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1. Beaujolais Wine Region

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe One thing France is famous for many varieties of wine including the Bordeaux, Burgundy Loire Valley and Champagne wines to name but a few. One of the smallest wine regions by area also happens to be one of the biggest wine producing regions volume wise is the legendary Beaujolais Region, just north of Lyon. The Beaujolais wine... more »

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2. Chateau De Cruix, Beaujolais Wine Region, France

   Situated among the green rolling hills and vineyards of the Beaujolais Wine Region of France is Contiki’s own Chateau de Cruix, one of Contiki’s exclusive Special Stopover sites. Many of Contiki’s Concept/Budget Tours stay in the Chateau. If the Chateau is unavailable, tours stay in the nearby region or city of Lyon while some Time Out/Superi... more »

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3. Food and Drink - France

   From Crepes and baguettes to cheese and champagne – France is famous the world over for its food and drink. France is also well know for its escargot (snails) and frogs legs however you are also likely to find the locals dining on other French specialties like include duck l’Orange, beef Burgundy and sea food. Croissants are just the beginning as far as pastr... more »

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4. Arc de Triomphe

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Commissioned by Napoleon almost 200 years ago as a tribute to his soldiers, the Arc De Triomphe, in the heart of Paris, France, is still today the most important war memorial to the French. The Arc resides in the middle of one of the biggest round-a-bout roads in the world with 12 of Paris’ major streets, including the Champs Elysees, le... more »

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5. Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe The Aiguille du Midi (official site) is a super fast, exhilarating and spectacular cable car ride up into the Mt Blanc Mountain Range in France. The cable cars depart from the very beautiful and ultra exclusive ski resort town of Chamonix in the valley below and take you up to the Aiguille du Midi lookout, just below the p... more »

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6. Cannes

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Cannes is a small resort town on the French Riviera, easily reached by train or bus from the nearby towns of Nice and Antibes. It is a festival town, perhaps most famous for the Cannes Film Festival in May that helps add even more glitz and glamour to the region. Packed with the rich and famous throughout summer, it is also a good place to get involved in a litt... more »

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7. Europe Camping 32 Days (Tour)

   Style of Tour Camping Featuring France, Spain, Italy, Vatican City, Greece, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium (in transit) Staying in Paris, Bordeaux, Pamplona, Barcelona, French Riviera, Florence, Rome, Sorrento, Corfu, Venice, Vienna, Munich, Lauterbrunnen, Heidelberg, Amsterdam Starting in London or Paris F... more »

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