![]() ![]() It was already a foodie paradise but now it boasts the Bistrot de la Halle, a minuscule diner where a glass of wine is the perfect accompaniment to freshly shucked oysters or a hamburger au foie gras.īrantôme caters for all budgets, from the Michelin-starred Moulin de l’Abbaye, to the cheap-and-cheerful Co’Thé-Café, where a homemade soup, quiche and salad costs €7.50. ![]() In Périgueux, head straight for the town’s historic covered market on Place du Coderc. Château Vari wines can be tasted for free at the bar, or there are tables in the garden of this friendly cafe-wine bar for indulging in generous €10 plates of charcuterie and local cheeses with a chilled bottle of organic €12 Bergerac blanc or rosé. In Monbazillac, the welcoming Maison Vari is owned by a local vigneron (wine maker). The best place for a romantic lunch is under the giant plane tree spreading over Place du Feu, where Une Cuillère pour Maman serves a selection of light, contemporary €10 plats du jour, which might be sea bream with sun-dried tomatoes or date-encrusted roast lamb, plus vegan and vegetarian options. The centre of Bergerac has plenty of relaxed wine bars and pubs such as Au Plus Que Parfait. ![]() Along the Seine: Stroll through Monet’s gardens at Giverny, then end your journey in Paris with a highlights tour.A simple lunch at Bistrot de la Halle in Périgueux.Then gain insight into the extraordinary events of D-Day while visiting Utah Beach, Sainte-Mère-Église, Pointe du Hoc, the American cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach, and Le Mémorial museum in Caen. Michel, and see the renowned Bayeux Tapestry. Normandy: Ascend cobblestoned streets to the fortified abbey of Mont St.Tour the Château de Chenonceau, a Renaissance masterpiece that spans the River Cher the Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years and the World Heritage site of Fontevraud Abbey. Loire Valley: From your base at an 18th-century manor in Saumur, discover a romantic landscape dotted with historic châteaux.Enjoy a private, guided tour of the Château de Milandes, once the home of American entertainer Josephine Baker. Tour medieval Sarlat and cruise the Dordogne River past dramatic karst formations and clifftop castles. Dordogne River Valley: See world-renowned prehistoric cave art at the International Center for Cave Art at Lascaux IV and visit the cliffside pilgrimage site of Rocamadour.Venture to the market town of Albi, birthplace of artist Henri Toulouse-Lautrec. Southwest France: Stay in the historic heart of Toulouse, and explore the fortified town of Carcassonne, surrounded by some of the longest medieval city walls in Europe.Delve into the effervescent cities of Paris and Toulouse on guided tours, and experience the hospitality and gastronomy of provincial France. Michel as well as the poignant World War II sites along the coast. Trace centuries of history in Normandy, visiting the medieval abbey of Mont St. Explore the ramparts of Carcassonne and Albi, and delve into prehistory among the cliffside villages of the Dordogne region then venture to the sumptuous châteaux of the Loire Valley. Immerse yourself in the richness of French culture, the breadth of its history, and the beauty of its artistic and architectural treasures on a journey to five distinct regions of France.
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