FRANCE
AGENT: Christian Blondeau from France at Leisure
DAY 1: Paris
Meet and Greet at the Charles de Gaulle Airport for your private transfer. Personal check in at your 2
bedroom apartment in the Marais area, one of Paris oldest district.
DAY 2: Paris
TOUR - Half day tour with Lunch at the Eiffel Tower with skip-the-line-ticket
Highlights include a memorable lunch at the Eiffel Tower with spectacular views over the whole of
Paris. A unique opportunity to combine fine dining with a chance to visit Paris's most iconic
monument! No waiting in line with our priority ticket, giving you direct access to the first floor of the
Eiffel Tower. Take your time at the Eiffel Tower and only come down when you've had your fill!
This evening enjoy the Moulin Rouge show The "Féerie" review comprises a troupe of 100
DAY 3: Paris
TOUR - Guided visit of Notre-Dame de Paris, Montmartre, Louvre Museum with skip-the-line access
Highlights include a guided visit by bus of the oldest quarters of Paris, Notre Dame of Paris Cathedral,
a guided visit of Montmartre village with place du Tertre a visit on your own of the Basilica of the
Sacred Heart. Continue on for a guided visit of the Louvre Museum with the possibility to stay and
visit the Louvre on your own Wednesday and Friday.
DAY 4: Loire Valley
TOUR - Into the Loire Valley for a tour and staying in the Chateau de Pray
Pick up car rental from Paris and drive south to the Loire Valley region, the Chateau and garden
country of France. On the way stop in Chartres to visit its famous cathedral. Late afternoon check in
at Chateau de Pray for 2 nights including a gastronomic dinner.
DAY 5: Azay le Rideau
TOUR - Minibus full day guided tour of the 3 chateau with wine tasting - Azay le Rideau - Langeais
and the famous Villandry Château.
Transport in a comfortable full option minivan with your private English speaking escort guide. Today
includes entrance tickets and tours of the Chateaux of Azay le Rideau and Langeais, Gardens of
Villandry, tour and wine tasting at a cellar cave and lunch at a winery or in a traditional restaurant
according to the availability
In your spare time, you may also wish to visit one of the many famous Chateau in the region:
 Chateau de Chenonceau
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Chateau Royal de Chambord
Chateau de Cheverny
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Chateau Royal d’Amboise
DAY 6: Dordogne
Following breakfast drive south toward the Dordogne region to arrive mid-afternoon in Sarlat – one of
the most beautiful medieval villages of France. Check in to the Hotel de La Boetie a fine 4 * property
in the town where you will stay for 4 nights.
DAY 7: Dordogne
TOUR - Lascaux II & the Art of the Caves - Full Day
Highlights include entrance to Lascaux II and the Rouffignac cave. Today you will travel in
comfortable & fully equipped minivans in small group tours of 8 passengers maximum with an English
speaking driver guide
DAY 8: Dordogne
TOUR - Dordogne
In your small group, today you will enjoy a guided walking tour of Sarlat as the National Prehistoric
Museum. Afterwards, take a boat ride along the Dordogne.
DAY 9: Cruise on the Canal Du Midi
Drive to Carcassonne for a 6 night Luxury Barge cruise on the Canal du Midi. Drop the car at the
deposit where your cruise host will meet you to transfer you to the barge. Clair de Lune is a deluxe
hotel barge tastefully furnished with cherrywood and African hardwoods that provide a sophisticated,
modern interior. She provides superior accommodation for up to 6 guests in three contemporary
double or twin junior suites with en suite facilities. There is a comfortable, stylish dining area and
saloon with picture windows and a large sundeck with a spa pool from which to admire the passing
countryside, together with bicycles for exploring the famous towpath.
The barge cruise package offers you a full-board service with regional gastronomic meals with fine
wines and includes daily guided excursions and activities to many of the points of interest in every
area you are cruising through.
Cruise Highlights
 Tour the fortified City of Carcassonne
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Visit Narbonne with its Archbishop’s Palace and lively covered market
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Private Minervois wine tasting at the Domaine
Massamier La Mignarde
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Tour of medieval Lagrasse and its Benedictine Abbey
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Private wine tasting at the Château Villemagne
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Visit Montolieu, also known as the “Village of Books”
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Tour of the hilltop village of Minerve
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Excellent for walking and cycling at your leisure
Day 10: on the way to Burgundy
Following breakfast you disembark for a transfer to the nearest train station to board your 1st class
TGV to Beaune in the heart of Burgundy’s famous wine region. Late afternoon check in at the luxury
Le Cep Hotel in the middle of the town. Dinner has been booked at the L’oiseau des Vignes
restaurant – a gastronomic experience like no other. One of your itinerary highlights.
Day 11: Burgundy
TOUR – Wine tour
Côte de Beaune, Chateau de Rochepot, Lunch-drinks included and wine tasting.
Highlights include an English & Spanish speaking guide for the day, entrance tickets and a guided
tour of the Hospice de Beaune. Tour and wine tasting lunch at a local domain followed by a tour and
wine tasting at domain in Meursault.
Day 12: Back to Charles De Gaulle Airport via Troyes
Check out of your Hotel Le Cep, transfer to the train station for your trip back to Paris Charles De
Gaulle airport for your return flight home.