TOUR DEPART FROM PARIS ON EVERY SUNDAY
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Day 1PARIS – AGIGNON (690KM)
Paris
Estimate 8.45am meet at Paris Place d’ltalie’s McDonald Restaurant. Tour depart at 9.00am, from Paris towards southeast to Avignon. Most well-known the lingering scent of lavender, thyme, pine fragrances. The climate changes from a charming summer to a cooling sea breeze. The rolling hills go up and down, meandering into the lively city. Hotel : Hotel Campanile Bollene or similar
Day 2AGIGNON – GORDES –ABBAYE DE DENANQUE - AVIGNON (200KM)
Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque
After breakfast, proceed for Avignon’s city tour include the Papal Palace (Palais des Papes) and Pont Saint-Benezet (the Pont d’Avignon). Walk along the walls to see the Pont d’Avignon, listed as a world cultural heritage bridge. Continue, to visit Gordes, known as "hanging village”, Gordes is perched on the southern edge of the high Plateau de Vaucluse. Next, transfer to the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque is a lovely medieval Cistercian abbey, one of the best places to see Provence's famed lavender fields, founded in 1148 the peaceful abbey welcomes visitors who enjoy the lavender bloom. Hotel : Hotel Campanile Bollene or similar *Note: Lavender blossom season : from mid-June to early August. The tour will visit Lavender Museum during non-blossom season.
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Day 3AVIGNON – ARLES -BARCELONA (500KM)
Arles
Today, visit Van Gogh's famous home of Arles. Van Gogh’s stay here in the local sanatorium from 1888 - 1889 where he was at his creative peak. The well-known master pieces such as “Bedroom in Arles” “Starry Night Over The Rhone", “Still Life: Vase with Twelve Sunflowers” were created here. Next, coach journey to Spain’s Barcelona. Hotel : Holiday Inn Express Sant Cugat or similar
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Day 4BARCELONA
Barcelona
Begin your Barcelona’s city tour with visit the Columbus Monument, La Rambla, followed by one of the architectural miracles built by the poet Gaudi : The Sagrada Familia. The city tour continues to the Barcelona Olympic Stadium (Estadi Olimpic), venue of the 1992 Olympic games. Enjoy panoramic view over the entire city. Then, visit the bustling Placa de Catalunya, where you can have leisure time to shop, taste and discover the local culture. Hotel : Holiday Inn Express Sant Cugat or similar
Breakfast
Day 5BARCELONA –ANDORRA – LOURDES(480km)
Andorra's Santa Maria de Monsterrat
After breakfast, proceed to visit Andorra, a miniature country lies between France and Spain, the beautiful scenery makes it a popular European ski resort for locals. Because of its tax-free status, Andorra has become a shopper’s paradise. and Afternoon, travel to the famous shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. Hotel : Hotel Miramont or similar
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Day 6LOURDES - BORDEAUX (250km)
Our Lady of Lourdes
Visit the famous shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. Every year more than 5 million pilgrims visit Lourdes for spiritual and physical healing by the Holy Virgin. Then, depart to the French epicentre of fine wines, Bordeaux. Upon arrival, visit Place des Quinconces (The Quince Tree Square), the second largest square in Europe and see the monument of Girondists who fell victim of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution. Continue, with a visit to the wineries, tour the vineyard and experience wine tasting. Hotel : Appart City Bordeaux Centre or similar * Note: Most wineries in Bordeaux close for visitors in August. The visit wine vendors in downtown Bordeaux where wine tastings and wines can be purchased.
Breakfast
Day 7BORDEAUX – CHAMBORD - PARIS(590km)
Loire Valley
In the morning, proceed to the Loire Valley to see magnificent and beautiful 16th century castles. Once a holiday resort for the wealthy, "Overwhelming" was monarch Francois I's aim for this region. He invited artists from Italy, by commissioning their art laid the foundation for the French Renaissance. Chambord was added to the World Heritage List in 1981. Then, drive back to Paris, estimate 7.30pm to be reach. You may extend to explore Paris city or take taxi to airport at own exxpense.
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Day 1
Paris
Day 2
Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque
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Day 3
Arles
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Day 4
Barcelona
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Day 5
Andorra's Santa Maria de Monsterrat
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Day 6
Our Lady of Lourdes
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Day 7
Loire Valley
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