Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant with cuisine inspired by country recipes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Chicago), Hotel (Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris)
- Day 2
Paris to Dijon
Paris to Dijon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Dijon La Cloche)
Included Activities
- Visit Troyes medieval Old Town
- Champagne tasting in Champagne region
- Orientation of Dijon with Travel Director
Landmarks Troyes Old Town Place Darcy 
- Day 3
Dijon
Dijon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Dijon La Cloche)
Optional Activities
- Visit Beaune, wine capital of Burgundy
- Burgundy wine tasting and traditional dinner in Fixin
Landmarks Beaune Fixin - Day 4
Dijon to Chamonix
Dijon to Chamonix- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alpina Eclectic Chamonix), Hotel (Alpina Eclectic, Chamonix)
Included Activities
- Explore Chamonix mountain resort
Optional Activities
- Chamonix cable car for panoramic mountain views
- Pierrade dinner at local trendy eatery in traditional chalet
Landmarks Mont Blanc Chamonix - Day 5
Chamonix to Grenoble
Chamonix to Grenoble- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious dinner at a local restaurant in Grenoble)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Hotel Grenoble Handwritten Collection)
Included Activities
- Visit Annecy lakeside town
- Explore Little Venice area in Annecy
Landmarks Annecy Little Venice, Annecy 
- Day 6
Grenoble to Nice
Grenoble to Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu, Nice)
Included Activities
- Travel scenic mountain route to Nice
- Explore Nice at leisure
Landmarks Nice Cours Saleya 
- Day 7
Nice to Monaco
Nice to Monaco- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu, Nice)
Included Activities
- Visit perfumery to learn about French perfume industry
- Drive along part of Grand Prix circuit in Monaco with Travel Director
- Explore Monaco Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Visit Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
- Visit Royal Palace of Monaco
- Visit medieval village of Eze and Botanical Gardens
Landmarks Monaco Cathedral Oceanographic Museum of Monaco Royal Palace of Monaco Eze Eze Botanical Gardens 
- Day 8
Monaco to Aix-en-Provence
Monaco to Aix-en-Provence- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aquabella Hotel & Spa, Aix-en-Provence)
Included Activities
- Visit medieval village of Saint-Paul de Vence
- Pétanque lesson and game with glass of pastis
- Explore Cours Mirabeau and mansions in Aix-en-Provence
Landmarks Saint-Paul de Vence Cours Mirabeau - Day 9
Aix-en-Provence to Avignon and Pont du Gard
Aix-en-Provence to Avignon and Pont du Gard- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aquabella Hotel & Spa, Aix-en-Provence)
Included Activities
- Visit Pont du Gard ancient Roman aqueduct
- Explore Avignon's storied streets
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience at local olive estate with sustainable production learning and artisanal oil tasting
Landmarks Pont du Gard Avignon Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon 
- Day 10
Aix-en-Provence to Arles to Albi
Aix-en-Provence to Arles to Albi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Saint Antoine, Albi)
Included Activities
- Explore Arles with Local Expert—Roman ruins and Van Gogh sites
- View Arles Arena and Roman Theatre
- Visit fortified town of Carcassonne
- Orientation of Albi landmarks with Travel Director
Landmarks Arles Arena Arles Roman Theatre Carcassonne Fortress Albi Cathedral Toulouse-Lautrec Museum - Day 11
Albi
Albi- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious dinner of carefully selected fresh ingredients at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Saint Antoine, Albi)
- Day 12
Albi to Rocamadour
Albi to Rocamadour- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Perigord, La Roque-Gageac)
Included Activities
- Visit Cahors and see Pont Valentré
- Explore Cahors open air market
- Visit medieval town of Rocamadour
Landmarks Pont Valentré Rocamadour - Day 13
La Roque-Gageac to Dordogne
La Roque-Gageac to Dordogne- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious Farm-to-Table dinner prepared with locally sourced ingredients and served with wines from the region)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Perigord, La Roque-Gageac)
Included Activities
- Visit Lascaux II with reproduced prehistoric cave paintings
- Explore town of Sarlat-la-Canéda
