Optional Excursions – La France

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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

Dinner and Show at Moulin Rouge — Price Range $$$$
Enjoy an unforgettable evening at the world-renowned Moulin Rouge, home of the French Can Can for more than a century. Dinner with half a bottle of wine is served during the show and a glass of champagne completes your evening in style.

Excursion to the Palace of Versailles — Price Range $$
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 — Price Range $$
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.

Mona Lisa’s Smile and the Lourve Museum — Price Range $$
Once a royal palace and now a museum housing one of the most famous art collections in the world, the Louvre is yours o a guided tour.

Loire Valley

Dinner In Loire — Price Range $$
The French Cuisine is world renowned for its refined and elegant dishes. Food is not just food in this special country it’s an experience, where local ingredients are always linked to the territory. Tonight, why not savor a 3-course French dinner with drinks and coffee at a lovely restaurant?

Bordeaux

Saint-Emilion Wine Discovery and Picnic Lunch — Price Range $$
Visit the prestigious Saint-Emilion wine region for a tour of an underground wine cellar and a tasting session; a sample of a traditional Saint-Emilion macaron, a town specialty since 1620; and a relaxing picnic lunch!


French Riviera

Excursion to St. Paul de Vence — Price Range $
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 by Night and Dinner – Price Range $$
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.

Panoramic Drive and Provencal Dinner — Price Range $$
Take in breathtaking views of the French Riviera on your way up through the famous corniche (cliff roads). Then, proceed to delightful Eze, perched on a rock 1,400 feet above sea level, for a tasty dinner in a traditional restaurant.

 

*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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