FRANCE VACATIONS NEW 2007-08 BROCHURE FEATURES NEW SPECIALTY TOURS
-- Wine & Gastronomy, Honeymoon packages, River & Barge Cruises, plus Private Escorted --
Chatsworth, CA – (January 23, 2007) – France Vacations welcomes travelers to its most robust
collection of itineraries presented in the company‟s new 2007-2008 France plus River Cruises & Beyond
brochure. The new 36-page publication includes popular favorites via its signature “Discover France” trips that
introduce travelers to the country along with specialty programs designed around a unique theme or type of
travel, such as wine & gastronomy tours, honeymoon packages, and rive and barge cruises. France plus River
Cruises & Beyond also introduces the company‟s new Private Escorted Tour featuring smaller group sizes of
4-10 travelers, plus visits to off-the-beaten-path cities, towns and villages across the region.
Beyond the offerings detailed in the new brochure, travelers can also opt to have the France Vacations
team of travel specialists customize a program for individuals, families, or a special group.
Following are some of the new programs that take you to discover the heart and soul of France:
Discover Provencal Cooking – 10 days from $2361 – Savor gastronomic delights and learn to
create some of your own culinary masterpieces in Provence. Travelers learn to cook in a cozy old
house with its own country garden, which provides all the herbs and vegetables that will help to
prepare delicious meals. After a few days of learning some of the finest cuisines, travelers will move
on to stay at Hostellerie Berard, an elegant family-run hotel set in the beautiful hilltop village of La
Cadiere d‟Azur, which dominates the fertile vineyards and orchards of Bandol on one side and the
Mediterranean Sea on the other. Travelers will have much leisure time to experience and consume
all there is about these glorious places.
Private Escorted Tour of Normandy & Loire Valley – 10 days from $3428 – Head off-the-beaten-
path traveling to Bayeux, Giverny and down to the Loire Valley for an even more enriching trip
enhanced by the personal feel of traveling in a small group. Travelers will cherish the works of
Monet where they will see where the inspiration for his water lilies and Japanese bridge painting
came from. They will be enthralled when visiting the famous Chateau d‟Usse where they will see
where Disneyland got their idea for the Sleeping Beauty castle, then visit the grand flower and
vegetable gardens lined with the sweet fragrances
Paris and Italy Art Cities – 13 days from $1297 – Indulge in an adventure across two magnificent
countries on this new program linking past and present from the „city of light‟ to Rome, Florence and
Venice. Travelers will get a glimpse of famous artists and understand how they were able to create
some of history‟s greatest architectural and artistic masterpieces. In Florence, visit the Academia,
where Michelangelo‟s David is situated for all to admire or take an excursion to Siena, San
Gimignano, or Pisa.
Canal Cruising Mosaic – 12 days from $2812 – Aboard the new Charlemagne, travelers will be
cruising through Germany and France or Holland and experiencing four wonderful nights in Paris.
There, guests may spend their leisure time visiting the Eiffel Tower or enjoying the scenery that has
inspired many magnificent masterpieces. Travelers will also get to visit some of the most glorious
medieval castles in all their architectural glory and taste some of the most enticing wine, as they
cruise along rivers and canals, making it an experience they will remember for all time.
Prices listed are per person, land only, based on double occupancy. Special pricing on air travel and
extra nights are available upon request. To request a copy of this new publication with some of the best travel
opportunities across France, visit the Company‟s web site at www.francevacations.net.
About France Vacations:
For more than 15 years, France Vacations has been creating and delivering exhilarating trips that take
travelers to explore the diverse regions of France and beyond. The company offers an extensive collection of
Escorted, Hosted, Independent, Cruise, and Car Rental programs that radiate authenticity, quality, and value.
From the capital Paris – City of Light – to Burgundy and Champagne in the East...from Western France's Loire
Valley to Nice along the Riviera, travelers rave about the signature qualities of each France Vacations trip. For
more information about France Vacations visit www.francevacations.net or call 1-800-332-5332. France
Vacations is a company of the Central Holidays Travel Group.
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NJC Communications
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NJC Communications
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