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AUX PETITS BONHEURS DE FRANCE
GROUP TOURS
_ 2019 _
in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes
& Provence
• Independent travel agency •
Group tours & excursions
Aux petits bonheurs de France is an incoming travel agency based in
Auvergne Rhône-Alpes. We offer authentic stays & tours from 6 to 40
persons to discover French local regions.
Quotation on request.
Tours available in Spring, Summer, Automn & Winter.
To contact us : - christelle@aux-petits-bonheurs-de-france.fr
- alexia@aux-petits-bonheurs-de-france.fr
GASTRONOMY ARCHITECTURE
& HISTORY
ARTS
&
CRAFTS
SPORTS OENOLOGY
FESTIVAL CULTURE
& HERITAGE
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Lyon- Rhône 1
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Savoie Mont-Blanc 11
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Auvergne 19
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Provence 25
LYON - RHONE
Lyon, 2019 European capital
of smart tourism
If you are a “French cuisine” lover, Lyon is a must-see. The French capital of gas-
tronomy glows and won't fail to impress you. The international reputation of Paul
Bocuse chef attracts tourists from all over the world. Lyon receive the SIRHA event
& Bocuse d'Or finals, the most prestigious gastronomic competition in the world.
With more than 4,000 restaurants in Lyon, discover the best “Bouchons Lyonnais”
restaurants in our tours to taste Lyon specialities such as praline tart or quenelle.
Once Roman Gaul capital and very famous during Renaisance for silk trade within
European royal court, Lyon combines modernity, History and authenticity which
can be appreciated throughout the city from the brand-new Museum of Confluences
to the Old Town, Vieux-Lyon, labelised UNESCO World Heritage site. Its narrow
streets the famous “traboules” and the last
weaving workshop will give you up many
historical secrets while the quays offer the
perfect picture postcard view.
Lyon is full of surprises.
If you are willing to extend your stay with
us, Lyon is also a strategic point, crossroads
of many of our top regions in France.
Lyon-Rhône - 1
Lyon is a central city
to enjoy many
excursions.
Auvergne, Burgundy & the Alps are
accessible on one-day excursions.
Plan a 2 day trips to go to Provence.
BURGUNDY
BRESSE
DOMBES SAVOIE
BEAUJOLAIS
ROANNE MONT-
AUVERGNE MONTS & BLANC
COTEAUX LYON
LYONNAIS
PILAT VIENNE
PARK CONDRIEU
THE ALPS
PROVENCE
Bordered by famous wine regions, Lyon also offers great getaways.
Through the Beaujolais region & South Burgundy vineyards, you will need more
than a lifetime to discover it all: each narrow streets of medieval villages, castle of
golden stones, and their wine-tasting. A trip outside of time and off the beaten track.
The South of Lyon offer other wine-tasting in A.O.P Côtes du Rhone vineyards :
Condrieu, Saint-Joseph & Côtes-Rôties.
From hiking to cycling, its rivers, roads and parks are great places for outdoors
activities : discover Beaujolais UNESCO Geopark, Pilat Park, Mont du Lyonnais
countryside.
Lyon-Rhône - 2
Culinary Rhône Tour
From Lyon 10 days / 9 nights
Days 1/2 : Lyon Day 7 : Bresse
Enjoy a walk to the rose garden in Tête d’Or Park. Discover Brou Royal monastery, one of French fa-
Visit Fourvière basilica and Vieux-Lyon, UNESCO vorite monument. Visit the "village gourmand" of
World Heritage site. Diners in a famous bouchon Georges Blanc chef and taste local gastronomic spe-
and at Brasserie Georges, fine foods since 1836. ciality A.O.P “Volaille de Bresse”. Diner in a cha-
Day 3 : Monts du Lyonnais racter hotel restaurant.
Taste sausages at the French saucisson capital vil-
lage. Before relaxing in a thermal spa, visit the funny Day 8 : Dombes
hat museum where you can try a lot of French made Go to "Parc des Oiseaux", see its unforgettable birds
hat. show.Discover Pérouges village & its speciality "the
galette".
Day 4 : Auvergne Diner in Lyon, Brasserie Paul Bocuse.
Go to the top of “Puy-de-Dome” by cable car and
enjoy an amazing panoramic view upon mountain Days 9/10 : Lyon
chain. Take the Auvergne cheese road and meet Make the most of the Gourmet guided tour of Les
Saint-Nectaire producers. Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse.
Day 5 : Beaujolais
Visit the “Hameau du vin”, the first Wine theme
park and stop in a beautiful French village. Di-
ner in a character restaurant.
Day 6 : South Burgundy
Visit the magnificent abbey-city of Cluny and en-
joy its food market. Gaze at grapevines landscape
and taste white Burgundy A.O.P wines with goat
cheese. Optional
Included from 1299 € / PAX* - Massages Day 3 at the thermal spa
• Accomodation : 9 nights in 3* hotel & castle guest house - Diner Auberge Paul Bocuse (Mi-
chelin 3*)
• Half-board tour : breakfast & dinners - Cabaret evening Day 8
• Visits, excursions and entries mentioned - Full board (+220€)
• Tour leader from day 1 to day 10
• Transportation from day1 to day 10
*Price based on 30 PAX. Lyon-Rhône - 3
Rhône Hiking Week
7 days / 6 nights Hike level
= easy
Highlights
An authentic way to
discover countryside
and people living &
working here.
Day 1 : Monts du Lyonnais
Arrival in hotel & presentation of the week.
Day 2 : Pilat Park & Chartreuse
Guided hiking in Pilat Park in the morning with a
Terroir pic-nic. Visit of Saint-Croix en Jarrez, labelised
one of the Most Beautiful French Villages
Day walk = 8 kms.
Day 3 : Roman Aqueduct
Guided hike of Roman longest visible aqueduct por-
tion in France. Day walk =18 kms.
