Tour alongside a local guide to learn Avignon's history.
Learn about modern art at the LUMA tower.
Roman history and Van Gogh’s cafe.
Ride an open-air train through the salt basins and pink waters of Aigues-MortesAigues-Mortes.
Morning market in Aix-en-Provence.
Basque foothills and fields.
Storied strolls through Pau.
Secrets of Jurançon wine.
Les Halles Market in Biarritz.
Visit to the Château de Pau.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Underground Basilica of Saint Pius X.
Built to hold thousands of pilgrims.
Toulouse.
The vibrant "Pink City".
Tour alongside a local guide to learn Avignon's history.
Learn about modern art at the LUMA tower.
Roman history and Van Gogh’s cafe.
Ride an open-air train through the salt basins and pink waters of Aigues-MortesAigues-Mortes.
Morning market in Aix-en-Provence.
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What's Included
Accommodation
Hotels – 21 nts.
Meals
21 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 2 dinners Note: Allow USD875-1140 for meals not included.
Transport
Private vehicle, train, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
National Geographic Expedition Leader throughout.
Included activities
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Guided Visit of Château de Chenonceau, Chateau de ChenonceauYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Secrets of Jurançon wine, GanYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Play Pétanque Like a Local, ArlesYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and GroupYour Foodie Moment: Lunch at Les Bistrot des Halles, PauYour Foodie Moment: Toulouse Walking Tour and Lunch at Victor Hugo Market, ToulouseYour Foodie Moment: Morning Market in Aix-en-Provence, Aix-en-ProvenceBoard a high-speed train from ParisRiverside village of AmboiseFamily-run wineryGuided riverboat for a cruise along the Cher RiverBoard a train south to BordeauxVisit and tasting at Cité du Vin museumSaint-Émilion, a medieval village perched above ancient limestone hillsPrivate tour of the wine estate with tastingArcachon on the Atlantic coast, and encounter the Dune du PilatLes Halles Market in BiarritzExplore the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, a sacred pilgrimage site set against the mountainsDelve deeper into the secret Jurançon wine district during a winery visit and tastingVisit Toulouse, the vibrant "Pink City"Walking tour alongside a local guide to learn Avignon's historyCatch a morning train from Avignon to ArlesLUMA museum, Arles AmphitheatreStop at the Van Gogh CaféSaint-Rémy-de-Provence and its famed weekly marketHilltop village of Les Baux-de-ProvenceAix-en-Provence, a town known for its moss-covered fountains and leafy boulevards
22 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
Starts
Ends
Paris, France
Aix-en-Provence, France
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Itinerary
Here, France shifts in tone with every region: the hush of Loire châteaux, the bustle of Basque markets, the sun-bleached squares of Provence. Explore the grand halls of Château de Chenonceau with a resident historian, sample regional delicacies in Pau, and step into Avignon's papal palace. From pétanque courts to market stalls, this is a France best understood one square at a time.
day 1Paris
Arrive at any time. Please make your own way to the joining hotel. We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this world-renowned city.
Accomodation
Hotel Relais Monceau (or similar)
Included Activity
Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
Duration : 1.0 hr
day 2Paris/Loiré
day 3Loiré
day 4Loiré
day 5Loiré/Bordeaux
day 6Bordeaux
day 7Bordeaux
day 8Bordeaux/Biarritz
day 9Biarritz and the French Basque Countryside.
day 10Biarritz/Pau
day 11Day Trip to Lourdes.
day 12Full Day Exploring Lescar and Jurançon.
day 13Pau/Toulouse
day 14Toulouse
day 15Toulouse/Avignon
day 16Avignon
day 17Avignon/Arles
day 18Saint Rémy & Les Baux en Provence
day 19Full Day in Camargue
day 20Arles/Aix-en-Provence
day 21Aix-en-Provence
day 22Aix-en-Provence
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