France's Cultural Crossroads

With Tristan Davies

NEW DATES: May 19 – 28, 2015
Originally May 26 - June 4, 2015

From $4,595

Discover the celebrated heritage of southwest France during a journey through the storied regions of Languedoc-Roussillon, Midi-Pyrenees and Aquitaine. Your gateway to the delights of this off-the-beaten path itinerary is the fortified medieval city of Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk along the streets of this historic town, one of the loveliest in France. Enjoy a dinner cruise on the Canal du Midi, the 17th-century engineering marvel that connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Savor a tasting of Armagnac brandy in Gascony. Explore Toulouse, France’s fourth-largest city, and spend an afternoon admiring the private art collection of Georges Bemberg at the Hôtel d’Assézat, a magnificent Renaissance town home. Indulge in wine tastings in the famous Bordeaux region. Explore Saint-Émilion, the most beautiful of Bordeaux’s wine-producing villages, from its soaring ramparts to the subterranean catacombs of the 13th-century Monolithic Church. This exclusive Small Group program includes all excursions, informative educational programs, deluxe accommodations in three locations and an extensive meal plan with wine at dinner.