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The following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These optional excursions might or might not be offered. Whether it’s a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.
Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation.
PRICES AND TOURS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Paris
Excursion to the Palace of Versailles — Approximate value: €59 EUR per person
Travel out of Paris to the lavish 17th-century baroque Palace of Versailles, built by the Sun King, Louis XIV, with its magnificent State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, and Royal Chapel. Your Local Guide will bring its history to life during your visit, then time at leisure to stroll through parts of the elegant 250-acre gardens. Louis XIII originally purchased Versailles and its surrounding land to serve as his hunting lodge. Later, his son, Louis XIV, decided to make it his seat of government, and in 1682, he installed his impressive court and numerous noble visitors in sumptuous surroundings, a symbol of absolute monarchy. NOTE: This excursion is not available on Mondays and public holidays.
Seine Cruise and Montmartre — Approximate value: €39 EUR per person
Discover more of beautiful Paris with a cruise on the River Seine and a visit to the artistic and picturesque district of Montmartre, famous for the white-domed Basilica of the Sacre Coeur. Enjoy free time to stroll around Place du Tertre and to watch bohemian street artists at work.
Cannes
Excursion To St. Paul De Vence — Approximate value: €29 EUR per person
Marvel at the lovely landscapes on your way to Saint Paul de Vence, a medieval Provencal village made famous by world renowned artists such as Chagall, Matisse and Cezanne, where you seem to travel back in time. Enjoy free time to wander through the paved historical streets lined with art galleries and craft shops, view the valley from the well-preserved cemetery ramparts, and enjoy the peace and harmony of this idyllic spot.
Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo by Night and Dinner – Approximate value: €68 EUR per person
Enjoy a delicious French dinner, with wine, in Prince Albert’s Monte Carlo. On your walking tour of the Old Town, admire the cathedral and the royal palace. Time to gamble at the famous Grand Casino or to relax on a terrace, basking in the elegant atmosphere.
Avignon
Excursion to Fontaine De Vaucluse and Dinner – Approximate value: €49 EUR per person
Why not join your Tour Director for a visit to the unique village of Fontaine de Vaucluse? The beauty of the site inspired poets like Petrarque and Frederic Mistral. The town’s greatest sight is the spring of the Sorgue River, one of nature’s greatest wonders in Provence. The water flows out of a 230 meters high cliff in the valley above the village. It is the most powerful spring in France and the fifth most powerful in the world. Your excursion does not end here! Enjoy a tasteful dinner in one of the finest restaurant along the river!
Carcassonne
Cruise On The “Canal Du Midi” – Approximate value: €25EUR
Discover the Canal du Midi, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The canal was first developed in the 17th century and links ‘the two seas’ – Atlantic & Mediterranean. Cruise peacefully along, simply watching the scenery pass by as you relax on the deck. In the distance you may see the Pyrenees, whereas closer to hand are the vineyards that stretch for thousands of square miles. Don’t miss the chance to pass through one of the locks and to visit a typical old lockmaster’s house!
Perigueux
The Dordogne Experience – Approximate value: €59EUR
Dordogne is famous for its prehistory with its painted caves some of which date back 20000 years ago (probably some of the oldest paintings in the world). Why not join your TD for a unique tour which will bring you back at the origin of mankind? Afterwards travel back to our times with a visit to a truffle farm where you will learn how to find truffles with a dog and taste for your self the delicious ‘black gold’.
*Prices and Tours subject to change.
Other services and tours are also available on request.
Prices are per person and are valid only if tours or transfers are purchased and prepaid in the U.S. at least five days prior to departure.
Private cars have an additional night supplement from 8:00p.m. to 7:00a.m.
For reservations or information on other tours please email info@FranceByChoice.com or call 212-400-7347.
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