Sun-drenched Provence, land of endless pleasures, is the ideal choice for a luxury get-away. Here you'll find prosperous market towns, world-renowned cuisine, majestic landscapes, and some of Europe's most charming hotels.

This lovely landscape of olive groves, vineyards, river-sculpted gorges and unspoiled villages has long inspired writers, musicians, and painters such as van Gogh and Cezanne.For the walker, Provence stirs the senses with its color, light and scent.

Southwestern France's idyllic Dordogne River Valley offers an abundance of scenic riches: wooded plateaus, white chalk cliffs, aromatic fields of lavender, vast vineyards and a green countryside splashed with yellow sunflowers.

The River of Kings, the incredible Loire, flows through this beautiful region that is the essence of France. Burgundy and The Loire Valley offer the rural charm and natural beauty of the French countryside and the opulence and elegance of the 16th century. Great art, gastronomy, history and savoir vivre are everywhere apparent. We walk through vineyards and forests, along riverbanks to magnificent chateaux and country villages, admiring the brilliantly colored Renaissance spires of Burgundy's storybook towns. We stay in superb hotels and savor cuisine as varied as a hearty beef bourguignon and a perfectly prepared langoustine. The names of its most influential wine growing regions Chablis, Montrachet, Sancerre, - roll off the tongue as smoothly as these superb vintages the "nectar of the gods."

In this area of France you will find majestic châteaux, picturesque river views, charming towns, and world-class cuisine. Enjoy an easy bicycle ride along the valley floor, visiting the castles, vineyards, woodlands, and historic wonders that give this region its sophisticated charm.

Join us for an easy and unforgettable European bicycle tour along the Rhine River. Revel in the damp cool of the forest, the smell of grapes on the vine, and breathtaking views of distant mountain peaks.

The Dordogne valley is a storybook world blessed with striking natural beauty, peaceful roads, and a treasure trove of riches. French country cuisine, fine hotels, charming market towns, and prehistoric cave paintings highlight this tour, accompanied by spectacular landscapes and friendly locals.

Color and light are the essence of Provence. Brilliant blues of sky and water, fields of lavender, ochre, reds, green, brilliant yellows and everywhere, the light-soft and pale-bright and dazzling that inspired the Impressionist masters who captured the luminous glow of the Provençal landscape. The Muses are still heard where writers and artists are part of a thriving creative community. It is the "art de vivre" that flourishes here, behind medieval walls, in tranquil villages, at the cafés where food and wine are savored. Live in the blissful moment, chatting with friends, watching the light fall on a stone turret, sampling a local C'te du Rhone or breathing in the scents of pine, basil and lavender that infuse this magical land.

Warm and welcoming, Provence opens its arms with rugged natural beauty, bountiful farms, bustling market towns, and larger than life Roman treasures. Exceptional cuisine, fine lodgings, and marvelous shopping possibilities highlight this bike trip.

Throughout France are hundreds of miles of canals and rivers open for navigation. Travel slowly through these hidden waterways that are the key to the backdoor of villages and rural life. Daily excursions are offered as an attentive crew and talented chef cater to your every whim.

From the deck of a luxury hotel barge or the pathways along the Yonne River, the views of this spectacular corner of Burgundy are unsurpassed. We glide over this little-known tributary of the Seine, past wooded hills, farmlands, valleys and vineyards. Medieval towns are much the same as when the Crusaders marched off and Renaissance architecture flourished. We meet farmers and vintners and sample the exquisite wines and rich foie gras produced here. This is walking your way. Walk when you like or stay aboard La Belle Epoque to be pampered by the attentive crew, rest or chat with new found friends.

Emotions run high on this spectacular visit to Brittany and Normandy. Our easy-going route leads to a string of seaside ports and resorts, rich with mariners' tales and world famous local seafood.

This is a relaxing taste of the good life, where we'll savor world class wines and richly textured cuisine, while biking in the very heart of France!

More than a delightful destination or a gourmand's dream. The Dordogne region in Southwestern France is a sanctuary where 20,000 years of French history are preserved. We see fossils, artifacts and the renowned cave paintings of primitive wildlife by the Magdalenian peoples who flourished in Europe from 18,000 to 10,000 BC. Medieval castles, Romanesque churches and grand chateaux dot the landscape. A river runs through it the mighty Dordogne flows past dense forests, farmlands and riverbanks bursting with blooms. The beautiful village of La Roque Gageac dates from the Middle Ages. Built into a cliff, its houses are reflected in the clear waters of the river. The region's farms are a cornucopia of fresh fruits and vegetables, rich paté and cheeses spilling from the markets.