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Provence Escapade - Escorted Tour
Join our small group for a memorable journey through Provence. Together, we will explore the many treasures of this sunny land from its rich historical past to its unique traditions and savoir vivre. You will discover beautiful architecture dating back to the Romans and magnificent landscapes of fragrant hills, lavender fields, vineyards and picturesque villages. More importantly, on this journey you will find your senses stimulated in so many ways from the special light that inspired the impressionist painters to the smell and taste of the many Provencal specialties.
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From Cezanne to Picasso - Escorted Tour
The light, landscapes and colors of Provence have inspired many painters.Come follow the footsteps of the painters of light from Cezanne to Picasso. Highlights include: the French Riviera where Renoir, Picasso and Matisse spent many productive artistic years; Aix en Provence the birthplace of Paul Cezanne; St. Remy de Provence and Arles, the two towns that inspired van Gogh and Cassis, the pretty fishing Mediterranean harbor painted by the Fauvists.
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Dordogne Discovery - A Cultural and Gastronomic Adventure
Join us for an adventure through Aquitaine - Bordeaux and Dordogne. This vast region of France offers a unique and varied landscape of verdant river valleys, enchanting castles, picture postcard villages and prized vineyards. In this journey you will walk in the footsteps of history to discover the cave paintings of early men in Lascaux and the fortified medieval castles and towns built by English kings when they ruled the region. Along the way you will enjoy a succulent traditional cuisine and savor prized wines.
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Western France - Normandy Brittany and Chateaux de la Loire -
12 days/11 nights
Discover the three magnificent regions of Western France in this enriching and well-paced small group escorted vacation. You will first visit Normandy, a land rich in history, tradition and gastronomy. From Monet’s garden in Giverny to the Mont St. Michel you will discover a varied landscape of dramatic seacoast of high chalky cliffs, pretty fishing villages, towns with rich architectural heritage, apple orchards and lush gardens. The tour will then continue to picturesque Brittany where you will explore the Corsair town of St. Malo and the charming medieval alleys of Dinan.
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Paris Story
An Intimate Walking Tour Through the City of Light
November 4-10, 2012
This is an enriching tour for those who desire to know the City of Light more intimately. We will leisurely retrace Paris’s history starting when it was a small pre-Roman settlement called Lutece. From there, we will explore six distinct neighborhoods highlighting Paris’ tumultuous and colorful past from the Medieval Gothic architecture on the Ile de la Cite and Latin Quarter, to the 17th century aristocratic mansions of the Marais, and from intellectual and artistic St. Germain des Pres to the picturesque and bohemian Montmartre of van Gogh and Picasso. This small group escorted tour will cover art, culture, gastronomy and the Parisian savoir vivre. So… Join us!!
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Discover France Southwest
The Enchanting Dordogne and Lot Valleys
June 2-10, 2012
Join me for an exploration of France’s southwest region. Explore a land of recorded history that dates back 25,000 years ago when men dwell in the caves and grottoes that line the rivers Lot and Dordogne. We will start our journey in the lively town of Toulouse, visit the impressive fortress of Carcassonne, explore Albi, hometown of Toulouse Lautrec and meander through the verdant Dordogne valley land of enchanting castles, picture postcard villages and prized vineyards. Along the way you will enjoy a succulent traditional cuisine and savor prized wines.
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