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Featuring Monet's Giverny, The Somme, Normandy, Brittany & the Loire Valley

This program takes us to the North West corner of France, into the historic regions of Normandy, where the peaceful verdant landscape belies a turbulent past; Brittany, where a strongly separate Celtic culture is still evident in this long-time independent Duchy; Poitou, famous for its rich farmlands and historic ports; and The Loire Valley, replete with royal châteaux. The program concludes with the highlights of Paris.

Led by local experts on walks and visits to the best of these fascinating regions, we not only explore real France but we experience it as guests of typically French Villages de Vacances. Here we live French culture as the French do - staying in their holiday villages located in outstanding natural settings and comfortable "gîtes", apartments or chalets, clustered around a central reception area with a typical restaurant and often other excellent facilities including a pool.

Itinerary at a Glance & Site & # Nights

Program Includes

• Return economy class international airfare.
• Departure taxes applicable to the standard itinerary.
• 21 nights Villages de Vacances accommodation.
• Typical local breakfast, lunch and dinner in Villages.
• 1 night hotel accommodation in Paris in en-suited share twin rooms.
• Typical local breakfast in Paris.
• Touring by comfortable and modern coach.
• Transport, lectures and field trips as indicated.
• Applicable entry fees and services of local guides.
• Comprehensive travel insurance (Additional premiums will be imposed by the insurer for those participants who are over 60 years and/or with pre-existing medical conditions).
• Services of a program leader.
• Gratuities and necessary tips.
• Detailed program information booklet.

Program Excludes

• Lunches, during transfers between centres.
• Dinners in Paris.

Program Notes

• Prices quoted are ex Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Perth & Auckland.
• This program will be re-featured in 2010.

Paris Extension

• There is the chance to extend your stay in Paris on Bed & Breakfast basis which will allow you the opportunity to explore Paris and the surrounding countryside. For prices and dates please refer to Paris Extension.