FRANCE: PROVENCE & THE LOIRE VALLEY | 11 PROVENCE & THE LOIRE VALLEY Provence features the Bouches-du-Rhône region, the very same area that inspired Vincent van Gogh. The classical sights you visit include the university town of Aix, home of Cézanne; tour the region of Luberon with its beautiful villages and visit two Provençal wineries to sample reds and rosés. Discover the magical châteaux built by the grand aristocrats of past centuries in the Loire Valley with sprawling vineyards and floral gardens. A Week in 8 DAYS Loire 5 DAYS Provence from * Valley from * SOUTHERN FRANCE $3,14 5 FRENCH CHÂTEAUX $2,15 9 CAD$, PP, DBL. OCC. CAD$, PP, DBL. OCC. The essence of France. Arrive in Aix en Provence, a lovely city in the heart of southern The enchanted Garden of France. Discover the magical châteaux built by the grand France once named the capital of Provence. Private transfer to the centrally-located Hotel aristocrats of past centuries in the Loire Valley with sprawling vineyards and floral Aquabella, where you will spend the next seven nights. On a walking tour, discover the beauty, gardens. This package is the perfect addition to a visit of Paris which includes train tickets prestigious past, architecture, heritage and monuments of Aix. Take a shared full-day tour to to Tours where you will begin your exploration. Begin in Azay-le-Rideau, to visit the discover the market of Isle-sur-Sorgue and see Luberon Villages; the hilltop village of Château de Chinon and enjoy lunch at a family estate or local restaurant including local Gordes, and the colourful village of Roussillon. Tour the picturesque provençal village of products and wine tasting. Tour the medieval Château de Langeais as well as the Bonnieux and enjoy a photo stop at the Renaissance Castle in Lourmarin. Tour the charming spectacular gardens of Touraine in Villandry. Your guided tour of Château de Blois will fishing port ofCassis on the Mediterranean Sea; Camargue is a wild and unspoiled area demonstrate the castle’s impressive and unique use of four different architectural styles. where horses and bulls roam free. Discover Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mar, beaches and a Tour Château de Cheverny as well as the incredible Estate of Chambord with more fortified church with the statue of St. Sara. Tour the provençal market ofSaint-Remy-de- than 400 rooms and double spiral staircase – it is truly the highlight of the Loire Valley. On Provence, then Les Baux de Provence, a medieval village perched on a rocky spur in the your final day, visitChâteau de Chenonceau, the Royal Castle of Amboise and the heart of the Alpilles mountain range. Enjoy a walking tour of Arles in the footsteps of Vincent Manor du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last three years of his life and Van Gogh. Finally, tour Mountain Sainte-Victoire, the source of inspiration for the famous died there in 1519. Private transfer to the train station and board your train back to Paris. painter Cézanne. Visit two wineries and sample full-bodied red and subtle rosés from the region. After breakfast on your last day, transfer to the train station for your departure home. ———–—-———————— TOUR OVERVIEW ———–—-——————— ———–—-———————— TOUR OVERVIEW ———–—-——————— Total 7 nights accommodation in Aix en Provence Total 7 nights accommodation in Tours, Hotel l’Univers, Standard Room Aquabella Hotel, Standard Room Private transfers to and from train stations All private transfers; touring and entrance fees as per itinerary High-speed Comfort Class Train Tickets: Paris - Tours - Paris Continental breakfast daily Continental breakfast daily, 3 lunches while touring Hotel taxes and service charges Hotel taxes and service charges ———–—-————————— HIGHLIGHTS ———–—-———————— ———–—-————————— HIGHLIGHTS ———–—-———————— Guided walking tour of Aix en Provence Spectacular château of Chinon, Langeais, Blois, Cheverny, Chambord, Chenonceau Tour of Luberon villages, Cassis and Camargue Manor du Clos Lucé, one of Leonardo da Vinci’s homes Full-day tour of Les Baux de Provence and Arles Wine tastings and lunches at local French restaurants Two winery visits with tasting International airfare not included. International airfare not included. Minimum 2 passengers travelling. Friday departures only. Some tour schedules vary Minimum 2 passengers travelling. Friday departures only. Some tour schedules vary based on seasonality. Price as indicated valid March 1, 2017, subject to availability based on seasonality. Price as indicated valid March 1, 2017, subject to availability at time of booking. For alternative dates, inquire for pricing. Itineraries are fully at time of booking. For alternative dates, inquire for pricing. Itineraries are fully customizable. Not valid during trade shows, bank holidays and other special customizable. Not valid during trade shows, bank holidays and other special events. Blackout periods may apply. For full terms and conditions, refer to page 39. events. Blackout periods may apply. For full terms and conditions, refer to page 39. TOUR CODE: EU1117A TOUR CODE: EU1117B GATEWAYS-INTERNATIONAL.COM.