She Sees Southern France September 21 - October 3, 2018 as culture, culinary delights and UNESCO World HeritageBEawestruck sites abound in sun-kissed Southern France! BEexploratory as we tour •Included Airport transfers (based on group air arrival/departure times) along the Cote d’Azur to the medieval walled village of Saint-Paul de Vence, • 12 nights superior/deluxe accommodation throughout: 2 nights Nice, 2 the seaside town of Cassis, pretty towns of Rocamadour and Sarlat and the nights Aix-en-Provence, 2 nights Avignon, 1 night Albi, 3 nights Sarlat, 2 quaint and charming Saint Emilion. Experience the light and landscapes of nights Bordeaux the Provence region that fascinated Picasso, Matisse, Cezanne and Van Gogh. • Daily breakfast, 1 lunch, 8 dinners BEfulfilled with the culinary delights and wine pairing of world renowned wines • Guided tours as per the itinerary of the region. BEspontaneous in the local markets and shops and BEeducated • 3 vineyard visits including wine tasting with the immersion of history and architecture in this captivating part of the • Visits and admission costs (where fees exist) – Perfumery in Grasse, world. Cathedrale Saint-Sauveur, Boat Tour of the Calanques (subject to weather Cost: $4995.00CAD - twin occupancy conditions), Pont du Gard, Palais des Papes and St.Benezet Bridge, Minimum of 16, maximum of 24 passengers Carcassonne, Gouffre de Padirac, Rocamadour • Services of an English speaking guide throughout • Services of a Broad Escapes tour manager throughout • All applicable taxes and service charges as of booking date •Not International Included airfare - inquire with us about group space • Beverages & meals not mentioned • Incidentals • Gratuities • Luggage handling • Additional taxes, fuel surcharges or service charges levied by the governments or our suppliers •Optional Group air from Toronto/Nice, Bordeaux/Toronto on Air Transat ($870.00CAD a minimum of 10 travellers on the same flights) • Broad Escapes strongly recommends the purchase of Manulife Insurance coverage for Cancellation and Interruption Insurance and Comprehensive Assistance, Heath Coverage, Individual Accident Coverage •Payments Deposit $700.00CAD plus insurance due at time of booking • Balance due June 15, 2018 She Sees Southern France September 21 - October 3, 2018 Day 1 – Friday, September 21 by the Fontaine de la Rotonde and visit Cathedrale Saint-Sauveur. arrive Nice D Overnight Aix-en-Provence – 2 nights *Independent arrival at Nice Cote d’Azur Airport Upon arrival meet our local guide and private coach and depart Day 4 – Monday, September 24 on a group transfer to our hotel. This afternoon we’ll have an Aix-en-Provence – Cassis – Aix-en-Provence B/L orientation walk of the area and free time to stretch the legs and Dress accordingly for an excursion to Cassis, a Mediterranean explore Vieux Nice. Choose from the city’s vibrant old town fishing port where we will have opportunity to explore, walk on with narrow streets, pastel-hued buildings and a daily market on the beach and take a boat tour of the Calanques. Return to Aix pedestrian street Cours Saleya or walk along the Promenade des with the remainder of the day to explore at your leisure. Anglais as you bask in the dazzling Azure blue of the Mediterra- nean sea! Gather tonight for a welcome dinner with fellow Broad Day 5 – Tuesday, September 25 Escapes travellers. Aix-en-Provence to Avignon B/D Overnight Nice – 2 nights Today we depart to Avignon. Our first stop is UNESCO World Heritage site, Pont du Gard (Bridge over the Gardon River), an Broad Escapes will offer a designatedancient Roman aqueduct.group Then flightwe will visit a Chateauneuffrom duToronto. Pape The group transfer will be based onVineyard forthe a tour andrecommended wine tasting before continuinggroup to Avignon.flight arrival time. Private transfers (at an additionalOvernight Avignon –cost) 2 nights can be arranged for those arriving at a different date/time. Flights from all gateways can be arranged through Broad Escapes. Day 6 – Wednesday, September 26 Avignon B Designated flights This morning we have a guided walking tour of UNESCO World Air Transat September 20 Heritage site Palais des Papes, one of