Day 4 : Beaujolais Golden Stones Villages
Guided hike with castle visit and stop to Oingt, Most
Beautiful French Villages. Day walk =8 kms.
Day 5 : Beaujolais Geopark
Make the most of the new UNESCO Geopark by
walking around castle, vineyards and geological site.
Tastings during hiking. Day walk =18 kms.
Days 6/7 : Lyon
Free time to visit Lyon. Diiner in a bouchon Lyonnais.
Optional
Included from 670 € / PAX* -Cabaret evening Day 5
-Guided Tour of Lyon Day 6
-Adding days to visit Annecy,
• Official guide during hikes
Vienne (see our excursion list page 9)
• Full board
• Accomodation in guest house or hotel.
• Transportation from day 1 to day 7
*Price based on 30 PAX. Lyon-Rhône - 4
Lyon & Beaujolais
5 days / 4 nights
Days 1/2 : Lyon
Start with a cruise along the Rhone River.
Later, enjoy the city on foot with a guided tour through
the Old Town classified as UNESCO Heritage, Four-
vière Basilica and Confluence museum.
Dinner in a traditional “bouchon”.
Day 3 : Monts du Lyonnais Highlights
Discover all the secrets of local craft at the Hat
Museum.The afternoon will be dedicated to A perfect trip for a
French traditional gastronomy with a guided first visit in
tour of a vineyard and local farm cheese tasting. Lyon-Rhône
Day 4 : Beaujolais
Free time to wander in a charming French village
before enjoying an afternoon among the vines in the
unique Wine Theme Park in France.
Day 5 : Lyon
Enjoy a walk in the rose garden and in the zoo at Tête
d’Or Park for your last day before the departure.
Optional
Included from 530 € / PAX* -Full board
-Single room
-Adding days to visit Annecy,
• Accomodation : 4 nights in 3* hotel
Vienne (see our excursion list page 9)
• Visits, excursions and entries mentioned in the program
• Half-board : breakfasts & dinners
• Tour leader during excursions days 3 & 4
• Transportation from day1 to day 5
*Price based on 30 PAX. Lyon-Rhône - 5
Lyon City Break
5 days / 4 nights
Day 1 : Lyon
Enjoy a boat cruise as a first way to see Lyon. Discover
the painted walls of Lyon with the famous "Fresque
des célèbres Lyonnais". Diner in Brasserie Bocuse.
Day 2 : Vieux-Lyon
Walk with our guide in UNESCO World heritage
site.Then visit the Roman museum & theatres and the
amazing Fourvière basilica. Diner in a bouchon
Lyonnais.
Highlights
Day 3 : Silk heritage in Lyon
Discover the very last remaining weaving Private Tour Les
workshops from the 19th century & com- Halles de Lyon
plete your knowledge by visiting the collec- &
tions of Musée des tissus et des arts décoratifs. Silk work
Diner in a French bistrot. demonstration
Day 4 : Gastronomy
Make the most of the Gourmet guided tour of Les
Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, Lyon gastronomy temple.
Visit Grand Hôtel-Dieu, Lyon international gastro-
nomy city (opening in 2019). Diner in a bouchon Lyonnais.
Day 5 : Lyon
Enjoy shopping time and a walk to the rose garden
in Tête d’Or Park before leaving.
Optional
-Full board (+100€)
Included from 499 € / PAX* -Single room
-Stay longer to participate in a
cooking or pastry class ...
• Accomodation : 4 nights in 3* hotel
• Visits, excursions and entries mentioned in the program
• Half-board : 4 breakfasts + 4 dinners (brasserie, bouchon, bistrot)
*Price based on 30 PAX. Lyon-Rhône - 6
French Castles & Luxury
3 days / 2 nights
A 5* hotel immerse in a natural setting with an inside & outside hot swimming-pools
& spa will be your residence during two luxurious nights. For you relish, taste the
renown A.O.P local meat : " volaille de bresse" cooked by a chef. For those who love
French cuisine, book the 3* Michelin dinner the second day.
Excursions :
Confortably seated in a top-of-the-range coach, visit 2 castle wineries before tasting
among other South Burgundy & white Beaujolais wines in beautiful wine cellars.
Glass of wines will be served with cold cuts & a good choice of cheese platter.
Before leaving, have a glance of Lyon, its UNESCO preserved quarter & its gourmand
coverd market.
A wonderful 'outside-of-time' stay to fully appreciate our region.
Included
• Accomodation : 2 nights in a luxurious 5* hotel
• Half-board tour : breakfast & dinners
• Wine tastings in 2 castle wineries
• Transportation from day 1 to day 3
Optional
• 3* Michelin gourmet dinner
• cooking class with a chef
Lyon-Rhône - 7Fun in Beaujolais New
Outdoors activities 3 days / 2 nights
Day 1 : Beaujolais Wine-Tasting
Provate transfer from the airport to your accomoda-
tion in Beaujolais. A wine-tasting is scheduled before
going to dinner in a French bistrot to taste frogs' legs,
the speciality !
Day 2 : Riding & Outdoors activities
The group starts by a1 hour ride in Electric moutain
adult scooter in the forest with an initiation to this
new way of transportation.
In the afternoon, they choose among several funny
outdoor activities such as human baby-foot, laser-ga-
me, water slide, sumo fighting bodysuit, bubble-
foot....
Diner in a lounge restaurant.
Day 3 : Swimming-pool & spa
To recover from previous days, the group relax to
the nearby swimming-pool with sauna, hammam &
jacuzzi.
