Carcassonne, then explore the ramparts on your own. An afternoon cruise aboard a gabare along the 17th-century Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, precedes tonight’s festive “Degustation dinner” with wine and music at a private vineyard. Meals BD
5. YELLOW ROADS TO BIARRITZ Head to the Atlantic coast to Biarritz, where beaches line the shores, surfing is a way of life and your oceanfront hotel is a treasured landmark. Lunch along the way at a local restaurant ensures an authentic taste of typical Pyrenees cuisine. Meals BLD
6. FRENCH BASQUE COUNTRY Discover a taste of daily life in French Basque country in Ainhoa on a walking tour and during a hearty lunch and a fast-paced demonstration of pelota. Visit St-Jean-de-Luz, en route back to your palace hotel. Meals BL
7. BOUNTIFUL BORDEAUX Travel to Bordeaux for two nights, where a graceful waterfront of Classical façades – and great wine – promise a delightful stay. Enjoy a cruise on the Garonne River, dining on a picnic lunch along the way. Meals BL
8. THEWINES OF SAINT-EMILION Explore the Romanesque architecture of Saint-Emilion, followed by a guided visit and lunch at a private château winery. The rest of the day is at leisure in Bordeaux. Meals BL
9. DORDOGNE CRUISE & MORE Drive to La Roque-Gageac in the heart of the Dordogne and Perigord Noir for a cruise along the Dordogne River. Visit Grotte Lascaux II, a replica of the Lascaux cave (the real cave is closed to the public), one of the most famous Paleolithic sanctuaries in the world. Stay two nights at the 18th-century Château de Castel Novel in the village of Varetz, where a fun-filled folkloric dinner tonight showcases local traditions. Meals BD
10. FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE GEMS Sightseeing today explores the towns of Rocamadour – renowned for its natural setting, historic monuments and cheese making – and Collonges-la-Rouge, captivating with red sandstone architecture. The remainder of the day is free. Meals BLD
11. TO PARIS BY RAIL Board a train bound for Paris. A brief sightseeing tour en route to your landmark hotel introduces famous city sites. Meals BL
12. PARISIAN IMPRESSIONS Your local guide leads you on a tour through 17th-century Tuileries Garden to the Musée de L’Orangerie, displaying a collection of Impressionist paintings by Cézanne, Matisse and Monet – including his water lilies. Join us for a farewell dinner at Fouquet’s. Meals BD
13. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Paris. Fly home anytime. A transfer from the InterContinental Paris Le Grand to Charles de Gaulle Airport is included. Allow 3 hours for check-in. Meals B
13 DAYS FROM $6,390* (12 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners)
BEGINS BARCELONA
Apr 14, 28 May 12, 26 Jun 2, 23 Jul 7 Aug 18 Sep 1, 15 Oct 6, 20
Dates in blue indicate Small Group Departures averaging 24 Tauck Guests, priced from $7390 per person double; specific dates apply.
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Double $6390 Single $8898 Triple $5838
*International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air for travel originating in the U.S. (subject to availability).
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FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS
Night 1,2 El Palace Barcelona Barcelona, Spain
Night 3,4 Hôtel de la Cité Carcassonne, France
Night 5,6 Hôtel du Palais Biarritz Biarritz, France
Night 7,8 Grand Hotel de Bordeaux & Spa Bordeaux, France
Night 9,10 Château de Castel Novel Varetz, France
Night 11,12 InterContinental Paris Le Grand Paris, France
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Tauck Value Includes
TAUCK’S YELLOW ROADS! A drive along the Costa Brava to the village of Collioure, known as the “City of Painters” for lunch and free time
A “Degustation dinner” at a family-run vineyard in the Languedoc region of southern France with music and wine
A traditional gabare cruise along the romantic Canal du Midi, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
A lunch of hearty fare and a pelota demonstration in the quintessential Basque village of Ainhoa
A private boat cruise and picnic lunch on the River Garonne in Bordeaux
Visit and tasting at a private château winery in the Saint-Emilion region
Visit to the Grotte Lascaux II, a replica of one of the world’s most famous Paleolithic sanctuaries
A private gala dinner at Fouquet’s on the Champs-Élysées in Paris
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
25 meals (12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners); service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage
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