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La France 2010
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| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
RA0 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
15 |
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Starting Price |
$2879 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$793 |
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Triple room disc. |
$13 |
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Countries Visited |
France
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City Highlights |
Loire Valley, Grenoble, Dijon, Carcassonne, Cannes, Caen, Bordeaux, Avignon, Rouen, Paris, Normandy, Nimes, Nice, Lyon |
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Headsets throughout the tourParis: Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, ascend the Eiffel TowerRouen: Walking tourCaen: Visit the Memorial Museum for PeaceNormandy BeachesBayeux: Visit Queen Matilda’s tapestry in the Tapestry MuseumMont St. Michel: Guided visit of the abbeyChâteubriant: Morning breakAngers: Picture stop of the castleLoire Valley: Full-day guided sightseeing, visit the Châteaux of Chambord and ChenonceauSt. Emilion: Wine tastingBordeaux: Walking tourCarcassonne: Walk on the ancient battlementsPont du Gard: Take pictures of the Roman AqueductAvignon: Walking tour, take pictures of the Palace of the Popes and Pont d’AvignonCannes: Drive through the film festival townNice: Walking tour of the Old TownLyon: Orientation including Fourvière HillDijon: OrientationDijon–Paris: By TGV trainNote:- In the rare event that the TGV train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.
MEALS
Full buffet breakfast (B); 8 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Paris.
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Day 1: (Sun.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2: Arrive in Paris, France.
(Mon.) The day is free to rest or to start exploring the splendid French capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and leave the hotel for a welcome dinner with wine at one of Paris’ lively restaurants. After dinner you may wish to join an optional outing to get a first impression of the “City of Light.” (D)
Day 3: Paris.
(Tue.) Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, Louvre, and Champs-Elysées. Visit magnificent NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL and for a panoramic view, take the elevator to the second floor of the EIFFEL TOWER. Balance of the day at leisure and lots to do. An optional afternoon excursion to the Palace of Versailles and evening excursions are available. (B)
Day 4: Paris–Rouen–Caen.
(Wed.) A pleasant drive through the rural area west of Paris takes you to historic Rouen in the lower valley of the River Seine. Time here for a leisurely stroll along the lovely cobbled Rue du Gros-Horloge leading from the cathedral to the square where Joan of Arc was burned in 1431. Then, continue to Caen and look forward to the highlight of the day: a visit to the fascinating MEMORIAL MUSEUM FOR PEACE. Its great exhibits and audiovisual show focus on the Battle of Normandy. (B,D)
Day 5: Caen–Normandy Beaches–Bayeux–Mont St. Michel.
(Thu.) Drive by the Normandy Beaches on the way to Bayeux. Here, admire QUEEN MATILDA’S TAPESTRY, depicting in extraordinary detail William the Conqueror’s conquest of England. In the afternoon, visit the famous ABBEY OF MONT ST. MICHEL, perched on a rocky isle in the Gulf of Saint Malo. Overnight on the coast near Mont St. Michel. (B,D)
Day 6: Mont St. Michel–Tours.
(Fri.) Enjoy a scenic ride right across Brittany via Châteaubriant to Angers. Stop here for pictures of an impressive 13th-century castle overlooking the River Maine. Then, continue your journey to Tours in the Loire Valley. Tonight is your chance to sample French cuisine at one of the area’s excellent bistros. (B)
Day 7: Tours. Loire Valley Excursion.
(Sat.) A rich day of sightseeing. Visit the jewel of the French Renaissance, Château CHAMBORD, and the 16th-century château of Catherine de Medici, lovely CHENONCEAU. Time to explore on your own. Return to Tours in the late afternoon. (B,D)
Day 8: Tours–St. Emilion–Bordeaux.
(Sun.) First stop this morning is in St. Emilion, world famous for its wines. Enjoy a WINE TASTING before continuing to Bordeaux, and join your Tour Director for a walking tour through this pretty city. (B,D)
Day 9: Bordeaux–Carcassonne–Nîmes.
(Mon.) From Bordeaux to the beautifully preserved, medieval, walled town of Carcassonne for a leisurely walk on the ancient BATTLEMENTS and time to explore the town on your own. Overnight in Nîmes. (B,D)
Day 10: Nîmes–Pont du Gard–Avignon–Cannes–Nice.