Highlights
Ideal for
BACHELOR PARTIES
& INCENTIVES
Optional
Included from 380 € / PAX*
- Horse-riding among vineyards
- Pre-dinner drink on a boat (Day 2)
• Accomodation : Dormitory or mobil-home or insolite - Cabaret evening Day 2
• Full-board : From Dinner day 1 to Breakfast day 3 - Adding days to visit Lyon
• Visits, excursions and entries mentioned
• Private transportation from day1 to day 5
*Price based on 30 PAX. Lyon-Rhône - 8ONE-DAY EXCURSIONS
from LYON
Those excursions can be added to any Rhône tours as an extra-day or to
customize your own tour. Several excursions possible, on request.
VINEYARDS & OENOLOGY
BEAUJOLAIS
CONDRIEU
COTES-ROTIES
COTEAUX DU LYONNAIS SOUTH BURGUNDY
CITY TOURS
ANNECY AIX-LES-BAINS VIENNE
THE VENICE OF THE ALPS RIVIERA DES ALPES ROMAN EMPIRE & WINE
HISTORICAL VILLAGES
PEROUGES CLUNY OINGT
AIN-DOMBES BURGUNDY BEAUJOLAIS
Lyon-Rhône - 9HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES (HALF-DAY)
COSMETIC & CREAM SOAP-MAKING SILK-SCREEN PRINTING
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
w
Ne
CYCLING ON VIA RHONA HIKING IN PILAT PARK E-TROT IN BEAUJOLAIS
CYCLING IN PILAT PARK HIKING IN BEAUJOLAIS
GEOPARK
And much more : montgolfière, kayak, paragliding, marathon....
FRENCH CUISINE
COOKING CLASS PASTRY CLASS GOURMET TOUR
Lyon-Rhône - 10SAVOIE MONT- BLANC
Cultural heritage, quiet lakes, rich gastronomy, outdoors activities, wellness
and winter sports… Welcome to Savoie region !
The cities offer either amazing cultural sites such as Chambery Castle, or a picture
postcard view like Annecy lake, whereas some give you the opportunity to relax
during a wellness stay just like Aix-les-Bains.
In winter, some will have an abundance of choices with
amazing winter sports resorts and other would rather go
up in cable car to have an overview on the Mont-Blanc or
to discover the Mer de Glace.
During the rest of the year, outdoors activities are more
than diversified: biking surrounded by nature, hiking
upon the lake, flying over majestic mountains…
All this at the heart of a preserved fauna and flora where
ibex and marmot reign.
Savoie Mont-Blanc - 11Annecy is our arrival city for tours in Savoie Mont-Blanc.
Evian-les-bains is a thermal city along Geneva lake. Its a great place to
relax and enjoy Savoie lake fish & Abondance cheese.
Yvoire is labelised French most beautiful villages, an historical town well
preserved with many arts & crafts shops.
Aulps Valley starts from Morzine down to Geneva Lake. Among this
area, you will find small villages, full of traditions and know how to pre-
serve their arts and craft.
Aravis Mountains is a great spot for hiking, mountains biking or parali-
ding with amazing views on the Alps & Annecy Lake.
No matter the season, you will have plenty of choices and Savoie won’t
fail to impress you. When you will leave from Savoie, you will already
plan to come back.
SAVOIE SWITZERLAND
MONT-
EVIAN-LES-BAINS
BLANC YVOIRE
MAP
AULPS VALLEY
GENEVE
SIXT-FER-A-CHEVAL
LYON
ANNECY
ARAVIS
MOUNTAINS
CHAMONIX
MONT-BLANC
AIX-LES-BAINS
BAUGES ITALY
PARK
Savoie Mont-Blanc - 12Savoie Mont-Blanc Tour
10 days / 9 nights
Days 1/2 : Geneva lake Day 7 : Aravis mountains
Arrival at Evian. First evening, gastronomic diner with Visit a cheese factory & meet producers while
champagne. Visit of a Savoyard castle before going to tasting their reblochon. Stone carvers visit with
a wine tasting in a medieval cellar. exhibition. Guided tour of a charming & fa-
mous ski resort. Shopping time.
Day 3 : Yvoire & Aulps Valley
Guided Tour of Yvoire, « Most Beautiful Village of Days 8/9 : Aix-les-bains
France». Visit of the Aulps Abbey, its village and an Guided hike in the mountains with amazing
Alpin botanic garden. For diner, enjoy a Raclette with views upon Bourget lake and the Alps.
local cheese. Relaxing time at Aix-les-bains thermal baths.
Visit of the Royal Abbey of Hautecombe.
Day 4 : Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Begin by going to Bionnassay glacier with a free easy Days 10 : Geneva / Lyon
hiking around to enjoy mountain panorama. Check-out, free time and departure.
Then, access the must-see Aiguille du midi cable car
& go up to height of 3,842 m. If you dare, try the “step
into the void” cage with more than 1,000 meters be-
neath your feet.
Days 5/6 : Annecy
Visit a brewery with tasting. Go to see the
worlwide bells foundry.
Annecy food market, small streets & ca-
nals, stones & wood houses, churches.
Enjoy a one hour lake cruise & a guided
visit of Annecy castle.
Optional
Included from 1459 €/PAX* - Evian thermal spa (day 2 AM)
- Rafting around Evian (day 3)
• Full board tour from diner day 1 to breakfast day 10 - Cooking class 4 hours (day 8 or 9)
- Thermal body treatment (day 8 PM)
• Accomodation : 9 nights in 3* hotels
• Visits, excursions and entries mentioned in the program
• Tour leader from day 1 to day 9
• Transportation from day 1 to day 10
*Price based on 30 PAX. Savoie Mont-Blanc - 13Annecy & Chamonix
5 days / 4 nights
Day 1 : Annecy
After the check-in in your hotel, start your day with a
guided tour of the “Venice of the Alps”: Old Town,
the castle, the palace…
Day 2 : Chamonix
Gain in altitude and head to Chamonix. You will have
the choice of your activity:
- Mont-Blanc rack railway to the glacier
- Cable car to the Aiguille du Midi (3 842m)
- Montenvers train to Mer de Glace (& Highlights
museum) A good first over-
Day 3 : Aravis Mountains view of Savoie : An-
Let’s walk in the Aravis mountains (hike necy, Chamoinx &
in option) where friendly farmers will wel- Aix-les-bains.
come us for lunch with a traditional home-
made reblochonnade. In the afternoon, we will visit
a charming ski resort.
