enchantedfrance: Enchanted France Spring Tours 2014

Enchanted France is offering three small group escorted tours to France in Spring 2014 and will feature Paris, Provence, Normandy and Loire Valley. Enchanted France tours are designed to offer an intimate and authentic travel experience in France with a high level of quality and personalized services. These culturally enriching expeditions are perfect for first time as well as more seasoned travelers; for travelers who like a structured group program as well as independent travelers who like a certain amount of flexibility yet have a bit of structure. We hope you can join us in 2014 for unique travel experiences in France. The tours will be running in succession to one another during the month of May so it may be advantageous to sign for more than one tour to sample different French regions. Space is limited as groups are limited in size.

Paris and Ile de France Adventure
7 days/6 nights

Date: April 27-May 3, 2014

This is a unique cultural adventure through Paris and the Ile de France, the historical cradle of the Kingdom of France. Since the time of Childebert I, Paris was the administrative and cultural capital of the French kingdom while the surrounding countryside was the pleasure ground of the kings and where they built beautiful retreats.

This tour covers Paris’ history, architecture, art and savoir vivre. It will venture outside of the capital to Chartres, Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte.
So…Join us for this one-of-kind tour!!.

Tour highlights include:

In Paris visit: Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle,
Walk in the footsepts of Impressionist painters and visit the Orsay Museum
Explore Le Marais and 17th century architecture
Outside of Paris: visit castles of Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte and tour Chartres cathedral
Stay in charming hotel in Paris
Gourmet meals

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Provence Escapade
7 days/6 nights
Date: May 3-9, 2014

Provence is always a favorite region of France to discover. Join our small group to explore the many treasures of sunny Provence from its rich historical past to its unique traditions and savoir vivre. You will discover beautiful architecture dating back to the Romans and magnificent landscapes of fragrant hills, lavender fields, vineyards and picturesque villages. More importantly, on this journey you will find your senses stimulated in so many ways from the special light that inspired the impressionist painters to the smell and taste of the many Provencal specialties.

Highlights:

Medieval heritage: Avignon's Pope's Palace; Ste. Trophime Cathedral; Abbaye de Senanque

Roman architecture : Pont Du Gard ; Arles' Arena and Vaison la Romaine
Irresistible Provencal towns: Avignon ; St. Remy de Provence; Aix en Provence
Picturesque perched villages: Gordes; les Baux; Roussillon
Savoir vivre :: colorful markets ; Chateauneuf du Pape wine tasting; olive oil tasting
Beautiful landscape : Alpilles Hills; Luberon National Park; vineyards and Olive groves
Charming hotels in the heart of Avignon
Gourmet meals
A/C minicoach transportation in Provence
Fully escorted and expertly guided
Small intimate group

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Normandy and Loire Valley Castles
8 days / 7 nights

May 11-18, 2014

Come discover Normandy and the Loire Valley Castles

You will first visit Normandy, a land rich in history, tradition and gastronomy. From Monet’s garden in Giverny to the Mont St. Michel you will discover towns with rich architectural heritage, verdant landscape of apple orchards and fields framed by hedge grows where cows graze contentedly. On this 70^th year anniversary of the Normandy D-Day Landing will visit the memorial sites of Omaha Beach, Juno Beach, Pointe du Hoc and Sainte Mere l’Eglise. The tour will then continue to the romantic Loire Valley where the Renaissance castles built by the Kings of France will enchant you. In this tour you will have a chance to taste the gastronomy and the specialties of these two regions—cider and cheese in Normandy and the velvety wines of the Loire Valley.

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