France with all the trimmings

First-class coach travel comes with the territory when savouring unrivalled cuisine, champagne, and visiting French chateaus.

A tour for the discerning traveller spends two days exploring Paris with an experienced guide before heading to Caen, Mont St Michel and Brittany.

Highlights include visiting the cobbled street where Joan of Arc was burned in 1431, the scene of the Allied Forces landing on D-Day in 1944, a drive through the 5503ha park of Chambord, and the palace and gardens of Versailles.

The eight-day tour is priced from $1589 a person (tour price only) and includes excellent hotel accommodation.

Contact: Flight Centre on 0800 354 448.