Day 4 : Aix-les-bains & Bourget Lake
Full day in Aix-les-Bains to visit the royal abbey of
Hautecombe, the necropolis of the Princes of Savoie
and its beautiful lake view.
Day 5 : Annecy
Visit of the foundry PACCARD, well-known all
over the world. Enjoy a break with local tastings
before departure.
Optional
Included from 540 €/PAX* - Full board
• Accomodation : 4 nights in 3* hotel - Single room
- Stay longer by adding an excursion
• Visits, excursions and entries mentioned above
• Half-board : 4 breakfasts + 1 farm lunch + 4 dinners
• Tour leader from day 1 to day 5
• Transportation from day 1 to day 5
*Price based on 30 PAX. Savoie Mont-Blanc - 14Fun in Savoie New
3 days / 2 nights
Day 1 : Spa & fondue
Pick-up in private transportation from Geneva airport.
Arrival at the accomodation and relaxing time at the
thermal spa (around 6-7pm).
A delicious"Fondue Savoyarde" is expecting the group
for dinner.
Day 2 : Rafting & oenotourism
In the morning, the group goes on the rivers of
Haute-Savoie with an instructor for a rafting adven-
ture.
In the afternoon, they will visit a old castle producing
wine and located in the Geopark. A wine-tasting and
a terroir produtcs buffet is included after the visit of
the castle.
Day 3 : Bike in UNESCO Geopark
Enjoy a bike tour with instructor to discover the
CHABLAIS UNESCO GEOPARK
and the best view upon Geneva Lake Highlights
from Plateau du Gavot spot.
Ideal for
BACHELOR PARTIES
& INCENTIVES
Included from 250 €/PAX* From Friday to Sunday
• Accomodation : 2 nights in a 2* superior hotel
Optional
• Half-board (breakfast and dinners) - Arrival in Savoie by train (TGV)
• Transportation from day 1 to day 3 - Pre-dinner drinks & cruise on
Geneva Lake
• Activities & visits mentioned in the program
*Price based on 30 PAX. Savoie Mont-Blanc - 15Wellness Break JUS
3 days / 2 nights REL T
AX
!
EVIAN-LES-BAINS OR AIX-LES-BAINS
YOUTH & SKIN CARE RIVIERA DES ALPES
EVIAN-LES-BAINS AIX-LES-BAINS
To begin, enjoy a relaxing pre-dinner drink on a boat Two half-day thermal spa access with cares (cares se-
to admire the sunset in the middle of Geneva Lake. lection list). Take advantage of the revitalising proper-
ties of thermal water.
Half-day thermal package with 2 skin cares and ac-
cess to sauna, hammam, rest room, fitness room... In addition, go on cruise upon Bourget Lake & visit a
beautiful abbey as well as enjoying a panorama view
Visit of a castle winery followed by a wine-tasting on the mountains.
and a lunch inside this beautiful castle. Feel free to gamble at Aix-les-bains casino.
Guided tour of the city about the history of thermal In option : Visit a wine-cellar and its playful approach
developement in Evian among European nobility. of oenology.
Included in EVIAN tour Included in AIX tour
from 310 €/PAX from 299 €/PAX
• Accomodation : 2 nights in 3* hotel
• Accomodation : 2 nights in 3* hotel
• Full-board (breakfast and dinners)
• Half-board (breakfast and dinners)
• One-day at Evian therms with 4 cares
• Two half-day thermal spa acess with cares
• Cruise & drinks upon Geneva lake
• Cruise upon Bourget Lake & abbey visit
• Visit & dinner at the Savoie castle
*Price based on 30 PAX. Savoie Mont-Blanc - 16ONE-DAY EXCURSIONS
from ANNECY
Those excursions can be added to any Savoie tours as an extra-day or to
customize your own tour. Several excursions possible, on request.
SKI RESORTS STATION
MEGEVE
LA CLUSAZ
LE GRAND
BORNAND
CITY TOURS
CHAMONIX AIX-LES-BAINS CHAMBERY
& MONT-BLANC RIVIERA DES ALPES DUKE OF SAVOIE CAPITAL
CULTURE & GASTRONOMY
HISTORY & CASTLE BAROQUE CHURCHES REBLOCHON FACTORY
Savoie Mont-Blanc - 17OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
GUIDED HIKING PARAGLIDING FANTASTICABLE
And much more : mountain bike, canyoning, rafting, hydrospeed....
Savoie Mont-Blanc - 18AUVERGNE
From the former battlefield of Gergovia where Vercingétorix, Gallic leader, de-
feated Cæsar to the birthplace of the major royal French family. The region has
an important past history & heritage. In our tours, you will go into some of the
39 castle properties that can be visited in Auvergne.
Some inhabitants say it is the Hobbit fairyland.
Volcanic by its nature, Auvergne nurtures a close relationship with the dormant
volcanoes, the Puys Mountain Range, majestically overlooked by the famous
Puy de Dôme. A wonderful site to practice many outdoor activities : biking,
hiking, paragliding, river sports....
Traditional Auvergne cuisine is very famous such as fine charcuterie (cooked
pork meats), aligots, Puy lentils,Verveine du Velay, fruit jelly which remains
a lively tradition and last but not least cheeses : Saint-Nectaire, enjoying
worldwide renown, Cantal, Salers, Fourme d’Ambert & the
Auvergne Blue.
