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NOVA TRAVEL
ITINERARY-10 DAYS
DAY 1-ARRIVE PARIS
Welcome to Paris, the City of Light. France is a diverse and fascinating country with so much to offer. From architecture to cuisine, your trip reveals a host of secret regional delights and specialities. Relax after your journey or take a wander through the streets of this beautiful city.
DAY 2-PARIS – TGV TRAIN – BORDEAUX (2 NIGHTS)
This morning board the fast and efficient TGV train to Bordeaux. Wine has been produced in the region since the 8th century and the biannual wine fair held in the city attracts buyers from all over the world.
DAY 3-EXCURSION TO PILAT AND ARCACHON
This morning visit the Dune du Pilat, Europe's tallest sand dune on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. A short drive will bring you to Arcachon, a town famous for its oysters. Why not sample some fresh at one of the beachside cafes during your free time.
DAY 4-BORDEAUX – MOISSAC – ALBI
This morning visit picturesque Moissac on the banks of the Tarn River. The town is a stop on the Way of St. James, the pilgrim walk to Galicia. Visit Saint-Pierre Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
DAY 5-ALBI – VILLEFRANCHE DE ROUERGUE – ROCAMADOUR – BRIVE-LA-GAILLARDE (2 NIGHTS)
This morning stop in the fortified town of Villefranche de Rouergue where you can explore the narrow streets and squares. At Rocamadour, a town built onto a cliff face, visit the Sanctuary and view the Black Madonna with your Local Specialist.
DAY 6-SARLAT-LA-CANÉDA – LASCAUX CAVES EXCURSION
This morning visit Sarlat-la-Canéda and wander through the markets where the local people shop for fresh food. Visit Lascaux, famous for its caves with paintings thought to date back over 17,000 years.
DAY 7-BRIVE-LA-GAILLARDE – ORADOUR-SUR-GLANE – ORLEANS
This morning visit the martyr village of Oradour-sur-Glane where in 1944 a Nazi attack razed the town to the ground. Learn about the attack and why the town has been left as a reminder of the horrors of war.
DAY 8-ORLEANS – VERSAILLES – PARIS (2 NIGHTS)
This morning visit the historic town of Versailles. Why not join an Optional Experience to the palace and gardens which have played a huge part in French and European history. Later arrive in Paris.
DAY 9-PARIS SIGHTSEEING
Today visit the second level of the Eiffel Tower with great views across the city. Later your Local Specialist reveals not just where, but how real Parisians live and shop, showing you the enchanting hidden squares and secret passages of one of Paris's oldest historical neighbourhoods.
DAY 10-DEPART PARIS
This morning after breakfast, say 'au revoir' as your memorable holiday through France comes to an end.
SECRETS OF FRANCE-10 DAYS