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Among all battlefields, the Aisne and more specifically, The Marne is part of the most famous of the western front. Important battles took place in this part of France such as the First Battle of the Marne which brings to an end the war of movement and the Second Battle of the Marne which "developed into a significant Allied victory."

The tour will start with the visit of the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery to pay tribute to the American Troops who fought in The Aisne & Marne area. Here lays the graves of 2289 soldiers and most of them fought in the vicinity as well as in the Marne Valley in the summer of 1918. You will also have the opportunity to go inside the Memorial Chapel with its 1060 names of the missing.

Then the tour continues at Bois Belleau - Belleau Wood where in June 1918, took place the deadliest battle for The Marines, "creating the Marines' reputation in modern history". It was an important battlefield site where a lot of American soldiers lost their lives. Their mission was to stop German soldiers from reaching Paris. Even if they succeeded in their duty, the human cost was horrendous. Take time to walk through the woods to see the traces of the "battle such as traces of trenches and the shell holes and ruined buildings that resulted from the heavy fighting".

The next stop will be the Cote 204 Monument at Chateau-Thierry. It represents the friendship between France and the United States of America and commemorates the achievements of United States forces that fought in the region during World War I. This monument stands high above the Marne Valley and Champagne vineyards and was inaugurated in 1937 in the presence of General Pershing who had been Commander in Chief of the American Expeditionary Force.

After lunch (not included) we will head to Meaux to learn more about WWI history, visiting the Museum of the Great War. It opened on November 11 2011, a symbolic date to commemorate the armistice. The Museum outlines all the aspects of the war, displaying 50 000 objects, allowing you to understand the worldwide dimensions of the conflict.

Take advantage of a two-day tour to discover the finest Ch�teaux of the Loire Valley, of major importance in the history of France, and visit private homes and royal residences of the Renaissance, revealing the gentle pleasures of life.

Your first day will be devoted to the Ch�teau d'Amboise, the Ch�teau du Clos-Luc�, the gardens of Villandry and the city of Tours.

You will leave our agency, located near the Louvre, at 7:15 am, on an air-conditioned coach accompanied by our qualified guide-interpreter.

After crossing through the southern neighborhoods of Paris, you will take the Aquitaine motorway for an approximately 2 1/2 hour ride until you reach Amboise. Take a guided tour of the Ch�teau d'Amboise, a UNESCO world heritage site. Discover the daily, private life of sovereigns and go behind the scenes of the Court. You will have free time to admire the castle's superb gardens, which offer a remarkable panoramic view of the Loire Valley. You can also take advantage of this time to eat lunch, either in the gardens or in one of the snack bars located near the castle.

When you are done, meet up with your guide to head to the Ch�teau du Clos-Luc�, just a 10-minute walk from the Ch�teau d'Amboise. Discover the residence of Leonardo da Vinci thanks to a guided tour that will immerse you in the private life of this Renaissance genius. He was invited to Clos Luc� by Fran�ois I and lived there for the last three years of his life.

You will then have a 45-minute drive to the Ch�teau de Villandry. In the company of your guide, discover the magnificent avenues of linden trees dividing the gardens into several different levels and plantations. You will be captivated by the various colors of the gardens of Villandry with their peaceful atmosphere.Next, you will continue to Tours (30 minutes from Villandry by coach) and participate in a guided tour of the old city: discover the charm of this historic neighborhood lined with enchanting half-timbered houses.

The day will end at a hotel in Tours (H�tel Mercure Tours Nord or similar) for a dinner with the group and overnight accommodation.

The second day of the tour will be dedicated to visits of the castles of Chenonceau, Cheverny and Chambord.

After breakfast, you will head to the Ch�teau de Chenonceau, located approximately 35 kilometers from the city of Tours. Take advantage of a guided tour to discover this castle that played a special role in the history of France. Also called "Ch�teau des Dames," Chenonceau was built and embellished by several female French figures such as Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de' Medici. As you visit the Ch�teau de Chenonceau, you will admire the elegance of its flowery furnished rooms and its impressive architecture built on the Cher river.

