France: Angers, Limousin, Sarlat, Carcassonne, Lyon, Paris
Includes airfare
During your trip, you will have the opportunity to join optional tours to further your discoveries—all of which are noted below. Most of these tours can only be reserved onsite with your Trip Experience Leader, however due to limited space and other special requirements, some optional tours must be reserved before your departure from the U.S. If this trip has optional tours that need to be purchased in advance, they will be noted with a disclaimer below.
Day 7 | $185 per person
Day 7 | $185 per person
This optional tour visits Rocamadour, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along with its religious significance, the improbable cliffside location and picturesque homes of Rocamadour have garnered it the top spot on a national list of favorite French villages. Upon arrival, you'll have discovery walk led by your Trip Experience Leader, then you'll meet a local artist. Later, we'll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we'll return to our hotel.
Day 10 | $155 per person
Day 10 | $155 per person
Travel from Carcassonne to the Salins de Gruissan for a guided visit, introducing you to the centuries-old tradition of salt harvesting, an activity that has shaped the economy and daily life of the Mediterranean coast since Roman times. Learn how the sea, wind, and sun work together to produce salt, a resource once known as “white gold.”
If the weather allows, you may also wish to enjoy some time walking among the salt flats and take in the distinctive coastal landscape. Your experience concludes with a light aperitif-style dinner featuring seafood and regional specialties, offering a taste of the culinary traditions of this part of France.