Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Landmarks Paris 
- Day 2
Les Andelys
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise along the Seine to Les Andelys
- Stroll alongside the river and through the town centre
Optional Activities
- Hike to Château Gaillard with 'Richard the Lionheart' - Medieval-themed walking tour with guide in traditional attire
- Tour of Les Andelys with Château Gaillard - Guided exploration of the Norman town and castle
- Cider farm visit - See Normandy cider production process and taste the local effervescent drink
- Renaissance-era Château Gaillon - Explore the 16th-century Renaissance château and learn about its historical importance
Landmarks Château Gaillard Les Andelys Château Gaillon - Day 3
Rouen
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expert lecture - WWI 'A day in the life of a Tommy': Interactive experience exploring Western Front soldier life, including equipment demonstrations and tasting of period rations
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour - Guided tour seeing the cathedral district, old marketplace, and Saint-Maclou Quarter with free time after
- Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking - Authentically dressed Viking warlord guide exploring the city's Medieval past with free time after
- In the footsteps of Joan of Arc - Walking tour tracing Joan of Arc's story from St. Ouen Church to Old Market Square
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Saint-Maclou Church St. Ouen Church Old Market Square (Place du Vieux Marché) 
- Day 4
Rouen
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- French dessert buffet - Artisanal desserts by local pastry chef with fine coffee or dessert wine
Optional Activities
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields including Newfoundland Memorial Park - Full-day tour visiting Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, Lochnagar Crater, and Newfoundland Memorial Park
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields Including Thiepval - Full-day tour visiting Australian memorials, Franco-Australian Museum, Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Thiepval Memorial, and Lochnagar Crater
- Claude Monet and the colours of Rouen - Guided exploration of Rouen's landmarks that inspired Monet's paintings, including Rouen Cathedral and Musée des Beaux-Arts
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Musée des Beaux-Arts Sir John Monash Centre Newfoundland Memorial Park Lochnagar Crater Thiepval Memorial Caterpillar Valley Cemetery - Day 5
Honfleur
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur - Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, and Garden of Personalities
- French cheese presentation and tasting - Normandy classics including Camembert de Normandie, Pont-l'Évêque, and Neufchâtel
- Lecture on Operation Fortitude and D-Day - History of WWII in Honfleur
Landmarks Honfleur Inner Harbour Church of Sainte-Catherine Garden of Personalities - Day 6
Honfleur
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Omaha Beach (US history focused) - Visit Utah Beach memorial, Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy American Cemetery, and Omaha Beach Memorial with lunch at local restaurant
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including British Normandy Memorial (UK history focused) - Visit Bayeux War Cemetery, Museum of the Battle of Normandy, Landing Museum at Arromanches, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, and Ranville War Cemetery with lunch at local restaurant
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Juno Beach Centre (Canadian history focused) - Visit Abbey d'Ardenne, Juno Beach Centre, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery, and Pegasus Bridge & Museum with lunch at local restaurant
- Bayeux tour - Guided tour of Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux and the medieval town with free time to explore
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 7
Honfleur - Caudebec-en-Caux
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum - E-bike tour along the Seine (8 kilometres each way) visiting the museum dedicated to the famous French poet and playwright
- Fécamp and Bénédictine Palace - Coach transfer to historic seaside town, guided tour of 19th-century Bénédictine Palace with liquor tasting
- Tales of the French Resistance - Walking tour exploring local stories of heroism and daring missions during Nazi Occupation
- Normandy Abbey Road - Guided exploration of grand abbeys along the River Seine banks and the region's spiritual heritage
Landmarks Caudebec-en-Caux Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Villequier Victor Hugo Museum Fécamp Bénédictine Palace - Day 8
Vernon - La Roche-Guyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- On board painting class - Artistic class inspired by gardens visited this morning
- Scenic Enrich: Classical concert at Château de La Roche Guyon - Concert focusing on French composers with drink, set in 16th-century castle built into chalk hillside with manicured gardens
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden - Guided tour of Giverny including Monet's home and Japanese-inspired water garden with lilies, then free time to explore
- Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny - E-bike tour (approximately 5 kilometres each way) with option to visit Monet's House or explore the town
Landmarks Monet's House and Garden Giverny Château de La Roche-Guyon 
- Day 9
Conflans - Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-Sur-Oise - Tour of village where Vincent Van Gogh painted final masterpieces, including entry to Van Gogh's room (his attic rental), then free time to explore
- Château de Chantilly - Guided tour of castle with fine collections, gardens, and free time to explore (Note: Replaced with Versailles Palace and Garden if castle closed on Tuesday)
- Active walk with Musée de la Batellerie (inland water transport museum) - Active tour of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine exploring the Inland Water Transport Museum and the region's water heritage
- Château de Malmaison - Visit Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine de Beauharnais's former residence with neoclassical architecture, gardens, and museum showcasing Napoleonic era items
Landmarks Conflans-Saint-Honorine Auvers-Sur-Oise Notre Dame de l'Assomption (Auvers) Van Gogh's Room Château de Chantilly Versailles Palace and Garden Musée de la Batellerie Château de Malmaison - Day 10
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Trendy Marais with a local Parisian - Guided walking tour of diverse Marais district with Parisian guide
- Highlights of Paris city tour - Coach tour seeing Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysée, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, and Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral
- Opera Garnier - Tour of spectacular opera house with ornate rooms, grand staircases, and chandeliers commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - Coach tour (one hour drive) to castle credited as inspiration for Versailles, with stunning symmetrical gardens
Landmarks Marais District Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Opera Garnier Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Montmartre Moulin Rouge - Day 11
Paris - Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Train transfer from Paris to Lyon
Landmarks Lyon - Day 12
Chavanay
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman theatre - Explore quaint riverside town conquered by Julius Caesar, visiting one of the best-preserved Roman theatres built against steep slopes
- St-Joseph - Côte-Rôtie wine tasting - Private tour of local estate with wine tasting among charming vineyards
- Cycling tour - Easy e-bike tour on gentle, flat terrain around Chavanay and nearby villages along the Rhône River with stops for wine tasting or local refreshments
Landmarks Chavanay Vienne Roman Theatre of Vienne - Day 13
Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Arles
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Sample region's celebrated wines with fascinating history of Côte du Rhône vineyard production
- Chocolate workshop - Live chocolate-making demonstration at Chocolaterie Castelain with tasting of artisanal chocolates infused with local wine, paired with regional wines and delicacies
- Bike tour along the Rhône - Gentle cycling along ViaRhôna paths through peaceful vineyards, crossing impressive Passerelle de l'Oiselay pedestrian and cycle bridge
Landmarks Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chocolaterie Castelain Passerelle de l'Oiselay - Day 14
Arles - Avignon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles - Walking tour visiting ancient Roman amphitheatre (Arènes d'Arles, built 90 AD), experiencing vibrant colours and light that inspired many artists
- Visit Les Baux with Carrières des Lumières - Journey to medieval village and immersive 7,000 square-metre visual and musical installation featuring notable artists' works
- Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill - Visit local farm learning olive oil production techniques and traditional Provençal recipes
- Discovery of lavender – from field to perfume - Visit organic farm (typically late June to mid-August for field blooms) specializing in lavender, thyme, rosemary and other herbs, learning extraction processes and creating your own lavender mist
- Following Vincent – Van Gogh's Arles - Walking tour tracing Van Gogh's journey through sunlit streets and historic sites inspiring his famous works during 15 months in the town
Landmarks Arles Arènes d'Arles Les Baux Carrières des Lumières - Day 15
Avignon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Classical concert at the Palais des Papes - Exclusive gala dinner with trio classical concert in the Pope's dining room when closed to public
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including a visit to the Pope's Palace - Guided walk through historic city walls and Pope's Palace (14th-century papal seat), noting cobblestoned streets and numerous palace steps requiring moderate fitness
- Excursion to Pont Du Gard - Guided tour of ancient Roman aqueduct dating to middle of first century, engineering masterpiece designed to carry water to Nîmes
- Shop with a Chef & Scenic Culinaire - Visit local market with Scenic chef sampling regional ingredients, then return for interactive cooking demonstration (Note: Market closed Mondays)
- Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénauque Abbey - Visit Gordes, one of France's most beautiful villages with stone buildings spiraling around its rock, then visit picturesque Sénauque Abbey
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Avignon city walls Pont du Gard Gordes Sénauque Abbey Le Rocher des Doms 
- Day 16
Viviers
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers - Guided exploration of monuments and architecture including Cathedral of St. Vincent (11th century, now 18th-century Gothic with Renaissance façade), then free time
- French Resistance walking tour - Walking tour hearing stories of resistance fighters against Nazi Occupation, learning local heroism and daring missions
- WWII in Viviers - Guided walk revealing Viviers' dramatic past, Battle of Montélimar (August 1944), and why this battle is studied at West Point
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum - Explore mountains and medieval fortress ruins, then immerse in largest decorated Palaeolithic cave replica (7,000 square metres) built near original fragile site
- Côtes du Rhône Villages tasting - Guided wine tasting through heart of Rhône Valley exploring wines capturing region's charm
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence - Exploration of beautiful provincial town with mighty castle and Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour, plus free time
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral of St. Vincent Ardèche Nature Park Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum Grignan Grignan Castle Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour - Day 17
Tournon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- French dessert buffet - Artisanal desserts by local pastry chef with fine coffee or dessert wine
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Tournon - Explore town on foot learning its history, visit the castle, enjoy free time, optionally cross France's oldest suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage with prestigious chocolatiers Valrhona
- Hiking through the vineyards in Tournon - Hike through sloping vineyards overlooking Rhône River, learn local wine production, taste regional wines
- Biking along the Rhône - Cycle picturesque Rhône banks past charming villages and spectacular scenery to nearby village of Glun
Landmarks Tournon Castle Tain l'Hermitage Valrhona Chocolatiers Glun 
- Day 18
Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Choral concert at Chapelle de la Trinite - Acapella choir performance in 17th-century Baroque chapel with Carrara marble interior
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon - Traverse hidden traboules and secret passageways dating to fourth century, visit Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviève for city views
- Excursion to Pérouges - Visit medieval walled village atop hill overlooking Ain River, beautifully preserved with vine-covered stone buildings and cobbled laneways (high fitness required for uneven surfaces and hills)
- Silk painting workshop - Learn history and process of silk painting, reflecting Lyon's five-century silk production heritage and 19th-century major industry
Landmarks Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière Chapelle de la Trinite Pérouges 
- Day 19
Mâcon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive dinner by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon)
Included Activities
- Cooperage demonstration - Skilled artisan demonstrating ancient barrel-making art and its role in wine and spirit production
- Exclusive dinner by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon - Intimate dining experience with authentic regional dishes showcasing French gastronomy
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey - Medieval town tour visiting Benedictine Abbey (once largest Christian building), learning history with free time
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin - Coach transfer to 1606 historic castle, gilded rooms, moat, water features, and 10+ hectares of manicured gardens on guided tour
- Truffle tasting - Meet local truffle farmer and hound learning farming techniques, then taste truffle butter and chocolate mousse with truffles
- Tour of Tournus - Stroll narrow streets with pastel-coloured buildings, visit H\u00f4tel-Dieu (18th-century restored hospital) and Saint-Philibert Abbey (12th century)
Landmarks Mâcon Cluny Cluny Abbey Château de Cormatin Tournus Saint-Philibert Abbey Hôtel-Dieu - Day 20
Mâcon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Beaujolais wine region - Drive through rolling hills meeting local vintner, discover wine production, sample region's best
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration - Visit Vonnas village (gourmet destination), experience interactive cooking demonstration at Michelin-star chef's restaurant featuring classic French dishes
- Monastère Royal de Brou and Bourg-en-Bresse - Guided tour of Bourg-en-Bresse including stunning 16th-century Monastère Royal de Brou (commissioned by Margaret of Austria), combining Gothic and Renaissance artistry, now museum showcasing Flemish and Netherlandish art centuries
Landmarks Beaujolais wine region Vonnas Bourg-en-Bresse Monastère Royal de Brou - Day 21
Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast
