Tour Wonderful France (Small Group, 9 Days)

Meals

1 Be My Guest 1 Farewell Dinner 1 Regional Dinner 1 Welcome Reception 8 Breakfasts

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Accommodation

Renaissance La Défense Charlemagne Montaigne & Spa Mercure Pont d’Avignon Evergreen Laurel

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

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Explore Paris and Arles with a Local Specialist Discover Beaune, Lyon, Aix-en-Provence, Monaco and Avignon Visit Saint-Sulpice Church in Paris and Pont du Gard View the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Place Bellecour and the Basilica of Notre Dame in Lyon, the Royal Palace and Cathedral in Monaco and the Palace of the Popes in Avignon Scenic Cruise to St. Tropez Scenic Train Ride from Avignon to Paris Connect With Locals Delicious Provencal home cooking is the perfect accompaniment to a fascinating Be My Guest dinner enjoyed on the banks of the Sorgue with Poppy Salinger, who will regale you with stories of her famous husband. MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Help to preserve the memory of Poppy Salinger’s late husband, Pierre Salinger, former advisor to John F Kennedy, with a visit to the beautiful Bastide Rose and its old mill. An expert Travel Director and professional Driver All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing All porterage and restaurant gratuities TGV Express train between Avignon and Paris. Optional Experiences and free time

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All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

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Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Giverny House And Gardens Of Claude Monet Today we’ll visit the charming former home of the greatest Impressionist painter, Claude Monet, which inspired his magnificent water lily paintings. Our coach will take us to the village of Giverny where we’ll enjoy a tour of the delightful house, gardens and famous Japanese bridge. Adult Price: €49.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner Enjoy dinner and cabaret, including wine and champagne, at the world-famous Moulin Rouge – the original Paris cabaret. Immortalized by the award-winning film of the same name, this Parisian institution features 60 dancers and entertainers and over 1000 costumes! Adult Price: €165.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Nouvelle Eve Cabaret And Dinner One of the oldest and most elegant revue theatres in Paris, Nouvelle Eve is a hidden gem, where you’ll meet the Director and two of the cast members before enjoying a four-course dinner with wine. You will then experience unparalleled Parisian entertainment – including the world-famous Can-Can. Adult Price: €139.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 Beaujolais Gourmet Dinner And Old Town Discovery Enjoy an evening drive along the beautiful Saône River and taste the most acclaimed French cuisine. You’ll discover Lyon’s secrets, from the Gauls to the medieval old town. A UNESCO World Heritage city, Lyon is also the gastronomic capital of France and our chef will prepare a mouth-watering three course dinner, with local wines included. Adult Price: €69.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 St Paul de Vence and Nice A lovely drive into the Esteral Heights bring us to the quaint walled hilltown of St Paul de Vence. Our walk through the village’s winding streets with a Local Specialist reveals elegant fountains,vine-covered ramparts and interesting galleries. Then, because no visit to the Riviera is complete without it, we continue to glorious Nice to enjoy the city, its old town and colourful provençale markets. Adult Price: €43.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 Treasures of Provence We’ll journey through the prestigious vineyards of Château-Neuf-du-Pape to our favourite French Chateau Estate. Enjoy a a guided tour of the vineyards and cellars before a wine tasting, all while learning the secrets of the French wine-making process. Later, enjoy a dinner in traditional Provencal style, with drinks included. Adult Price: €72.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 Montmartre Village And Artists’ Square Dominated by the soaring Sacre Coeur Basilica, you’ll join your Local Specialist to explore Montmartre’s winding streets, unusual galleries and world famous Artist’s Square - once home to the works of Toulouse Lautrec and Picasso. You’ll have time to browse, barter for original art and taste local cuisine, for a real flavour of Montmartre life. Adult Price: €37.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 Seine Cruise And Paris Illuminations Paris at night is a city transformed. Enjoy this superb ’City of Light’ on a leisurely cruise along the River Seine. Afterwards, as we drive through this amazing city, we’ll stop at some vantage points for you to capture the fascinating sights on camera. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset. Adult Price: €38.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Bonjour France
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Bonjour France

Discover romance, sophistication and French joie de vivre in Paris – the launch pad to a memorable journey through the French countryside. Explore the grand boulevards and winding lanes of the ’City of Lights’, before meeting your Travel Director and companions for a Welcome Reception. We take to the streets this evening to see some of the city’s most iconic sights, including the Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe, standing in all its glorious splendour for you to admire.
Day 2 Day 2: Discover The Delights Of Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Discover The Delights Of Paris

