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June is one of the best months to be in France all year! The weather is warm and though you may find an occassional rain shower, it is mostly dry and not too hot. Flowers are in bloom, the days are very long, and so there is plenty of time to enjoy the sites!

If you can't make it in June, but are planning later this summer - then good for you! Planning in advance is the best thing you can do as it shapes up to be a busy July and August ahead! See our offers for the upcoming months mentioned below. Enjoy!
Loren Siekman - General Manager

Guided Walking in Paris:

Left Bank Day Tour - A great orientation trip with unique and fascinating stories and superb personal service from your guide. See St Germain and explore gardens, squares, churches and explore the haunts of the literary giants. Visit the Latin Quarter to visit Romain remains, old streets, beautiful mansions, and the storied Sorbonne and have mint tea in the Paris mosque. See the full list at this link...Guided Trips

TRAVEL TIP - driving in France this summer? Some important points ...Details and event info...

List of Hotel Promotions - Paris, Alsace and Champagne...

Event Information - a short list of upcoming events in France

Cycling tours - on your own? - we are of course a big supplier of cycling and hiking tours in France, but there are those who like to go on their own! Now, we offer bike rentals in key locations throughout France where you can have a top quality road bike to ride on your own program. Note, book ahead as we are currently sold out through July 20 in most sizes. See www.cyclingclassics.com/rentalbikes.php for complete details.

Tour de France - July 7 - 29; with a unique start in London and usual finish in Paris. We are not able to help with custom tour requests at this point in time, however we can help with Paris hotels for the arrival in Paris, or we are always available for some free advice about how to see the race. Email loren@discoverfrance.com

Dinner Cruise on the Seine
An example of the menu:
Kir apéritif (White wine with blackcurrant liqueur)
Puff pastry filled with quail and artichokes served with a herb vinaigrette dressing
Salmon fillet with truffle sauce and baked chicory
Selection of fine cheeses
Crunchy praline with a lemon and hawthorn flower sauce
Mineral Water, coffee, bottle of wine (1 for 3 people)

Departure boarding: 7:45PM; embarkation 8:30PM; return 11:00 pm. (23H00)

Full Details
800-960-2221

Loire Valley Hotel - Amboise - Deluxe 4 star Le Choiseul, from 201 euros/dbl room with breakfast

Explore the Loire Valley - by train or by car. Amboise is one of the most important stops in the region. We work with several hotels in the town but among the best is the Hotel Le Choiseul at left.

To See; the Chateau which offers a fantastic sound and light show, the Clos Luce - (daVinci), wine tasting, nearby chateaux include Chenonceau, Chaumont, and more.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Vaison La Romaine !

The city does date from pre-Roman times, but it was the Romans in the 2nd century AD that developped what is most remarkable now about Vaison. The Roman ruins and the modern town are in the valley on the banks of the river Ouvèze which is crossed by an ancient bridge from the 1st century. The medieval town is high on the rocky cliff. ... read on this link ....

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