The next stop is Cheverny, approximately 45 minutes from the Ch�teau de Chenonceau. Your guide will take you on a tour of the Ch�teau de Cheverny, a 17th century seigneurial property, with its apartments conveying the French art de vivre with rooms such as the birth

Visiting Paris and the Louvre while taking your time is now possible! A unique opportunity to discover the world�s biggest museum without queuing and the world�s most beautiful capital without traffic jams. A combined visit by bike in a small group that sets each monument in context and connects the finest masterpieces with both the grand and lesser-known past of the capital.

Your enthusiastic professional guide will accompany you by bike from the bustling Halles to the Palais Royal and over to the Louvre, where await the Mona Lisa�s smile, the mysterious Venus de Milo and the magnificent royal jewels. After leaving the grandeur of the museum, you will continue by bike to the Left Bank and the landmarks of a tumultuous past: a tower of scandal in the venerable French Academy; Paris� first ever cafe; a district of theologians that later became the home of New Wave cinema� An unexpected Paris in which the charm of a great artist�s house sits next to the splendor of a queen�s residence.

Tour-Highlights : Centre Pompidou / Les Halles / Royal Palace / Guided Tour of the Louvre (1,5 h) / Tuileries Garden / Quai de Seine/Pont des Arts / Atelier de Delacroix/Pl. F�rstenberg / Saint-Germain des Pr�s / Luxembourg Garden / Panth�on / Ile de la Cit� / Conciergerie / Place de l�H�tel de Ville (City Hall).

Asiste a un espect�culo hipnotizante en uno de los cabarets m�s antiguos de Par�s, construido por Gustave Eiffel.

Destacamos
- Un gran despliegue de luces, colores y ritmos
- 3 men�s entre los que elegir

Ven al c�lebre Paradis Latin Cabaret y pasa una velada inolvidable. Situado en el coraz�n de la ribera izquierda de Par�s, a s�lo unos minutos a pie de Notre Dame y el Pante�n, el m�s parisino de los grandes cabarets de la ciudad presenta �Paradis � la Foile�, un espect�culo con prestigiosos artistas que no te dejar� indiferente.

Elige el men� de tu preferencia o champ�n para disfrutar a�n m�s de una emocionante noche de comedia musical, ballets modernos y canc�n franc�s. Paris Latin Cabaret se ha convertido en el lugar escogido por muchos parisinos para celebrar momentos importantes de sus vidas. La proximidad del escenario y profesionalidad los artistas, un maestro de ceremonias biling�e y otras grandes atracciones son s�lo algunas de las razones por las que no te puedes perder este aut�ntico cabaret �� la Fran�aise�.

Men� Festival:
Gambas en hojaldre o ensalada Enticing P�rigourdine
Fricas� de pollo con flan de calabac�n o salm�n fresco con verduras salteadas a la provenzal
Variedad de helados
� Botella de vino Bordeaux
� Botella de champ�n

Men� Star:
Foie gras, brioche tostado o filete de salm�n ahumado o caracoles
Filete de besugo asado con lim�n confitado y estofado de endibia o filete chateaubriand, salsa cuatro pimientos y gratin dauphinois o pechuga de pato con ar�ndanos y salsa de miel y roseta de patatas
Tarta de manzana, sirope de caramelo o sorbete Sinfon�a
� Botella de vino Bordeaux
� Botella de champ�n

Men� Prestige:
Tartar de besugo con jenjibre y lima o p�talos de cangrejo, con mango y c�tricos
Noisette de cordero con corteza de hierbas o bacalao fresco con una selecci�n de verduras salteadas o Tournedos Rossini de ternera con gratin dauphinoise
Paradis Latin de Carl Marletti o Nougat glac�, coulis de frutos rojos
� Botella de vino Bordeaux
� Botella de champ�n

Men� d�a de San Valent�n:
Un �Beso de Champ�n�
Entrantes: Foie gras, pur� de pimientos, brioche tostado, champ�n
Plato principal: Filete de lubina con tulip�n de setas con hinojo y una delicada salsa de jengibre.
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Pechuga de pato a la brasa con miel de ar�ndanos y verduras de temporada
Postre: Gateau Paradis Latin con cacao en polvo, c�tricos y bayas rojas
Bebidas: � Botella de vino Bordeaux
Champ�n a tu elecci�n

"Paradis Latin� is the most Parisian of the great Cabarets, located in the heart of the Left Bank, just a few minutes walking from Notre Dame and the Pantheon. Built by Gustave Eiffel in 1889, it is National landmark and home to the Hit Show �Paradis � la Folie� with its prestigious artists acclaimed by our guests from all over the world.

