Basque Pyrénées and Bilbao
Corsica & Sardinia
Dordogne Valley
Loire and Burgundy
Normandy and Brittany
Provence
Provence – Culinary Tour
Provence – Family Journey
Riviera

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TRAVEL TO FRANCE WITH CLASSIC JOURNEYS!

Join us for an insider's view of France: tour the stunning chateaux of the Loire Valley, walk through the lavender fields of Provence, France, and visit legendary Mont St. Michel, all in the company of a local guide who will give you an insider's perspective that you won't find on any other France vacation. We'll take you on easy-going walks through villages and spectacular countryside, indulge in wine tastings at fine local vineyards, and visit magnificent gardens, chateaux and medieval towns. A France tour you won't forget!

With 9 different tours, Classic Journeys offers a variety of ways to travel to France:

• Our tour in southern France, A Week in Provence, includes a visit to the town of Avignon, a tasting at the renowned vineyards of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and a walk to Senanque Abbey, timed when the lavender fields are at their purplest.  This is the Provence tour of your dreams!

• Looking for a tour in Provence with a culinary emphasis?  Join our Provence Cooking tour, and learn the secrets of provencal cooking, meet the local farmers and artisans, and enjoy countryside walks while returning each night to an 18th century chateau. The cuisine of Provence, France is imitated worldwide—join our Provence Cooking tour to learn from the experts.

• A family vacation to Provence is a great way to travel with your children to Europe without compromising your comfort or enjoyment. Kids enjoy exploring prehistoric caves and kayaking under the Pont de Gard aqueduct. A walking tour for the adults travels through lavendar fields and apricot groves. Everyone enjoys memorable food and luxurious accommodations.

• Normandy, France is a treasure of history (Mont St. Michel, D-day beaches, the birthplace of Impressionism), but what always takes our breath away on our Normandy & Brittany tour is the classic Norman countryside: apple orchards, wooded valleys, dairy farms and quaint villages. A perfect France tour for those who want a bit of everything, all within a few hours by train from Paris.

• The Dordogne Valley is the quintessential France vacation: the home of foie gras and rustic stews, countryside dotted with chateaux and villages from the 13th and 15th centuries, and, of course, vineyards.  You'll see Paleolithic wall paintings and enjoy gentle countryside walks through sunflower fields, walnut groves and stately forests.

• Loire, France features some of world's most famous chateaux, and combined with 3 nights aboard a luxury barge cruising down Burgundy's canals, we've created a France tour you won't soon forget. Our Loire's Chateaux & Burgundy's Canals tour combines relaxing barge cruising with the grandeur of classic chateaux for an unforgettable France vacation.

• Explore the spectacular island of Corsica on a walking tour of Corsica and Sardinia. Travel off-the-beaten path with our expert local guide. Meet local bakers and shepherds, take breathtaking seaside walks and join a local chef for a cooking instruction.
  

Call or email us for more information today, and start planning your travel to France!