France - Avanti Destinations
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France - Avanti Destinations
Belgium France Bayeux Caen • •• • Rouen Deauville Champagne St. Malo B Mont St. Michel Paris Reims •• r ny ta it Normandy • ★ • Orleans Blois • • • Loire valley Alsace Dijon • • Beaune Burgundy St. Emilion Paris | 3 days/2 nights | from $199 * • The Eiffel Tower and Grand Palais, Paris • • Sarlat Italy • Rocamadour Toulouse c- Avignon • gueidlolon • Aix-en-Provence Monaco • Lourdes anuss o •••Nice Sp •Carcassonne •• Cannes ai n Aquitane includes R L Spotlight Hotels Lyon Rh Biarritz Auvergne Dordogne • Switzerland Poitou Charentes Bordeaux • Strasbourg Colmar on eAl ps •• Germany Lorraine Tours Angers Luxembourg 2 nights accommodations Daily breakfast 3-day Paris Visite Pass Hotel taxes and service charges TripBuilder Guidebook *Price is per person, double occupancy 1 Villa St. Martin 3H 27 Rue des Récollets, 10th Arr. Gare de l’Est Clean, comfortable rooms offering excellent value and great service. Close to the trendy area of Canal St. Martin and Eurostar. Internet access. 53 rooms. AC 2 nights from $199pp 2 | Extra night $81pp Hotel Floride Etoile 3H Boissière Great value in an excellent location between Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Recently renovated in a contemporary style. Small, intimate hotel. 63 rooms. 14 Rue St. Didier, 16th Arr. 5 3 | Extra night $109pp Duroc A truly Parisian style hotel dating back to 1672. Now fully renovated in a beautiful and elegant style while retaining its essential traditional charm. Left bank location close to Napoleons’ Tomb, the Rodin Museum and Les Invalides. 43 rooms. AC 2 nights from $279pp 6 Vavin This favorite with Avanti clients has now been refurbished to offer a mix of traditional rooms and an eclectic new design. Offers outstanding value for a charming property located in Montparnasse. 59 rooms. | AC 2 nights from $289pp 7 Observatoire Luxembourg 3H RER Luxembourg Charming hotel in the heart of the Latin Quarter, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens. This stylish and intimate hotel, recently renovated, offers a popular local brasserie. 40 rooms. AC 2 nights from $279pp | Extra night $119pp | Extra night $125pp Madeleine Overlooking Place Madeleine, this charming hotel offers lots of character and a warm welcome. Great location close to famous shops. 49 rooms. AC 2 nights from $299pp Extra night $129pp 2 nights from $335pp Etoile Renovated into a very chic townhouse hotel. Elegant public areas with vibrant colors and traditional furnishings. Rooms can be small but have a luxurious feel. Great location within a block of Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysées. 39 rooms. AC 2 nights from $305pp | Extra night $135pp Le Senat 4H | Extra night $149pp Odeon Boutique hotel renovated in cool modern style next to the Odeon and Luxembourg Gardens. Perfectly situated between St. Germain and the Latin Quarter. 40 rooms. 10 Rue de Vaugirard, 6th Arr. AC 2 nights from $325pp | Extra night $144pp Garden Elysées 4H Boissière This charming hotel offers a calm retreat set behind its own courtyard and patio garden. Stylish renovation of bedrooms and public areas. Great location for Champs Elysées and Trocadero. 48 rooms. 12 Rue St. Didier, 16th Arr. AC 2 nights from $365pp Hotel du Bois 3+H 11 Rue du Dome & Avenue Victor Hugo, 16th Arr. Hotel La Perle 3+H Mabillon Great location in the heart of the Left Bank. Recently renovated, 17th-century building with lots of character. Close to St. Sulpice Church. 38 rooms. AC 11 Madeleine Plaza 3+H Place de la Madeleine 33, 8th Arr. 8 9 14 Rue des Canettes, 6th Arr. 10 Tuileries Great location close to the Louvre, Tuileries Gardens and the fashionable shopping of Rue St. Honoré. An intimate, friendly hotel offering a warm welcome. Rooms decorated in soft colors with floral accents. 25 rooms. Extra night $115pp 107 Blvd. St. Michel, 5th Arr. Extra night $122pp 12 Rue St. Roch, 1st Arr. AC 2 nights from $269pp | Louvre Montana 3H Villa des Artistes 3H 9 Rue de la Grand Chaumière, 6th Arr. 4 Aviatic St. Germain 3+H 105 Rue de Vaugirard, 6th Arr. AC 2 nights from $255pp Marseille 12 | Extra night $164pp Plaza Tour Eiffel 4H Trocadero Recently renovated in a cool modern style. A sophisticated yet intimate hotel close to the Trocadero and Eiffel Tower. 41 rooms. AC 32 Rue Greuze, 16th Arr. 2 nights from $369pp Extra night $166pp Spotlight Hotels 13 Park Lane Paris 4H 2 nights from $385pp 14 Hotel Luxembourg Parc 4H Deluxe 17 St. Augustine This fully renovated and sophisticated hotel is located close to the Madeleine and famous Paris department stores. Public areas have a cool minimalist style while bedrooms are rich and warm in décor. 48 rooms. AC Luxembourg A true boutique hotel, beautifully renovated in a classic and aristocratic style. Set in a historic 17th-century building close to St. Germain and St. Sulpice. Large bedrooms are decorated in Louis XV and Louis XIV style. 