Normandy, Brittany, Paris & the Loire Valley
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EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK
TAUCK'S YELLOW ROADS – Join Le Baron at his family château, a private country estate in Normandy's châteaux country, for a private cocktail reception and dinner, made even more memorable by a hunting hound demonstration in full regalia
Private early-opening Versailles visit Versailles without crowds – enjoy an early-opening private visit to Château de Versailles on select departures, specially priced from $11,290 – ask at time of booking: April 8, 15; May 6, 20; June 8, 24; August 19; September 7, 21, 28; October 5 and 12
Private visit to the home of American author / wine-maker Peter Hahn, in the heart of the Loire Valley, including a tour, wine tasting, and lunch
TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES
Select Small Group Departures enjoy a 3-night stay in Paris at Le Meurice, ranked among the most elegant hotels in the world, combining exceptional 18th-century opulence with contemporary chic. Embodying the perfect French palace hotel, Le Meurice is ideally situated between Place de la Concorde and the Louvre; Salvador Dalí was a regular visitor, and the hotel still enjoys a close relationship with noted artists today
A cruise along the Golfe du Morbihan (meaning "Little Sea" in Breton), a channeled inlet of small islands that waxes and wanes with the tide
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Activity
3
Most days involve walking in the 2–3.5-mile range (~4,000–7,000 steps), with frequent stairs, cobblestones, and standing for 90+ minutes. Activity is consistent across consecutive days, requiring stamina and balance throughout the itinerary.
Pace
2
A steady daily tempo with 2–3 guided activities. Most days include early departures balanced with rest periods or scenic downtime. Transitions between cities occur every 2–3 days.
Along Europe's Scenic "Yellow Roads"
A château, a 1,000-year-old village and the magic of Paris... inexorably entwined like the woven threads of medieval tapestries... your travels in northern France honor timeless traditions, share stories of valor and courage, and celebrate landscapes so beautiful they are immortalized by artists and poets...
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Overnight Accommodations
Most Small Group departures will stay at Grand Hôtel des Thermes nights 4 and 5 and Le Meurice nights 10 – 12
Certain exceptions may apply; select departures may feature different hotels of similar standard to those noted below.
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Call us, or call your travel advisor, to book your preferred departure date today – and explore our beautiful brochures to find your inspiration for your next journey.