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  France cycling and walking tours from France tour specialists where you save time and money.
We are specialists in bicycle tours in France as well as hiking tours in France and specialty travel throughout France.
We are the leaders and specialists in active vacations in France for cycling tours and hiking/walking tours throughout France, with creative itineraries that feature the best of each region at the greatest possible value to you.
Some sample France tours are cooking tours and wine theme tours, and of course for our mainstay bicycle tours and walking tours we can customize the itineraries as best we can to meet your travel needs.
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 Tours, France
Tours, the busy capital of Touraine (the much lauded "Garden of France"), chief town of the département of Indre-et-Loire, the see of an archbishop and a university town, lies on both banks of the Loire.
Tours was ravaged by Norman raids, during which the basilica of St Martin, the abbey and 28 churches were burned down, and by conflicts between the Counts of Blois and Anjou.
Tours became a stronghold of Protestantism, and as a result was the scene of a horrifying massacre 10 years before the St Bartholomew's Day massacre in Paris.
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 Study Abroad & Cultural Immersion with Languages Abroad - France - Tours
Located on the banks of the longest river in France, Tours is in the heart of the fertile vineyards of the Loire Valley.
Tours boasts a friendly environment, with a dynamism which attracts a university population of almost 30 000.
Tours (Tours - Val de Loire) has a small airport and the TGV railway station is 7 minutes from the airport.
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 A2Z Languags: Tours, France - City Overview
Tours is the most appealing of the major Loire cities, thanks to bougeois prosperity, an intelligent restoration program and a lively university population.
The pedestrianized place Plumereau is Tour's most atmospheric quarter, set in the medieval heart of the city and full of cafés, boutiques and galleries.
The Loire Valley was hotly disputed by France and England during the Middle Ages; it belonged to England (under the Anjou Plantagenet family) between 1154 and 1216 and again during the Hundred Years' War (1337–1453).
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 France Tours, France Travel, Travel France, France Vacations, Paris Vacations
France travel packages might include a drive through charming seaside towns of Brittany, or perhaps a stop in the magnificent chateaux of the Loire or the vineyards of Burgundy.
For many travelers, a France travel itinerary would not be complete without a stop in Paris, the "City of Light." Paris tours highlight the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral and the Arc de Triomphe.
France tours are classified according to the quality of amenities and accommodations.
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 France Overview | France Tour Guide | iExplore.com
Or perhaps it is a tour of the
France's fight for the 'equality of the individual before the law' during its 1789 revolution is still engraved in the French spirit.
The revolutionary motto 'Liberty, Equality, Fraternity' is included in the constitution and the French national heritage and the storming of the Bastille on 14 July is still celebrated each year with a mixure of solemn military parade and celebratory dancing and fireworks.
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 France Tours - tour further
Tour Germany in the comfort of your limousine with your private chauffeur-guide.
Take a tour of France guided by National Geographic, one of the world's largest nonprofit educational and scientific organizations, for generations synonymous with the thrill of discovery and exploration.
France is anticipating a flood of American tourists this summer, especially with the U.S. dollar buying more than it did last year.
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 Wine Tours;French wine tours:California wine tours, Italian wine tours, France wine tour, bordeaux, burgundy, Napa ...
Having a dual citizenship, American and French, and having lived in both France and the United States, Harrie Valckx, owner of Wine Tours, knows the tastes and the mentality of both countries.
Consequently, Wine Tours represents the ideal mix to offer the sophisticated American Gourmet all the joys and pleasures of a gastronomic table combined with an extraordinary "millesime".
All tours can be tailored to meet your personal tastes, needs and budget.
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 Travel for Kids: Tours, France
Tours is an ancient city, all the way back to Roman times, when it was called Caesarodunum (hill of Caesar).
Despite an invasion by the Vikings in the 9th century, Tours survived and was an economic and religous center for centuries.
Chateau de Tours – The Chateau de Tours was once the residence of French kings.
www.travelforkids.com /Funtodo/France/loireregion/tours.htm   (294 words)

