8 DAY PARISIAN DREAM
ITINERARY:
DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for France. Your flight includes meals,
drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey
DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive & transfer to Loire Valley
Arrive and transfer to the Chateau d'Eslcimont, set near
Chartres and the idyllic Loire Valley. This tranquil castle,
complete with moat, turrets, and gardens set in a 150 acre
estate, was built by the Archbishop of Tours in 1543. In the
evening, meet the group at the hotel for a welcome drink and
reception followed by dinner
Overnight: Saint-Symphorien-le-Château Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Thursday - Loire Valley Excursion, Wine Tasting
Today begins with a full day exploration of the Loire
Valley. The "Ladies Castle," home of Catherine de Medici,
Chenonceau will be the first visit. Continue to Chateau
d'Amboise, where Leonardo da Vinci is buried, and view the
stunning Chambord Castle Estate. Return to Chateau d'Esclimont
for a visit to their wine cellar for a tasting and dinner
Overnight: Saint-Symphorien-le-Château Meals: Breakfast,
Dinner
DAY 4, Friday - Chartres, Cooking Class
Today visit Chartres with a cathedral renowned for its
stained glass windows. View the workshop where this amazing
craft is still practiced. Return to the Chateau d'Esclimont for
a cooking class with a top French chef and enjoy the fruits of
your labors tonight for dinner Overnight: Saint-Symphorien-le-Château
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Saturday - Versailles, Dinner at the Eiffel Tower
Depart today for Paris. On the way, stop at Versailles to
admire the Palace of Louis XIV, the Sun King. Experience the
grandeur of French Baroque architecture on an exciting guided
tour to the world-famous Palace of Versailles, Europe's most
influential chateau. Visit the beautifully decorated State
Apartments, Queen's Apartments, and the Hall of Mirrors in
equally daunting arcades. Stroll around the palace halls before
visiting the beautifully landscaped grounds featuring extensive
gardens, beautiful fountains, and an enormous Grand Canal,
making it one of the largest formal gardens ever created. This
evening enjoy dinner at the on the first floor of the Eiffel
Tower with a splendid view of the city Overnight: Paris
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6, Sunday - Montmarte, Flea Market, Left Bank
After breakfast, drive north to Montmarte to see the Sacre
Coeur Basilica high on the Hill of Martyrs. With artists in the
Place du Tertre sketching vistas at nearly every turn, you are
constantly reminded of the time when Montmarte was the centre of
artistic life in Paris. Later, enjoy time exploring the stalls
in the charming scene of Paris' most famous flea markets. Later
enjoy a leisurely walk through the largest and most notable
public park in Paris city, the Luxembourg Gardens, in the heart
of the Latin Quarter. Populated with intricate statues, calming
fountains, colorful flowers and a large basin, the formal
gardens are a relaxing way to spend the afternoon outdoors. The
Left Bank was a 12th-century scholastic center and is
world-famous for its vibrant atmosphere, classy boutiques and
bistros, and many prestigious educational establishments,
including the Sorbonne Overnight: Paris
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Monday - Louvre, Notre Dame
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full day sightseeing
in Paris, with photo stops along the way. Begin with a drive
down the Champs Elysees, Paris' most decorated avenue, lined
with theaters, cafés, restaurants, shops, and several important
architectural monuments, including the famous Arc de Triomphe.
Continue for a guided visit to the Louvre Museum, one of the
largest, oldest, and most historically significant museums in
the world. Your tour begins outside the Louvre with a walk
through its commercial square, and continues inside the museum,
where an experienced guide will present various exhibitions and
many of the museums's most famous holdings, including da Vinci's
Mona Lisa. Enjoy lunch on your own at a nearby sidewalk café,
before visiting the renowned French Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral,
the building made immortal by Victor Hugo's 19th-century novel
The Hunchback of Notre Dame. From Notre Dame, proceed to the
fashion district. Enjoy an exciting tour of Paris' celebrated
Avenue Montaigne and Avenue George V, where many stylish shops
and fashion houses boast big-name designer brands. Learn the
history of haute couture and of the many famous designers who
helped make Paris one of the world's premier fashion capitals.
Return to the hotel late this afternoon, and in the evening,
enjoy dinner at a local restaurant Overnight:
Paris Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8, Tuesday - Depart for USA
Transfer to the Paris airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast Back to Gutsy Women
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Explore Paris on this exciting program that includes
sightseeing, cooking, and plenty of time to shop for whatever
you enjoy collecting. Begin your trip in the Loire Valley,
called the Garden of France and the cradle of the French
language, where you will stay in a 16th-century chateau. Tour
Catherine de Medici's home, Chateau de Chenonceau, and the
cathedral at Chartres with its excellent stained glass work.
Then depart for Paris, a shopper's dreamleand, with haute
couture shops found on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, the famous
avenue Montaigne in the 8th Arrondissement, and all along the
Champs-Elysees. As you discover Loire Valley and the City of
Light, you'll be treated to a wine tasting, a tour of the Palace
of Versailles, a cooking lesson from a master chef, and dinner
at the Eiffel Tower.
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INCLUSIONS |
- Round trip flights NYC-Paris.
- Other departure cities available.
- All transfers
- 3 nights at the Château d' Esclimont in Saint-Symphorien-le-Château
- 3 nights at the Sofitel Baltimore in Paris
- 6 breakfasts, 5 dinners
- Tour Manager throughout
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HIGHLIGHTS |
- Small Groups
- Visit Chateau de Chenonceau
- Stay in a chateau near the Loire Valley
- Enjoy fine French wine tasting
- Participate in a hands-on cooking class at Chateau
d'Esclimont
- Enjoy dinner at the Eiffel Tower
- Take a guided tour of Paris
- Explore the Louvre Museum with a guide
- Tour Versailles & the Hall of Mirrors
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2008 DATES & RATES |
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Departure Dates |
Land Only |
Air & Land |
| Dec 9
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$3,429 |
$4,039 |
Not included: airport taxes, fees &
September 11th Security Fee, and tips to Tour Manager.
Land only price does not include departure transfer.
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