May 2, 2014
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May 16, 2014
Experience the essence of France through its rich culture, beautiful countryside, and stirring history. Discover medieval Carcassonne and the market town of Albi with its Toulouse-Lautrec Museum. Stay in charming Sarlat to explore the remote Dordogne, including a visit to the famous caves at Lascaux II and a leisurely afternoon cruise on the Dordogne River. Tour the Loire Valley’s impressive Chateau de Chenonceaux, the Renaissance masterpiece considered the most romantic chateau of all. Visit dramatic Mont St. Michel, the famous D-Day landing beaches, and the medieval town of Bayeux in Normandy. Walk amid Monet’s painterly gardens in Giverny. Conclude your journey in Paris with a walking tour and visit to the Louvre, one of the world’s great museums. Optional 3-day/2-night post-tour extension “on own” in Paris is available.