A little, a lot, passionately � � la folie! A fabulous cocktail of musical comedy, lavish fanfare and modern ballets� featuring of course the famous French Cancan! Quality of service and dining experience, followed by Paradis � la Folie, are the reasons why it is the Cabaret of Choice of the French public where they come to celebrate the important moments of their lives. The proximity of the scene and the artists, a bilingual MC and great attractions offer the client a true experience of the French Cabaret, �� la Fran�aise�!

Aprende a encontrar ingredientes frescos de alta calidad en un tradicional mercado de abastos acompa�ado de un chef parisino y participa m�s tarde en una clase de cocina en la que utilizar�s los ingredientes comprados para elaborar un completo men� con entrantes, plato principal y postre.

Destacamos
- Clase de cocina t�pica francesa en el coraz�n de Par�s
- Un plan de lo m�s divertido
- Consigue exquisitas recetas para reproducir en casa

No te pierdas una divertida clase de cocina con la que aprender�s a cocinar platos con productos frescos de la zona. Sea cual sea tu experiencia en la cocina, le sacar�s partido a la clase ya que un chef experimentado te ense�ar� recetas sencillas que posteriormente podr�s poner en pr�ctica en casa.

Por supuesto, tendr�s la oportunidad de ponerte al mando de los fogones y saborear tus propias elaboraciones. Y todo en grupos peque�os de m�ximo 8 personas. �A qu� est�s esperando?

Enjoy a nice day trip from Paris to the majestic Domaine de Chantilly, extending over 19 000 acres, in one of the biggest forest of Paris outskirts.

Show up at our agency in central Paris to board our luxury and air-conditioned motor coach and arrive at Chantilly. We recommend you to start your visit by discovering the Great Stables (Grandes Ecuries) whose architecture dates back from the 18th Century. You will see the Museum of the Horse showing the relation between the horse and humans from the beginning of civilization. The Great Stables offer equestrian shows all year long under the �dome� containing 600 seats. It is recommended to show up 30 minutes before the show.

Before lunch, spend the afternoon wandering through the park and discover the French-style gardens designed by Le N�tre in the 17th century, the 18th century Anglo-Chinese garden and the 19th century English garden. Continue your visit with the Renaissance Ch�teau and discover the Cond� Museum, hosting an exceptional collection of more than 800 masterpieces by artists such as Botticelli, Rapha�l, Poussin and Delacroix. The museum is considered the second most significant museum of ancient paintings after the Louvre museum.

Finally, you will find in the chateau library a unique collection of more than 19,000 manuscripts, primarily from the Middle Ages. Audio guides are available to discover the Ch�teau collections.

With culinary experience ranging from classic restaurants to good old-fashioned home cooking, the Chef offers you a fun and informative class. Promising an exciting and engaging cooking class, participants will learn how to enhance flavour in fresh, local produce. The Chef demonstrates excellent cooking skills thanks to her vast experience cooking in restaurants and in the home kitchen and participants with little culinary experience need have no fear, as the chef promises simple recipes which can be remade at home. The course is offered in the morning between 10:45 and 13:45 from Tuesday until Sunday and participants will of course have the opportunity to taste as well as cook!

Dine in the heart of Parisian nightlife...

When the sun goes down, 58 Tour Eiffel takes on a new dimension. You will be greeted by a hostess who will lead you to your table where the atmosphere of luxury will surround you.

Soft lights and minimalist furniture so as not to upstage the beauty of the City of Lights. Ultra-modern interior design by Patrick Jouin and menu featuring chic classical cuisine (table service only).