23 rooms. AC 4 Rue La Boetie, 8th Arr. | 42 Rue Vaugirard, 6th Arr. 2 nights from $475pp Extra night $172pp Hotel Bourgogne & Montana 4H 15 2 nights from $499pp Extra night $183pp K+K Hotel Cayré 4H 16 Extra night $196pp 2 nights from $499pp 4 Rue d’Artois, 8th Arr. AC Paris | Extra night $212pp Extra night $231pp Saint Philippe du Roule The original boutique “design” hotel in Paris. Chic and sophisticated, it boasts its own unique collection of artwork, public areas and bedrooms that are a quiet retreat and decorated in pastel shades. Truly a unique property. AC Gare du26 Nordrooms. 2 nights from $565pp | Extra night $299pp George V Historic mansion off the Champs Elysées. Classic style offers understated luxury with spacious and elegantly appointed rooms. Delightful patio garden and a Michelin starred restaurant. A true Parisienne experience. 60 rooms. AC 2 nights from $729pp | Extra night $347pp We also offer these properties: Lodge du Centre 3H, Waldorf Trocadero 4H, Washington Opera 4H, Waldorf Arc de Triomphe 4H and Edouard VII 4H Superior Extra night $263pp Gare de l’Est 21 8 | | Hotel Lancaster 5H Deluxe 7 Rue Berri, 8th Arr. Hotel Le A 4H Deluxe 20 Notre Dame des Champs Brand new boutique hotel close to Luxembourg Gardens and famous brasseries of Montparnasse. Spacious and contemporary rooms. 41 rooms. 2 nights from $465pp 2 nights from $639pp 23 Extra night $253pp Opera Excellent location close to the Opera and recently renovated in a warm modern style. Public areas are spacious and elegant while bedrooms are sumptuous and luxurious. Excellent Michelin starred restaurant. 217 rooms. AC 33 Rue Cambon, 1st Arr. Le Six Hotel 4H Superior 14 Rue Stanislas, 6th Arr. Extra night $231pp | Hotel Scribe 5H 1 Rue Scribe, 9th Arr Concorde Elegant 18th-century building now luxuriously refurbished into a deluxe hotel. Excellent location close to the Louvre in the heart of the fashionable 1st Arr. 107 rooms. AC Rue du Bac Fabulous location close to the Musée d’Orsay in St. Germain des Prés. Features stylish modern rooms with all amenities. Warm and friendly service. 125 rooms. AC | | Castille Hotel 4H Deluxe 19 4 Blvd. Raspail, 7th Arr. 2 nights from $429pp 2 nights from $545pp 5–7 Rue de Montalembert, 7th Arr. AC | Sofitel Arc de Triomphe 5H Etoile This classic hotel is close to the Champs Elysées and Arc de Triomphe. Aristocratic in style, it offers impressive public areas and large bedrooms in period décor. Excellent Michelin starred restaurant. 134 rooms. AC 22 Rue du Bac Famous Left Bank literary landmark, with great location off Blvd. St. Germain near Musée d’Orsay and the Seine. Intimate, club-like atmosphere with excellent service. 75 rooms. AC 3 Rue de Bourgogne, 7th Arr. 2 nights from $405pp Extra night $217pp Pont Royal 4H Deluxe 18 Solferino In a classical piazza behind the National Assembly, a block from the Seine and close to Musée d’Orsay. This is a hidden gem of a hotel housed in an historic building and in one of the most prestigious areas. 32 rooms. | 21 14 Rue Beaujon, 8th Arr. 25 23 20 1 13 24 22 7 Republique 2 11 19 6 Tuileries Trocadero 12 14 18 15 Bastille 9 17 5 The Champs Elysées 10 Restaurant Bar Pool 16 3 4 Elevator Family Room Parking On-Site AC Air-Conditioning 17 france Paris & London with Eurostar 7 days/6 nights Departs daily Pyramid designed by I.M. Pei, Louvre Museum, Paris Package Includes Apartments in Paris These properties offer the comfort and convenience of having your own apartment plus the full services of a hotel, including 24-hour reception. Kitchens in all units have a fridge, microwave, dishwasher, hot plate, dishes, cutlery and cookware. Rates are per unit for a minimum 2-night stay and include a Paris TripBuilder guidebook. Additional nights are available. 24 Steeped in tradition and history, these world class cosmopolitan capital cities are easily accessible by high-speed rail. Le Claridge Champs-Elysées 4H Superior George V Unrivaled location on the most famous street in Paris with easy access to shops and restaurants. Elegant public areas, a courtyard patio and large apartments in traditional style – many with views over the Champs Elysées. 110 units. AC 74 Avenue de Champs Elysées, 8th Arr. Studio for 1–2 persons from 1 bedroom for 1–4 persons from 2 bedroom for 2–5 persons from $969 1,525 2,375 25 Residhome Prestige Opera Apartments 4H 30 Rue Joubert, 9th Arr. Havre-Caumartin Located in the heart of the Opera district, near the department stores and Grand Boulevards. All units are furnished in contemporary design and high quality appliances. Daily linen service included. 