Car Ferry
Short Break
deluxe
This famous ‘palace’ hotel has a great location, close to the Palais des Festivals and the port and sits in landscaped gardens.
It is the most luxurious hotel in Cannes, it offers 305 beautiful bedrooms, combining classical furnishings with the latest in-room technology. ‘Fouquet's’ restaurant is a superb French brasserie; in addition, ‘La Plage Le Majestic’ serves a wide range of fresh seafood by the hotel’s private beach in summer. Watersports are available from the beach and charges are applicable for sun loungers (payable locally).
Contact our expert team for first-hand advice and a tailor-made quotation.
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Lyon, France
superior
Following a major renovation, this delightfully atmospheric hotel is due to reopen in spring 2024. Located right in the heart of the historic old town, it is made up of four integrated houses that belonged to wealthy merchants and date from the 14th to 17th centuries.
Short Break
Avignon, France
deluxe
This exquisite hotel was opened after the restoration of a Cardinal’s mansion built in 1688. Located in an atmospheric part of Avignon, beneath the towering city walls, La Mirande has a wonderful, tranquil atmosphere and is decorated throughout with beautiful antiques.
Short Break
Loire Valley, France
superior
The history of this majestic château, located just south of Tours and close to the Loire Valley castles dates back to as early as the 16th century. The present building was built in 1866 and has been welcoming guests since the 1950s. Family owned since then, guests receive a warm welcome from the hosts, Xavier and Anne Olivereau.
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Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
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. In the company of Parisian resident and opera expert Patrick Bade...
OperaArt
Includes
Eurostar
Accommodation
Performance tickets
Meals
+3
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
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 the...
Art
5 nights price from £2098 per person
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Accommodation
Dinners
Lunch
+2
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Paris, Montpellier
From mummified écorché figures to bone-lined catacombs, during this tour you will discover the foundations of the modern science of medicine in two French cities: Paris, where the ‘Paris School’ of hygiene and hospital...
Science
6 nights price from £3892 per person
Includes
Rail
Accommodation
Dinners
Lectures
+2
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
This tour is designed to tell the story of the famous D-Day landings in June 1944 that launched the invasion of France and opened the Battle for Normandy that led directly to the capture of Paris in August. Thereafter, the Allies ...
Battlefields
6 nights price from £2898 per person
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Ferry
Accommodation
Meals
Sightseeing fees
+1
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
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.
6 nights price from £2986 per person
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Flights
Accommodation
Three Dinners
Entrance fees
+1
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Champagne
This tour offers an insider’s view of Champagne in the company of wine expert Tim Clarke. The heart of the Champagne region is a relatively compact area to the east of Paris around Reims and Epernay.
Wine Holidays
3 nights price from £2697 per person
Includes
Eurostar
Accommodation
Dinner & Lunch
Tastings
+1
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
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.
ArtChristmas Cultural Tours
5 nights price from £3789 per person
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Meals
Tour Leader
+1
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
A fascinating cultural blend of French and Germanic influences, Alsace is a region of half-timbered mediaeval towns, delicious cuisine which combines French refinement with hearty Germanic ingredients such as Choucroute...
Wine Holidays
4 nights price from £1997 per person
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Accommodation
Meals
Entrance Fees
+1
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Bordeaux
At the confluence of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, the elegant city of Bordeaux is not only one of France’s most charming, but has become a byword for fine wines over the course of many centuries. We will visit some of the best winemakers in the company of The Spectator's wine expert Jonathan Ray.
Wine Holidays
4 nights price from £2395 per person
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Flights
Accommodation
Tour Lecturer
Wine tastings
+2
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
There are many great gardens dotted along the Côte d’Azur between St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and the border with Italy. Along with the artists, many gardeners were drawn to the Riviera, attracted by both its climate and its beauty.
Gardens
5 nights price from £1998 per person
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Accommodation
Entrance Fees
Meals
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