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DAY 8 • Sarlat • Lascaux caves visit • Commarque Castle • Visit a foie gras farm
Visit the caves of Lascaux this morning and discover its prehistoric cave paintings , then head to Commarque Castle . Late this afternoon , we ’ ll visit a local foie gras farm .
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vantage point during a guided river cruise tour along the Seine . |
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Meals : B , D | Hotel Le Renoir or similar
DAY 9 • Carcassonne • Albi Transfer overland to Carcassonne , stopping in the scenic Parc Naturel Regional Des Causesse du Quercy , an area known for its wooded , verdant valleys and ancient caves , which feature prehistoric wall paintings . Later , enjoy a walking tour of Albi .
Meals : B , L | Hotel Le Donjon or similar
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Meals : B | Hotel Panache or similar
DAY 16 • Paris Hop on the Metro to enjoy a discovery walk through one of your Trip Experience Leader ’ s favorite districts in Paris . Afterwards , you ’ ll have free time to explore on your own .
Meals : B , D | Hotel Panache or similar
DAY 17 • Return to U . S . Transfer to the airport for your flight home . Or , take a train to Avignon to begin our The Best of Provence : Avignon & Aix-en-Provence post-trip extension .
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DAY 10 • Carcassonne • Château Comtal Embark on a discovery walk with your Trip Experience Leader to explore Fanjeaux ’ s winding cobblestone streets and stop to meet local artisans in their shops . Later , enjoy time at leisure in picturesque Carcassonne . |
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Meals : B , D | Hotel Le Donjon or similar |
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century and later as one of Europe ’ s leading intellectual centers during the Renaissance . Gather this evening for a Welcome Dinner .
Meals : B , L , D | Hotel de France or similar
DAY 4 • Angers • Château de Villandry • Boule de Fort demonstration
Enjoy a guided tour of Renaissance-era Château de Villandry and its formal gardens with a local guide . Later , enjoy a demonstration of Boule de Fort , a type of lawn bowling played in this region of France .
Meals : B , L | Hotel de France or similar
DAY 5 • Limousin • Oradour-sur-Glane • Home-Hosted Dinner and overnight at a chambre d ’ hote
Depart for Limousin this morning , stopping to visit the village of Oradour-sur-Glane , which was destroyed and its inhabitants massacred during a Nazi onslaught in 1944 . Then , we ’ ll check into a family-owned chambre d ’ hôte — the French equivalent of a bed and breakfast — where we will enjoy a Home-Hosted Dinner .
Meals : B , L , D | Chambre d ’ Hôte in Limousin
DAY 6 • Sarlat Transfer overland to Sarlat , with stops along the way . We ’ ll arrive in Sarlat in time for lunch .
Meals : B , L | Hotel Le Renoir or similar
DAY 7 • Sarlat • Optional Rocamadour tour Enjoy a free morning in Sarlat . Or , join the optional tour to witness the hilltop village of Rocamadour . Built into the side of a cliff , Rocamadour is an important pilgrimage site .
Meals : B , D | Hotel Le Renoir or similar
DAY 11 • Carcassonne • A Day in the Life of a French wine domaine
Journey to a local wine domaine to spend A Day in the Life of a local wine producer . Your visit to the boutique vineyard includes a special lunch typical of the harvest season . We ’ ll also have the opportunity to create our own wine blend to take home .
Meals : B , L | Hotel Le Donjon or similar
DAY 12 • Train ride to Lyon Transfer to Lyon today aboard a TGV , a high-speed train that can travel at speeds up to 200 miles per hour .
Meals : B , L | Hotel Le Roosevelt or similar
DAY 13 • Lyon • Local foods of Lyon tour Discover why Lyon is considered France ’ s culinary capital on a food tour . We ’ ll meet with the owner of a bouchon ( Lyonnaise restaurant ) and sample local delicacies , including saucisson ( sausage ).
Meals : B , L | Hotel Le Roosevelt or similar
DAY 14 • Lyon • WWII Resistance walking tour Delve into Lyon ’ s role as capital of the French Resistance during World War II on a walking tour . You ’ ll learn about some of the key figures of the period and stroll through Lyon ’ s traboules , the secret passageways used by Resistance fighters to escape the Gestapo .
Meals : B , D | Hotel Le Roosevelt or similar
DAY 15 • High-speed train to Paris • Seine River cruise
Travel to Paris via high-speed train . Upon arrival , take the Metro to Le Marais and set off on a walking tour of this historic district . Later , admire Paris from another
PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Northern France : Fontainebleau , Bayeux & the Beaches of Normandy
PRE-TRIP : 6 nights from $ 2,495
The Best of Provence : Avignon & Aix-en-Provence
POST-TRIP : 6 nights from $ 2,495
ARRIVE EARLY We recommend that you relax after a long flight or explore more in depth before your trip . Prices shown include accommodations and private airport transfer .
• Arrive early in Fontainebleau before your northern France pre-trip extension from $ 190 per room , per night
• Arrive early in Angers before your main adventure from $ 160 per room , per night
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