DAY 1: UK - Paris.
Fly or take the Eurostar to Paris where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for one night.

DAY 2: Paris - Rouen - Honfleur - Deauville - Caen.
First a stop in the fine old city of Rouen to see its magnificent cathedral. Next, visit the charming little seaport of Honfleur before continuing up the coast to the seaside resort of Deauville. Overnight in Caen. (B, D)

DAY 3: Caen - Normandy Landing Beaches - Mont St Michel.
Time to see Caen before a visit to the legendary Landing Beaches where the Allied troops came ashore more than 60 years ago. Next journey to Bayeux, home of the famous medieval tapestry (entrance fee extra). Later, head southwards to the uniquely beautiful Mont St Michel, which stands on an island reached only by a causeway, for an overnight stay. (B)

DAY 4: Mont St Michel - Angers - Tours.
Begin today with a visit to Mont St Michel, before journeying amidst the rolling vineyards of Anjou to the riverside town of Angers for a visit to the cathedral. Later, head along the banks of the Loire to the historic city of Tours for two nights. (B)

DAY 5: Châteaux country. At leisure.
Time at leisure or join the optional excursion to see some of the most spectacular castles of the Loire, steeped in the history of noblemen and kings since the 11th-century. Gothic spires, medieval turrets, great fortresses and beautiful châteaux make for splendid panoramas. (B, D)

DAY 6: Tours - Poitiers - La Rochelle - Cognac - Bordeaux.
This morning drive via Poitiers to the picturesque town of La Rochelle, situated on the Atlantic Coast. Later, continue to the world famous Cognac region to visit the museum in Cognac. Journey on to Bordeaux for one night. (B, D)

DAY 7: Bordeaux - Dordogne - Rocamadour - Toulouse.
Enjoy an orientation tour of Bordeaux before driving to the heart of one of France's most scenic regions, the Dordogne. Stop in the small, medieval town of Rocamadour, dramatically perched on a cliff top before heading via Cahors to Toulouse for one night. (B, D)

DAY 8: Toulouse - Carcassonne - Nîmes - Avignon.
This morning, drive to Carcassonne for an orientation walk. Carcassonne is a great example of a medieval fortified town, preserved intact as it was more than 1,000 years ago. Later, continue to Nîmes to view the Maison Carrée, one of the best preserved Roman temples in the whole of France. Overnight in nearby Avignon. (B)

DAY 9: Avignon - Arles - Aix-en-Provence - French Riviera.
South this morning to visit the Roman amphitheatre in Arles. Stop in Aix-en-Provence to see its main street the 'Cours Mirabeau' lined with plane trees and its 17th-century palace, houses and fountains. Finally to the French Riviera for two nights. (B)

DAY 10: French Riviera. At leisure.
Take the opportunity today to enjoy all the amenities of the French Riviera, considered to be one of Europe's loveliest regions. (B)

DAY 11: French Riviera - Grasse - Route Napoleon - Lyon area.
First to Grasse for a visit to a perfume workshop. See more of Provence and follow one of France's great panoramic routes, the one Napoleon took on his return from Elba in 1815. From Grenoble travel to Lyon, the third largest city in France, for one night in the area. (B, D)

DAY 12: Lyon area - Beaune - Paris.
Travel through the vineyards and fields of Burgundy to medieval Beaune for a visit to one of the famous Bourgogne wine cellars and a chance to sample some of its produce. Continue to Paris for two nights. (B)

DAY 13: Paris. Included sightseeing.
Sightseeing in Paris with a local guide starts with a visit to Notre Dame cathedral before visiting many of the best-known Parisian sights such as the Eiffel Tower, L'Opéra, Champs Elysées and Rue de Rivoli. (B)

DAY 14: Paris - UK.
Join your Eurostar service to the UK or transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK. (B)