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This tour attracts the experienced traveller who wishes to delve deeper into the diversity of France and its way of life with special emphasis on the delights of French cuisine, fine wines and Champagne. After leaving Paris you will travel through the Champagne and Burgundy regions, stopping at the famous wine village of Chablis and sample the local nectar before spending two nights in Dijon. From the wine country to the mountains and a superb drive high into the Alps and climb towards Mont Blanc and the ski resort of Chamonix. Take a breathtaking drive to the lake-side town of Annecy and enjoy the area before driving to the spa town of Aix-les-Bains. Travel from the Alps to the Riviera following in the footsteps of Napoleon. See the Grimaldi Palace in Monaco and then travel through Provence to Avignon and then on to Chatauneuf-du-Pape to sample the famous wine. In Nimes you will see the Roman Arena and the 2000 year old Roman Temple. Then on to Albi the birthplace of Toulouse Lautrec, you will be fascinated with the tiny medieval town of Rocamadour perched on a cliff side above the Alzou River. The next two nights are spend in the lovely Dordogne Valley and from there to Limoges to visit a porcelain showroom before heading to Poitiers to board a TGV train for your fast and comfortable journey to Paris. An indepth sightseeing tour of Paris and a farewell dinner to top it off, a wonderful end to a magical tour of France.
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| Tour Operator: | Insight Vacations |
| Duration: | 16 nights |
| Pickup: | Paris at 0:00AM |
| Drop-off: | Paris |
| Meals Included: | Breakfasts - 15
Lunches - 0
Dinners - 5 |
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| Prices |
| Per Adult Twin Share | $4,475.00 |
| Per Adult Single | $5,785.00 |
| Per Adult Triple Share | $4,320.00 |
| Per Child | $4,025.00 |
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| Non-Guaranteed Departure Dates |
 | 30-Jun-12 |
| 07-Jul-12 |
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| 14-Jul-12 |
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| Prices |
| Per Adult Twin Share | $4,499.00 |
| Per Adult Single | $5,819.00 |
| Per Adult Triple Share | $4,344.00 |
| Per Child | $4,049.00 |
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| Non-Guaranteed Departure Dates |
| 23-Jun-12 |
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| Prices |
| Per Adult Twin Share | $4,575.00 |
| Per Adult Single | $6,065.00 |
| Per Adult Triple Share | $4,420.00 |
| Per Child | $4,125.00 |
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| Non-Guaranteed Departure Dates |
| 14-Apr-12 |
| 21-Apr-12 |
| 28-Apr-12 |
| 05-May-12 |
| 12-May-12 |
| 26-May-12 |
| 02-Jun-12 |
| 09-Jun-12 |
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| 21-Jul-12 |
| 28-Jul-12 |
| 04-Aug-12 |
| 11-Aug-12 |
| 18-Aug-12 |
| 29-Sep-12 |
| 06-Oct-12 |
| 13-Oct-12 |
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| Prices |
| Per Adult Twin Share | $4,599.00 |
| Per Adult Single | $6,089.00 |
| Per Adult Triple Share | $4,444.00 |
| Per Child | $4,149.00 |
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| Non-Guaranteed Departure Dates |
| 19-May-12 |
| 25-Aug-12 |
| 01-Sep-12 |
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| 08-Sep-12 |
| 15-Sep-12 |
| 22-Sep-12 |
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| Prices |
| Per Adult Twin Share | $4,699.00 |
| Per Adult Single | $6,214.00 |
| Per Adult Triple Share | $4,544.00 |
| Per Child | $4,249.00 |
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| Non-Guaranteed Departure Dates |
| 16-Jun-12 |
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| Itinerary | Accommodation | Attractions |  |
Paris
1 night |  Ah Paris!! What can be said that already hasn’t been? It is a unique, vibrant and exciting city, a city full of atmosphere, a city full of interest, a city with a fantastic cultural heritage. It is above all a city which needs to be experienced, felt, touched and heard, not just seen. Paris is ... |
| Troyes |  Troyes is considered to be one of France’s finest medieval centres and is located on the wide alluvial plains of the River Seine, approximately 150 kilometres south-east of Paris. The town, which was once the capital of the Champagne region, prides itself on its rich cultural heritage, its unique a... |
| Chablis |  The small picturesque commune of Chablis is located on the southern bank of the Serein River in the Region of Burgundy, approximately 180 kilometres south-east of Paris. Chablis stands at the centre of a famous wine growing district which encompasses roughly 4000 hectares of vineyards and is consid... |
| Vezelay |  Located at the top of a rounded hill, the small, enchanting commune of Vezelay is dominated by the huge 9th century Basilica of St Magdalene, which is also known as Vezelay Abbey. This historic religious centre was once an important meeting point along the Way of Saint James, a pilgrimage route to ... |
Dijon
2 nights |  The vibrant university city of Dijon boasts one of the best-preserved old town centres in France. It is packed with well preserved historic buildings which reflect the rich cultural heritage of this once powerful regional capital. During the 11th to 15th centuries, Dijon grew to become a centre of... |
| Beaune |  Beaune stands at the heart of the Burgundy wine region of France and is located on the Route des Grande Crus, or the Road of Great Wines. This commune of 22,000 residents lies south of Dijon within the Cote de Beaune, the southern portion of the Cote d’Or, from which the most famous and most expens... |
Chamonix
1 night |  The picturesque resort town of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, which is usually simplified to Chamonix, is located in the French Alps just 15 kilometres from the Swiss border. The town is one of the highest in France and is dominated by the spectacular rocky peaks of the Aiguilles Rouges Massif and the snow a... |
