Itinerary
- Day 1
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
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Dijon La Cloche)
Included Activities
- Visit the medieval Old Town of Troyes with its colourful half-timbered houses
- Champagne wine tasting in Troyes
- Orientation tour of Dijon with Travel Director
Landmarks Troyes Old Town 
- Day 3
Dijon
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Dijon La Cloche)
Included Activities
- Explore Dijon with your Travel Director to learn about the history of this city, famous for its mustard and wines
Optional Activities
- Visit Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy
- Burgundy wine tasting and traditional dinner in the Premier Cru village of Fixin
- Day 4
Dijon to Chamonix
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alpina Eclectic Chamonix), Hotel (Alpina Eclectic, Chamonix)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Mâconnais and Beaujolais regions
- Travel to Chamonix in the high Alps toward Mont Blanc
Optional Activities
- Chamonix cable car for panoramic views of mountain peaks and valley
- Pierrade dinner at a local trendy chalet - a typical regional meal cooked on a traditional table barbecue
Landmarks Mont Blanc - Day 5
Chamonix to Grenoble
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious dinner in Grenoble)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Hotel Grenoble Handwritten Collection)
Included Activities
- Travel to Annecy, the lakeside town situated between lake and mountains
- Explore Annecy's medieval Old Town with its network of canals and bridges
- Dinner in Grenoble at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Annecy's Little Venice area
Landmarks Annecy 
- Day 6
Grenoble to Nice
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu, Nice)
Included Activities
- Travel along Napoleon's historic route with spectacular mountain scenery
- Free time to explore Nice in the afternoon
Optional Activities
- Walk through old town Nice and dine at leisure at one of the bistros in Cours Saleya
Landmarks Cours Saleya 
- Day 7
Nice
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu, Nice)
Included Activities
- Visit a perfumery to learn about the French perfume industry
- Drive along part of the Grand Prix circuit in Monaco
Optional Activities
- Visit the Oceanographic Museum dedicated to the Mediterranean Science Commission
- Visit the Royal Palace of Monaco and see Monaco Cathedral, housing the tomb of Princess Grace
- Explore Monaco Cathedral
- Visit the medieval village of Eze and its hill-top Botanical Gardens for spectacular views of the coastline
Landmarks Monaco Cathedral Royal Palace of Monaco Oceanographic Museum of Monaco Eze 
- Day 8
Nice to Aix-en-Provence
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aquabella Hotel & Spa, Aix-en-Provence)
Included Activities
- Visit the medieval village of Saint-Paul de Vence
- Walk through winding streets revealing elegant fountains, vine-covered stone walls and views of mountains and sea
- Learn and play pétanque with a glass of pastis, a French apéritif
Landmarks Saint-Paul de Vence Cours Mirabeau - Day 9
Aix-en-Provence
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aquabella Hotel & Spa, Aix-en-Provence)
Included Activities
- Visit the ancient Roman aqueduct, Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore the storied streets of Avignon, home to the seat of the Pope in the 14th century
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at a local olive estate
- Stroll through scenic olive groves and learn about sustainable olive oil production from tree to table
- Tasting of artisanal oils and learning to differentiate aromas, colours and textures
Landmarks Pont du Gard Avignon Palais des Papes 
- Day 10
Aix-en-Provence to Albi
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Saint Antoine, Albi)
Included Activities
- Explore Arles with a Local Expert, visiting the Arena and Roman Theatre
- Learn about scenes immortalised by Vincent Van Gogh in Arles
- Orientation of Carcassonne, a medieval fortified town with UNESCO-listed fortress and complete ramparts
- Orientation of Albi with views of the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum and cathedral
Landmarks Arles Arena Arles Roman Theatre Cité de Carcassonne Albi Cathedral Toulouse-Lautrec Museum - Day 11
Albi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious dinner of carefully selected fresh ingredients at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Saint Antoine, Albi)
Optional Activities
- Explore Albi at leisure
- Day 12
Albi to La Roque-Gageac
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Perigord, La Roque-Gageac)
Included Activities
- Visit Cahors and see the Pont Valentré
- Explore the open-air market in Cahors with fresh, seasonal produce and local delicacies
- Travel to Rocamadour, a medieval town perched on a cliffside
Optional Activities
- Explore Rocamadour at leisure
Landmarks Pont Valentré Rocamadour - Day 13
La Roque-Gageac