Landmarks Lascaux II Sarlat-la-Canéda - Day 14
Dordogne to Paris
Dordogne to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe)
Included Activities
- Explore Paris at leisure
- Experience Paris illuminated at night
Optional Activities
- World-famous cabaret show in Paris
Landmarks Paris City - Day 15
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious dinner of excellent French cuisine and wine to toast your journey through France)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Méridien Etoile, Paris), Hotel (Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe)
Included Activities
- Visit Eiffel Tower
- See Luxor obelisk at Place de la Concorde
- Drive along Champs-Élysées to Arc de Triomphe
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Place de la Concorde Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe - Day 16
Paris to Deauville
Paris to Deauville- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barrière L'Hôtel du Golf, Deauville)
Included Activities
- Visit Rouen Cathedral
- Explore Rouen's narrow streets and Great Clock
- View Old Market Square and Joan of Arc memorial in Rouen
- Visit charming fishing town of Honfleur
- Apple farm visit for juice, cider and calvados tasting
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Great Clock, Rouen Old Market Square, Rouen Honfleur - Day 17
Deauville to D-Day Beaches
Deauville to D-Day Beaches- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delightful dinner with creative cuisine, seasonal ingredients and delicious wines)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barrière L'Hôtel du Golf, Deauville)
Included Activities
- Visit Rangers Memorial at Pointe du Hoc
- Visit American Military Cemetery of Saint-Laurent near Omaha Beach with Local Expert
Optional Activities
- Visit D-Day Museum in Arromanches and see artificial port remnants
- Visit Bayeux Tapestry Museum and learn about William, Duke of Normandy
Landmarks Pointe du Hoc American Military Cemetery of Saint-Laurent Arromanches-les-Bains Bayeux Cathedral - Day 18
Deauville to Saint-Malo
Deauville to Saint-Malo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Nouveau Monde, St Malo), Hotel (Le Nouveau Monde, Saint-Malo)
Included Activities
- Explore hilltop abbey of Mont Saint-Michel with Local Expert
- Visit Saint-Malo walled city (Intra Muros) with Local Expert
- Walk through medieval streets to cathedral in Saint-Malo
- Walk Saint-Malo ramparts with views over old town and bay
Optional Activities
- Visit Cancale for oyster beds, fresh seafood and Breton specialities
Landmarks Mont Saint-Michel Saint-Malo Intra Muros Saint-Malo Cathedral Cancale - Day 19
Loire Valley - Villandry
Loire Valley - Villandry- Meals
- Dinner (Farm-to-Table dinner at the historic Château de la Bourdaisière, surrounded by elegant French gardens. Three-course menu featuring fresh produce from the château's gardens and local producers with traditional family cuisine.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Château De La Bourdaisière), Hotel (Château de la Bourdaisière)
Included Activities
- Visit Château d'Angers
- Guided wine tasting with a local vintner in Saumur
- Explore Château de Villandry gardens and terraces
Landmarks Château d'Angers Château de Villandry - Day 20
Loire Valley
Loire Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner starts with a glass of local sparkling wine and continues with excellent service and delicious Farm-to-Table dishes in the most wholesome setting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Château De La Bourdaisière), Hotel (Château de la Bourdaisière)
Included Activities
- Visit Château d'Amboise with Local Expert
- Learn about French Renaissance history at Château d'Amboise
Landmarks Château d'Amboise - Day 21
Chartres - Paris
Chartres - Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Join your Travel Director and fellow guests at a local restaurant in the heart of the city for a delightful dinner served with wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Méridien Etoile, Paris), Hotel (Marriott Rive Gauche, Paris)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chartres Cathedral
- Visit Place de la Concorde
- Travel along Champs Élysées to Arc de Triomphe
- Explore Paris landmarks and monuments (lit up after dark)
Optional Activities
- World-famous cabaret show in Paris
Landmarks Chartres Cathedral Place de la Concorde Champs Élysées Arc de Triomphe Notre-Dame Cathedral Eiffel Tower River Seine - Day 22
Paris
Paris
