Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a classic local restaurant with cuisine inspired by country recipes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Chicago)
- Day 2
Champagne Region - Troyes to Dijon
Champagne Region - Troyes to Dijon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Dijon La Cloche)
Included Activities
- Champagne wine tasting in Troyes
- Orientation of Dijon with Travel Director
Landmarks Troyes Old Town - Day 3
Dijon
Dijon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Dijon La Cloche)
Optional Activities
- Visit Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy
- Burgundy wine tasting and traditional dinner in the Premier Cru village of Fixin
Landmarks Dijon Beaune Fixin - Day 4
Dijon to Chamonix
Dijon to Chamonix- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alpina Eclectic, Chamonix)
Optional Activities
- Chamonix cable car for panoramic views of mountain peaks and valleys
- Pierrade at a local trendy eatery in a traditional chalet - typical regional meal cooked on a traditional table barbecue
Landmarks Mont Blanc Chamonix - Day 5
Chamonix to Annecy to Grenoble
Chamonix to Annecy to Grenoble- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious dinner at a local restaurant in Grenoble)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Grenoble-MGallery)
Included Activities
- Journey to Annecy
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Grenoble
Landmarks Annecy Annecy Old Town - Day 6
Grenoble to Nice
Grenoble to Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu, Nice)
Optional Activities
- Walk through old town Nice and dine at leisure at one of the bistros in Cours Saleya
Landmarks Nice Cours Saleya - Day 7
Nice and Monaco
Nice and Monaco- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu, Nice)
Included Activities
- Perfumery visit to learn about French perfume industry
- Drive along part of the Grand Prix circuit in Monaco
- Oceanographic Museum of Monaco (Insight Choice option)
- Royal Palace of Monaco and Monaco Cathedral (Insight Choice option)
Optional Activities
- Visit the medieval village of Eze and its hilltop Botanical Gardens for spectacular coastline views
Landmarks Monaco Oceanographic Museum of Monaco Royal Palace of Monaco Monaco Cathedral Eze - Day 8
Nice to Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Aix-en-Provence
Nice to Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Aix-en-Provence- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aquabella Hotel & Spa, Aix-en-Provence)
Included Activities
- Pétanque lesson and game with a glass of pastis in Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Landmarks Saint-Paul-de-Vence Aix-en-Provence Cours Mirabeau - Day 9
Pont du Gard - Avignon to Aix-en-Provence
Pont du Gard - Avignon to Aix-en-Provence- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aquabella Hotel & Spa, Aix-en-Provence)
Included Activities
- Visit Pont du Gard UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Exploration of Avignon
- Olive estate visit with MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience - grove walk, sustainable production learning, and artisanal oil tasting
Landmarks Pont du Gard Avignon Pont d'Avignon Palais des Papes - Day 10
Arles - Carcassonne to Albi
Arles - Carcassonne to Albi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Saint Antoine, Albi)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Arles including Arena and Roman Theatre
- Orientation of Carcassonne fortified town and UNESCO-listed fortress
- Orientation of Albi with views of Toulouse-Lautrec museum and cathedral
Landmarks Arles Arles Arena Roman Theatre of Arles Carcassonne Fortress Albi Albi Cathedral - Day 11
Albi
Albi- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious dinner of carefully selected fresh ingredients at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Saint Antoine, Albi)
Included Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant with carefully selected fresh ingredients
- Day 12
Albi to Cahors - Rocamadour to La Roque-Gageac
Albi to Cahors - Rocamadour to La Roque-Gageac- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Perigord, La Roque-Gageac)
Included Activities
- Market tasting experience in Cahors
Landmarks Cahors Pont Valentré Rocamadour La Roque-Gageac - Day 13
Dordogne Valley - Lascaux to Sarlat
Dordogne Valley - Lascaux to Sarlat- 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
- Lascaux II cave paintings visit
- Farm-to-Table Dinner in Sarlat-la-Canéda with locally sourced ingredients and regional wines
Landmarks Lascaux II Sarlat-la-Canéda - Day 14
Sarlat to Paris
Sarlat to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe)
Optional Activities
- World-famous cabaret show
Landmarks Paris - Day 15
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner with excellent French cuisine and wine to toast your journey through France)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour including Eiffel Tower, Place de la Concorde with Luxor obelisk, Champs-Élysées, and Arc de Triomphe
- Celebration Dinner with excellent French cuisine and wine
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Place de la Concorde Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe - Day 16
Paris to Rouen - Honfleur to Deauville
Paris to Rouen - Honfleur to Deauville- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barrière L'Hôtel du Golf, Deauville)
Included Activities
- Rouen Cathedral visit
- Old Market Square exploration in Rouen
- Honfleur harbour and town exploration
- Family-owned apple farm visit with apple juice, cider and calvados tasting
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Rouen Rouen Great Clock Place du Vieux-Marché Honfleur Deauville - Day 17
Normandy Beaches - D-Day Sites
Normandy Beaches - D-Day Sites- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delightful dinner with creative cuisine, seasonal ingredients and delicious wines)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barrière L'Hôtel du Golf, Deauville)
Included Activities
- Pointe du Hoc bunkers and Rangers Memorial visit
- American Military Cemetery of Saint-Laurent visit with Local Expert
- D-Day Museum in Arromanches (Insight Choice option)
- Bayeux Tapestry Museum and Bayeux Cathedral visit (Insight Choice option)
- Dinner with creative cuisine, seasonal ingredients and delicious wines
Landmarks Pointe du Hoc Omaha Beach American Military Cemetery of Saint-Laurent D-Day Museum Bayeux Cathedral - Day 18
Mont Saint-Michel to Saint-Malo
Mont Saint-Michel to Saint-Malo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Nouveau Monde, St Malo)
Included Activities
- Mont Saint-Michel guided tour with Local Expert and causeway crossing
- Saint-Malo walled city exploration with Local Expert including cathedral visit
- Saint-Malo ramparts walk
Optional Activities
- Cancale oyster beds visit for delicious seafood meal and Breton specialities
Landmarks Mont Saint-Michel Saint-Malo Saint-Malo Intra Muros Saint-Malo Cathedral Cancale - Day 19
Saint-Malo to Loire Valley - Villandry
Saint-Malo to Loire Valley - Villandry- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Château de la Bourdaisière)
Included Activities
- Angers Castle viewpoint
- Saumur wine tasting with local vintner
- Château de Villandry MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience with sustainable garden tour
Landmarks Angers Castle Saumur Château de Villandry - Day 20
Loire Valley - Château d'Amboise
Loire Valley - Château d'Amboise- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner starting with a glass of local sparkling wine, followed by excellent service and delicious Farm-to-Table dishes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Château de la Bourdaisière)
Included Activities
- Château d'Amboise visit with Local Expert
- Farm-to-Table Dinner with local sparkling wine and delicious regional dishes
Landmarks Château d'Amboise - Day 21
Loire Valley to Chartres to Paris
Loire Valley to Chartres to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Méridien Paris Arc de Triomphe)
Included Activities
- Chartres Cathedral visit
Optional Activities
- World-famous cabaret show
Landmarks Chartres Cathedral Paris - Day 22
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
