Exploring our roots in france

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Exploring our Roots in France Discover the many sides of France.

Travel from the culinary capital of Lyon to the iconic city of Paris, and discover the roots of the Sisters of Saint Joseph along the way. This tour is your chance to delve into the captivating heritage of the Sisters of Saint Joseph while visiting many of the quaint villages and bustling cities within this dynamic country.

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12

DAYS

August 6–17, 2019

Exploring our Roots in France

Paris

Dijon FRANCE

Lyon

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Haute-Loire Region

DAYS

YOUR TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS

TOUR PACE

10 nights in handpicked hotels 10 breakfasts 5 three-course dinners 1 wine tasting Guided sightseeing tours Expert Tour Director & local guides Private deluxe motor coach

Guillotière Cemetery, Centre International Saint Joseph, Le Puy Cathedral, Château de Cormatin, Burgundy wine tasting, Eiffel Tower, Sainte-Chapelle, Basilica of Saint Denis

On this guided tour, you’ll walk for about 3 hours daily across moderately uneven terrain, including paved roads, cobblestone streets, and sandy paths, with some hills.

Itinerary Overnight flight | 1 NIGHT

Haute-Loire Region | 3 NIGHTS

Day 1: Travel day

Day 4: Haute-Loire Region via Saint-Didier-en-Velay & Centre International Saint Joseph

Board your overnight flight to Lyon today.

Lyon | 2 NIGHTS Day 2: Arrival in Lyon

Included meals: breakfast, dinner As you make your way to the Haute-Loire region, stop in Saint-Didier-en-Velay to visit the Paroisse St Didier. Continue on to Aiguilhe, where you’ll visit the Centre International Saint Joseph.

Included meals: welcome dinner

Day 5: Sightseeing tour of Le Puy

Welcome to France! Gather with your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner.

Join your Tour Director for a walking tour of Le Puy.

Day 3: Sisters of Saint Joseph Heritage Centre, Guillotière Cemetery & sightseeing tour of Lyon Included meals: breakfast Visit the Sisters of Saint Joseph Heritage Centre this morning. Then, head to the nearby Guillotière Cemetery to see where Mother St. John Fontbonne is buried.

Included meals: breakfast • Visit the Bobbin Lace Learning Center • See the various art pieces and historic artifacts during a self-guided tour of the Musée Crozatier • Visit the Sisters of Saint Joseph archives at the Centre International Saint Joseph Day 6: Free morning in Le Puy, Le Puy Cathedral & first kitchen

This afternoon, a local guide introduces you to France’s culinary capital on a tour through Lyon’s UNESCO-recognized city center.

Included meals: breakfast

• Take in the Gothic and Renaissance architecture as you pass by the Basilica of

Join a guide for a tour of the Le Puy Cathedral after Mass. Then, visit the kitchen where the Sisters of Saint Joseph first gathered in 1650.

Notre-Dame de Fourvière • Step inside Lyon Cathedral and walk through centuries-old traboules, or

Enjoy a free morning in Le Puy to attend Mass.

underground passages

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Exploring our Roots in France

Dijon | 1 NIGHT Day 7: Dijon via the Burgundy Region Included meals: breakfast, wine tasting, dinner Make your way to Dijon, home of the famed mustard, with a few stops along the way.

• Journey to the Burgundy region where you’ll take a tour of the Château de Cormatin, an elegant private castle surrounded by a moat and formal gardens • Stop in the town of Beaune for a tasting of the world-famous Burgundy wine Then, continue on to Dijon.

Paris | 4 NIGHTS Day 8: Sightseeing tour of Dijon & transfer to Paris Included meals: breakfast, dinner Soak in Dijon’s Renaissance architecture and historic sights on a guided tour.

• Stop at the Palace of the Dukes and Estates of Burgundy • Take in the Church of Notre-Dame de Dijon and Dijon’s medieval streets Then, travel to Paris.

Day 9: Sightseeing tour of Paris Included meals: breakfast A guided tour introduces you to the architecture, scenery, and history of the City of Light’s many neighborhoods, called arrondissements.

• Drive down the sycamore-lined Champs-Élysées in view of the Arc de Triomphe • Pass Pont Neuf and the legendary Notre-Dame Cathedral, located on an island in the Seine River • See the Eiffel Tower, the Palais Garnier opera house, and Place de la Concorde, the city’s grandest square • Marvel at the iconic architecture of the Louvre and Hôtel des Invalides • Visit the Sainte-Chapelle and the Basilica of Saint Denis Day 10: Free day in Paris Included meals: breakfast Spend a free day in Paris or add excursions. + Monet & the Landscapes of Giverny + Dinner in Paris & Seine River Cruise Day 11: Free day in Paris & signature farewell dinner Included meals: breakfast, farewell dinner Enjoy a free morning in Paris or add an excursion. + Versailles Palace & Gardens This evening, toast to your trip from the top of Montparnasse Tower while enjoying incredible panoramic views of the city’s skyline. Then, enjoy a farewell dinner with your group members at a local restaurant.

Day 12: Departure Included meals: breakfast (excluding early morning departures) Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Please note: The inclusions and order of events on this tour are subject to change and will be confirmed prior to your departure.

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Exploring our Roots in France

Create a more personal journey by adding optional excursions that speak to your interests.

Exploring our Roots in France

Excursions offered on the same day will occur at different times, so there’s no need to

Customize your experience

choose—you’re free to do as much or as little as you’d like. Save $10* when you book your excursion up to 3 days before your tour departs. Please note: Excursions that require advance reservation will only have this discounted price listed. Call to start customizing your tour: 1.800.438.7672

Day 10: Monet & the Landscapes of Giverny | $85/$95* (6 hours, departs in the morning) The village of Giverny was home to Claude Monet from 1883 until his death in 1926. On a visit to Monet’s home and gardens, discover the subtle palette of colors that inspired his Water Lilies series and gave rise to a new way of seeing.

Day 10: Dinner in Paris & Seine River Cruise | $115/$125* (5 hours, evening with dinner) Take in the nighttime allure of the City of Light on a special evening excursion. The event begins with dinner at a local restaurant. After you dine, board a boat cruise along the Seine. As you coast along the river and under Paris’ bridges, you’ll behold the illuminated monuments of the city glittering alongside the riverbanks.

Please note: The dress code may vary depending on the restaurant for your dinner. Your Tour Director will advise you on what to wear, but shorts and sneakers are likely to be considered inappropriate attire.

Day 11: Versailles Palace & Gardens | $119* (5 hours, departs in the morning) The reign of Louis XIV, known as the “Sun King,” set new standards for decadence among the crowned heads of Europe. It took 50 years and 35,000 workers to turn Versailles, once a small hunting lodge, into the most magnificent château in all of France and the envy of royalty worldwide. On this excursion, you will see the palace in all its glory as you tour the State Apartments and the glittering Hall of Mirrors. Then, stroll through the lavish gardens to admire their fine statuary, splendid fountains, and colorful flowerbeds.

Please note: This excursion requires advance reservation and must be booked at least 45 days prior to departure.

ZSJ19_0218 *Optional excursions may be purchased up to three days prior to departure or while on tour. Pre-purchased optional excursions cannot be canceled within three days prior to departure or while on tour. Select optional excursions require advance booking and cannot be purchased or canceled after the advanced reservation deadline. GAT accepts payment by cash, Visa, or MasterCard for optional excursions purchased on tour. Additional fees may apply for optional excursions purchased on tour. Excursions require a minimum number of participants to operate. Details and prices are subject to change. Due to seasonal hours of operation and availability, some excursions may not operate. If this occurs, you will be refunded any payments made for that excursion post-tour.

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