Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lyon
LyonOptional Activities
- Explore Lyon's culinary scene and dining options
- Day 2
Lyon to Vienne
Lyon to Vienne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman theatre
- Cycling tour of Vienne
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Vienne Vienne Pyramid Temple of Augustus Ile Barlet River Island - Day 3
Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Arles
Châteauneuf-du-Pape - ArlesOptional Activities
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Chocolate workshop at Chocolaterie Castelain
- Bike tour along the ViaRhôna
Landmarks Passerelle de l'Oiselay - Day 4
Arles - Avignon
Arles - AvignonOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with Arènes d'Arles amphitheatre
- Visit Les Baux with Carrières des Lumières
- Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill visit
- Discovery of lavender from field to perfume (late June to mid-August)
- Following Vincent – Van Gogh's Arles walking tour
Landmarks Arènes d'Arles Carrières des Lumières 
- Day 5
Avignon
AvignonOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including Pope's Palace visit
- Excursion to Pont du Gard
- Shop with a Chef & Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration
- Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey
- Classical concert and gala dinner at Palais des Papes (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Sénanque Abbey Le Rocher des Doms - Day 6
Viviers
ViviersOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers with Cathedral of St. Vincent
- French Resistance walking tour
- WWII in Viviers guided walk
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum
- Côtes du Rhône villages wine tasting tour
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence
Landmarks Cathedral of St. Vincent Caverne du Pont-d'Arc - Day 7
Tournon
Tournon- Meals
- Dinner (Exquisite dessert buffet with fine coffee or dessert wine)
Included Activities
- Exquisite dessert buffet with local pastry chef creations
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Tournon with castle visit
- Hiking through the vineyards in Tournon
- Biking along the Rhône to Glun
Landmarks Tournon Castle Tain l'Hermitage - Day 8
Lyon
LyonOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon with traboules and Notre Dame Fourvière
- Excursion to Pérouges medieval village
- Silk painting workshop
- Choral concert at Chapelle de la Trinite (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière Chapelle de la Trinite - Day 9
Mâcon
Mâcon- Meals
- Dinner (Exclusive dinner by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon with authentic regional dishes)
Included Activities
- Cooperage demonstration with skilled artisan
- Exclusive dinner prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin
- Truffle tasting with local farmer
- Tour of Tournus
Landmarks Cluny Abbey Château de Cormatin Saint-Philibert Abbey 
- Day 10
Mâcon
MâconOptional Activities
- Beaujolais wine region drive and local vintner meeting
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration
- Monastère Royal de Brou and Bourg-en-Bresse guided tour
Landmarks Monastère Royal de Brou - Day 11
Lyon to Bordeaux
Lyon to Bordeaux
- Day 12
Libourne
Libourne- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Tour to Saint-Émilion village
Landmarks Saint-Émilion Monolithic Church of Saint-Émilion - Day 13
Pauillac
PauillacOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Libourne
- Wines and vineyards of Saint-Émilion
- Secrets of the Dordogne – Château de Vayres
- Cycling from Libourne
- Paint and pour art class with watercolour and wine
Landmarks Château de Vayres - Day 14
Fort Médoc
Fort MédocOptional Activities
- Médoc wine tasting by coach
- Médoc wine tasting by bicycle
- Classical Concert at Château d'Agassac (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks Château d'Agassac - Day 15
Cadillac
CadillacOptional Activities
- Massage treatment
- Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration
- Day 16
Cadillac - Sauternes Wine Region
Cadillac - Sauternes Wine Region- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Sauternes by coach - guided tour through picturesque Sauternes region with expert guides sharing insights into winemaking process, guided tour of local wine estate and tasting
- Sauternes by bike - cycle through rolling vineyards of Sauternes, mostly flat trail with around two hours cycling including rest stops, visit local wine estate for guided tour and tasting
- Roquetaillade Castle (Château de Roquetaillade) - tour the medieval fortress dating back to 8th century, inhabited by same family for over 700 years
- Biking in Loupiac wine region - cycle through lush landscapes of Gironde with local guide, view Château Benauge, ride through rolling backroads to Sainte-Croix-du-Mont for regional views
- Château Toulouse-Lautrec - guided exploration of château history and life of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, access to artist's private apartments with artworks
Landmarks Château de Roquetaillade Château Toulouse-Lautrec Château Benauge Sainte-Croix-du-Mont Sauternes Wine Region Loupiac Wine Region - Day 17