Join a Local Specialist to explore the Latin Quarter, a vibrant student hotspot and home to the Sorbonne University. Visit the remarkable church of Saint-Sulpice, then soak up the authentic atmosphere and local day-to-day life of the Parisians as you stroll through historic neighbourhoods. Spend your evening embracing the pageantry of Paris and perhaps experience a traditional Parisian Cabaret.
Day 3 Day 3: Journey Through Burgundy To Lyon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Journey Through Burgundy To Lyon

Travel through the picture-perfect Burgundy wine region and stop in its walled regional capital, Beaune – most famous for the colourful geometric-tiled Hôtel-Dieu. We continue to the gastronomic capital of Lyon, where we spend the night. Discover the historic treasures of its well-preserved Old Town or perhaps indulge in delicious Beaujolais flavours in a local bouchon – the choice is yours.
Day 4 Day 4: Continue To Monaco And The French Riviera
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Continue To Monaco And The French Riviera

Follow the Rhône Valley south, enjoying some free time in Aix-en-Provence for a delicious lunch and the sweet flavours of Calissons, then stop in the glamorous Principality of Monaco bound for the sun-kissed shores of the French Riviera. View the Palace, which has been the home of the Grimaldis since the 13th century, and the cathedral where Princess Grace and Prince Rainier were married. This evening, we enjoy a delicious Regional Dinner together in Monaco before arriving at our hotel, where we’ll spend the next two nights.
Day 5 Day 5: The French Riviera Your Way
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: The French Riviera Your Way

The sun-kissed shores of the French Riviera are yours to explore today. Consider relaxing on the beach with your fellow sun-worshippers or an Optional Experience could see you visit the hilltop town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a popular haunt for actors seeking a relaxing retreat. In your free time, you have the opportunity to soak up the fresh sea air and perhaps indulge in a delicious Salade Niçoise.
Day 6 Day 6: On To Sunny Saint-Tropez And Avignon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: On To Sunny Saint-Tropez And Avignon

We arrive by boat in glitzy Saint-Tropez for a leisurely morning sojourn to soak up our fashionable surrounds. Continue on to the ancient city of Avignon, once the seat of the Papacy, where we will spend the next two nights. Our orientation of this extraordinary historic city includes views of the imposing Palace of the Popes and the famous ruined bridge straddling the Rhône, which inspired the famous French song, Sur le Pont d’Avignon.
Day 7 Day 7: Explore Ancient History In Pont Du Gard And Arles
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Explore Ancient History In Pont Du Gard And Arles

We visit the impressive Pont du Gard aqueduct before continuing to Arles, to admire the Romanesque Cathedral and Roman amphitheatre, once the site of bloody battles and exhilarating chariot races. Tread in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh with your Local Specialist, exploring the heritage of a city that was once an important Phoenician trading port. Tonight, you’ll enjoy feasting on delicious Provençal flavours as we Connect With Locals and join the widow of Pierre Salinger for a Be My Guest dinner and unforgettable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience to her converted historic mill on the banks of the Sorgue. Feast on regional specialities such as red snapper, mignon of pork, souffle with a good glass of Coteaux d’Aix red or rose wine on the side. You’ll leave with a deep appreciation of life in Provence as you explore the old home with its many artefacts, family photographs and works of art, knowing that your visit helps to preserve the memories of her famous husband for generations to come.
Day 8 Day 8: Travel By High-Speed Train To Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Travel By High-Speed Train To Paris

The picture-perfect French countryside is our constant companion as we take the high-speed TGV train through the heart of France, past Auxerre and the sprawling vineyards of Burgundy, back to Paris where you have the rest of the afternoon to explore the city on your own terms. This evening we celebrate an unforgettable sojourn through France at a Farewell Dinner with our Travel Director and newfound friends.
Day 9 Day 9: Au Revoir Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Au Revoir Paris

This morning after breakfast, it’s time to bid Paris a fond au revoir as our fascinating journey through France comes to an end. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.

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Wonderful France (Small Group, 9 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Wonderful France (Small Group, 9 Days)

Day 1: Bonjour France

Day 2: Discover The Delights Of Paris

Day 3: Journey Through Burgundy To Lyon

Day 4: Continue To Monaco And The French Riviera

Day 5: The French Riviera Your Way

Day 6: On To Sunny Saint-Tropez And Avignon

Day 7: Explore Ancient History In Pont Du Gard And Arles

Day 8: Travel By High-Speed Train To Paris

Day 9: Au Revoir Paris

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