France with Luxury & Style (8 Days): A Sample Itinerary

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Paris, France at night
Palace of Versailles Gardens

DavidTravel Itinerary Highlights include:

On this independent journey, begin in Paris, the "City of Light," and then see the dazzling effects of light in the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles. Head west to view gardens in Giverny that were made famous by artist Claude Monet. Continue to Normandy to remember World War II on the landing beaches and try to "read" the famous Bayeux Tapestry that depicts the 1066 conquest of England.

• A personal guide is always available to answer your questions and assist you on your journey

• Stay in your choice of Gold or Silver level hotels

• Travel independently in a private vehicle with a driver as expert local guides join you in exploring your destinations

• Find your own inspiration when you visit Giverny and its gardens that inspired Monet's famous Water Lilies series

• Explore Normandy's World War II battle sites and learn about Operation Overlord, the Allies' mission to liberate Western Europe

Overview:

France - the world's most popular tourist destination - can confidently claim to offer it all, from glam beaches and storybook castles to widescreen countryside and city chic. It's a country of dramatic juxtapositions - the expansive boulevards of Paris, the timeless greenery of the Loire Valley, the wide slopes of the Alps, the lavender fields of Provence, the gourmet restaurants of Lyon, the rugged charm of Corsica - and one which, when taken as a whole, presents a near-perfect visitor package.

Paris itself is one of the globe's truly great cities: a multi-layered realm of high fashion, historical riches and haute cuisine. But seen in a wider context, it's just one of many world-class tourist destinations that France has to offer. "How could one describe a country which has 365 kinds of cheese?" once asked former French president Charles De Gaulle. It's a good question.