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Accessible
France
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small group, individual, and self drive wheelchair accessible tour
programs throughout France enable you to experience the many charms
of France life...the stunning architecture and romantic joie de vivre
of Paris, the seaside resorts of Normandy, the superb wines of Burgundy,
the breathtaking French Alps and the stunning countryside of the Loire
Valley. |
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The wheelchair accessible tour programs we've included here are programs
we provide on a regular basis. Individual tour rates are not included
as the level of your accommodations, your use of guide services, the number
of travelers number of travelers in your party, and the dates you travel
will each influence your final price.
We
would enjoy the opportunity to assist with your accessible travel arrangements
in France. For additional details or any questions, please contact Accessible
Journeys.
Visit
France...be French
Day 1:
Depart the USA for an overnight flight to Paris.
Day 2:
Morning arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport & transfer to hotel. Take
coffee & have a French lesson to discover the program of the week.
Day 3:
Stay
begins with a guided tour of Paris that includes many of the city's architectural
gems. In the afternoon, enjoy a fascinating trip to the Louvre Museum.
Day 4:
Morning cruise on the Seine River & an afternoon guided tour of the Museum
d'Orsay, which houses the worlds largest collection of Impressionist art
works.
Day 5:
Morning excursion to the Chateau de Versailles, called "the residence
of the Sun King." Drive via Charsonville & stop to visit the Church
Saint Martin then it's on to Blois, the "City of Kings," in
the Loire Valley.
Day 6:
Afternoon wine tasting course with a professional oenologist. Enjoy commentary
over a gourmet lunch. In the afternoon, visit a vineyard & meet a wine
grower.
Day 7:
MarketFlavors*...Morning shopping for products to use while cooking French
specialties alongside a Master Chef! An afternoon excursion to Chambord
to visit the castle of Francois the 1st. (*Groups of 6 only).
Day 8:
Morning visit to the park of the "minichateaux" & an afternoon
visit to Chenonceau Castle, the jewel of the French Renaissance & residence
of "the six ladies."
Day 9:
Morning drive to Paris. Spend the day browsing the famous shops. Farewell
dinner at hotel in evening.
Day 10:
Accessible transfer
to airport for return flight to US.
Rates:
Tour
rates are not included as pricing is determined by the level of accommodations,
guide services, the number of travelers & dates of travel.
The
French Delight
Day 1:
Depart the USA for an overnight flight to Paris
Day 2:
Morning arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport. Accessible transfer to hotel.
Afternoon for independent activities or rest. Enjoy a private accessible
guided tour of "Paris by night" in evening.
Day 3:
Private accessible guided tour of historic Paris in the morning. Afternoon
visit to the Louvre Museum for a private guided tour through the largest
museum in the world.
Day 4:
Morning departure from Paris for a private guided tour of Versailles.
Return to view Paris at night from the Eiffel Tower followed by a wine
& cheese party at the L'Ecluse Bastille.
Day 5:
Accessible visit to Museum d'Orsay in morning for private guided tour
of the world's most famous Impressionist museum. Afternoon visit to
the artists quarter of Montmartre for free time to mingle with the artists
or enjoy a quiet cafe. Dinner & cabaret show at the world famous Moulin
Rouge.
Day 6:
Morning and afternoon browsing the famous shops of Paris...les Galeries
Lafayette, la Samaritaine, Mark & Spencer.
Day 7
Accessible transfer to airport for return flight to US.
Rates:
Tour rates are not included as pricing is determined by the level of
accommodations, guide services, the number of travelers & dates of travel.
For
Rates and Details:
Email Accessible Journeys for more information.
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us HERE
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Lights
of France
1 ST DEPARTURE
(Group N0 1 )
From Monday 17 July (arrival to CDG Airport in Paris)
Departure 26 July from Nice Airport
2 ND DEPARTURE
(Group N0 2)
From Wednesday 26 July (arrival to Nice Airport)
Departure 03 August from CDG Airport in Paris
Day 1:
Depart theUSA for overnight flight to Paris.
Day 2:
Arrive
in Paris. Accessible transfer to hotel. Balance of day for relaxation
or independent activities.
Day 3:
Morning
guided tour of Paris with English speaking guide & afternoon accessible
cruise on the Seine River.
Day 4:
Morning accessible transfer to travel up the Eiffel Tower followed by
a trip to the Grand Louvre Museum.
Day 5:
Depart by accessible vehicle for the Loire Valley. Visit the historic
town of Orleans or the virgin Jeanne d'Arc Cathedral & the royal castle
of Chambord before arriving in Blois.
Day 6:
Accessible morning drive through the Burgundy wine country. Visit Beaune
then travel to la cote Nuit Saint Georges & le Clos Vougeot before arriving
in the artist town of Dijon.