90 units. AC 3 nights 3H Paris hotel 3-day Central Zone Paris Visite Pass 1st-class Eurostar Paris to London 3 nights 3H London hotel 3-day Central Zone London Travelcard Daily breakfast 7 days/6 nights from $819 Prices are per person, double occupancy. Upgrades available to 4★, 4+★ or 5★ hotels. Paris & Riviera with TGV 7 days/6 nights Departs daily (except May 19–25) Studio for 1–2 persons from 1 bedroom for 3–5 persons from 2 bedroom for 4–6 persons from $590 979 1,229 Experience the beauty and glamour that Paris and the French Riviera are famous for. Package Includes Private Airport Transfer to Hotel . . . . . . . . . 281 Paris Hop-on/Hop-off City Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Paris Museum Pass: 2-day . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-day . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-day . . . . . . . . . . . . The Montmartre Walking Tour (2 hrs) . . . . . . . 18 3 nights 3H Paris hotel Half-day Paris city tour and Seine cruise 3-day Central Zone Paris Visite Pass 1st-class TGV Paris to Nice with seat reservation 3 nights 3★ Nice hotel Hop-on/ hop-off Nice city tour Half-day excursion to either Antibes/Cannes or Monaco/Èze One 3-course dinner with local specialties in Nice Daily breakfast The French Revolution Walking Tour (2 hrs) . . . 18 The Latin Quarter Walking Tour (2 hrs). . . . . . 18 7 days/6 nights from Paris Half-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 The World War II Walking Tour (2 hrs) . . . . . . 18 Prices are per person, double occupancy. Upgrades available to 4★, 4+★ or 5★ hotels. Paris & Seine Cruise Half-day Tour. . Paris Tours, Transfers & Options Shared Airport Shuttle to Hotel. . . . . . . . . $170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 85 92 Loire Valley Châteaux Full-day Tour. . . . . . . $287 Per person $1,099 . . . . . 101 Paris City Tour by Citröen 2CV Car . . . . . . . . . 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Paris Night Tour by Citröen 2CV Car. . . . . . . . 60 135 Paris Illuminations & Seine Cruise. . . . . . . . . 115 Paris Food Walking Tour (3.5 hrs) . . . . . . . . 141 Dinner at Eiffel Tower, Seine Cruise & Illuminations. . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 7 days/6 nights Dinner Cruise on Seine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Discover the synergies between Paris, the “City of Lights,” and the “Art de Vivre” of Provence. Versailles Half-day Tour . . Giverny Half-day Tour (April 1–Oct. 31) . . . Paris Couture Shopping & Walking Tour (3.5 hrs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Lunch at Montparnasse Tower & Versailles Half-day Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Moulin Rouge Cabaret . . Paris & Versailles Half-day Tour. . . . . . . . . . 198 French Wine Tasting in Paris Champagne Tasting Seine Cruise. . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Introduction to French Wines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Le Grand Sept (tasting of 7 wines) . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Wine and Cheese Tasting Lunch. . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 D-Day Landing Beaches & Caen Memorial Museum Full-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 (Includes roundtrip rail travel to Caen, lunch, guided tours and guidebook) Brittany & Mt. St. Michel Full-day Tour. . . . 259 Versailles & Giverny Full-day Tour. . . . . . . . 223 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moulin Rouge with Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 329 Transfer rates are are one-way, based on 1–2 passengers per vehicle. Tour prices are per person. Private tours also available. Paris & Provence with TGV Departs daily (except July) Package Includes 3 nights 3H Paris hotel 3-day Central Zone Paris Visite Pass Half-day Paris city tour and lunch cruise on Seine river 1st-class TGV Paris to Avignon with seat reservation 3 nights 3H Avignon hotel Entrance to The Pope’s Palace with audio guide Entrance to Pont d’Avignon with audio guide 1-hour cruise on the Rhone river One 3-course gastronomic dinner in Avignon Daily breakfast 7 days/6 nights from For additional tours and descriptions visit our website at www.avantidestinations.com. 18 Per person Per person $1,125 Prices are per person, double occupancy. Upgrades available to 4★, 4+★ or 5★ hotels. france Normandy Hotels Normandy Driving Tour All prices are per person, double occupancy and include 2 nights accommodations, daily continental breakfast, hotel taxes and service charges. 5 days/4 nights Le Lion d’Or 3H 71 Rue Saint-Jean, Bayeux Former coaching inn in the city center of Bayeux. 28 rooms. 2 nights from $225pp Extra night $113pp Grand Hotel du Luxembourg 3H 25 Rue de Bouchers, Bayeux Centrally located, close to Bayeux Tapestry and Cathedral. Has one of the town’s best restaurants. 27 rooms. 2 nights from $229pp Extra night $114pp Château de Sully 4H Route de Port-en-Bessin, Bayeux This 17th-century château, set on seven acres on the outskirts of Bayeux, offers elegant interiors, regional cuisine and spacious rooms. 14 rooms. 