The region is also weell-known for its numerous spa resorts and
thermal cares such as Vichy, Le Mont-Doré or La Bourboule where
health & wellness are simply a way of life.
Auvergne - 19Culture & Heritage,
Health & thermal activities,
Outdoor sports
&
a unique gastronomy !
Clermont-Ferrand is located at 1h45
from Lyon. It is the natural gateway to
the vast territory of the Massif Central.
Auvergne - 20The Bourbon Royal Family
9 days / 8 nights
Highlights
-Dinner in a 1*
Michelin restaurant
-Build your own
Days 1/2 : Volvic & Puy-de-Dôme hand-made knife
Go on top of Puy-de-Dôme summit to admire an souvenir
amazing view upon volcanoes : 6 kms & 2 hours of
mountain climbing are necessary but ascent is possible Day 6 : Bourbonnais excursion
by cable car. Learn more about Bourbon family members by visiting
Then, we drive you to Volvic stone cave and the famous their necropolis. Then, enjoy a relaxing afternoon in
source. Savour the local speciality : Truffade. Bourbon Archambault thermal baths.
Day 3 : Thiers, French-made knife Day 7 : Wine & castle
Discover French knife manufacturing & meet craftmens. Visit a marvellous Bourbonnais castle before going in
Will you dare building your own knife engraved with your Saint Pourçain AOP vineyards for wine-tasting. Enjoy
name ? an afternoon in a traditionnal town labelised "Most
beautiful French villages".
Day 4 : Vichy, thermal resort
Guided tour of this charming thermal city linked to Days 8/9 : Clermont-Ferrand
France 20th century history. Taste Vichy lozenge while Experience Michelin Adventure, the Bibendum mul-
visiting the production shop. Finish your day by a delight- tinational company. Travel through the aventure since
ful dinner in a 1* Michelin restaurant. 1889 thanks to a interactive guided tour.
Visit Notre Dame du Port cathedral & buy some sou-
Day 5 : Moulins, Art & History venirs at the covered market.
Inside Moulins Cathedral learn more about the
enigmatic painting "triptyque du Maitre de Mou-
lins". Visit the museum about Bourbon royal family,
then discover a beautiful collection of stage costume.
Dinner will be served in a historic monument.
Optional
Included from 1090 €/PAX* - Ascent by cable car on day 2
- Manufacture your own knife engra
• Accomodation : 8 nights in 3* hotel & castle guest house ved with your name day 3
• Half-board tour : breakfast & dinners
- Dinner in a 1* Michelin restaurant
• Visits, excursions and entries mentioned in the program
- Massages & thermal cares Day 6
• Tour leader from day 1 to day 9
- Full board (+200€)
• Transportation from day 1 to day 9
*Price based on 30 PAX. Auvergne - 21Thermal Week in Auvergne
7 days / 6 nights Enjo
yar
in a ela
Cultural visits are scheduled in the morning while therm xing we
al re ek
late afternoons are dedicated to wellness. sort
!
Activities (9h- 15h) Wellness Program (16h-18h)
5 excursions to choose among those below : Labelised Historic Monument, our
- Puy de Sancy guided hike (difficulty according to selected thermal resort is one of the
group level) most beautiful in Europe.
- Roman heritage in a beautiful medieval village Its thermal water has benefic proper-
- Saint-Nectaire, cheese fabrication & tastings ties for respiratory system and a softe-
- Vulcania, volcano theme park ning skin effect.
- Auvergne castle discovery
- Visit of Clermont-Ferrand 5 afternoons will be dedicated to
wellness with access to thermal water
The thermal resort has a lot of shops, restaurants, arts & pool, water jet, thermal steam room,
crafts workshop, a casino, a bowling and a skating ring fitness room and a break room with
open all year. herbal tea at your disposal.
Optional
- Individual thermal cares during
wellness program
Included from 870 €/PAX*
- Group can be divided during vol-
• Accomodation : 6 nights in a charming 3* hotel cano theme park visit if some want
• Half-board tour : breakfast & dinners to go to Puy-de-Dôme summit ins-
tead.
• 5 days thermal resort access
• Visits, excursions and entries mentioned -Full board (+150€)
• Transportation from day 1 to day 7
*Price based on 30 PAX. Auvergne - 22Auvergne Gastronomic Tour
5 days / 4 nights
Day 1 : Clermont- Ferrand
After check-in in your hotel and a first glance at the
city, a gastronomic dinner in a 2* Michelin restaurant
is waiting for you.
Day 2 : Saint-Nectaire cheese
Visit a 12th century lord castle and immersed yourself
in a costumed guided tour.
Go to a crater lake and then meet the inhabitants produ-
cing AOP cheese ans taste this delicious local product. Highlights
To end your day on a high note, savour a potatoes &
cheese speciality : L'aligot. Dinner in a 2*
Michelin restaurant
Day 3 : Volvic water &
Go on top of Puy-de-Dôme summit to admire an amazing many tastings of
view upon volcanoes (ascent by cable car). We drive you to Auvergne products
Volvic stone cave and the famous source.
For dinner, savour the local speciality : Truffade.
Day 4 : La pastille de Vichy
Guided tour of Vichy with "Le petit train" and visit of the
unique Vichy lozenge factory. Enjoy at your own pace, the
beauty of this charming thermal city : the lobby of the source,
the cottages and the remarkable cobbled streets.
Day 5 : Clermont
Tasting & shopping at a local fruit jelly shop.
Optional
Included from 570 €/PAX*
• Accomodation : 4 nights in a 3* hotel with swimming-pool -Full board (+100€)
• Visits, excursions and entries mentioned in the program -Single room
- Extend your stay to visit
• Half-board : 4 breakfasts + 4 dinners Issoire, Puy-de-Sancy...
