VIVE LA FRANCE

 
PARIS
The capital of France has enchanted many artists and poets with its thriving culture and captivating sights such as the Eiffel tower, the Louvre and the Notre dame. Shop along the Champs Elysées, street of fashion by day and marvel the spectacular lights as you sail on the Seine River by night. By embracing these moments you will seize to wonder why Paris is the most romantic city in the world.

NORMANDY, A HISTORICAL JOURNEY
Voyage through time as you embark the battle ground of World War II. Visit the American cemetery overlooking Omaha beach and the artificial harbor of Arromanches where one can grasp the full magnitude of the infamous D-Day.
Explore vintage eras as you depart to Giverny, a village on the Sene, with Monet’s beautiful house and garden. Then to Mont Saint Michel, a marvel to the world, marked by the UNESCO with its intriguing architecture. These are among the many gems that will leave you mesmerized.

BRITTANY
The splendid views and delectable seafood of Brittany is a treat for the eyes and a pleasure to the palate. Explore the rugged beauty of the Emerald and Granite coasts packed with caves and cliffs. You will find the “Chateaubriand” home of the famous poet of French literature and a panoramic view of St Malo. Here lies the birth place of Jacques Cartier, a king of France and discoverer of Canada. Encounter the legend the privateers like Duguay-Troin or Surcouf friend of Napoléon. Extraordinary sights of “Belle Ile” and Carnac, gulf of Morbihan with megalithic remains.

LOIRE VALLEY ADVENTURE
Follow the “Valley of the Kings Route” on the banks of the Loire River where you will discover grand castles and exquisite Gardens of France. The Château de Chenonceau or “Ladies Castle” that was built on the Cher River and the great castle of Chambord Park, known for its extravagant architecture of vast chimneys and windows. A chance to taste famous wines such as Pêche Mignon and Blanc Fussy accompanied by an array of regional cheeses. Dine in a cave at the troglodyte region or spend an evening in Renaissance Ambiance at a real Château Soirée. You have an opportunity to brave this terrain on a Scooter-trike or soar in a balloon high above.

THE BEAUTY OF PROVENCE
Enjoy a region filled with breathtaking scenery and mouth-watering cuisine that has captivated artists and enthralled chefs near and far. Promenade down the “Cezanne Walk” in Aix-en-Provence and view the lavender fields and olive groves that inspired this French painter. Arles, a town with a touch of Italy gloats of its Roman amphitheatre and baths. Carmargue is a vast marshland with treasures of exotic wildlife and landscapes immortalized by Van Gogh’s paintings. Step inside a walled medieval town known as Avignon, “City of Popes” and sing the “Sur le pont d’Avignon” as you traverse its famous bridge. There is also an option for traditional painting and cooking lessons.

FRENCH RIVIERA
Cote d’Azur is known for its exuberant beaches laced along blue waters of the Mediterranean. Visit Marseille for its thriving port and hopping night life followed by Cannes, home of the International Film Festival. Stroll down the famous Promenade des Anglais of Nice or drift through the Flower Market in the Old Town. If that’s not enough, visit Monaco where the prince captured the heart of Grace Kelly and relish over the harbor of Monte Carlo and its lavish casinos as you make your way to the posh life of St. Tropez.