Paris, Champagne & the French Countryside

Paris, France  Lavender Fields  Burgundy, France  Avignon France
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from $2,069*

Departures  from Apr. 11 – Sept. 12, 2020

Independent Tour: 9 Days/ 8 Nights

From its beautiful architecture and historical sights to its stunning countryside and famous cuisine, France is a country sure to delight even the most discerning traveler. This tour through France highlights all of this and more in the Champagne region and the French countryside with overnights in Paris, Metz, Colmar, Macon, Avignon, and Marseilles.

Paris, Reims, Metz, Saint-Avold, Strasbourg, Colmar, Beaune, Lyon, Avignon, St. Rémy-de-Provence, Les Baux-de-Provence, Marseilles, Aix-en-Provence

Includes:

  • Hotel accommodations for eight nights. ( Paris – 1 night, Metz – 1 night, Colmar – 2 nights, Lyon – 1 night, Avignon – 1 night, Marseilles – 2 nights) based on 2 persons sharing a room.
  • Breakfast daily.
  • 2 three-course dinners.
  • Champagne experience with sabrage in Reims.
  • Visit Metz, Beaune, St. Remy-de-Provence, Saint Avold, Marseilles.
  • Walking tours in Colmar (visit “Little Venice”), Lyon, Avignon.
  • Canal cruise in Strasbourg (visit “Little France”).
  • Hotel taxes and service charges.

Does not include:

  • Round-trip air transportation from USA or Canada to France.
  • Porterage at airports.
  • Airport transfers.
  • Beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tips and optional excursions.
  • Transit tax to be paid locally.
  • Travel Insurance.

Optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further while giving you the flexibility you want in a vacation. Click here for some must-see sights and experiences.

ITINERARY:


Day 1: Paris
Welcome to Paris! At 5:30 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and leave the hotel for a welcome dinner at one of Paris’ lively restaurants. Then, take an orientation drive of the “City of Light.”
(Dinner)
Day 2: Paris – Reims – Metz
Drive to Reims, city of champagne, and enjoy a highlight CHAMPAGNE EXPERIENCE with sabrage (saber). Also recognized by UNESCO, France’s Champagne region is celebrated for its specialized artisan activity that has become an agro-industrial enterprise. Next, visit the impressive NOTRE DAME DE REIMS CATHEDRAL, where the Kings of France were crowned. Considered one of the most beautiful examples of gothic art, the 800-year-old cathedral was one of the first monuments registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, arrive in Metz, located at the confluence of the Moselle and Seine Rivers. Enjoy an orientation of this 3,000-year-old city and visit its magnificent gothic CATHEDRAL, famous for its glass-stained windows.
(Breakfast)
Day 3: Metz – Saint Avold – Strasbourg – Colmar
This morning, stop in Saint-Avold for a visit to the largest American Military WWII Cemetery in Europe, the LORRAINE AMERICAN CEMETERY & MEMORIAL. Then enter the Alsace region and arrive in Strasbourg, where the European Parliament has its plenary sessions four days each month. A BOAT CRUISE is the best way to see Strasbourg, its LITTLE FRANCE DISTRICT and the impressive European Union institutions. Continue to Colmar.
(Breakfast)
Day 4: Colmar
Explore Colmar and the famous LITTLE VENICE district with its half-timbered houses by LITTLE TRAIN. Balance of the day is at leisure. Ask your Tour Director for suggestions.
(Breakfast)
Day 5: Colmar – Beaune – Lyon
Enter Burgundy and arrive in Beaune, capital of the region, for an orientation of this beautiful town with its impressive Hôtel-Dieu, originally founded as a hospital for the poor, and Notre Dame Basilica. Then, continue to Lyon “Capital of the Gauls,” and the second largest city in France, beautifully situated between two rivers, the Rhône and the Saône. Enjoy a walking tour through OLD LYON and see the Roman ruins, reminders of the city’s glorious past, and the Murales, examples of trompe l’oeil, started by a group of students in the ‘70s.
(Breakfast)
Day 6: Lyon – Pont du Gard – Avignon
This morning enter Provence. At Pont du Gard, marvel at the largest remaining Roman aqueduct in France, a monumental feat of engineering completed in 19 BC. Continue to Avignon, the medieval residence of several popes and antipopes. During your walking tour through the OLD TOWN, take pictures of the magnificent Palace of the Popes and the famous bridge, and browse through the colorful shops that sell traditional products made in Provence, like cloth, honey, herbs, and nougat candy.
(Breakfast)
Day 7: Avignon – St. Rémy-de-Provence – Les Baux-de-Provence – Marseilles
In St. Rémy-de-Provence, visit the St. Paul de Mausole Monastery, used as a hospital when Vincent van Gogh stayed there for a year in 1889. Continue to Les Baux-de-Provence, famous for its breathtaking views. Then, a special highlight awaits you: an OLIVE OIL TASTING. Arrive in the busy seaport of Marseilles, and visit the neo-byzantine NOTRE DAME DE LA GARDE BASILICA, spectacularly located on a limestone outcrop near the Old Port on the foundations of an ancient fort.
(Breakfast)
Day 8: Marseilles. Excursion to Aix-en-Provence
Today enjoy an included half-day excursion to Aix-en-Provence, one of France’s most elegant cities. It was the birthplace of painter Cézanne, and has always attracted artists from all over. Explore its center during your walking tour, and wander through the maze of small streets and along shaded Cours Mirabeau. An optional excursion is available to Arles with its Roman arena. This evening, a special farewell dinner awaits you at one of Marseilles’ excellent local restaurants as a proper au revoir to France.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 9: Marseilles/U.S.A.
After breakfast, say au-revoir a la belle France..
(Breakfast)