• Tour leader from day 1 to day 5
• Transportation from day 1 to day 5
*Price based on 30 PAX. Auvergne - 23ONE-DAY EXCURSIONS
from Clermont-Ferrand
Those excursions can be added to any Auvergne tours as an extra-day
or to customize your own tour. Several excursions possible, on request.
VILLAGES & HERITAGE
MONTPEYROUX
ISSOIRE FRANCE MOST BEAUTIFUL VICHY
VILLAGES
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
VOLCANO HIKING RIVER SPORTS MOUNTAIN BIKE
Auvergne - 24PROVENCE
Close your eyes and hear the sound of the cicadas: welcome to South
of France!
Provence evokes famous paintings : endless lavender fields, traditional villages
with a particular Mediterranean architecture, Luberon Park and its amazing ab-
bey and the colourful Provençal fabrics.
Close by, the cities of Arles or Nîmes are teeming with Roman monuments
almost intact whereas the wild Camargue offers a breath-taking nature, with
pink flamingos, bulls and salt marshes.
Our tours will guide you until Avignon where stands the Popes' Palace or
through the Provençal village of Uzès, to discover the famous Pont Du Gard.
If all these discoveries make you hungry,
or if you decide to stroll in the shady open
markets; you won’t miss out on the local
gastronomy, plenty of Mediterranean
flavours.
Provence- 25South of France: experience several trips in one.
THERMAL BATH
STATION
Provence - 26Provence Tour
10 days / 9 nights
Day 1 : Villeneuve-les-Avignon
Arrival & Check-in. Visit an ancient Charterhouse filled
with 6 centuries of history. Enjoy your dinner on board
during a panoramic cruise along the Rhône River. Night
in Avignon.
Day 2 : Lubéron natural park
Wander among the amazing abbey of Sénanque, the
lavender museum and atypical villages such as Gordes,
rising up like a citadel on a rocky promontory and offe-
ring an amazing view of the Luberon Mountains. Night
near Avignon.
Day 3 : Avignon
Few years ago, Avignon was named European city of
Culture, and deserved it. In the Provençal City, you will
be able to explore the impressive Popes’ Palace, its Ca-
thedral, the famous bridge… Many museums are also Day 7 : Tarascon
worth a visit. Night in Avignon. Discover the beautiful museum of Provençal textile, a
previous private mansion. Visit the last workshop using
Day 4 : Arles textile printing techniques with renowned Provençal
First step in Camargue with its biggest city. Arles ins- patterns.
pired many artists. Let yourself be led through the city After lunch, take time for a guided tour of the counts of
to discover the places which inspired Van Gogh and Pi- Provence castle. Night in Nîmes.
casso. The monuments such as the amphitheatre or the
Roman baths will take you in the days and age of the Day 8 : Nîmes
Romans. Night in Arles. As an ancient Roman city, Nîmes combines contempo-
rary landmarks and rich vestiges from the past: the Are-
na, the Maison Carré, the Jardins de la Fontaine known
Day 5 : Camargue as one of the major public garden in Europe … Explore
Dive into the culture of this singular area: gather infor-
them with your guide before heading towards the brand
mation about the salt marsh and its incredible pink co-
new Musée de la Romanité for an historic experience.
lour(visit by "petit train"), and hop on a boat for a cruise
Night in Nîmes.
among the reedy marshes. Keep the eyes open on the
amazing fauna & flora where pink flamingos, bulls, wild
horses and migratory birds surround you.Night in Arles.
Days 9/10 : Uzès & Pont Du Gard
Head out to the majestic Pont du Gard, Roman aque-
duct from the 1st century.
Day 6 : Provençal villages Follow the visit with the Provençal town of Uzès, first
Spend the day among beautiful Provençal villages: arts duchy in France with its castle and the donjon. Enjoy
and crafts boutiques and a visit of a medieval castle in a guided tour in its narrow streets to discover the local
one of the “Most Beautiful French Village”. Marvel at a gastronomy of South of France. Night in Nîmes.
wonderful sound and light show. Night in Arles.
Included from 999 €/PAX*
• Accomodation : 9 nights in 3* hotel
• Half-board tour : breakfast & dinners
• Visits, excursions and entries mentioned
• Tour leader from day 1 to day 10
• Transportation from day 1 to day 10
Optional Pack full board (+240€)
*Price based on 30 PAX.
Provence- 27Spa & Gastronomy
7 days / 6 nights FOR
FO
LOV OD
ERS
Cultural & gastronomic visits are scheduled during 5 days while late afternoons are
dedicated to wellness. Choose 5 excursions to discover the best products of the region :
• Tasting terroir product tour : discover a vinegar producer, an olive grove and an oil mill.
• Aromatic promenade : Visit an aromatic plant distillery producing fruit liqueur & herbal tea then
learn more about culinary & medical use of those plants.
• Mont Ventoux & vineyard : Admire a panoramic view at the top of the famous mount and take
time to visit its vineyards (AOC Ventoux tastings included).
• Provence Savours & Scents tour : biscuit, soap and chocolate factories with delicious tastings.
• Provence market & Roman heritage : Wander in a beautiful French market and stop at Vai-
son-la-Romaine to learn more about Roman civilisation in the South of France.
• Lavender fields & industry : Wander in lavender fields, visit a lavender distillery and stop in a
perched village. (Optional : esential oil soap making workshop)
At the end of the afternoon, you can relax in the
thermal resort : solarium, thermal pool, thermal
steam room, hammam, sauna and last but not least a
jacuzzi on the roof of the thermal spa with a beau-
tiful view of the Mont Ventoux.
