Country Roads of France Tour

Leafy vineyards, majestic mountains, Riviera sunshine, Roman remains and fortified towns combine with great food and wine for an engaging 'Tour de France'. Tour Pace: A medium paced tour consisting of a mix of overnight and two-night stays. The journey by TGV train is a relaxing way to return to the glittering city of Paris. Hotels: Enjoy a varied selection of hotels like the lake side Marina d'Adelphia in Aix-les-Bains, as well as those which are both historic and modern like the Sofitel in Dijon. Then there is Chamonix's Le Prieure, which is in the Savoyard chalet style.

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  Troyes: Explore the medieval heart of the Champagne capital.Chablis: Enjoy a short tutorial and taste the famous wines.Vézelay: Visit this medieval town with its famous basilica.Chamonix: Stay in France's mountaineering capital.Excursion by cable-car to the summit of the Aiguille du Midi.Monaco: See the Royal Palace and visit the Cathedral.Saint-Paul de Vence: Discover the village's artistic vocation.Aix-en-Provence: See the mansions of the Cours Mirabeau.Avignon: Visit the old Papal Palace and see the famous bridge.Pont du Gard: See the famous Roman aqueduct.Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Wine tasting.Arles: Visit the Roman Amphitheatre.Camargue: Visit Stes Maries-de-la-Mer.Nîmes: See the Maison Carrée and Roman Arena.Carcassonne: Enjoy a walking tour of this fortified town.Cahors: Visit this lovely town.Rocamadour: Visit this medieval cliff top town.Dordogne: See the prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux.See the golden limestone houses of Sarlat-la-Canéda.Paris: See Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. Relax on a Seine cruise and visit Napoleon's tomb.Scenic Drives: Burgundy, High Alps, Route Napoleon, Cote d'Azur, Camargue, Dordogne Valley.