  
 Tour de France - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Tour de France, Giro d'Italia (Tour of Italy) and Vuelta a España (Tour of Spain) are the three major stage races and the longest of the UCI Calendar at three weeks each.
The Tour is contested by teams backed by commercial sponsors, but the event began for individuals; slipstreaming and other tactics were savagely condemned by Desgrange and he accepted their inevitability only during the 1920s.
The 2006 Tour had been plagued by the Operación Puerto doping case before its beginning, when many of the riders considered to be favorites, such as Jan Ullrich and Ivan Basso were banned from competing by their respective teams one day prior to the Prologue due to doping allegations.
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 Battle of Tours - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
was fought near the city of Tours, close to the border between the Frankish realm and the independent region of Aquitaine.
While modern historians are divided as to whether or not the victory was responsible — as Gibbon and his generation of historians claimed — for saving Christianity and halting the conquest of Europe by Islam, the battle helped lay the foundations for the Carolingian Empire, and Frankish domination of Europe for the next century.
A possible motive, according to the second continuator of Fredegar, was the riches of the Abbey of Saint Martin of Tours, the most prestigious and holiest shrine in Western Europe at the time.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Tours   (8394 words)

  
 France - horseback riding vacations and equestrian tours in France with Hidden Trails
In the mother country of the 'randonnée', the riding tour, as it was first defined, we offer riding holidays par excellence.
In addition to our longstanding tour "Castles of the Loire", we now offer the tour of the Bordeaux Castles: Famous wines like Lafite, Latour, Mouton, and Margaux are wineries in the Medoc region, which constitute the frame of this winery-tour in the Bordeaux area.
This is another riding tour for lovers of French culture.
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 welcome to tours de france
Our mission is to provide fun, affordable and supported rides throughout France to small groups of reasonably fit, adventurous cyclists who want to explore France in all its charming diversity from the seat of their bicycle.
The culmination of our trip, the Etape du Tour took place on Monday, July 11 and was held on the Tour de France stage from Gap to Alpe d'Huez via the col de l'Izoard and col de Lautaret.
And that was it, 820km spanning six unforgettable days through the south of France, our own mini Tour de France complete with a race on one of that year's stages with 8500 other participants, some memorable wines, and of course many terrific people and new friends.
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 France food and wine tours, Chateau Food and Wine Tours to France, Culinary Tours, Cooking Tours, Food Tours, Wine ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
France food and wine tours, Chateau Food and Wine Tours to France, Culinary Tours, Cooking Tours, Food Tours, Wine Tours, Food and Wine Tours
Nestled in eastern Provence, the village of Lorgues is deep in the heart of the Cote de Provence wine-producing region.
This area of Provence is known as the "Garden of France" and not only is rich in a culture of wine making but also features orchards of apples, cherries and peaches.
www.chateaufoodandwinetours.com /France.htm   (1509 words)

  
 ExperiencePlus! Speciality Tours in France - Cycle France - 2004 Tour de France Bike Tours   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This is a brief tour by tour overview for those trying to decide which tour to take.
This is a 301-401 level tour with some great mountain riding for three days before we intersect the tour for two days.
This is a 301 - 401 level tour with lots of options for serious mountain riding over some of the most famous of the Tour de France climbs.
www.experienceplus.com /tour_de_france_choose.html   (1346 words)

  
 Bicycle Tours France, Cycling Holidays France, The Tour de France, Europe Bike Tours
Perhaps it’s the Tour de France, the worlds premier bike race that winds through the country every July, or maybe it’s the beautiful country roads, with their vineyards and chateaus, or maybe it’s just the spirit of France that makes the bicycle such a symbol, and a popular thing to do while on vacation.
Mike’s Bike Tour is a cult city tour with hubs in Munich and Amsterdam.
Bicycle tours in France, or anywhere in Europe are a great way to meet other travelers, and learn more about the history, sights, and architecture of a particular city.
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 France walking tours by France tour specialists whose local expertise saves time and money.
France walking tours by France tour specialists whose local expertise saves time and money.
Our walking and hiking tours in France are varied experiences depending on the region you choose to visit.
Travel in France has so much diversity that if you were looking for wine theme walking, you could find something completely different in Burgundy versus Provence or Alsace.
www.discoverfrance.com /td_walk.html   (386 words)

  
 A2Z Languags: Bus, car, train and other modes of transportation while in Tours, France
Tours is an hour's journey from Paris on the TGV line.
Tours has an efficient bus network serving the city and its suburbs known as Fil Bleu.
The Val De Loire International Airport, is located about 3 miles north of Tours city center and is accessible via road, bus and taxi.
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 Bicycle Tour France with Le Vieux Moulin Loire Valley Bike Tours Burgundy Bicycle Tour
The comfortable millhouse and guesthouse are nestled in seclusion near the River L’Aubois, France on the banks of the tiny Canal Berry.
Fully guided daily tours to over twenty different destinations ranging from 20 to 50 miles, depending on guest’s interests.
Prices for the six night/seven day tours are $1,295 to $1,925 per person, including accommodations, train station pickup and returns, 21 speed bicycle, helmets, guides, van support and some of the finest French cuisine prepared by our private chef.
www.lvmoulin.com   (207 words)