Day 7:
Early morning departure to Orange, renowned for its Roman amphitheater,
then continue to Aix en Provence, the capital of Provence.
Day 8:
Explore Aix en Provence & countryside. Travel the "Route Cezanne,"
to view landscapes that inspired the artist.
Day 9:
Morning drive by accessible vehicle via St. Tropez. Visit St. Raphael,
Cannes, Grasse & visit to the perfume factory "Fragonard."
Late afternoon drive to Nice.
Day 10:
Discover the capital of the French Riviera & see the Promenade des Anglais.
Accessible drive to Monte Carlo then on to the Principality of Monaco.
Return to Nice for dinner.
Day 11:
Transfer to airport for return flight to US or begin an optional extension.
Program
Rates:
Based on 2 and 3 star hotels
Based on Double occupancy
Program
includes:
Daily breakfast
Accessible van
English speaking professional driver
1/2 day English speaking, Licensed guide in Paris
Driver expenses
Administration fees in USA and France
VAT (Value Added Tax, 18.7%) in France
Not Included
in rates:
International Airfare
Travel Insurance
Passports
Meals, except for breakfast at your hotels
Entrance fees to attractions
Gratuities for driver and guide
Telephone calls, postage, items of personal nature
Beverages, wines
Situations beyond tour operators' control
For
Rates and Details:
Email Accessible Journeys for more information.
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us HERE
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Magical
Paris
Day 1:
Depart USA for overnight flight to Paris.
Day 2:
Arrive in Paris. Accessible transfer to hotel.
Day 3:
Morning guided tour that includes many of the city's architectural gems.
In the afternoon, cruise on the Seine River.
Day 4:
Morning trip to the Grand Louvre & in the evening, stroll through the
Place du Tertre or the Butte Montmartre. Optional program of gourmet
dinner & show at the historic Paradis Latin.
Day 5:
Independently explore Paris. Wander through the Saint Germain des Pres
quarter or visit one of the many museums.
Day 6:
Morning excursion to the Chateau de Versailles. An afternoon of leisure
to explore the delights of Paris or shopping at the Galleries Lafayette.
Day 7:
Transfer to airport for return flight to US or begin an optional extension...
Rates:
Tour rates are not included as pricing is determined by the level of
accommodations, guide services, the number of travelers & dates of travel.
Colors
of Provence
Day 1:
Rail travel on the TGV, the high speed train, from Paris to Marseilles.
Transfer to Aix en Provence.
Day 2:
Explore Aix en Provence & countryside. Travel the "Route Cezanne,"
view landscapes that inspired the artist.
Day 3:
Morning drive to Arles. Visit the Musee Reattu & the espace Van Gogh.
See the scenic countryside which so inspired the artist. Continue to
les Beaux de Provence & St. Remy.
Day 4:
Excursion to Avignon. Enjoy wine tasting at a vineyard on the "route
des vins."
Day 5:
Full day excursion to the Camargue, a marshland area immortalized by
paintings from Van Gogh & Cezanne.
Day 6:
Journey to the town of Cannes & to Antibes where Picasso spent six exuberantly
happy & creative months in the 1920's. Continue on to Nice.
Day 7:
Fulll day visit in Nice, capital of the cote d'Azur & a magnet to great
creative talents, which evolved from a tiny fishing village into an
international city.
Day 8:
Transfer to airport for return flight to US or begin an optional extension...
Rates:
Tour
rates are not included as pricing is determined by the level of accommodations,
guide services, the number of travelers & dates of travel.
Valley of the Kings
Day 1:
Transfer from Paris to Tours by TGV, the high speed train. Visit the former
palace of the archbishops houses. Afternoon visit to Villandry Gardens
& continue to La Riche, visit Saint Cosme Prieure & on to Amboise.
Day 2:
Morning visit to the Clos Luce Manor, the house of Leonardo da Vinci.
Visit the park of the "minichateaux." Continue to Chenonceaux
Castle. Late afternoon show at the Eagles Donjon & on to Blois.
Day 3:
Morning sightseeing & afternoon excursion to the castle of Cheverny. A
possible ride in the largest balloon in the world.
Day 4:
Excursion to Chambord to visit the castle of Francois the 1st. Continue
to Romorantin-Lanthenay then tour the museum of Sologne.
Day 5:
Drive to the castle of Chaumont sur Loire. Visit the International Gardens
Festival. In the afternoon, enjoy lunch before returning to the train
station.
Tour rates
are not included as pricing is determined by the level of accommodations,
guide services, the number of travelers & dates of travel.
For
Rates and Details:
Email Accessible Journeys for more information.
EMAIL
us HERE
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