the largest and most import- Depart Toronto 6:00 pm arrive Montreal at 7:15 pm - change planes ant medieval, Gothic buildings in Europe. Visit St. Benezet Bridge, Depart Montreal at 9:00 pm arrive Nice at 10:25am (September 21) better known as Pont d’Avignon, famed by the song lyrics “Sur Flight times subject to change the Pont d’Avignon”. This afternoon and evening will be yours to explore at your leisure. Day 2 – Saturday, September 22 B/D Nice – Cannes – Grasse – Saint-Paul de Vence - Nice Day 7 – Thursday, September 27 Today we depart on an excursion to see the breath-taking Cote Avignon to Carcassonne and Albi B/D d’Azur at Cannes, famed for its international film festival and its Travel to Carcassonne, an excellent example of a fortified medie- Boulevard de la Croisette curving along the coast lined with sandy val walled town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue to Albi. beaches, upmarket boutiques and palatial hotels. Next we stop at Overnight Albi – 1 night a perfumery in Grasse to learn about the history and production of the fragrances. Onward to Medieval Gourdon, perched on a Day 8 – Friday, September 28 hilltop. Stop for spectacular views before continuing to the medie- Albi to Cahors and Sarlat B/D val walled village of Saint-Paul de Vence. Return to Nice in the late This morning after a brief orientation we will have free time to ex- afternoon and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. plore Albi, a jewel in the Midi-Pyrenees with red-brick architecture and medieval buildings. Afternoon departure and along the way to Day 3 – Sunday, September 23 Sarlat, we will stop in Cahors to visit a vineyard with wine tasting Nice to Aix-en-Provence B/D before continuing to Sarlat one of the prettiest towns in France. Say farewell to Nice and depart to Provence. Arrive in Aix-en- Overnight Sarlat – 3 nights Provence and walk with our guide along Cours Mirabeau, pass Day 9 – Saturday, September 29 –Sarlat B Free day to explore medieval Sarlat. The Saturday market, is a must for food lovers with specialty items such as foie gras, the famous cepe mushrooms, truffles, cheese, walnuts and walnut oil. Day 10 – Sunday, September 30 Sarlat- Padirac – Rocamadour - Sarlat B/D Depart on an excursion to visit Gouffre de Padirac, a cave with an underground river, a gorge and a huge cavern. Here we will see prehistoric cave drawings! Later we will visit the small, clifftop me- dieval vertical village of Rocamadour overlooking Anzou Canyon before returning to Sarlat. Day 11 – Monday, October 1 Sarlat to Saint-Emilion and Bordeaux B This morning we depart on our final leg of the journey then stop along the way. The tour would not be complete without a day in the in heart of the Saint-Emilion wine region where we will enjoy yet another opportunity to visit a vineyard with wine tasting be- fore we continue to Bordeaux. Overnight Bordeaux - 2 nights Day 12 – Tuesday, October 2 Bordeaux B/D Today is a leisure day to explore as you wish – see the sites, do some last minute shopping or simply sit in a café sipping on your favourite beverage. The day is yours to spend as you wish! This evening gather for a farewell dinner and reminisce with fellow travellers about the memories you have shared along the way. Day 13 – Wednesday, October 3 Departure B Say farewell to France with a morning group transfer to the air- port for our return flight home Broad Escapes will have a designated group flight from Bordeaux to Toronto. The coach transfer will be based on the designated group flight departure time. Arrangements can be made at an additional cost for those departing at a different time/date. Designated Flight Schedule: Air Transat October 3 Depart Bordeaux at 1:15 pm to Montreal/ arrive 3:00 pm October 3 Depart Montreal at 5:45 pm/ arrive Toronto 7:00 pm Flight times are subject to change B - Breakfast / L- Lunch / D - Dinner denote meals included in tour cost Note: Travel times are based on averages and may very due to traffic or other circumstances beyond our control. Please note that an average/moderate level of fitness is required to enjoy the various activities of this tour. 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