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Paris   We are met by our European Institute Tour Director and accompanied to our centrally located hotel, before we begin exploring this incredible city.
 

Paris   Today our local guide introduces us to Napoleon's grand Arc de Triomphe, the famous Champs Elysées, Place de la Concorde steeped in France's turbulent history, magnificent Place Vendome and finish our tour with a visit to one of Europe's most beautiful cathedrals, Notre Dame.

This evening we take we to top of the Eiffel Tower for a 'bird's eye view' of the city!

Paris   Our day commences with a visit to a palace that truly illustrates the wealth of pre-revolutionary France, Louis XIV's Versailles. Our tour takes us through the 250 foot long hall of mirrors and the royal apartments to the magnificent gardens and Marie Antoinette's Petit Hameau.

This evening a romantic Seine river cruise is included.

Tours  On our journey to the Loire Valley we first stop to visit Chartres Cathedral*, where Pilgrims have been journeying for eight centuries to gaze in wonder at the magnificent gothic architecture and stained glass windows.

(*Malcolm Miller tour when available).
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Tours   The Loire Valley is justly famed for its incredible chateaux and today we will visit three of the most impressive, Amboise, Chenonceau, and the moated Azay-le-Rideau. Tonight we will dine in real style during our highlight dinner.
 

Rocamadour   Journey south to the lush Dordogne region of France and to the age old village of Rocamadour.

Rocamadour   No trip to the Dordogne would be complete without a trip to Lascaux II, the replica of the famous Lascaux caves which faithfully reproduce the worlds oldest prehistoric cave paintings.

Provence   Today we travel through southern France to Provence stopping at the unspoilt medieval fortress of Carcassone. Learn how this bastion repelled invaders through the centuries with its walled defenses.

Provence   Today we will be visiting the Roman city of Nimes featuring its great amphitheatre, gardens and the Maison Carrée (square house). On to the largest free standing Roman aqueduct in Europe, the Pont du Gard for lunch.

Nice   This morning we meander through the hills of Provence to see the hill top castle of Les Baux de Provence. We will stop for lunch in Aix-en-Provence before continuing to the blue waters of the Cote d'Azur and the resort of Nice.

Nice   This morning we travel the spectacular coastline route to the principality of Monaco, one of the smallest countries in Europe. We will also take a trip to the highest cliff-top village in France, Eze.