| Annecy |  The picturesque town of Annecy lies between the Jura Mountains and the French Alps and is the capital of the department of Haute-Savoie. This ancient town stands on the northern shores of Lake Annecy at the mouth of the River Thiou, and is overlooked by the spectacular rocky ridges of the nearby Mo... |
Aix-Les-Bains
1 night |  Aix-les-Bains is located on the eastern shores of Lac du Bourget in the foothills of the French Alps, and is overlooked by Mont Revard (1,538 metres) which forms part of the Massif des Bauges. It is a historic town which has been blessed with hot natural sulphur springs whose curative properties we... |
Nice
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| Monaco |  |
| Saint Paul de Vence | The picturesque medieval village of Saint-Paul de Vence is located on the summit of a large rocky outcrop and overlooks the distant Cap d’Antibes and the Mediterranean Sea, and is surrounded by the rugged, wooded hills of the Esterel Massif. This small, charming village is one of the most visited v... |
| Aix-en-Provence |  The vibrant and charming city of Aix-en-Provence is a visitor’s delight. It is an elegant and stylish city with a rich cultural heritage and known for its substantial historic centre, tree-lined boulevards, museums, festivals and water fountains. In fact Aix-en-Provence is often referred to as the... |
Avignon
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| Arles |  Arles is a moderately sized town and known for its rich cultural and architectural heritage in recognition of which it is listed as a ‘City of Art and History’ and a declared ‘U.N.E.S.C.O. World Heritage Site’. The centre of Arles is quite compact and easy to explore on foot, and is comprised of ch... |
Nimes
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| Carcassonne |  Taken straight from a children’s storybook, the fairy-tale styled walled city of Carcassonne stands on a hilltop plateau overlooking the vine-covered valley of River Aude. Located approximately 85 kilometres south-east of Toulouse in the Region of Languedoc-Roussillon in southern France, this uniqu... |
Albi
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| Cahors |  Although Cahors has some interesting heritage sites, the town is better known for its dark heady ‘black’ malbec wine!! Located in a sharp bend of the meandering River Lot, Cahors lies approximately 95 kilometres north of Toulouse in the Region of Midi-Pyrenees in south-western France. Cahors is a ... |
| Rocamadour |  Built on the edge of a deep limestone gorge and overlooking the tree-clad valley of the River Alzou stands the picturesque village of Rocamadour, which is located approximately 150 kilometres north of Toulouse in the Region of Midi-Pyrenees in south-western France. Rocamadour is known for its many ... |
Brive La Gaillarde - Dordogne
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| Limoges |  The ancient city of Limoges is a major city and capital of the region of Limousin in central France. It is a university city and an important artistic and religious centre, and today recognised by its listing as a ‘City of Art and History’ for its contributions to the culture and heritage of the na... |
| Poitiers |  Poitiers is a charming, compact, country town which is known for its historic centre that is located on the slopes and summit of a rocky plateau 40 metres above the River Clain which loops around the city on three sides. Poitiers is the capital of the Poitou-Charentes Region of central-western Fran... |
Paris
2 nights | Ah Paris!! What can be said that already hasn’t been? It is a unique, vibrant and exciting city, a city full of atmosphere, a city full of interest, a city with a fantastic cultural heritage. It is above all a city which needs to be experienced, felt, touched and heard, not just seen. Paris is ... |
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| Napoleon's Tomb |  Napoleon’s Tomb stands within the Royal Church, or the Church of the Dome, which itself forms part of the enormous Hotel National des Invalides. It is a serene and peaceful location, a place of contemplation and a place of respect for the First Emperor of France. Napoleon I died in exile on the Is... |
| Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris |  The 12th century Cathedral of Notre Dame of Paris is one of the iconic images of France. It is an excellent example of French Gothic architecture and known as one of the first Gothic cathedrals to be built. The cathedral stands on the east side of the Ile de la Cite at the very heart of Paris, and... |
| Lascaux Cave Paintings |  The world famous Lascaux Caves with their notable prehistoric wall-art lie within 2 kilometres of the village of Montignac-sur-Vezere in the heart of the Black Perigord area of Dordogne. The original Lascaux Caves extend for 235 metres and contain approximately 6,000 representations of animal, huma... |
| Pont du Gard - Roman Aqueduct | The Pont du Gard is one of the most impressive and most beautiful Roman aqueducts in Europe and stands nearly 50 metres high and once extended for almost 350 metres across the valley of the River Gard. This spectacular structure was built in 19 B.C and forms part of a water system which extended fo... |
| Roman Amphitheater of Nimes |  The Nimes Arena, which was inspired by the Colosseum in Rome, is one of most famous Roman amphitheatres in France. The Arena is formed by two stories of vaulted arches which reach to over 20 metres and support 34 rows of seating capable of accommodating over 16,000 spectators. The seating overlook... |
| Arc de Triomphe |  The Arc de Triomphe is a massive historic monument which stands at the western end of the Champs Elysees and is one of the most iconic images of the city of Paris. It is revered by the French, a symbol of their national spirit and the focal point for all state funerals, military achievements and na... |
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