• 1 September 10 to 25 September 10
• 8 June 11 to 2 July 11
• 14 September 11 to 8 October 11

Limited Singles With No Single Supplement
Featuring Provence, the Auvergne, Carcassone & Paris

This program takes us from the lively French capital high into the dramatic mountain scenery of the Auvergne and the rich Gallo-Roman history and diverse culture of Provence. We explore the land of the Cathars as we stay close to Carcassonne, France's largest and best preserved mediaeval citadel. From the pretty village of Ayen, we experience the gastronomic region of Périgord, renowned for its foie gras and its outstandingly verdant countryside. The program concludes in 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 "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, equivalent to 2 star hotels, clustered around a central reception area with a typical restaurant and often other excellent facilities including a pool.

The accommodation in "Villages de Vacances" centres includes private facilities and full board with authentic French cuisine and wine with meals! The arrangement of chalets means that in most centres, 2 people can share a "gîte", each benefiting from his or her own bedroom with a shared bathroom. Single travellers may share a "gîte" with separate bedrooms and shared bathrooms.

Itinerary at a Glance

• Ex Australia/New Zealand - 1, Paris - 1, Auvergne Super Lioran - 4 Provence Mèjannes-le-Clap - 6, Languedoc Saissac - 5, Pèrigord Ayen - 6, Paris - 1, Program ends in Paris prior to boarding our return flight to Australia/New Zealand.

• Return economy class international airfare.
• Departure taxes applicable to the standard itinerary.
• 21 nights Villages de Vacances accommodation.
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner in Villages de Vacances.
• 2 nights hotel accommodation in Paris in en-suited share twin rooms.
• Typical local breakfasts and welcome dinner 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.
• Service Charges and Gratuities.
• Detailed Program Information Booklet.

Program Excludes

• Lunches, during transfers between centres.

Program Notes

• No obligation registrations of interest are invited on 2011 departures. When further details and prices are available, registrants will be notified.
• Prices quoted are ex Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Auckland & Christchurch.

• 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. A transfer to Paris airport for your homeward flight to Australia/New Zealand in conjunction with this extension is included. For prices and dates please refer to Paris Extension.

Program Summary: Roaming Rural France

Booking Key

Date	Price	Book
01 September 2010	AUD Twin $10450.00 NZD Twin $13550.00 AUD Single $10450.00 NZD Single $13550.00
08 June 2011	AUD Twin $0.00 NZD Twin $0.00 AUD Single $0.00 NZD Single $0.00
14 September 2011	AUD Twin $0.00 NZD Twin $0.00 AUD Single $0.00 NZD Single $0.00