C'est Magnifique: Exploring the Cities and Countryside of France
15 days
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Small Group Tour
Learn the stories behind Omaha Beach, exquisite cuisine, picturesque vineyards and ever-evolving culture of Provence as you dive deeper into world-renowned icons of France.
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Learn the story of the Allied Invasion of Normandy as you explore the D-Day landing beaches
- Taste the terroir, or “sense of place,” in foods like cheese from Normandy and wines from Bordeaux
- Discover two of the Loire Valley’s most stunning châteaux and stand in awe of the island fortress Mont Saint-Michel
What's this trip about?
Learn the stories behind Omaha Beach, exquisite cuisine, picturesque vineyards and ever-evolving culture of Provence as you dive deeper into world-renowned icons of France.
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Itinerary
Day
1
Departures from the U.S.
In Flight
Day
2
Group Arrival in Paris/ Orientation
Paris D Le Patio Bastille
Afternoon: After arriving at the hotel, check in and get your room, then take some time to unpack, freshen up, and relax. In the late afternoon, we will gather in our private meeting room where the Gro...
Day
3
Paris Overview
Bayeux B,L,D Churchill Hotel
Activity note: Today's activities include an approximately three hour motor coach transfer to Bayeux
Breakfast: At the hotel, the breakfast buffet offers cold and hot choices including eggs, breads and pastries, ju...
Day
4
Caen Memorial/ Bayeux Tapestry
Bayeux B,L,D Churchill Hotel
Activity note: Walking up to two miles on uneven pavement
Breakfast: At the hotel
Morning: This morning the coach will depart for the Caen Memorial, a major museum commemorating WWII. This is a...
Day
5
Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery
Bayeux B,L Churchill Hotel
Activity note: Walking up to two miles on uneven terrain. Standing up to 1 hour at a time.
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: Depart by coach for Omaha Beach. This morning there will be a l...
Day
6
Mont St. Michel
Tours B,D Hotel Oceania Tours
Activity note: Today's activities incude travel by coach. At Mont Saint Michel, there is a walk of 0.56 mile from the bus car park to the shuttle, (each way) and many flights of steep steps to climb, as well as dark a...
Day
7
Chateau of Azay, Gardens of Villandry
Tours B,L Hotel Oceania Tours
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: This morning set off by coach and head for the castle at Azay-le-Rideau. Built on an island in the middle of the Indre, the building that you can see today ...
Day
8
Chateaux of the Loire Valley: Amboise and Chenonceau
Tours B,L Hotel Oceania Tours
Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles on uneven terrain.
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: This morning, we will take a field trip to explore some of the most beautiful Lo...
Day
9
TGV to Bordeaux / Explore Bordeaux
Bordeaux B,L,D Hotel Bordeaux Best Western Plus Bayonne Etche-Ona
Activity note: Today's activities include 2 hours 45 minutes of travel by TGV.
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: This morning, the coach will drop us of...
Day
10
The Bordeaux Wine Region
Bordeaux B,L Hotel Bordeaux Best Western Plus Bayonne Etche-Ona
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: This morning, we will take a field trip to St. Emilion to explore several centuries of history and legends, from the time of the monk ...
Day
11
The Walled City of Carcassonne
Carcassone B,L Best Western Hôtel Le Donjon
Activity note: Today's activities include four hours of coach travel from Bordeaux to Carcassonne with a rest stop en route. Carcassonne is a walled medieval city with only pedestrian acc...
Day
12
Narbonne/ Pont du Gard
Arles B,L,D Best Western Atrium
Activity note: Pont du Gard requires a good amount of walking.
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: This morning we depart by coach to Narbonne. Enjoy a walking excursion of Narbonne, including the fa...
Day
13
Arles / Les Baux de Provence
Arles B,L Best Western Atrium
Activity note: Today's activiites include walking on cobblestone streets in Arles and Les-Baux-de-Provence. Please note that Les-Baux-de-Provence is rather steep and buses cannot enter the city in Arles ...
Day
14
Avignon/Chateauneuf du Pape
Arles B,L Best Western Atrium
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: The coach will depart to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. We will then take a field trip to a local winery.
Lunch: At a local restaurant.
Afternoon: This afternoon, we...
Day
15
Departures
In Flight B
Breakfast: At the hotel. This concludes our program.
Morning: Departure transfers to the Marseille Airport. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring t...
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Last Updated: 1/6/2022
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Meals Included
- 30 Meals
- 13 Breakfasts
- 11 Lunches
- 6 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt
Age Requirements
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