THE PAL ACE OF VERSAILLES
Enjoy a day at the former home of French kings
— the stunning Château de Versailles. Now a
UNESCO World Heritage site, mar vel at the famed
'Hall of Mirrors', the beautiful painted ceilings and
the sprawling gardens.
CHARMING ARDÈCHE
Shaped by the Ardèche River, take in the natural
beaut y of this pic turesque region and learn about
one of its most renowned har vests — lavender.
On this scenic drive, stop at the Lavender Museum
where you'll see how the essential oil is ex trac ted
from the flower.
TREK VIEUX LYON
Discover the rich histor y that lies throughout
Lyon's charming Old Town, known as Vieux Lyon.
Take a funicular ride up to Four vière Hill for
panoramic views of the cit y.
TIMELESS TOWN OF PÉROUGES
Step back in time as you journey to the medieval
stone village of Pérouges. Perched high on a hill
with spec tacular views of the French Alps,
Pérouges is a treasure of French heritage and
culture and is the set ting of films such as The
Three Musketeers.
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE WINE
TASTING
Explore the town named for its "Pope's New
Castle", its centuries- old vineyard and its superb
wines. Stop at a local vineyard for wine tasting,
then continue to the hilltop ruins of the castle and
enjoy the panoramic views.
PARIS BY NIGHT
Experience the "Cit y of Light" in its full
illuminated glor y. Drive past the Arc de Triomphe,
down the Champs-Élysées, see the Louvre and at
tour's end alight at the Eif fel Tower.
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