French Rendez-vous


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Overview
Highlights
- Paris : Special welcome and farewell dinners at a local restaurant; ascend the Eiffel Tower; guided sightseeing, visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Troyes: Walking tour
- Burgundy: Stay two nights in Château de Chailly in Pouilly-en-Auxois
- Dijon: Walking tour
- Beaune: Visit the inner court of Hôtel-Dieu; wine tasting at the Marché aux Vins wine cellar
- Chamonix: Fondue Savoyarde dinner at Brasserie de l’M
- Grasse: Visit a perfume factory
- Aix-en-provence: Walking tour
- Avignon : Visit the Palace of the Popes
- Pont du gard: Take pictures of the Roman aqueduct
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Itinerary

Welcome to Paris! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
J’adore Paris PARIS Free time this morning. Your sightseeing this afternoon comprises a guided walk to discover one of Paris’s iconic quarters. This evening, enjoy [LF] a dinner cruise on the Seine with incredible sights of the city. (Breakfast,Dinner)
LOCAL FA...
Voyages Extraordinaires NANTES Guided walking tour includes sights of the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Ile Feydeau, Place Royale and Passage Pommeraye. (Breakfast) 239 mi / 385 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LIVES Situated on the Loire river, the once busy port o...
Local Spirit COGNAC [LF] Guided visit of the Chateau Royale du Cognac and cognac tasting. BORDEAUX Free-time this evening. (Breakfast) 242 mi / 390 km
LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES The Dutch started to distill French wines into brandy in the 16th century as a mea...
Beyond the vineyards BORDEAUX Guided walking tour to discover historic neighbourhoods such as Quinconces and Saint Pierre. Stop at a local patisserie to try a traditional canele pastry. (Breakfast)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURAL GEM The name Bordeaux means “water’s ed...
Medieval Battle Sites CARCASSONNE Take an orientation walk by the ancient battlements and enjoy free time to explore this delightful medieval town. (Breakfast,Dinner) 211 mi / 340 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOT Visit the ancient city of Carcassonne and see it...
Roman Influences NIMES Enjoy an orientation walk to admire the Roman Amphitheater and the Maison Carrée, an ancient Roman Temple. LE BAUX DE PROVENCE Olive Oil mill visit with olive oil tasting. MARSEILLES Free time this evening. (Breakfast) 217 mi / 350 km
TOU...
Musical Marches MARSEILLE Guided sightseeing features a walk in the city’s oldest district – Le Panier, with a visit to the Cathedral La Major, the old port and a scenic drive along the panoramic waterfront road. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the old port ar...
Beautiful Boulevards AIX-EN-PROVENCE Orientation walk of the city features the elegant Cours Mirabeau and free time to explore further. NICE Evening at leisure. (Breakfast) 149 mi / 240 km
ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE Take advantage of an optional excursion ...
La belle NICE Follow your local guide for a walking tour through the old town, characterised by narrow cobbled streets, charming squares, and Baroque churches. Free time in the afternoon. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (Breakfast,Dinner)...
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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AC Hotel Paris Porte Maillot
This modern property places guests in the epicenter of the style and energy of the 17th arrondissement, just steps away from the Porte Maillot metro offering easy access to the city's famous attractions. Spacious air-conditioned guestrooms feature pillow top beds with premium duvets, LED TVs, and bathrooms with walk-in showers or baths. The main restaurant serves bistro-style dishes and the vibrant bar offers a happy hour and snacks. There is a fitness center and free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
Paris
France
6 rue Gustave Charpentier
Oceania Hotel de France
This contemporary styled hotel is housed in a grand 18th-century townhouse and is ideally situated in the center of Nantes, on the Place Graslin, just a 2 minute walk away from the Graslin Theatre, the Pommeraye Passage and Place Royale. Facilities include a Fitness area, a trendy bar/lounge serving drinks as well as Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout the property. All 72 guestrooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a desk, a flat screen TV, and a bathroom with a spacious Italian-style shower, hair dryer and complimentary toiletries.
Nantes
France
24 Rue Crébillon
Mercure Bordeaux Chateau Chartrons
Impressive 3-story Turn-of-Century Victorian Hotel with natural stone exterior featuring stone lions & Parisian-style windows.
Bordeaux
France
81,Cours Saint Louis
Hotel du Roi & Spa
This cleverly designed boutique hotel mixes the modern with the medieval. It is located on the banks of the river Aude within walking distance of the 650-year-old Pont Vieux pedestrian bridge and the medieval city center with its historic landmarks. Each room is air conditioned and includes satellite TV, free Wi-Fi access, safe, minibar, espresso coffee machine and ironing equipment. This property boasts an indoor swimming pool, a 24-hour gym and a pleasant bar offering outdoor seating with views of the Citadel.
Carcassonne
France
2 rue des Claquières
NH Collection Marseille
The NH Collection Marseille has 176 bright, spacious guestrooms all equipped with a flat-screen TV, Free Wi-Fi internet access, a coffee machine, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. This property is ideally located with the city¿s vibrant, picturesque old town, trendy boutiques and Le Vieux Port all just a short walk away. The restaurant provides fine wines and gourmet dishes with local and international recipes, the lobby bar serves refreshing drinks and there is also a sixth floor fitness center.
Marseille
France
37 Boulevard Des Dames
NH Nice
NH Nice hotel offers 152 spacious air-conditioned guestrooms, all with chic contemporary décor, including sleek wooden floors and are furnished with a flat-screen TV, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities as well as Free Wi-Fi internet access. The elegant restaurant serves both local and international dishes with al fresco dining during the spring and summer months on the rooftop terrace which also features an outdoor seasonal swimming pool and bar, ideal for relaxing after a day of sightseeing. The property is located in the eastern part of the city with The old town just a 15-minute walk away.
Nice
France
2-4 Parvis De L'europe
Apollinaire
This charming 110 room boutique property has an air of casual refinement with architecture from the 1920's. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel. Breakfast can be enjoyed on the sunny terrace of the outdoor inner garden and evenings can be spent relaxing in the jazzy atmosphere of the lounge bar.
Nice
France
25 Blvd.Dubouchage
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