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A gastronomic extravaganza trip to France in Paris and in the Loire Valley including a château stay.

LOIRE VALLEY CUISINE

7 Days from $1,674

Paris - Langeais -

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Travel to France for the culinary-focused experience of a lifetime in Paris and the Loire Valley. Your cooking class experience in Paris includes a visit of a local market and lunch. The City of Light sets the perfect stage for delving into the culinary delights of France on this distinctive France vacation tour. Here you will also enjoy a visit of the Musée du Chocolat, including a demonstration by a Master Chocolatier and hot chocolate tasting. Further along on this gastronomic extravaganza trip to France, travel to the banks of the river Loire to the town of Langeais. Here you will experience an authentically rich stay in the Château de Rochecotte, an 18th century château located in the famous Loire Valley, midway between Tours and ......

Program Highlights

Includes

Hotel accommodation for 6 nights
9 included meals consisting of:
- 6 buffet breakfasts
- 1 lunch after cooking class in Paris
- 2 dinners at Château de Rochecotte
Cooking class in Paris, including visit of a local market and lunch
Visit of the Musée du Chocolat, including a demonstration of a Maître Chocolatier and hot chocolate tasting
4-day car rental - Category C
E-voucher for special gift with in-store purchase at Galeries Lafayette
Hotel taxes and service charges

Excludes

Airfare, Airport taxes & Fuel Surcharges
Visa upon arrival (and upon re-entry) if required
Tips and Personal items
Travel Insurance
Optional Tours

Small Groups

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Notes

From price is per person, double occupancy, and based on the following hotels:

Paris: Villa Pantheon

Langeais: Chateau de Rochecotte

A selection of different hotels in Paris, room category, additional nights, transfers and optional tours are available. Program’s validity and/or some included features may vary.

Departures & Rates

From price is per person, double occupancy, and based on the following hotels:

Paris: Villa Pantheon

Langeais: Chateau de Rochecotte

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Hotels

Paris

VILLA PANTHEON

3 Nights / First Class

Situated on Paris' Left Bank, in the heart of the lively and historic district of...

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Langeais

CHATEAU DE ROCHECOTTE

3 Nights / First Class

Located in the Loire Valley, this castle is surrounded by the Bourgueil vineyards. It is...

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Day 1 - Paris

Arrival in Paris. After check-in at your hotel, the balance of the day is at leisure to explore Paris, the magnificent capital of France. Packed with monuments, museums, art, nightlife, eateries and shops, Paris remains - in spite of all the cliches - one of the most inspiring cities in the world.

Day 2 - Paris

Your included morning city tour features the Arc de Triomphe, Opera House, Champs-Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral and much more. There is so much to see and do in Paris, a city so aptly called the City of Lights, where exciting evening outings are a must. Tonight, while cruising along the Seine River, enjoy spectacular views of its monuments illuminated with millions of lights. (B)

Day 3 - Paris

Full day at leisure to take an optional tour or to simply enjoy the warmth and charm of a traditional French bistro. (B)

Day 4 - Paris/Langeais (approx. 170 miles)

After breakfast, pick up your rental car and drive to the Chateau de Rochecotte located in the heart of the Loire Valley. Set in a charming, tranquil 19-acre park, it was once the private estate of Prince Talleyrand. (B)

Day 5 - Langeais

Your day is at leisure. Drive around to the various chateaux of the region and discover the beauty that surrounds you. Your package includes entry to one chateau of your choice. Return to the Chateau. Tonight dinner is at the Chateau de Rochecotte. (B,D)