The offer includes:

Lift ticket for the 1st floor of the Eiffel Tower
Glass of champagne as an aperitif
Menu: a starter + a main course + a dessert
Drinks: wine (on a basis of 1 bottle for 3 pers.) + mineral water + coffee
Wines selected by our cellarman (red or white or ros� wine)

DINNER MENU

Glass of Champagne

Choice of starter:
Cream of mushroom, cheese ravioli, herbs croutons, toasted sesame oil
Parisian style prawns, seasonal vegetable mirepoix, shellfish vinaigrette
Pink peppercorn marinated salmon, smooth mustard sauce and blinis
Duck foie Gras, Fig chutney, cocoa and balsamic vinegar, toasted brioche

Choice of main course:
Seared bream fillet, creamy seasonal vegetable and gnocchi
Pan-seared salmon fillet, �Anna potatoes� green peas and radish, champagne sauce
Roasted chicken breast, mashed potatoes, green asparagus, chorizo cream sauce
Slow cooked lamb shoulder, saut�ed new potatoes and artichoke, sundried tomatoes and parmesan cheese shavings

Choice of cheese or dessert:
Selection of mature cheeses
Profiterole, with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
Red fruit Himalaya, raspberry coulis
Guanaja chocolate and praline cake, praline custard cream sauce
Dacquoise almond cake, hazelnut and praline mousseline

Drinks
Choice of wine on a basis of 1 bottle for 3 persons
Ch�teau La Pierri�re (red wine)
Bordeaux Kressmann Monopole (white wine)
Les Celliers de Ramatuelle (ros�)

Mineral water and coffee

While in Paris during these winter months, why not indulge yourself in an exciting opportunity to spend a morning learning how to cook a succulent Christmas meal French style under the expert guidance of our highly respected French chef, Chef Dominique. His creative festive recipes combine healthy, local fresh seasonal ingredients from the market, and introduces you to dishes that are part of France's rich culinary heritage. Chef Dominique's menu is perfect for you to reproduce back home as a Christmas Eve dinner or a Christmas Day lunch. The menu combines poultry and seafood, seasonal mushrooms and vegetables as well as showing you how to create the stunning Yule log - B�che de No�l -. Recreate this impressive dessert for your own family Christmas table.

The meal is prepared and cooked in Chef Dominique's own kitchen and limiting numbers to 8 allows for a real hands-on practical cooking class. Then, you will work your way through the special menu, learning as you go. No previous cooking skills are necessary, as you will be coached through every step. The class ends when everything has been cooked and the group sits down together to enjoy the fabulous food and wine offered.

At the end, you will receive all the recipes, allowing you to share them with family and friends at home and together to cook a French traditional Christmas meal.

While in Paris during these winter months, why not indulge yourself in an exciting opportunity to spend a morning learning how to cook a succulent Christmas meal French style under the expert guidance of our highly respected French chef, Chef Dominique. His creative festive recipes combines healthy, local fresh seasonal ingredients from the market and introduces you to dishes that are part of France's rich culinary heritage. Chef Dominique's menu is perfect for you to reproduce back home as a Christmas Eve dinner or a Christmas Day lunch. The menu combines poultry and seafood, seasonal mushrooms and vegetables as well as showing you how to create the stunning Yule log - B�che de No�l -. Recreate this impressive dessert for your own family Christmas table.

The meal is prepared and cooked in Chef Dominique's own kitchen and limiting numbers to 8 allows for a real hands-on practical cooking class. In the company of our Chef, you go to a Parisian outdoor market to choose the fresh products that will be used in that day's recipes. Then, you will work your way through the special menu, learning as you go. No previous cooking skills are necessary, as you will be coached through every step. The class ends when everything has been cooked and the group sits down together to enjoy the fabulous food and wine offered.

The class is offered every day except Sundays & Mondays from November to January. It starts at 9 am and ends around 2 pm after you have enjoyed eating your delicious home cooked lunch in the company of new friends.

At the end, you will receive all the recipes, allowing you to share them with family and friends at home and together to cook a French traditional Christmas meal.