La Francaise Tour 2012

Tour Overview

Come with us to regional France and immerse yourself amongst those wonderfully preserved medieval villages, sleepy chateaux, manicured vineyards and local fresh produce markets bursting with ripe cheeses, pate and crusty French baguettes.  Enjoy three night stays in Normandy, the Loire Valley, Bordeaux and Burgundy plus two more in the stunning Dordogne.

Tour Highlights

• Enjoy 3 nights in Normandy exploring Honfleur harbour, the Normandy landing beaches, Bayeux, historic Caen and stunning Mont St Michel
• Stay 3 nights in an enchanting Loire Valley Chateau and cruise on the River Cher under the arches of Chenonceau Chateau
• Visit the gardens of Chateau Villandry and see the magnificent Chateau Chambord, explore historic Blois, Azay-le-Rideau, Amboise and Angers
• Relax in the Atlantic port of La Rochelle, visit the Villa Vesunna, Lascaux II Caves and explore Perigueux
• Spend 3 nights in the heart of Bordeaux town and visit St Emilion
• Enjoy 2 wonderful nights in the Dordogne Valley and experience the fabulous markets in Sarlat la Caneda, enjoy a picnic lunch, play petanque and cruise down the River Dordogne
• Stay 3 nights in Burgundy in a converted convent in Autun and explore Beaune, Dijon historic Troyes and Reims
• Sample Bordeaux wines in the Medoc, Calvados in Normandy, Remy Martin in Cognac, the wines of Burgundy at Meursault and sip Champagne in Champagne!

Tour Inclusions

• All excursions, scenic drives and sightseeing (as per the itinerary)
• Fully escorted by our experienced Tour Manager
• First class air-conditioned touring coach
• End of tour tips to Tour Manager and driver
• 16 nights selected accommodation as described
• Hotel porterage (1 bag per person)
• Welcome drink Paris
• Buffet breakfasts daily
• 11 dinners including welcome and farewell dinners, local restaurant dinners Loire Valley and Sarlat.
• Tours and tastings through vineyards and distilleries as described including Calvados, Remy Martin Cognac, Medoc and Burgundy wines and Mercier Champagne
• Entrances: Mont St Michel, Arromanches Landings Museum. Bayeux Tapestry, Angers Castle, Chenonceau Chateau and Gardens with audio guide, Chateau Villandry Gardens, Vesunna Roman Villa museum with audio guide, Lascaux II museum, Hospices de Beaune
• Cruise on River Cher, Pétanque lesson and River Dordogne barge cruise
• Personal audio system whilst on tour