Car Ferry
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Hotel Barge L’Art de Vivre
Burgundy, France
There are four comfortable, compact cabins with en suite facilities and the delightful saloon combines leather, wood and brass features to create a warm and inviting ambience. Outside, there is a sun deck to relax on with a glass of wine as you glide through the Burgundy countryside and a spa pool to soak in. You can explore the towpath on foot or on one of the barge’s bicycles, before rejoining L’Art de Vivre at the next lock.
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Ferme de St. Simeon
Honfleur, France
superior
Set above Honfleur, 10 minutes’ walk to the centre, lies this eye-catching 16th century Relais & Châteaux property with 33 rooms set over three buildings; some in the Ferme building where studios were used by Monet, Sisley, Boudin and other impressionists in the latter half of the 19th century, while the Pressoir annex, built in the late 20th century has added modern luxury.
Short Break
Royal St. Honore
Paris, France
superior
This property has a great location – right on the fashionable Rue St. Honoré, one of the city’s most elegant streets and close to the Place Vendôme, the Opéra and the Louvre.
Short Break
Esprit Saint Germain
Paris, France
deluxe
Ideally situated in the heart of the Left Bank, the Esprit Saint Germain is an intimate hotel combining Parisian elegance with the charm of a private residence.
Short Break
Chateau De Bagnols, Beaujolais
Lyon, France
With its towers, moat, drawbridge and distinctive honey-coloured stone walls, this is one of France’s most historic landmarks.The Château dates from the 13th century and is set in the heart of the Beaujolais countryside. Acquired by Lady Hamlyn in 1987, it is still under private ownership and is 20 kilometres north west of Lyon, next to the picturesque village of Bagnols.
Short Break
Castille
Paris, France
deluxe
We are delighted to feature this stylish boutique hotel with its outstanding location on Rue Cambon and interiors inspired by Coco Chanel whose first atelier, Maison Chanel is located next door. . The beautiful 18th century building has 108 bedrooms split between two wings.
Short Break
Villa Rivoli
Nice, France
superior
Formerly a private house dating back to the Belle Époque, the Villa Rivoli is located in the heart of the historical Old Town, a short walk from the Promenade des Anglais and Place Masséna.
Short Break
Napoleon
Menton, France
superior
This bright, modern hotel is located on the Baie de Garavan, 100 metres from the beach, a short stroll from the Val Rahmeh Botanical Garden and a 10-minute walk to the atmospheric old town.
Short Break
Chateau de Berne
Provencal Countryside, France
A member of Relais & Chateaux, this delightful property is located at the heart of a 1,200-acre wine estate, in the Var region between the villages of Lorgues and Flayosc, 90 minutes from either Nice or Marseille airports. In additional to the hotel's 34 rooms, there are also five villas available for those seeking additional privacy.
Short Break
Hotel Barge L’Art de Vivre
Burgundy, France
L’Art de Vivre is a charming, traditional barge, which has a particularly fascinating history. Originally built in England during World War One, she served as a supply vessel for Allied troops on the Somme. In retirement, she has enjoyed a more tranquil lifestyle on one of France’s longest-established canals, the Canal du Nivernais.
Short Break
Le Saint Paul
St. Paul-de-Vence, France
superior
The best hotel in the centre of the village, Le Saint Paul has just 16 cosy and charming rooms in a beautiful 16th century Provençal house. Enjoy lunch in the lee of the ancient bastions at ‘Côté Terrasse’, or dinner at the well-respected ‘Restaurant Le Saint Paul’.
Tailor-made Holiday
Tailor-Made Normandy
Bayeux, Deauville
Starting in the historic port city of Cherbourg, this seven-night holiday encompasses the coastline of Normandy, from the landing beaches around Arromanches, as far as Le Havre in the east.
