Tour Wonderful France (Women Only, 9 Days)

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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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Avignon: Join Patrick for a Be My Guest Lunch at his home and enjoy a traditional meal from local produce. Paris: Explore the iconic sights and streets of Paris on an orientation drive this evening. Paris: Join a Local Specialist to discover the hidden squares and secret lanes of Paris. Beaune: Marvel at Beaune’s famous renaissance roofing style during an orientation of this wine capital. Monaco City: Bask in the stunning views on your Monaco Orientation. Saint-Tropez: Soak up the beautiful surroundings on your morning sojourn on your visit to Saint-Tropez. Avignon: View the Pont d’Avignon and walk the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town to the Palais des Papes. Pont du Gard: See the ancient Roman bridges of Pont du Gard that cross the Gardon River. Arles: Admire the exquisite Romanesque Cathedral and Amphitheatre on your city tour of Arles, guided by a Local Specialist. : 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 : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted : All porterage and restaurant gratuities : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) : TGV Express train between Avignon and Paris. : Optional Experiences and free time An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing TGV Express train between Avignon and Paris. Optional Experiences and free time

Accommodation

Renaissance La Défense Charlemagne Novotel Centre Vieux Mercure Pont d’Avignon Evergreen Laurel

Transport

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

Meals

1 Welcome Reception (WR) 8 Breakfast (B) 2 Dinner (D) 1 Lunch (L)

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

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Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Optional

AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 French Culinary Discovery Today we’ll explore the Montorgueil neighborhood on a foodie walking tour with our knowledgeable guide. We’ll sample some of the city’s finest bread, charcuterie, cheese and pastries; meeting local vendors and artisans along the way. n.b. There is a minimum of 10 guests and a maximum of 20 for this optional. Adult Price: €73.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Giverny House And Gardens Of Claude Monet Step into the enchanting world of Giverny – Claude Monet’s carefully-crafted paradise. The gardens and home of the Impressionist Master were the inspirations behind some of his most renowned paintings. The famous Japanese bridge, the magnificent waterlilies, his charming pink house – it’s all there waiting for you to discover. Adult Price: €49.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 Local Beaujolais Gourmet Dinner And Old Town Discovery Strolling through the maze of hidden courtyards, cobbled streets and hidden traboules with our Local Specialist, we’ll step back in time to discover Lyon’s secrets. The World Heritage city was formerly home to ancient Gauls, powerful Romans, Gothic Cathedral builders & wealthy Renaissance Silk Merchants. We’ll finish the evening with a mouthwatering three-course French feast, paired with local wine. 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 The prestigious name, the famous curved bottles and the connection to the papacy all mean that Château-Neuf-du-Pape is a wine region unlike any other. We’ll visit the vineyards and cellars at a favourite French Chateau Estate. Later, there’ll be plenty of wine to sample while we enjoy a traditional Provençal-style dinner! 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 Many people go to Paris, but only a few are lucky enough to experience what it’s really all about. Join us for a stroll with our Local Specialist through Montmartre – an artists’ village once home to Picasso and Toulouse Lautrec, tucked away from the modern city. The paint will still be wet on the canvasses, as we watch apprentices work before our eyes in the famous Artist’s Square. Mingle, barter, and stand in awe of Sacré Coeur Basilica in this historic, bohemian neighbourhood. 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 To truly see Paris in all its glory, you need to see it from the Seine. Enjoy a cruise along this famous river and take in unmatched views of the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. Afterwards, we’ll drive through the City of Lights to see some of the fascinating sights this beautiful city has to offer. 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.

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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 picturesque avenues of the ’City of Light’, 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 lunch and perhaps a taste of the sweet flavours of calissons. Continue to the glamorous Principality of Monaco, one of the smallest and wealthiest nations on earth. View the palace, home to the Grimaldi family since the 13th century, and the cathedral where Princess Grace and Prince Rainier were married. Enjoy a delicious Regional Dinner together in Monaco before travelling further along the sun-kissed shores of the French Riviera to 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 Saint-Tropez And Avignon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: On To 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 French song, Sur le Pont d’Avignon.
Day 7 Day 7: Explore Ancient History In Pont Du Gard And Arles Connect With Locals
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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

This morning we visit the impressive Pont du Gard – an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge, still standing since the 1st century AD, before continuing to Western Europe’s largest river delta region - the Camargue. Here we will Connect With Locals for a home cooked Be My Guest lunch of original, regional dishes made with produce from local farmers and markets. After lunch we make our way to Arles to admire its Roman theatre and arena - 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 this town where he was inspired to produce more than 300 paintings and drawings. Later we make our way back to Avignon to enjoy an evening at leisure.”
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 available airport transfers at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.

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Wonderful France (Women Only, 9 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Wonderful France (Women Only, 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 Saint-Tropez And Avignon

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

Day 8: Travel By High-Speed Train To Paris

Day 9: Au Revoir Paris

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