2 nights from $259pp | Extra night $129pp Mercure Caen Centre Port de Plaisance 3H 1 Rue de Courtonne, Caen Located in the city center near the Dames Abbey, the marina, and the pedestrian district. 129 rooms. AC 2 nights from $229pp Extra night $113pp 2 Quai de Passagers, Honfleur Well-located in the center of this charming town. All rooms are nicely furnished and look out over the Old Port. 34 rooms. 2 nights from $235pp Extra night $118pp Normandy Barriere Hotel 4H 38 Rue Jean Mermoz, Deauville The most famous hotel in Deauville, in Anglo-Norman style with turrets, gables and half-timbering. Sumptuous bathrooms. 290 rooms. 2 nights from $389pp | Restaurant Pool Elevator Itinerary Day 1 – From Rouen to Honfleur, favorite Normandy villages Day 2 – Drive along the “Flowered Coastline” through seaside resorts to the heart of the landing beaches Day 3 – Visit the Normandy D-Day beaches and see the famous Bayeux Tapestry commemorating William the Conqueror’s victory in 1066 Day 4 – Drive across the Normandy Peninsula to magnificent Mont St. Michel, one of the wonders of France Day 5 – Return rental car and depart for your next destination Package Includes 1 night 3★ hotel near Honfleur 2 nights 3★ Bayeux or Caen hotel 1 night 3★ hotel near Mont St. Michel 5-day economy manual car rental Suggested driving itinerary Normandy guidebook and map Normandy Pass discount card Entrance to Le Memorial de Caen Daily breakfast Per person 5 days/4 nights $599 Mont St. Michel Hotels All prices are per person, double occupancy and include 2 nights accommodations, daily continental breakfast, hotel taxes and service charges. Manoir de la Roche Torin 3H 34 Route de Rouch Torin, Courtils-Baie du Mont St. Michel A few miles to Mont St. Michel. An ivy-covered manor on the shores of the bay. 15 rooms. The Loire Valley Châteaux This package now includes a 3-course lunch at La Cave, a Troglodytic (cave) restaurant located between Amboise and Tours. Also includes 2 nights accommodations with daily breakfast, a 3-day economy manual car rental, and hotel taxes and service charges. Château de la Bourdaisiere 3H 25 Rue de la Bourdaisiere, Montlouis Sur Loire Beautiful castle, built by Francois I, set in a 125-acre park, about 6 miles east of Tours. Rooms are individually decorated and named after historic personages. 20 rooms. 2 nights from $329pp | Extra night $125pp Le Choiseul 4H 36 Quai Charles Guinot, Amboise A group of three 18th-century residences located in the heart of Amboise. Rooms have river and garden views. 32 rooms. 2 nights from $479pp Extra night $199pp Domaine de Beauvois 4H Le Pont Clouet, Luynes A 15th-century château set on Le Cheval Blanc 3H Bar Gardens of Villandry Castle, Loire Valley Family Room Extra night $196pp Parking On-Site 2 nights from $225pp Extra night $113pp Mandatory half-board at times. Mere Poulard Hotel 3H Grand Rue, Mont St. Michel Excellent location at the foot of the Mont. Legendary restaurant, famous for its omelettes. The hotel is three houses linked together. Room sizes vary, but all are adequate. 27 rooms. 2 nights from $255pp | Extra night $128pp Relais Saint Michel 4H Le Caserne, Mont St. Michel All rooms at this hotel face the magnificent Mont St. Michel and have a private balcony. 39 rooms. 2 nights from $345pp Extra night $172pp 350 acres just west of Tours. Tastefully decorated rooms. 36 rooms. 2 nights from $485pp Extra night $199pp Le Prieure 4H Chenehutte-les-Truffeaux/Saumur A 12th–16th-century manor house, set in a 60-acre park just outside Saumur, with nice views over the Loire Valley. 36 rooms. 2 nights from $515pp Extra night $215pp Château d’Artigny 4H Montbazon An elegant 18th-century style château built by famed perfume maker F. Coty. 65 rooms. 2 nights from $535pp Extra night $225pp AC Air-Conditioning 19 france Riviera All prices are per person, based on double occupancy for 2 nights and include daily breakfast, hotel taxes and service charges. Nice Hotels Nice hotels include hop-on/hop-off city tour. La Villa Victoria 3H 33 Blvd. Victor-Hugo Ellington Hotel 4H 25 Blvd. Dubouchage 4 Centrally located small hotel, close to the Promenade des Anglais. Good-sized rooms with newly renovated baths. 38 rooms. AC 2 nights from $249pp Extra night $107pp 91 Quai des Etats-Unis 5 n du Ver u en Jardin Av Albert 1er 6 Théatre de Verdure G Aven ue P aulia Ave ni nue Gal l Tun Palais d ieni es A nel Ave rt nue du Pai s de llon la R epu bliq ue anBap tist e u P MAMA aill on C Rue Félix Faure ard lev Bou J Ru eC as Cité du Pa rc Quai des Eta ts-Unis Bar olle tt is 2 nights from $509pp Extra night $239pp la Private Airport Transfer to Nice Hotel . . . $118 sin i o Private Airport Transfer to Cannes Hotel. . 212 Private Cannes Hotel Transfer to Nice Airport. . . . . . . . . . . . . aillon Palais de Justice Ru e Rossetti du P Rue de la Préf ec tu Rue Alexan re dre Mari Opera Sm bér Private Nice Hotel Transfer to Airport . . . . . 