  
 Tours : Introduction | Frommers.com
Though it doesn't boast a major château, Tours, at the junction of the Loire and Cher rivers, is the traditional center for exploring the valley.
However, because Tours is at the doorstep of some of the most magnificent châteaux in France, it makes a good base from which to explore.
Most Loire Valley towns are rather sleepy, and Tours is where the action is, with busy streets and cafes.
www.frommers.com /destinations/tours/0546010001.html   (260 words)

  
 Walking Tours - France
No tours of Brittany would be complete without a stroll out to the impressive Mont St Michelle, a monastery on a granite island.
Do vineyard tours May-June and September, sample some of the best wines in the world direct from the hands of those who understand them best, admire the chateaux and stay in them if the budget allows.
This is a dramatically mountainous island of granite peaks rising to 8,891 ft at Mt. Cinto and dropping into deep forested valleys, where car free villages perch high in the mountains surrounded by chestnut trees.
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 Tours (France) - World Sites Atlas
Between Tours and Poitiers in 732, Charles Martel defeated Moors, halting Muslim advance in Europe
Tours served as seat of French government fleeing German advance in 1870 and 1940
Tours hotels: information, rates (usually quoted in local currency), and on-line reservations.
www.sitesatlas.com /Europe/France/Tours.htm   (91 words)

  
 Hotels Tours France - Venere.com
It is situated near Tours, in the middle of a delightful 15-hectare park overlooking the Indre river.
Located in the heart of the town center in Tours, Hotel de Rosny enjoys an exceptional location close to the railway station (300 metres), the bus station and the taxi stand.
After a delightful tour in Tours or in the Touraine region, enter the welcoming Arcantis Ariane hotel.
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 Tours, France current local time from WorldTimeServer.com
Before making travel plans for a hotel or flight to Tours, France or placing a telephone call to Tours, France with a phone card or direct dial, or even with an online chat room, it can be useful to understand the difference between locations, so make sure you know the correct and current local time.
A comprehensive list of other locations in addition to Tours, France is also available which you can view current time by country name or by city name.
Get a chart comparing the time of day in Tours, France with all of the other locations you are interested in.
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 France Bicycle Tours - France Biking - Bike Tours by Diverse Directions
Our tour itineraries feature the finest destinations in France including Peter Mayle's Provence, the Dordogne River Valley (Périgord), and the Mediterranean coast (Languedoc.) All tours feature off-the-beaten-path routes, vineyards, wine tasting, gastronomic delights, outstanding scenery, and amazing sights such as Roman monuments, medieval and Renaissance castles, and pre-historic cave paintings and cliff dwellings.
And for fans of the world-famous Tour de France race, our Provence of the Tour de France tour offers the challenge of one of the race's most famous stages, featuring an optional climb up Mount Ventoux.
France is rich in historical, cultural, and natural sights that beg the curious traveler to stop, to reflect and to savor that which delights the senses and thrills the imagination.
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 Bicycle Tour, bike trip, Bike tour, Bicycle tours in Europe, bike trip France, bike tours in France, bike tours in ...
For over 11 years, DuVine Adventures has been offering deluxe bicycle tours through unspoiled villages all over the globe; France, Italy, Ireland, Spain, Switzerland, Chile/Argentina, New Zealand and Napa Valley and Sonoma while staying in charming inns and chateaux, eating gourmet cuisine and tasting world-class wines.
Our european bike tours specialize in Burgundy, Provence, Loire, Bordeaux, Tuscany, Ireland's Connemara, Spain's Rioja, Swiss Alps.
The stunning landscapes are best viewed on a biking trip, so come live the good life with us on a DuVine cycling tour vacation.
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 Find luxury French wine tours, France wine tasting vacations, deluxe wine tour in France and gourmet wine country ...
Find luxury French wine tours, France wine tasting vacations, deluxe wine tour in France and gourmet wine country travel.
Find Private and Custom Wine Tours in France, Italy, Spain or Portugal and Corporate wine tours and wine tastings.
with great wine articles, updates on our tours, and special deals.
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