10. COUNTRYSIDE GEMS OF SOUTHWEST FRANCE Sightseeing today explores Rocamadour – renowned for its natural setting and cheese making – and Collonges-la-Rouge, captivating with red sandstone architecture. The remainder of the day is free to enjoy your castle hotel. Meals BLD
11. TAKE THE TRAIN TO PARIS Depart for nearby Brive today where you will board a train bound for the magical city of Paris. A brief sightseeing tour en route to your landmark hotel introduces a parade of famous city sights. Meals BL
A picnic cruise on the Dordogne River, and the wines of St. Emilion showcase the art of living in France
12. LASTING IMPRESSIONS OF PARIS Your local guide leads you on a tour through 17th-century Tuileries Gardens to the Musée de L’Orangerie, displaying an extensive collection of Impressionist paintings by Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse, and Claude Monet – including his water lilies. Celebrate your journey at our farewell dinner at the famed Parisian brasserie, Fouquet’s, on the Champs-Élysées. Meals BD
6. LIFE IN FRENCH BASQUE COUNTRY Discover a taste of daily life in French Basque country in Espelette and the village of Ainhoa. Sample a lunch of hearty local fare; see a demonstration of the pelota, billed as the fastest ball game on Earth, and take a guided walking tour. Visit the fishing village of St-Jean-de-Luz, doubling as a popular summer resort. The rest of the day is free. Meals BL
7. BOUNTIFUL BORDEAUX
Depart Biarritz after a leisurely morning for Bordeaux, welcoming with a graceful waterfront of Classical façades – and great wine. Enjoy the city sights and architecture during a cruise on the Garonne River, dining on a picnic lunch along the way. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Meals BL
8. THE WINES OF ST.EMILION
Among the over 44 million cases of fine wine produced in the Bordeaux region every year, St. Emilion and Pomerol are two of its finest vintages. Head into the vine-covered hills today to discover the bounty of the land. Explore the Romanesque architecture of St. Emilion, and satisfy your palate with lunch at a local château winery. Search out more culinary treats on your own tonight in the city of Bordeaux. Meals BL
9. A DORDOGNE CRUISE & PALEOLITHIC CAVES Travel to La Roque Gageac in the heart of the Dordogne and Perigord Noir for a cruise along the Dordogne River. This afternoon, visit Grotte Lascaux II, a replica of the Lascaux cave, one of the most famous Paleolithic sanctuaries in the world. Your accommodations for the next two nights are at the 18th-century Château de Castel Novel in the village of Varetz, where a fun-filled folkloric dinner tonight showcases local traditions in this region of France. Meals BD
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13. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Paris. Fly home anytime. A transfer from the Hôtel Scribe Paris managed by Sofitel to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is included. Allow a minimum of three hours for check-in. Meals B
13 DAYS FROM $6,390 PLUS AIRFARE (12 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners)
BEGINS BARCELONA
Apr 15, 29 May 13, 27 Jun 10, 24 July 22 Aug 19 Sep 2, 16, 30 Oct 7, 21
Dates in blue indicate Small Group Departures averaging 24 Tauck Guests, priced from $7390 per person double; specific dates apply – ask at booking.
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Double $6390
PRICE PER PERSON Single $8898
Triple $5838
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Night 1,2 Night 3,4 Night 5,6 Night 7,8
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS El Palace Barcelona Hôtel de la Cité
Hôtel du Palais Biarritz Night 9,10 Château de Castel Novel Barcelona, Spain
Carcassonne, France Biarritz, France
The Regent Grand Hotel Bordeaux Bordeaux, France Varetz, France
Night 11,12 Hôtel Scribe Paris managed by Sofitel Paris, France
The Art of Living: Barcelona to Paris combines well with these Europe trips; ask at time of booking!
Spain and Portugal (14 days, page 140)
A Week In... Venice, Florence & Rome (8 days, page 28) A Week In... London and Paris (8 days, page 60)
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