88 n ea el Tunn 2 Bar Nice Transfers & Tours el d ly t-Je Hô do re ioff ue Aven e ed 3 8 9 nglais A s e d e d a n e Prom Rue Def aldi de LuRue de Foreste nel Quai Papac in rté l’ de Rue ain Avenue Au be Elegant beachfront hotel, recently restored to its Art Deco glamour. Spacious rooms with specially designed furniture. 188 rooms. AC Mar Rue Le Château 7 Musée Naval . . . . . . . . 185 Private Airport Transfer to Monaco Hotel. . . 193 Private Monaco Hotel Transfer to Nice Airport. . . . . . . . . . . . . Quai e Lib Rue St. Roch. lille Tun n Rue Gounod r Rue Hérold Rue Berlioz Rue Giuglia Avenue Durante fa e la o t Pas i ert Alb Rue a Buf ed Ru ffre i rell cin 1 M Jo hal Rue éde du Rue aréc ge cha an M B dD var oule u ubo e Je Rue de Rivoli De e ini 4 nu Ave Musée Masséna Gare Nice-Ville Rue Ross el Rue d ance Rue de Fr artin o Hug ictor rd V leva B ou re l Joff écha Mar e du Rue de Cronstadt e li ndrio Rue A Rue San-Philipp ante Rue D Boulevard Gambetta s Grosso Boulevard Françoi Rue Botero Rue Verdi Rue rre ini Lam Th ue en Av Rue Rue 2 nights from $329pp Extra night Hôpital $149pp Rue 2 nights Gfrom $259pp Ra ie s $113pp Vo Extra night i er Rue d’Anglete Rue Paganini ille e-V Nic are eS ie Vo In the heart of the Old Town, just a few steps from the Promenade des Anglais. Rooms are decorated in cool linens and wood. Private beach. 118 rooms. AC ath rre M Pie de pi Palais de la Mediterranée 5H 9 Ave nu AC Ru 2 nights from $409pp Extra night $188pp 24 Rue St. Francoise de Paule In the heart of Nice, just across the Promenade des Anglais from the beach. 122 rooms. is Avenue des Fleurs Modern luxury hotel close to Albert I Gardens. Many rooms have garden or sea views. 316 rooms. AC 15 Promenade des Anglais Beau Rivage Hotel 4H 6 2 Rue Halevy, Promenade des Anglais Rue Caffa rélli Le Meridien 4H 1 Promenade des Anglais 8 2 nights from $299pp Extra night $135pp Mercure Promenade des Anglais 3H Rue Frédéric Passy Extra night $135pp AC 2 nights from $255pp Extra night $110pp Rue Ross 2 nights from $375pp Extra night $169pp Centrally located, a short walk to the beach and the Old Town. Recently renovated rooms are stylishly decorated. 111 rooms. AC Nice AC Hotel Massena 4H 50 Rue Gioffredo 5 Located on the Promenade des Anglais, close to Old Town and facing the sea. Small but comfortable rooms. 49 rooms. 3 | 2 nights from $299pp Mercure Marche Aux Fleurs 3H In Old Town near the flower market, across the street from the sea promenade. 62 rooms. Ja ur és 2 La Perouse 4+H 11 Quai Rauba Capeu 7 Charming hotel with jazzy atmosphere close to shopping and Promenade des Anglais. Lovely private garden with Mediterranean décor. 119 rooms. AC tel de sP Ru ost eG es iof fre do 1 . . . . . . . . 165 Nice Tour (3 hrs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Cannes & Antibes Half-day Tour . . . . . . . . . 92 BAIE DES ANGES Monaco & Èze Half-day Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Cote d’Azur Full-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Restaurant Bar Pool Parking On-Site Elevator Family Room AC Air-Conditioning Provence Full-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Italian Riviera & Markets Full-day Tour . . . 159 Private transfer rates are one-way, based on 1–3 passengers per vehicle. Tour prices are per person. Private tours also available. 20 View of Cannes at night france Monaco Cannes Hotels Hotels Hotel Ambassador 3H 10 Ave. Prince Pierre Located at the foot of Monaco’s famous Rock just steps from the harbor and Monte Carlo Casino. 35 rooms. AC 2 nights from $295pp Extra night $146pp 16 Blvd. Princesse Charlotte New hotel, located close to the rail station and the Casino. Rooms are spacious and furnished in contemporary décor. 218 rooms. AC | French Riviera Located 10 minutes from La Croisette, set back in its own garden. Completely renovated in modern style. 29 rooms. Italy AC 2 nights from $249pp Extra night $125pp p r o v e n ce Extra night $185pp Monte Carlo Bay Hotel and Resort 4H 40 Ave. Princesse Grace Luxury beachfront hotel with full service spa. Contemporary décor combining design and refinement. 334 rooms. Elegant 1890s hotel, recently renovated. Rooms are stylishly decorated. Open serveyourself bar in the afternoons. A quieter alternative to the scene on La Croisette, but only a short walk away. 34 rooms. AC 2 nights from $309pp | Hotel Palais Stephanie 4H Hotel de Paris 5H Route de La Turbie, Èze Legendary luxury hotel with large and comfortable rooms. Michelin 2H restaurant. 106 rooms. AC 2 nights from $739pp Extra night $370pp The beautiful beaches of the French Riviera Located on La Croisette, this hotel has a rooftop terrace and pool with a view of the Bay of Cannes. 230 rooms. • Èze Village Terrasses d’Eze Hotel 4H Route de La Turbie Situated in a “perched village” above Nice, this hotel offers fabulous views of the Mediterranean. Rooms are decorated in contemporary style. 81 rooms. 