Our selected thermal resort is in the heart of Pro-
vence Baronnie natural
park. Optional
- Thermal cares & fitness class
Included from 849 €/PAX* - Soap-making workshop
• Full board tour : breakfast, lunch & dinners
• Accomodation : 6 nights in a charming hotel
around Mont Ventoux
• 5 days thermal resort access + 5 excursions
• Transportation from day 1 to day 7
*Price based on 30 PAX. Provence - 28Provence & Lubéron Highlights
5 days / 4 nights Ideal for
a first discovery of
Provence
Day 1 : Avignon
Check-in at your hotel and start a guided tour in
the Provençal City: the impressive Popes’ Palace,
the largest Gothic Palace in the world; the Cathe-
dral and the legendary bridge known thanks to the
famous children’s song.
Day 2 : Lubéron
The Natural Park of Luberon is a wonder of na-
ture: between endless lavender fields and a wild
massif, drystones villages are nestled in it hills and
five of them were ranked Most Beautiful French
Village. Discover one of them as well as the Mu-
seum of Lavender and the Abbey of Sénanque.
Day 3 : Orange & Chateauneuf-du-
Pape vineyards
City of art and history, you will be amazed by the
quality of the Roman monuments starting with
the amphitheatre and the Triumphal Arch, both
listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. After a
guided tour, set off to explore a renowned vineyard
& cellar finishing by a wine-tasting with gourmet
products.
Day 4 : Uzès & Pont du Gard
On the way to Uzes, we make a stop at the Pont
du Gard to have a visit of this Roman masterpie-
ce from the 1st century, emblem of the Region. In
the afternoon, discover the Provençal town of Uzes
through a guided tour before enjoying your free
time wandering in its shady streets or to its small
boutiques.
Day 5 : Departure
Check-out, free time and departure.
Included from 420 €/PAX*
• Accomodation : 4 nights in 3* hotel
• Half-board tour : breakfast & dinners
• Visits, excursions and entries mentioned
• Transportation from day 1 to day 5
• Tour leader from day 1 to day 5
Optional Pack full board (+100€)
*Price based on 30 PAX. Provence- 29Fun in Provence & Camargue
5 days / 4 nights
Day 1 : Arles
Biggest city of Camargue, the streets of Arles ins-
pired many artists. Discover them as well as the re-
markable landmarks of the City through a walking
tour or a Segway tour with your guide.
Day 2 : Camargue
Famous for its white horses, black bulls and pink
flamingos, the Camargue is an amazing wetland
full of surprises. Discover this wild landscape ri-
ding a horse. Later, experience a riverboat trip to
make this day memorable.
Optional: 4x4 safari in Camargue.
Day 3 : Provence villages
Full day in Provence riding an electric bike,
traverse the region of lavender through vineyards,
olive groves and charming villages nestled in the
hills.
Optional: sound and light show in ancient quarry.
Day 4 : Uzès & Pont du Gard
Head towards the famous Roman aqueduct listed
by UNESCO and symbol of the region. Before re-
turning, we make a stop at the charming town of
Uzes and its superb point of view of the surroun-
ding countryside.
Optional: kayaking under the Pont du Gard or
candy Haribo museum & shop.
Day 5 : Departure
Check-out, free time and departure.
Included from 430 €/PAX*
• Accomodation : 4 nights in 3* hotel
• Half-board tour : breakfast & dinners
• Visits, excursions and entries mentioned
• Transportation from day 1 to day 5
Optional
• 4x4 safary day 2
• Sound & light show day 3
• Camargue & flamenco concert Other activities on request : this
• Kayaking under the Pont du Gard day 4 tour gives a large number of
possibilities
• Pack full board (+100€)
*Price based on 30 PAX. Provence - 30ONE-DAY EXCURSIONS
from Nîmes or Avignon
Those excursions can be added to any Provence tours as an extra-day or
to customize your own tour. Several excursions possible, on request.
VINEYARDS & OENOLOGY
RASTEAU
GIGONDAS
TAVEL & LIRAC
CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
CITY TOURS
MARSEILLE AIX-EN-PROVENCE NIMES
MEDITERRANEAN PORT PROVENCE WAY OF LIFE ROMAN CITY
Provence- 31CULTURE & HERITAGE
PONT DU GARD ARLES VAISON-LA-ROMAINE
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
CYCLING KAYAKING SAFARI 4X4
AROUND MONT VENTOUX UNDER PONT DU GARD IN CAMARGUE
FRENCH CUISINE & ARTS (Half-day or day)
COOKING CLASS SOAP-MAKING LOCAL WORKSHOP VISIT
Provence - 32OUR 2019 TOURS
LYON-RHONE
• CULINARY RHONE TOUR 10 days / 9 nights from 1299 €/PAX
• RHONE HIKING WEEK 7 days / 6 nights from 670 €/PAX
• LYON & BEAUJOLAIS 5 days / 4 nights from 530 €/PAX
• LYON CITY BREAK 5 days / 4 nights from 499 €/PAX
• FRENCH CASTLES LUXURY 3 days / 2 nights on request
• FUN IN BEAUJOLAIS 3 days / 2 nights from 380 €/PAX
SAVOIE MONT-BLANC
• SAVOIE MONT-BLANC TOUR 10 days / 9 nights from 1459 €/PAX
• ANNECY & CHAMONIX 5 days / 4 nights from 540 €/PAX
• FUN IN SAVOIE 3 days / 2 nights from 250 €/PAX
• WELLNESS BREAK-EVIAN 3 days / 2 nights from 310 €/PAX
• WELLNESS BREAK-AIX-LES-BAINS 3 days / 2 nights from 299 €/PAX
AUVERGNE
• THE BOURBON ROYAL FAMILY 9 days / 8 nights from 1090 €/PAX
• THERMAL WEEK IN AUVERGNE 7 days / 6 nights from 870 €/PAX
• AUVERGNE GASTRONOMIC TOUR 5 days / 4 nights from 570 €/PAX
PROVENCE
• TOUR OF PROVENCE 10 days / 9 nights from 999 €/PAX
• SPA & GASTRONOMY 7 days / 6 nights from 849 €/PAX
• PROVENCE & LUBERON 5 days / 4 nights from 420 €/PAX
• FUN IN PROVENCE & CAMARGUE 5 days / 4 nights from 430 €/PAX
Other thematic tailor-made tours on demand.
