Welcome, ladies, to a special visit to France - Paris, Provence and the Loire Valley!
Our stay starts in a small, centrally-located
boutique hotel in Paris with views of the Eiffel Tower from every guest
room. We will explore the sites of beautiful Paris, the "City of
Lights", enjoying the famous cuisine of France in small bistros and
brasseries.
Relax, dine and enjoy cocktails on the high
speed train TGV to lavender-scented Provence. There, we will spend
our days at a beautiful 19th century chateau in the heart of Provence. Daily trips will
be taken throughout the region -- Avignon, Chateau-Neuf-du Pape, and
Cassis, the markets of the Luberon and the surrounding medieval
towns of Roussillon, Gordes and Bonnieux. All itineraries for your trip include:
The price for these tours starts at $4,295.00 per person*, double occupancy, exclusive of airfare, and depending on your itinerary. Whether at our Parisian hotel or on the terrace or poolside at the chateau, looking out onto 25 acres of olive trees, vineyards and lavender warmed by the glow of a crimson sunset, you will feel pampered. Lunch in Chateau-Neuf-du Pape will include a wine tour in the prestigious caves of the region.
 We have daily choices of activities ranging from kayaking down the Sorgue River to wine tasting in world class wine regions! If you prefer to spend a day poolside with a book, cooling off in the pristine pool of the Chateau, your wish is our command... 
Paris and the Loire Valley
The Loire Valley -- world famous for its chateaus and wines! We are now offering a 4 day, 3 night Loire Valley experience. Our adventure includes First Class transfers from Paris along with excursions to the enchanting chateaus of Chenonceau, Amboise, Blois, Chambord and Villandry. We will also get a peek into the world and mind of Leonard da Vinci at the Clos Luce, where he spent the last four years of his life.  We will visit and taste wines in the biodynamic cultured vineyards, picnic on the Loire River and explore local markets and shopping! Our accommodations are in 4 star chateau hotels and we will be dining in gourmet restaurants! This itinerary includes 6 nights in Paris with a variety of selections for day trips in and around Paris! Whether it is Versailles, visiting Reims and caves of famous champagne houses or wandering through the beautiful Giverny gardens that inspired Monet, our choices are endless... In addition to exploring the most famous sites in and around Paris, we will introduce you to the more intimate side of Paris- see Paris as Parisians do!
* single supplement +25% of D.O. tour cost. |
We will tour the Calanques (cliffs) of
Cassis by boat, feast on seafood in this picturesque Mediterranean
village, peruse the famous open-air markets to find local
products such as linens, spices, leather goods and clothing. There
will be visits to local artist' studios and tours to tiny villages
dating to the Middle Ages.