2 nights from $385pp Extra night $192pp Carlton Intercontinental Cannes 5H 58 Blvd. de la Croisette A Belle Époque hotel on La Croisette in the heart of town across from a private beach. Rooms recently refurbished to reflect Riviera style and luxury. 326 rooms. AC | Antibes • St. Tropez AC 2 nights from $409pp • Menton ••••Monaco •• Hotels 50 Blvd. de la Croisette AC 2 nights from $495pp Extra night $247pp Extra night $155pp a i er Riv St. Paul Èze de Vence Nice Lorgues Cannes Cavendish Hotel 4H 11 Blvd. Carnot Novotel Monte Carlo 3+H 2 nights from $369pp Hotel Cezanne 4H 40 Blvd. d’Alsace Extra night $205pp AC 2 nights from $339pp | Extra night $169pp St. Paul de Vence Hotels Mas de Pierre 4+H Route des Serres At the foot of the St. Paul de Vence ramparts, this estate consists of seven country houses in a centuries-old Mediterranean garden. Rooms decorated in Provençal antiques and colors. 48 rooms. 2 nights from $639pp | AC Extra night $319pp 21 • france Venasque • Le Beaucet •• Vaucluse Gordes • • Mane en Provence Apt • Tarascon• St. Remy Bonnieux• • Lourmarin Fontvieille • • • Les Baux-de-Provence •Arles p r o v e n ce Châteauneuf-du-Pape • Avignon Provence All rates are per person, based on double occupancy for 2 nights and include daily breakfast, hotel taxes and service charges. Avignon Hotels Hotel de l’Horloge 3H 1 Rue Felicien David Overlooking Avignon’s main square, Place de l’Horloge. Colorfully decorated rooms. 67 rooms. AC Grand Hotel d’Avignon 4H Blvd. St. Roch AC 2 nights from $219pp Extra night $109pp Mercure Cité des Papes 3H 1 Rue Jean Vilar Located in the historic center. Updated rooms are decorated in traditional Provençal style. 89 rooms. AC • Aix-en-Provence •Marseille Next to the city walls and rail station. Most rooms have kitchenette. 122 rooms. 2 nights from $335pp Extra night $168pp Auberge de Cassagne 4+H Avignon-Le Pontet An ancient Provençal country house with gardens. Provençal furniture, terra cotta floors. 40 rooms. AC 2 nights from $249pp Extra night $125pp Aix-en-Provence Hotels Aquabella 3H 2 Rue des Etuves In the heart of Old Town. Rooms have a view of the town and countryside. 110 rooms. AC 2 nights from $375pp Extra night $188pp 2 nights from $239pp Extra night $120pp Château de la Pioline 4H 260 Rue Guillaume du Vair Marseille Avignon Tours Hotels Culture & Wines Half-day Tour . . . . . . . $102 Hotels also include hop-on/hop-off city tour. Van Gogh in Provence Half-day Tour. . . . 102 New Hotel Vieux Port 3H Best of Provence Half-day Tour . . . . . . . . 148 3 bis, Rue Reine Elisabeth Convenient location close to the Old Port. Each floor decorated with different themes. 42 rooms. AC 2 nights from $219pp Extra night $94pp Grand Hotel Beauvau Vieux Port 4H All of Provence Full-day Tour. . . . . . . . . . 185 Tour prices are per person. Private tours also available. 2 nights from $335pp Hotel Jules Cesar 4H 9 Blvd des Lice 17th-century building, once a Carmelite convent, converted to a charming hotel located in the city center. All rooms overlook the gardens or the swimming pool. 56 rooms. Les Baux-de-Provence Hotels AC 2 nights from $429pp | Extra night $215pp Mas de L'Oulivié 3+H Les Arcoules Provençal house set in an olive grove at the foot of the famous cliffside village. Rooms are individually decorated with views over the Alpilles or garden. 27 rooms. Radisson SAS Vieux Port 4H Stylish new hotel, spread over two buildings, with superb location facing the Old Port. Nice views of the Port from the outdoor pool. Rooms are attractively furnished and offer free high-speed internet access. 189 rooms. AC 2 nights from $379pp | Extra night $173pp Mane en Provence Hotels AC Le Couvent des Minimes Hotel & Spa 4H Superior Chemin des Jeux de Mai Set in the Luberon hills, an hour from Aix-en-Provence, this 17th-century convent is now fully restored to an elegant hotel. Gastronomic restaurant and L'Occitane Spa. 46 rooms. AC 2 nights from $510pp 22 Extra night $168pp We can offer entrance to the Picasso-Cezanne art exhibit, on view from May 25–Sept. 27, 2009, at the Musée Granet in Aix-en-Provence. Hotels Historic renovated hotel, with antique furnishings in the rooms. Faces the Old Port in the center of town. 73 rooms. AC 38–40 Quai de Rive Neuve | Arles 4 Rue du Beauvau 2 nights from $369pp Extra night $171pp Elegant 16th-century château, set on 10 acres overlooking the River Arc, just outside the city of Aix. Rooms vary in décor but all are furnished in period antiques. Well-known restaurant. 33 rooms. | Extra night $255pp 2 nights from $309pp Restaurant Elevator Bar | Extra night $155pp Pool Family Room Parking On-Site AC Air-Conditioning france Hotels Around France All rates are per person, based on double occupancy for 2 nights and include daily breakfast, hotel taxes and service charges. Bordeaux Dijon Strasbourg Hotels Hotels Hotels Bordeaux Bayonne Etche-Ona 3H Philippe Le Bon 3+H 18 Rue Sainte-Anne 15 Cours de L’Intendance Three period residences in the historic heart of Dijon. Surrounded by a garden, with a Gothic courtyard. The public rooms have great ambiance. Very well-known restaurant. 