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Normandy

This beautiful seaside area is famous for the stormy battle during World War II that resulted in the restoration of the French Republic and resulted...
November 9, 2023 Dave Solar

Albi

Albi, a picturesque town in the Occitanie region of southern France, is renowned for its distinctive red-brick architecture and its well-preserved medieval charm. Situated along...
June 3, 2024 Dave Solar

Truffle Hunt and Tasting

Some cultural delicacies you have to taste, smell and find to understand. First, you’ll have the unique experience of participating in a truffle hunt with...
April 17, 2025 Dave Solar

Sarlat-la-Canéda

Set in the heart of the Dordogne region, this picturesque town offers a vivid glimpse into medieval France and rural traditions. Its winding lanes, golden...
April 24, 2025 Dave Solar

Giverny Excursion

43303PHD  Giverny Excursion Opening days/times, entrance fees, etc. listed on Yellow Pages.  You will have a timed reservation at Giverny. Out of season, when Giverny...
October 16, 2025 Eric Kim

Chamonix – Cote d’ Azur and Reverse

53306MIS Chamonix, Cote d' Azur Routes 5  hour scenic drive through Italy (see below) - no entrances  Your driver may want to take the Motorway all...
November 25, 2025 Eric Kim

DRIVING TIMES FOR ALL SOUTH WEST ROUTES  

53350SWE Routes   Avignon  Biarritz  Bordeaux Carcassn Gouf d P Lascaux Limoges Lourdes Nimes Oradour Pau Poitiers R'madour Sarlat Biarritz  633km                           6hrs30 Bordeaux  573km 205km                         6hrs 2hrs30 Carcassn 239km 396km 336km                       2hrs45 4hrs15 3hrs30 Gouffre de Pad N/A 457km 264km 266km                     5hrs 3hrs15 3hrs15 Lascaux  N/A 417km 224km 317km 86km                   4hrs45 3hrs 3hrs45 1hr40 Limoges  N/A 421km 228km N/A N/A N/A                 5hrs 3hrs15 Lourdes  497km 170km 248 261km N/A N/A N/A               5hrs15 2hrs15 3hrs45 3hrs Nimes  45km 591km 531km 198km 355km 512km N/A 456km             1hr 6hrs 5hrs30 2hrs20 5hrs 5hrs30 4hrs45 Oradour N/A 406km 212km N/A N/A N/A 23km N/A N/A           4hrs50 3hrs 40mins Pau  520km 124km 198km 283km 367km 417km N/A 56km 478km N/A         5hrs30 1hr45 3hrs15 3hrs 4hrs 4hrs30 1hr 5hrs Poitiers  N/A 429km 235km 505km 275km 200km 128km N/A N/A 107km 420km       5hrs 3hrs15 6hrs 3hrs45 3hrs 2hrs15 1hr45 5hrs30 R'madour 399km 450km 257km 265km 18km 80km 145km 343km 357km 166km 365km 269km     5hrs30 5hrs 3hrs 3hrs15 30mins 1hr30 2hrs 4hrs 5hrs 2hrs20 4hrs 3hrs40 Sarlat 509km 404km 198km 277km 71km 28km 151km 350km 468km 172km 372km 274km 62km   5hrs45 5hrs 3hrs 3hrs30 1hr45 45min 2hrs15 4hrs15 5hrs15 2hrs30 4hrs30 4hrs 1hr30 St Jean de Luz N/A 17km 211km 402km N/A N/A N/A 175km N/A N/A 130km N/A 456km 397km 30mins 2hrs30 4hrs15 2hrs 1hr30 5hrs 4hrs45 
November 25, 2025 Eric Kim

Tour Manager Notes: Normandy and Brittany

Normandy comprises five départements: Eure and Seine Maritime (Upper Normandy), Calvados, Manche and Orne (Lower Normandy). The name comes from North-men, referring to the Vikings...
December 3, 2025 Dave Solar

Paris

Known as the "City of Light" due to its role as a center of education during the Age of Enlightenment, Paris home to some of...
November 13, 2023 Dave Solar
Featured Post Teachers in Their Own Words Everyone at ACIS is passionate about educational travel and could give you an overflowing list... Sarah Bichsel
Featured Post Teachers in Their Own Words Everyone at ACIS is passionate about educational travel and could give you an overflowing list... Sarah Bichsel

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