(Tue.) Motor through the splendid vineyards of Languedoc-Roussillon. At Pont du Gard, admire the Roman Aqueduct, a monumental feat of engineering completed in the year 19 BC. Stop in Avignon for pictures of the magnificent Palace of the Popes and the bridge of the popular song. Next, drive through Cannes, opulent resort of film festivals, on your way to Nice, the sophisticated “Queen of the Riviera.” Later, why not join an exciting optional outing to Monte Carlo? (B)
Day 11: At Leisure in Nice.
(Wed.) Enjoy this enchanting resort on the Côte d’Azur at your own pace. Browse through the elegant shops or stroll along the Promenade des Anglais. Join your Tour Director for a walk through the OLD TOWN and its colorful flower market, and you may wish to join an optional excursion to the famous artist town of St. Paul de Vence. (B)
Day 12: Nice–Grenoble.
(Thu.) This morning, a scenic drive along the famous Route Napoleon through the French Alps past medieval towns to Grenoble. (B,D)
Day 13: Grenoble–Lyon–Dijon.
(Fri.) Your orientation of Lyon includes a panoramic view from FOURVIÈRE HILL with its basilica to enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the city and its Roman ruins. Then, drive north into Burgundy, where road signs read like the wine list of an expensive restaurant, to Dijon, which was the capital of Burgundy from the 11th to the 15th centuries. During your orientation, hear about the various dukes who ruled over the area, then have the rest of the afternoon to browse the shops and enjoy this charming city. (B,D)
Day 14: Dijon–Paris.
(Sat.) Enjoy a ride on the highspeed TGV train to Paris. In the afternoon, an optional excursion to the Louvre Museum is available, as well as exciting possibilities for an unforgettable night out on the town! (B)
Day 15: (Sun.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
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Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from New York (JFK/EWR), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
| Touring Date |
Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single
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Single
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| Apr 04 - Apr 18, 2010 | Call Us | $2879.0 | N/A | $3672 | | Apr 11 - Apr 25, 2010 | Call Us | $2889.0 | N/A | $3682 | | Apr 18 - May 02, 2010 | Call Us | $2889.0 | N/A | $3682 | | Apr 25 - May 09, 2010 | Call Us | $2889.0 | N/A | $3682 | | May 02 - May 16, 2010 | Call Us | $2889.0 | N/A | $3682 | | May 09 - May 23, 2010 | Call Us | $2889.0 | N/A | $3682 | | May 16 - May 30, 2010 | Call Us | $2889.0 | N/A | $3682 | | May 23 - Jun 06, 2010 | Call Us | $2889.0 | N/A | $3682 | | May 30 - Jun 13, 2010 | Call Us | $2899.0 | N/A | $3692 | | Jun 06 - Jun 20, 2010 | Call Us | $2899.0 | N/A | $3692 | | Jun 13 - Jun 27, 2010 | Call Us | $2899.0 | N/A | $3692 | | Jun 20 - Jul 04, 2010 | Call Us | $2899.0 | N/A | $3692 | | Jun 27 - Jul 11, 2010 | Call Us | $2899.0 | N/A | $3692 | | Jul 04 - Jul 18, 2010 | Call Us | $2889.0 | N/A | $3682 | | Jul 11 - Jul 25, 2010 | Call Us | $2889.0 | N/A | $3682 | | Jul 18 - Aug 01, 2010 | Call Us | $2889.0 | N/A | $3682 | | Jul 25 - Aug 08, 2010 | Call Us | $2879.0 | N/A | $3672 | | Aug 01 - Aug 15, 2010 | Call Us | $2879.0 | N/A | $3672 | | Aug 08 - Aug 22, 2010 | Call Us | $2879.0 | N/A | $3672 | | Aug 15 - Aug 29, 2010 | Call Us | $2889.0 | N/A | $3682 | | Aug 22 - Sep 05, 2010 | Call Us | $2889.0 | N/A | $3682 | | Aug 29 - Sep 12, 2010 | Call Us | $2899.0 | N/A | $3692 | | Sep 05 - Sep 19, 2010 | Call Us | $2899.0 | N/A | $3692 | | Sep 12 - Sep 26, 2010 | Call Us | $2899.0 | N/A | $3692 | | Sep 19 - Oct 03, 2010 | Call Us | $2889.0 | N/A | $3682 | | Sep 26 - Oct 10, 2010 | Call Us | $2889.0 | N/A | $3682 | | Oct 03 - Oct 17, 2010 | Call Us | $2889.0 | N/A | $3682 | | Oct 10 - Oct 24, 2010 | Call Us | $2879.0 | N/A | $3672 |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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