32 rooms. AC Located in the heart of town in the Golden Triangle. This hotel is composed of two 18th-century houses. Rooms are comfortably furnished and soundproof. 63 rooms. AC | Extra night $128pp Burdigala 4H 115 Rue Georges Bonnac 2 nights from $199pp Located in the historic Golden Triangle, opposite the Grand Theater, in the heart of Bordeaux. All rooms are fully refurbished for exceptional comfort. 150 rooms. | Hotels Hotels Athanor 3H 9–11 Ave de la Republique Located in a 16th-century building in the heart of the old town and close to the Hospice de Beaune. Each room individually decorated. 32 rooms. | Extra night $99pp Hotel Le Cep 4+H 27 Rue Maufoux Historic hotel comprised of 14th- and 16th-century buildings in heart of the old town. Exquisitely restored and furnished with antiques. 57 rooms. AC Route de Libourne 2 nights from $399pp | 2 nights from $439pp | Extra night $219pp Champagne Hotels Hotels Hostellerie La Briqueterie 4H 4 Rue de Sezanne, Vinay Grand Hotel de la Grotte 4H 66 Rue de la Grotte Located at the foot of the fortified Castle, five minutes away from the sanctuaries. The view of the basilica from the windows and the balconies is enchanting. 82 rooms. AC | Grand Hotel des Terreaux 3H 16 Rue Lanterne This historic hotel, located on an attractive street in the heart of the city, has been recently renovated. Rooms are bright and comfortable. 56 rooms. 2 nights from $199pp | Extra night $99pp Cour Des Loges Hotel 4H 6 Rue du Boeuf This hotel is composed of four 14th- to 17th-century buildings, located in the heart of the Old Quarter. Beautifully furnished, attractive interior courtyard, rooftop garden. 62 rooms. AC 2 nights from $535pp | Extra night $266pp Extra night $199pp Lourdes 2 nights from $189pp 2 nights from $389pp Extra night $195pp Lyon Grand Barrail Château Resort 4H Set among prestigious vineyards a mile from the medieval town center. Recently updated rooms are spacious and have views of gardens and vineyards. Gastronomic restaurant showcases local wines. 46 rooms. AC AC Beaune 2 nights from $199pp Hotels Centrally located hotel with contemporary interior design behind a 300-yearold exterior. 72 rooms. 2 nights from $345pp Extra night $173pp Extra night $325pp St. Emilion Regent Petite France 4H 5 Rue des Moulins AC AC 2 nights from $649pp 2 nights from $219pp Extra night $109pp Historical hotel with an elegant lobby bar, located near the old town, close to museums and the Duke’s Palace. 68 rooms. 2 nights from $399pp Extra night $199pp Regent Grand Hotel Bordeaux 5H Extra night $99pp Sofitel La Cloche 4H 14, place Darcy Classic 6-story hotel in the town center, with traditional exterior and spacious, contemporary-looking rooms. 83 rooms. AC 2–5 Place de la Comedie | Modern hotel offering convenient location across from new rail station for TGV service. 83 rooms. Charming country hotel, just outside Epernay, set in a garden, with individually decorated rooms. A good base for exploring the best-known Champagne wineries. 42 rooms. 2 nights from $429pp | Optional Tours 2 nights from $255pp The Grand Hotel 3H 12 Place de la Gare We offer private guides for walking and driving tours in the major cities and major regions in France. Half-day (for walking tours only) and full-day rates available. Call us with your desired itinerary for a quote. Extra night $215pp Extra night $95pp 23 france The Wines & History of St. Emilion NEW! 3 days/2 nights Provençal Cooking, Wine & Culture Château de Berne 4 days/3 nights Nestled in a valley between Aix-en-Provence and the Gorge du Verdon, this château is located on an immense property, surrounded by woodlands and vineyards that have been harvested since the mid-18th century. It has been meticulously restored and is now a first class resort with the finest amenities. The mid-morning cooking lesson will focus on regional cuisine and is followed by lunch of the gourmet dishes you prepared. The following day enjoy a wine tour of the Provence vineyards with a visit to a local wine estate (with optional lunch). Spend the afternoon visiting other vineyards or wander through the Abbaye du Thoronet, a 12th-century Cistercian abbey and the finest example of Romanesque architecture in the region. The medieval village of St. Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is nestled among the most famous vineyards of the Bordeaux region and is filled with unique legends and gorgeous stone buildings. Experience the best of St. Emilion’s history and wine with this two-night package. You will stay at the 4H Grand Barrail Château Resort on the outskirts of town where you will enjoy gastronomic meals and the finest selection of regional wines. Visit the underground monuments of St. Emilion which are only accessible by guided tour. Then discover a “paradise for vines and wines” with a visit and wine tasting at two local vineyards. Pre- or post-package nights in Bordeaux available. Package Includes 2 nights in Deluxe category room One 4-course dinner Guided visit of St. Emilion historical monuments Wine tasting at 2 area vineyards 3-day compact manual rental car Daily breakfast Per person 3 days/2 nights from $719 Package Includes 3 nights in a deluxe room 1 cooking lesson (in English) 1 lunch with wine Wine tour and tasting at Château de Berne Wine tour and tasting at a local wine estate Visit to Abbaye du Thoronet 2 dinners (drinks not included) 4-day compact manual car rental Daily breakfast 4 days/3 nights from Per person $1,739 Cave de L'Ermitage Burgundy Wine Tasting 4 days/3 nights The medieval city of Beaune lies in the heart of the Burgundy vineyards. In addition to wine, Beaune is also known for incomparable art treasures and historic buildings, including the stunning Hôtel-Dieu and Hospices de Beaune. Spend three nights in this charming town and savor some of the great wines of the region. Visit some of Burgundy's outstanding vineyards and the famous wine village of Puligny Montrachet, regarded as the home of Chardonnay. Package Includes 3 nights 3H hotel in Beaune Introduction to Burgundy wines and wine tasting A safari tour into the vineyards of the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune Transfer to and from Puligny Montrachet and lunch with up to 18 wines at the Domaine Oliver Leflaive Visit the Maison Bouchard for wine tasting Daily breakfast A Sparkling Experience in The Champagne Region 3 days/2 nights 4 days/3 nights from The Sacred Triangle of Champagne is bound by an imaginary line between the towns of Reims, Epernay and Chalons-sur-Marne. Spend two nights in a 4H country hotel in this glorious region, filled with the world’s most famous champagne cellars. Explore the Reims Cathedral where the kings of France were crowned and later enjoy a traditional French lunch in town. Visit a prestigious champagne house for tasting the “king of wines.” Package Includes 2 nights 4H hotel near Epernay One gastronomic 5-course dinner Lunch at a Reims restaurant Visit and tasting at a champagne cellar 3-day economy manual car rental Daily breakfast 3 days/2 nights from 24 Per person $735 Hospices de Beaune Per person $749 france Loire Valley Wine Discovery Relais du Silence 3 days/2 nights 3 days/2 nights This package puts you in the heart of the Loire Valley wine region, famous for its white wines using Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon grapes. Your accommodations will be at an historic château of your choice: 3H Château de Brou dating back from the 15th century, located south of Tours. Includes a visit and wine tasting at Domaine Gouron cellar. 4H Domain de la Tortinière, overlooking the Indre River, located between Tours and Montbazon. Includes a visit and wine tasting at Marc Brèdif cellar. Package Includes 2 nights at selected château Gastronomic 4-course dinner at the château 3-day economy manual car rental Daily breakfast Per person 3H Package from 4H Package from Relais du Silence is a group of small hotels which all share the same qualities: a natural and peaceful setting offering rest and recreation in a calm and tranquil environment, comfortable and charming buildings that reflect the region, a warm welcome, and good local cuisine. There are 92 properties across France, which are divided into six price categories. Since they are located primarily in rural areas, we have packaged several nights stay with a car. The properties are also available as single nights, with or without half-board. In some locations during the high season, halfboard may be mandatory. We can help you plan other itineraries in many regions, such as Provence, the Loire Valley, Burgundy, Normandy, Brittany and the Wine Route in Alsace. Package Includes 2 nights at selected property 3-day economy manual car rental Daily breakfast $415 449 3 days/2 nights from Per person $275 Additional nights available Château de Nieuil, Poitou-Charentes Domaine de la Tortinière Château de Brou Wine Tasting in Alsace 3 days/2 nights Spend two nights in an historic château along the Route des Vins in Alsace. We suggest starting or ending your tour in Strasbourg, the crossroads of Europe, known for half-timbered houses, winestubs and its famous cathedral. Château de Brélidy, Brittany Package Includes 2 nights 4H château near Colmar Welcome bottle of the château’s wine Wine tasting and a 4-course Alsatian dinner at the château Alsatian wine road tour with visit and tasting at a local cellar 3-day economy manual car rental Daily breakfast 3 days/2 nights from Per person Château de Rigny, Burgundy $645 Château du Viguier du Roy, Dordogne Château d'Isenbourg For complete day-to-day itineraries visit our website at www.avantidestinations.com. 25