The sacred town of Reims is the capital of the Champagne region and known throughout the world for its noble sparkling wine, champagne. Reims is also the ancient city where most of the French kings were crowned.
Our morning orientation tour of Reims includes a guided visit of the Gothic cathedral. At the superb Piper-Heidsieck champagne cellars, traditional carriages take us on a magical tour with recorded commentary in 7 languages.
A champagne tasting completes the visit. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy the picturesque landscape of vineyards between Reims and Epernay. At Epernay we visit the prestigious wine cellars of Moët & Chandon and sample their reputed wines.
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Price per person: €138
During the Renaissance, the Loire valley was the favourite haunt of the French kings and their courtiers. Their legacy is a dazzling array of castles, each with its own amazing architectural elegance. Art and history mingle with a certain sweetness of life in this country called The Garden of France.
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2 days/1 night
Price per person: €332
Day 1: Aquitaine Motorway. Guided visit to the castle of Blois. Lunch on your own in Amboise. Guided visit to the Clos-Lucé, last dwelling of Leonardo da Vinci. Visit to the gardens of Villandry. Guided walking tour in the charming oldest part of the city of Tours. Dinner and overnight at Mercure Tours Nord hotel
(or equivalent).
Day 2: Chenonceau: guided visit to the castle. Cheverny: visit of the castle and farewell lunch at Hôtel Saint-Hubert. Afternoon guided visit of the castle of Chambord.
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Price per person: €155
 A rocky island located in the biggest bay in Europe, Mont Saint-Michel Abbey, rightly considered a marvel of the Western World, has been one of Europe’s most famous pilgrimage sites since the Middle Ages.
Drive through the green landscapes of the Normandy region. Stop for brunch at
Le Dauphin à L’Aigle (drinks included). Guided visit to Mont Saint Michel Abbey. Free time to stroll around the village. On the return portion, enjoy a buffet dinner of local specialties at Memorial-Musée de la Paix at Caen.
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Tours are available on various days in English. Please indicate your preferences on the Tour form.
For all inquiries, please contact:
12, rue de La Croix Faubin
75557 Paris CEDEX 11 France
Tel: +33.1.44.64.15.15
Fax: +33.1.44.64.15.20
siu2007@colloquium.fr
The organizers reserve the right to cancel any tour with insufficient registration.
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