Bordeaux City
Bordeaux City- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Tasting of fresh oysters from Arcachon Bay
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bordeaux
- Cycling tour of Bordeaux
- Shop with a chef and Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration
- Bordeaux in the shadow of WWII walking tour
- Bassins des Lumières exclusive digital art experience (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks Gothic Cathedral of Bordeaux Place de la Bourse Cailhau Gate Royal Gate Palais Rohan Bassins des Lumières - Day 18
Bourg
BourgOptional Activities
- Cité du Vin museum visit
- Tour Bordeaux by motorbike & sidecar
- Visit Arcachon with Baltard Market
- Eleanor of Aquitaine story walking tour
Landmarks Cité du Vin Baltard Market - Day 19
Bourg
BourgIncluded Activities
- Lunch (included for full-day Cognac excursion)
Optional Activities
- Bourg with Carriages Museum guided walk
- Historic Saintes walking tour
- Full day excursion to Cognac with Rémy Martin estate tour
Landmarks Citadel of Bourg Arch of Germanicus Saint-Eutrope Basilica Rémy Martin Estate - Day 20
Blaye - Bordeaux
Blaye - BordeauxOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Blaye
- Active walking tour of Blaye Citadel
- Cycling along the Captain's Road
- Visit Château de La Roche Courbon
Landmarks Vauban Citadel of Blaye Château de La Roche Courbon - Day 21
Paris
Paris
- Day 22
Les Andelys
Les AndelysOptional Activities
- Hike to Château Gaillard with 'Richard the Lionheart' theme
- Tour of Les Andelys with Château Gaillard
- Cider farm visit
- Renaissance-era Château Gaillon visit
Landmarks Château Gaillard Château Gaillon - Day 23
Rouen
RouenIncluded Activities
- WWI Lecture – A day in the life of a Tommy
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour
- Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking
- In the footsteps of Joan of Arc walking tour
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral St. Ouen Church Old Market Square Saint-Maclou Quarter 
- Day 24
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Dinner (Exquisite dessert buffet with fine coffee or dessert wine)
Included Activities
- Exquisite dessert buffet with local pastry chef creations
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Somme Battlefields with Newfoundland Memorial Park
- Excursion to Somme Battlefields with Thiepval
- Claude Monet and the colours of Rouen tour
Landmarks Sir John Monash Centre Lochnagar Crater Newfoundland Memorial Park Thiepval Memorial Caterpillar Valley Cemetery Musée des Beaux-Arts - Day 25
Honfleur
HonfleurIncluded Activities
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur
- French cheesemaking presentation and tasting
- Lecture about Operation Fortitude and D-Day Honfleur
Landmarks Inner Harbour of Honfleur Church of Sainte-Catherine Garden of Personalities - Day 26
Honfleur
Honfleur- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches including Omaha Beach (US history)
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches including British Normandy Memorial (UK history)
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches including Juno Beach Centre (Canadian history)
- Bayeux tour with Notre Dame Cathedral
Landmarks Utah Beach Sainte-Mère-Église Normandy American Cemetery Omaha Beach Bayeux War Cemetery Museum of the Battle of Normandy Landing Museum at Arromanches British Normandy Memorial Pegasus Bridge & Museum Ranville War Cemetery Abbey d'Ardenne Juno Beach Centre Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux - Day 27
Caudebec-en-Caux
Caudebec-en-CauxOptional Activities
- Cycle to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum
- Fecamp and Bénédictine Palace visit
- Tales of the French Resistance walking tour
- Normandy Abbey Road tour
Landmarks Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Victor Hugo Museum Bénédictine Palace - Day 28
La Roche-Guyon
La Roche-GuyonIncluded Activities
- On-board painting class
- Classical concert at Château de La Roche-Guyon (Scenic Enrich)
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden tour
- Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny
Landmarks Monet's House and Garden Château de La Roche-Guyon - Day 29
Paris
ParisOptional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-Sur-Oise
- Château de Chantilly (or Versailles Palace if closed)
- Active walk with Musée de la Batellerie
- Château de Malmaison tour
Landmarks Van Gogh's Room in Auvers Notre Dame de l'Assomption Church Château de Chantilly Palace of Versailles Musée de la Batellerie Château de Malmaison - Day 30
Paris
ParisOptional Activities
- Trendy Marais with a local Parisian walking tour
- Highlights of Paris city tour
- Opera Garnier tour
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte excursion
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Champs-Élysée Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Opera Garnier Marais District Montmartre Moulin Rouge Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - Day 31
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
