijon / Beaune / Dijon
Explore Dijon's old town this morning. Later, drive along the famous Route des Grands Crus (Wine Road) to Beaune where, after lunch, you visit the 15th-century hospice Hôtel-Dieu. Later, join in a wine tasting before returning to Dijon. Sofitel Dijon La Cloche B L
Day 9: Dijon / Vézelay / Dijon
Follow in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims to the "sacred hill" of Vézelay to visit the Basilica of Ste-Madeleine. Later, return to Dijon where you enjoy a gourmet farewell dinner at a local Michelin-starred restaurant. Sofitel Dijon La Cloche B D
Day 10: Dijon / Paris
Travel by high-speed TGV back to Paris and visit the Petit Palais. After lunch, have an afternoon at leisure or join a specialist local guide for a visit to the Musée d'Orsay. Tonight gather for farewell drinks. Le Royal Monceau B
Day 11: Paris - USA / Canada
Board your homebound flight. B
EXTEND YOUR STAY
Consider an extension to Normandy.
Advantages
Accommodations in the luxurious Le Royal Monceau in Paris, a short distance from the Champs Elysées and within walking distance of major attractions, shopping and restaurant
Freedom of choice to dine at one of the Tour Operators recommended restaurants in select cities
Travel fast and comfortably from Paris to the Loire Valley in first class seating on the TGV high-speed train
Accommodations and à la carte dinner at the charming château hotel, Domaine de la Tortinière, a perfect setting in the heart of the Loire Valley
Travelling Bell Boy® service , so you never have to have your bags out early or wait for your luggage to be delivered to your room
DEPARTURE DATES
June - July
September
PRICES
From approx $7,995 US per person double occupancy
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