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Experience the beauty, allure, and hospitality of provincial France at an easy pace and in a unique style in a small group limited to 24 travelers. Anchored by stays in vibrant Toulouse and enchanting Paris, this 15-day journey features diverse Languedoc, the remote Dordogne, the lovely Loire Valley and historic Normandy. With the first two nights in Toulouse, plan to discover the rich history of Carcassonne, the quintessential medieval town boasting Europe’s longest city walls, and Albi with its Toulouse-Lautrec Museum. During a three-night stay in Sarlat, one of Europe’s best preserved medieval gems, see Lascaux IV’s reproductions of prehistoric cave paintings, take a leisurely Dordogne River cruise and explore the charming cliffside village of Rocamadour.
Saumur offers a picturesque base for the following three-night discovery of the Loire Valley, including a winery visit and a tour of Chenonceau, an impressive Renaissance château. Travel north to Normandy for a three-night stay and visit the renowned Mont-St-Michel Gothic abbey. In Bayeux, see the 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry, then visit Caen’s Memorial Museum devoted to "history for peace." A poignant day’s touring follows at Normandy’s evocative D-Day Landing Beaches and the American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach. Walk through Monet’s famed gardens in Giverny and see the familiar lily pond and Japanese footbridge of his paintings. The final destination is enchanting Paris for a balance of free time, seeing city highlights and visiting the Rodin Museum. Savor more time in the "City of Light" with an optional 3-day/2-night post-tour extension.
Day 2 - Toulouse, France
Day 3 - Toulouse | Carcassonne
Day 4 - Toulouse | Albi | Sarlat
Day 5 - Sarlat | Lascaux IV
Day 6 - Sarlat | Rocamadour
Day 7 - Sarlat | Le Dorat | Saumur
Day 8 - Saumur
Day 9 - Saumur | Chenonceaux
Day 10 - Saumur | Mont-St-Michel | Crépon
Day 11 - Crépon | Bayeux | Caen
Day 12 - D-Day Landing Beaches
Day 13 - Crépon | Giverny | Paris
Day 14 - Paris
Day 15 - Depart for home city
Base Price: from $6,197* (air and taxes included) per person, based on double occupancy
- Additional solo supplement of $1,195.
- *Pricing dependent on departure city; Airline fees and taxes subject to change.
- Air upgrades may be available. Contact Odysseys Unlimited directly at (888) 370-6765 for options.
Inclusions:
- 13 nights accommodations in Superior First Class, First Class and unrated hotels.
- 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 8 dinners including a Farewell Dinner.
- See brochure for full details.
- Tar Heel Travel is a member exclusive perk.
- There must be one Carolina Alumni member in a room. Membership is open to anyone. Learn more.
- By reserving on this tour, you agree to the terms and conditions specific to this tour which are set by the tour operator. This information can be found in the tour brochure.
- The Carolina Alumni Travel Office and tour operator reserve the right to to decline or accept a reservation should a person's health, mental condition, physical infirmity or attitude jeopardize the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants. Refunds will be made in accordance with the cancellation policy listed in the tour brochure.
- Please contact us if you have questions about this trip or group travel. We're happy to help in any way we can.
- Phone: (877) 962-3980 (If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a detailed message with your name, phone number and email.)
- Email: travel@unc.edu
- All inquiries and room requests are answered in the order in which they are received.
- If you are ready to request a reservation, please submit your reservation request form.
- If you wish us to hold a room for 2 business days, please send us the passenger's names, address, phone number and email. This information must be provided in order to hold a room.