7 night price from £1,898 per person
Includes
7 nights' accommodation
Car Ferry
Kirker Concierge
Tailor-made Holiday
Tailor-Made Brittany
Côte de Granit Rose, Dinard
The rugged Brittany peninsula feels far removed not only from its neighbour Normandy, but also from the rest of France, with a distinct and proud Celtic culture.
7 night price from £1,724 per person
Includes
Car Ferry
Accommodation at the Hotel l'Agapa
Accommodation at the Grand Hotel Barriere
Car Ferry
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Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Wines of Alsace
A fascinating cultural blend of French and Germanic influences, Alsace is a region of half-timbered mediaeval towns and delicious cuisine which combines French refinement with hearty Germanic ingredients such as Choucroute, the regional speciality.
4 nights price from £2189 per person
Includes
Flights
Accommodation
Meals
Wine tastings
+2
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
The Oldie Trip to Paris
Paris
Our new tour to Paris has been designed to introduce you to secret corners of this great city, as well as a varied collection of museums and galleries which we think will come as delightful surprises, even to those who already feel they know the city well.
4 nights price from £2995 per person
Includes
Eurostar
Accomodation
Meals
Sightseeing
+1
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
The Western Front
Led by military historian Hugh Macdonald-Buchanan, we will visit the principal battlefields of the British Expeditionary Force, starting in the notorious Ypres Salient which saw intense fighting throughout the war, especially at Paschendaele.
Includes
Return Eurostar
Accommodation
Meals
Sightseeing
+1
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Christmas on the Côte d'Azur
Nice
The Côte d'Azur has attracted artists since the 19th century, and the unique microclimate and glowing light which brought Monet, Matisse, Chagall and Picasso to the Riviera makes this the perfect destination for an elegant Christmas escape.
Includes
Flights
Accomodation
Meals
Tour Leader
+1
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Carcassonne & Albi
Carcassonne
This tour is based at the pinnacle of the mediaeval citadel of Carcassonne where we stay at the luxurious Hotel de la Cité, built into the ramparts with panoramic views of the countryside. It is from here that we will explore the many distinctive regions of this beautiful part of southwest France.
6 nights price from £2998 per person
Includes
Flights
Accommodation
Three Dinners
Sightseeing
+1
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Paris of the Impressionists
Paris
Impressionism was born in Paris where young adventurous artists such as Claude Monet, Pierre Renoir and Edgar Degas developed a new style of painting that would capture and transform the modern, the urban and the everyday. The streets, cafés and bars of the city became vital subjects for their new avant-garde art.
4 nights price from £2898 per person
Includes
Eurostar
Accomodation
Meals
Museum Pass
+1
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Art of the Cote D'Azur
Nice
French artists began to discover the attractions of the Côte d’Azur and the iridescent quality of the region’s dazzling light towards the end of the 19th century. Monet was the first artist to be lured to the Riviera, arriving there in 1885.
5 nights price from £2225 per person
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Flights
Accommodation
Meals
Entrance Fees
+1
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Art, Opera & Ballet in Paris
Paris
The Opéra de Paris presents an extraordinary range of operas and ballets each season – casting, repertory and musical depth are of the highest international calibre.
4 nights price from £3395 per person
Includes
Eurostar
Accommodation
Performance tickets
Meals
+3
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Reims and Champagne
Champagne
Whet your appetite for the festive season with a pre-Christmas Champagne escape in the company of wine expert Tim Clarke. Based in the heart of Reims, walking distance from the magnificent gothic cathedral where the kings of France were crowned, we will enjoy exclusive tastings and delicious cuisine, as well as time to explore the atmospheric Christmas markets.
3 nights price from £2898 per person
Includes
Eurostar
Accommodation
Meals
Tastings
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Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
The French Revolution
Paris
Join Hugh Macdonald-Buchanan as he traces the story of one of history’s most important events. The French Revolution burst on the scene at Versailles where Louis XVI had convened the Estates General in 1789, then spread to Paris and the rest of France. It also provoked a world war that lasted 23 years.
Includes
Eurostar
Accommodation
Meals
Sightseeing
+1
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