Hotels:
Paris:
Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacre Coeur (4 Stars) or similar
3 Rue Caulaincourt,
75018 Paris
https://all.accor.com
Metz:
Mercure Metz Centre (4 Stars) or similar
29 Place Saint Thiebault
57000 Metz
http://www.mercure.com/
Colmar:
Mercure Centre Unterlinden (4 Stars) or similar
15 Rue Golbéry
68000 Colmar
http://www.mercure.com/
Lyon:
Mercure Lyon Centre Chateau Perrache (4 Stars) or similar
12 Cours de Verdun Rambaud,
69002 Lyon
https://www.accorhotels.com/
Avignon:
Avignon Grand Hotel (4 Stars) or similar
34 Boulevard Saint-Roch,
84000 Avignon
http://www.avignon-grand-hotel.com/
Marseille:
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port (4 Stars) or similar
1 Rue Neuve Saint-Martin
13001 Marseille
http://www.mercure.com/

Note
— Should the tour not operate you will be notified 45 days in advance of your departure date. We urge you to purchase travel insurance to cover the cost of your entire vacation including any services you purchased from another agency.
Departure Details Tour Start Date Return Date Land Only Price
Popular Departure 4/11/2020 4/19/2020
$2,099.00
Popular Departure 4/25/2020 5/03/2020
$2,099.00
Popular Departure 5/09/2020 5/17/2020
$2,119.00
Popular Departure 5/23/2020 5/31/2020
$2,199.00
Popular Departure 6/06/2020 6/14/2020
$2,169.00
6/27/2020 7/05/2020
$2,169.00
7/18/2020 7/26/2020
$2,099.00
8/01/2020 8/09/2020
$2,069.00
Popular Departure 8/15/2020 8/23/2020
$2,069.00
9/05/2020 9/13/2020
$2,169.00
Popular Departure 9/12/2020 9/20/2020
$2,099.00
   

Popular Departure – due to itinerary and time of year, this departure historically sells out quickly. Early booking is encouraged.

**Price is based on 2 persons sharing a Double room.Prices are subject to change as a result of fuel surcharge increases or currency fluctuations. No changes will be made once final payment is received.
Single Supplement:$580, Triple Room Reduction: none, Extra nights per person available on request.
*Air Fare is not included but discounted rates are available upon request.
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For information on air fare, transfers or optional tours, please contact us: info@EuropeByChoice.com 212-400-7347

Please note that for operational reasons it may be necessary to substitute hotels and adjust itineraries due to local conditions.

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Travel Terms & Conditions:

Tour is operated by Globus and the purchase of any travel services offered by Globus, constitutes a contractual arrangement between you and Globus, and represents your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand the Terms & Conditions prior to booking. These Terms & Conditions cover Deposit & Final Payment information, Air-Inclusive Deposits & Final Payment, Revisions & Revision Fees, Air Arrangements, Participation, Travelers Who Need Special Assistance, Young Travelers, Smoking, Price Policy, Visas and Passports, Hotels & Accommodations, Baggage Allowance, Travel Documents, Not Included in the Land Price, Refunds, Service Inquires After the Vacation, Holidays, Safety, Photos & Pictures, Optional Excursions, and Responsibility. View full Terms & Conditions

Important Notes:

  • Vacation departures, itineraries and prices are subject to change.
  • A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $250 per person per vacation is required for Globus to reserve space for you. View Terms & Conditions for limited exceptions.
  • Charges not included in the land vacation price: airfare to and from the start of your vacation; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; applicable cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges; passports; visas and vaccinations; transfers; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships’ crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); additional excursions and activities not listed as ‘included’ in the itinerary; porterage at airports or train stations; Travel Protection premiums; and all other items of a personal nature.

TRAVEL TIPS:

Gratuities:
Tips to waiters, chambermaids, and to the Tour Directors, local guides, and drivers are not included. The following is a suggested guideline on tipping:
(a.) Euro 1.00 per person/per day for waiters and chambermaids
(b.) Euro 2.00 per person/per day for drivers and local guides

(c.) Euro 3.00 per person/per day for your Tour Director.
Transfers:
Add transfers to your tour so you don’t have to worry about how to get to your hotel and back. Baggage: Different airlines have different policies. For information on specific airline policies, please check your carriers web site.
Air Transportation:
Air fares change often and vary by gateway city, season, day of week and seat availability. Our air fares will be quoted to you within two business days of your tour reservation and will include the air fare, fuel surcharges and government taxes as quoted by the airlines. You are under no obligation to accept our airfare quote and may elect to use your reward miles or your preferred airline. We highly recommend to reserve your seats early in order to obtain the best air fare.

 

 

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