Contact us : - christelle@aux-petits-bonheurs-de-france.fr
- alexia@aux-petits-bonheurs-de-france.fr
Prices on this page are based on 30 PAX.
33TRADITIONS & EVENTS IN OUR REGIONS
LYON-RHONE EVENTS
BOCUSE D’OR : International Gastronomic Competition January (bi-annual)
PEROUGES FESTIVAL : Medieval Feast June
BEAUJOLAIS DAYS : New Wine Celebration November
FETE DES LUMIERES : Lyon Light Festival December
SAVOIE MONT BLANC EVENTS
ANDILLY FESTIVAL: Medieval Feast in Savoie Mont-Blanc May
LAKE FESTIVAL : Annecy Lake Fireworks August
TRANSHUMANCE FESTIVAL : Animals return from the October
Alpine pastures and parade in Annecy
SAVOIE CHRISTMAS MARKET December
AUVERGNE EVENTS
GASTRONOMIC & WINE FESTIVAL (10 days) : Tradi- August
tional Festival (fanfare, market, local food products tasting,
open-air dance hall...)
MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL : arts & crafts,medieval costumes June
parade, bird of pray show, fair stands
PROVENCE EVENTS
FERIA DE NIMES : Traditional Festival (bull-fighting, horses, May & September
flamenco....)
CAMARGUE FESTIVAL : horses parade, more than 400 tra- June
ditionnal costumed people, peñia (fanfare)....
AVIGNON FESTIVAL : International Performing Art Event July
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Article R211-9 : Lorsque, avant le départ de l'acheteur, le vendeur se trouve contraint d'apporter une modification à l'un des éléments essentiels du contrat telle qu'une hausse significative du prix et lorsqu'il méconnaît l'obligation d'information mentionnée au 13° de l'article R. 211-4, l'acheteur peut, sans préjuger des recours en réparation pour dom- mages éventuellement subis, et après en avoir été informé par le vendeur par tout moyen permettant d'en obtenir un accusé de réception : -soit résilier son contrat et obtenir sans pénalité le remboursement immédiat des sommes versées ; -soit accepter la modification ou le voyage de substitution proposé par le vendeur ; un avenant au contrat précisant les modifications apportées est alors signé par les parties ; toute diminution de prix vient en déduction des sommes restant éventuellement dues par l'acheteur et, si le paiement déjà effectué par ce dernier excède le prix de la prestation modifiée, le trop-perçu doit lui être restitué avant la date de son départ. Article R211-10 : Dans le cas prévu à l'article L. 211-14, lorsque, avant le départ de l'acheteur, le vendeur annule le voyage ou le séjour, il doit informer l'acheteur par tout moyen permettant d'en obtenir un accusé de réception ; l'acheteur, sans préjuger des recours en réparation des dommages éventuellement subis, obtient auprès du vendeur le remboursement immédiat et sans pénalité des sommes versées ; l'acheteur reçoit, dans ce cas, une indemnité au moins égale à la pénalité qu'il aurait supportée si l'annulation était intervenue de son fait à cette date. Les dispositions du présent article ne font en aucun cas obstacle à la conclusion d'un accord amiable ayant pour objet l'acceptation, par l'acheteur, d'un voyage ou séjour de substitution proposé par le vendeur. Article R211-11 : Lorsque, après le départ de l'acheteur, le vendeur se trouve dans l'impossibilité de fournir une part prépondérante des services prévus au contrat représentant un pourcentage non négligeable du prix honoré par l'acheteur, le vendeur doit immédiatement prendre les dispositions suivantes sans préjuger des recours en réparation pour dommages éventuellement subis : -soit proposer des prestations en remplacement des prestations prévues en supportant éventuellement tout supplément de prix et, si les prestations acceptées par l'acheteur sont de qualité inférieure, le vendeur doit lui rembourser, dès son retour, la différence de prix ; -soit, s'il ne peut proposer aucune prestation de remplacement ou si celles-ci sont refusées par l'acheteur pour des motifs valables, fournir à l'acheteur, sans supplément de prix, des titres de transport pour assurer son retour dans des conditions pouvant être jugées équivalentes vers le lieu de départ ou vers un autre lieu accepté par les deux parties. Les dispositions du présent article sont applicables en cas de non-respect de l'obligation prévue au 13° de l'article R. 211-4. Article R211-12 : Les dispositions des articles R. 211-3 à R. 211-11 doivent obligatoirement être reproduites sur les brochures et les contrats de voyages proposés par les per- sonnes mentionnées à l'article L. 211-1. Article R211-13 : L'acheteur ne peut plus invoquer le bénéfice de la clause prévue au 20° de l'article R. 211-6 après que la prestation a été fournie. Article L211-16 : Toute personne physique ou morale qui se livre aux opérations mentionnées à l'article L. 211-1 est responsable de plein droit à l'égard de l'acheteur de la bonne exécution des obligations résultant du contrat, que ce contrat ait été conclu à distance ou non et que ces obligations soient à exécuter par elle-même ou par d'autres prestataires de services, sans préjudice de son droit de recours contre ceux-ci et dans la limite des dédommagements prévus par les conventions internationales. Toutefois, elle peut s'exonérer de tout ou partie de sa responsabilité en apportant la preuve que l'inexécution ou la mauvaise exécution du contrat est imputable soit à l'acheteur, soit au fait, imprévisible et insurmo table, d'un tiers étranger à la fourniture des prestations prévues au contrat, soit à un cas de force majeure.
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