Day 1 Welcome Reception: We will pick you up at the Aix-les Bains Train station in the afternoon. Upon your arrival at your amazingly restored 1903 French hotel, you will have time to comfortably settle in your room and then enjoy a cocktail reception with finger foods and drinks, before savoring your first French gourmet dinner.(D)
Day 2 The Spa town of Aix Les Bains: After a wonderful breakfast that can be served in your room, Jackie and Valerie will give you a walking tour of Aix where the spirit of the flamboyant 1900s still prevails in the casino, the thermal baths and the palace hotels. In the pastoral landscape of Mount Granier region, lost in the vineyard, you will discover the paper mill of the Tourne river. During this unique visit, you will have a chance to attend the demonstration of papermaking like it was made 500 years ago. The rag paper made with a form is still handmade. It will charm all lovers of graphic arts. On our way back to Aix, we will stop for some wine tasting. Savoie wine is very famous in France and you will have a chance to taste different types of wine like red and pink Gamay, Roussette, Abymes, Apremont... (B,D)
Day 3 Spa, Tennis or Golf: In the morning, you can choose to sleep in or to work out in the fitness room at the hotel. If you prefer, you will join us on a gentle hike though the picturesque fields and woods in Aix les Bains to take advantage of the peacefulness and the view of the Bourget lake. In the afternoon, relax in the Aix thermal bath, located atop the majestic hills of the town or play golf on the greens or even tennis on clay courts. You will have access to all the spa center facilities: naturally warm indoor and outdoor thermal water pools, whirlpools, saunas and steam baths, gym and relaxation areas, bar and patios. You will also be able to attend several aqua gym sessions. Our relaxation afternoon will be completed by a 3-hour session including mud therapy, hydrotherapy, hydro-massage pool, hand and leg steam treatments, and a hydrotherapic walk. (B, D)
Day 4 The Alps and the Beautiful Geneva Lake: Today, we will be going to Lake Geneva. We will first discover Mont Saleve by taking a cable car, which brings you from the foot of the mountain to its flat top within five minutes. It offers an incomparable view of Lake Geneva, the Alps with the Mont Blanc and the Jura in the background. Our next stop will be Yvoire, a medieval town on the French side of Lake Geneva. This little town is listed as one of the most beautiful villages of France. Today the traffic free old part of town is a charming little lakeside hamlet, which still reflects its feudal past. Yvoire is considered a 'Five Flower Town' because of it's beautifully flower laden cobblestone streets. (B, D)
Day 5 Market and Spa (or Golf or Tennis): In the morning, you will experience the colorful market in the heart of Aix-les-Bains. This market is still talking place in the “halles” like in the medieval times. In the afternoon, you will have access once again to all the spa center facilities including a treatment that will focus on revitalizing your skin, joints and muscles. (B, D)
Day 6 The medieval town of Annecy, the Little Venice of the Alps: Annecy is the French show-piece of lakes-and-mountain beauty. The Canal crossing Annecy brings Venice to mind as you stroll along its banks. In the morning, you will experience the colorful market in the heart of the old town. (B, D)
Day 7 Enjoy a Farm and Spa (Golf or Tennis) In the morning, we will visit a farm: you will learn everything about the agriculture in France, how to make cheese and how to milk a cow. In the afternoon, your last spa treatment will combine pleasure and energizing care. (B, D)
Day 8 Departure: After your last French breakfast in Aix, we will drive you to the Aix-les-Bains TGV station in plenty of time to catch your train.(B)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
The price doesn't include airfare.
It includes:
Aix-les-Bains TGV train station pick-up and drop-off
All nights at the hotel
All authentic French breakfasts
All traditional gourmet dinners at the Art Nouveau restaurant of the hotel
3 afternoons of any conbination of spa or golf (if more, it will be at your own expenses)
Tennis (3 times; if more, it will be at your own expenses)
Transportation in a comfortable van
Pass for public transportation for optional activities
A personal bilingual chauffeur/guide throughout the week
Wine and local product tasting
Entrance fees to all sites on the tour
Cold soft drinks, bottled water and snacks during day trips
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