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13 Days Fabulous France Tour Package
Forget the crowds of the city as you revel in the roads less traveled through the captivating and colorful French countryside. You’ll be swept away to another era as you visit some of France’s fairy-tale châteaux, and you’ll feel like nobility as you spend the night in dazzling, private castles. With a fascinating heritage rich in culture, history and gastronomy, France’s joie de vivre is contagious. Let yourself be smitten by its charm, and indulge in tasty dishes and fine wine as you stroll through medieval towns and explore some of the most venerable wine regions in the world.
Known as the gastronomic capital of France, Lyon is also home to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Discover the Fourviere Hill with its Gallo-Roman heritage, and at its foot, picturesque Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon), built as a medieval town, and now the largest display of Renaissance architecture in France. Enjoy lunch at Ostellerie du Vieux Pérouges, built in the 14th century, and stroll through the medieval fortified town of Pérouges. Day 4 - Beaune Our first stop in Burgundy is its wine capital, the medieval jewel city of Beaune. The Hospices de Beaune showcase the magnificence of Flemish Burgundian architecture. Following a delightful wine tasting and lunch, we visit Château du Clos de Vougeot and its vineyards. End a picture-perfect day with a hot air balloon ride over Burgundy, followed by a sumptuous dinner at highly-acclaimed Loiseau des Vignes. Days 5 - 7 - Toulouse & Cahors Toulouse will dazzle you with the Romanesque architecture of the Saint-Sernin Basilica, the Baroque Le Capitole, and the Canal du Midi, built in the 17th century to link the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. Gaze at some prehistoric cave paintings inside Pech Merle. Step into Rocamadour’s churches, built against a cliff, and walk the medieval ramparts of Château de Rocamadour. From the medieval town of Cahors with its fortified bridge, explore the vineyards of the Lot Valley. Day 8 - Saint-Émilion We’ll stop in Sarlat on our way to Saint-Émilion, a charming medieval village with steep, cobbled streets. Explore Saint-Émilion, situated on a limestone plateau overlooking the Dordogne Valley, and abound with monuments dug into the limestone bedrock. Days 9 - 11 - Bordeaux & Montbazon Take a morning stroll through Old Bordeaux before journeying to the famed Châteaux de la Loire—Amboise, Chenonceau Ussé, and Azay-le-Rideau. In Chinon, gaze at the impressive ruins of the fortified castle where Jeanne d’Arc met King Charles VII. Indulge at L’Étape Gourmande, a restaurant set in an authentic 17th-century goat farm. Days 12 & 13 - Paris Fall in love with the “City of Lights” as you travel through Paris in your chauffeured vintage Citroën 2CV, the quintessential symbol of French automobiles in the last century. Save time, money and stress! For reservations: Fill out the vacation planner to be contacted by our France vacation specialist. Contact: Travelwizard.com Phone: 1-415-446-5252 or 1-800-330-8820 9/09 |
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