June 23-30, 2012
8 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS
$3250
Based on 6 participants minimum
Your trip includes
- 8 days, 7 nights double accommodation in deluxe hotel in the heart of Aix en Provence ($699 single supplement) Within walking distance of restaurants, shops, banks, the Roman spa, etc., the hotel is newly decorated with
Provençal warmth and charm.
- All breakfasts, 7 other meals; 3 cocktail occasions
- Wine & bottled water included with dinner [café at your discretion]
- All guided visits where specified
- Private transportation by coach to destinations specified
Your trip does not include
- Airfare to France and land transportation to Provence
- Tips for drivers and guides
- Trip cancellation insurance (get a quote HERE)
- Meals at leisure
- Laundry, personal grooming needs
- Additional wine at meals
- Three-day extension to Provencal countryside, $1150 (4 participant minimum)
OPTIONAL 3-DAY EXTENSION TO PROVENÇAL COUNTRYSIDE $1150
Based on 4 participants minimum
To ensure more personalized service, please note that this 3-day extension is only available in conjunction with the Cinq Sens trip.
INCLUDED IN PROVENÇAL EXTENSION
- 3 days, 2 nights double accommodation in deluxe hotel heart of Aix ($199 single supplement)
- All guided visits by private coach to St. Remy, les Baux, le Lubéron
- Private wine tasting in chateau
- Three breakfasts, 2 dinners
- Wine & bottled water included with dinner [café at your discretion]
- All guided visits where specified
NOT INCLUDED IN PROVENÇAL EXTENSION
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Trip cancellation insurance (see above link for a quote)
REGISTRATION DEADLINES & CONDITIONS FOR
PROVENCE, TERRE DES CINQ SENS & 3-DAY EXTENSION
Please fill out and mail in our registration form, along with your deposit
- Deposit of $650 due by March 25, 2012 by check only
- Balance due April 25, 2012, by check; no refunds after this date, unless trip is cancelled by The French Traveler, in which case all monies will be returned. We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance to protect your investment from an unexpected circumstance (of yourself or a loved one) which would prevent you from traveling.
- Cancellation must be received in writing by April 24, 2012; deposit refundable minus administrative fee of $200
- Registration limited to 10 participants with a minimum of 6
- Registration after April 25, 2012, space permitting, will incur the single supplement if we are unable to find a roommate for you
- Make checks payable to The French Traveler, Inc., and mail to 1825 Ponce de Leon Blvd #346, Coral Gables, FL 33134
- For additional details, call our office: 800 251 3464; website: www.frenchtraveler.com
- Trip viability will be determined by April 25, 2012
PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITY
We will gladly discuss any of the details of this exciting adventure with you. We expect that you read the pre-departure information and be in sufficient good health to undertake the trip. Because this trip is dedicated to francophones, we recommend an intermediate level of French or better to feel comfortable and fully enjoy the activities, which will all be presented in French with no English 
translations. Much of our exciting discovery of the town of Aix-en-Provence is done on foot; we expect that you can walk with ease around town, wander around the neighborhoods and feel comfortable hearing and speaking French. If you have certain dietary or other restrictions, please ascertain beforehand that we are able to accommodate you. Vegetarian diets can usually be adapted, but we regret that our chefs cannot accommodate a vegan diet. Please let us know of any life-threatening allergies you might have.
RESPONSIBILITY OF ORGANIZER
The French Traveler has exercised careful consideration with regard to the safety and well- being of participants. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any airplane, automobile, train, cable car, motor coach, metro or other conveyance, or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying passengers in carrying out the arrangements of these programs. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, force majeure, or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will be borne by the passenger, as tour rates provide for arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as deemed necessary. The French Traveler reserves the right to cancel this program prior to departure, in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved to decline any person deemed inappropriate for the program. The French Traveler reserves the right to change or substitute any activities described above for reasons of inclement weather, unforeseen circumstances, natural acts or inconveniences or reasons beyond our control. No refund will be made for any unused portion of this program. Baggage is entirely the owner’s risk. It is understood that any airfare, rail, or automobile arrangements made by the participant is solely a matter between those companies and the individual. The French Traveler accepts no liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket connected with the program. Program price is based on exchange rate in September 2011; if the euro/dollar rate reaches or exceeds 1 E = $1.45 by April 25, 2012, a $200 surcharge for the main tour will be required of all participants, regardless of registration date, and $50 for the extension tour.
The French Traveler, Inc. has been offering small group tours to FRANCE for discerning travelers seeking unique experiences since 1998. Our speciality is French-language immersion, and our mission is 
to turn every trip you take with us en français into an increased understanding of French language and culture. And since it takes only about 10 minutes to fall in love with Provence—the stunning landscape,the plethora of magnificent architecture, the myriad of colors, the bounty of wonderful food so elegantly served, the hospitality of the people--we are sure you will come home invigorated and satisfied, your language sensibilites enhanced and deepened, ready to plan your next trip to la belle France.
We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service, our dedication to each traveler’s needs, our attention to detail and our ability to help you get the most from this cross-cultural experience. We speak fluent French, and know the intimately. We arrange meals with the local hosts and introduce you to people whom you would never be able to meet on your own. We prefer not to race through the European countryside to see several cities in as many days; rather, we spend our time only in France, savoring one city at a time and fan out from there. You’ll unpack only once. We take pains to discover the local fauna and flora, seek opportunities to converse and interact with the locals, experience the culture, cuisine, and sights of the area. We extend our network of friends to make the trip a highly personal one for you; many of our travelers form friendships during our tours which often involve future travel together. We love France and you will too!
CONTACT US! WE'D LOVE TO TALK WITH YOU.