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (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 to see world-famous prehistoric cave paintings faithfully reproduced
- Travel to Sarlat-la-Canéda, a beautiful medieval town with fine golden limestone houses
- Dinner at the hotel in the Dordogne region
Landmarks Lascaux II Sarlat-la-Canéda - Day 14
Dordogne to Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe)
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Paris upon arrival
Optional Activities
- Join one of the world-famous cabaret shows
- Day 15
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration 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
- See the impressive Eiffel Tower
- View the Luxor obelisk in the centre of Place de la Concorde
- Drive along the Champs Élysées to Napoleon's Arc de Triomphe
- Celebrate with an excellent French cuisine and wine dinner
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Place de la Concorde Champs Élysées Arc de Triomphe - Day 16
Paris to Deauville
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barrière L'Hôtel du Golf, Deauville)
Included Activities
- Visit Rouen Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic style painted by Claude Monet
- Wander through narrow streets beneath the Great Clock to Old Market Square
- View the memorial church marking Joan of Arc's burning in 1431
- Explore the charming fishing town of Honfleur
- Visit a family-owned apple farm for apple juice, cider and calvados tasting
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Rouen Old Market Square Honfleur - Day 17
Deauville
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delightful dinner with creative cuisine, seasonal ingredients and delicious wines)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barrière L'Hôtel du Golf, Deauville)
Included Activities
- Visit the bunkers and Rangers Memorial at Pointe du Hoc
- Visit the American Military Cemetery of Saint-Laurent near Omaha Beach with a Local Expert
- Dinner with creative cuisine, seasonal ingredients and delicious wines
Optional Activities
- Visit the D-Day Museum in Arromanches and see the remnants of the artificial port in the bay
- Visit the Bayeux Tapestry Museum and learn about the epic story of William, Duke of Normandy becoming the King of England
Landmarks Pointe du Hoc American Military Cemetery of Saint-Laurent Omaha Beach D-Day Museum Arromanches Bayeux Cathedral - Day 18
Deauville to Saint-Malo
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Nouveau Monde, St Malo)
Included Activities
- Explore the hilltop abbey of Mont Saint-Michel with a Local Expert
- Cross the causeway to reach the abbey on the island
- Local Expert-guided tour through the walled city of Intra Muros in Saint-Malo
- Visit the cathedral and see the burial place of Jacques Cartier
- Walk around the ramparts of Saint-Malo with fantastic views
Optional Activities
- Walk around the ramparts of thick city walls and explore the winding streets at leisure
- Visit Cancale for a delicious meal of fresh seafood and other Breton specialities
Landmarks Mont Saint-Michel Saint-Malo Saint-Malo Cathedral Intra Muros Cancale - Day 19
Saint-Malo to Loire Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Learn about local grape varieties and regional wine-making traditions as you sample wines of the Loire Valley in Saumur), Dinner (Dinner at the historic Château de la Bourdaisière, surrounded by elegant French gardens. Thoughtfully crafted three-course menu featuring fresh produce from the château's gardens and local producers. Farm-to-Table dinner with traditional family cuisine and warm hospitality)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Château De La Bourdaisière), Hotel (Château de la Bourdaisière)
Included Activities
- Admire the moated Château d'Angers
- Guided wine tasting with a local vintner in Saumur of the region's elegant wines
- Explore the spectacular tiered gardens of Château de Villandry
- Explore ornate parterres, water gardens and potager at Villandry
- Dinner at the château hotel
Landmarks Château d'Angers Château de Villandry - Day 20
Loire Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with a glass of local sparkling wine and excellent service with delicious Farm-to-Table dishes in the most wholesome setting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Château De La Bourdaisière), Hotel (Château de la Bourdaisière)
Included Activities
- Visit the elegant Château d'Amboise, once home to French kings
- Learn about Leonardo da Vinci's final resting place at the château
- Local Expert reveals the château's pivotal role in French Renaissance history
- Dinner starting with a glass of local sparkling wine and continuing with excellent service and Farm-to-Table dishes
Landmarks Château d'Amboise - Day 21
Loire Valley to Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Méridien Etoile, Paris), Hotel (Le Méridien Paris Arc de Triomphe)
Included Activities
- Visit Chartres Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Experience one of the world-famous cabaret shows
Landmarks Chartres Cathedral - Day 22
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
