SUN, 10 JUL 2022 – HOTEL TRANSFER: My Globus La France tour ended after breakfast, so I checked out of the tour-designated hotel and made my way to Hôtel du Lion d'Or Louvre for a four-night stay to complete my visit to Paris and to relax a bit before I embarked on an adventurous, independent 5-city, 14-day journey to London, ahead of my next accompanied tour. This evening, as I was signing up for the La France Facebook Group one of my traveling companions opened, I saw a post from my cousin, Karen, relating that she and her partner, Wendy, were leaving for Paris the next day. A few Messenger posts and lunch was set. Overnight for four nights – Hôtel du Lion d'Or Louvre, Paris, France. As the name implies, it’s within walking distance of ... read more

TOUR 3 – La France – SAT, 09 JUL 2022 – “Day 15: DIJON–PARIS - DIJON High-speed TGV train ride to Paris; PARIS Free time this afternoon and evening. (B); 199 mi / 320 km”... read more

TOUR 3 – La France – THU, 07 JUL 2022 – “Day 13: FRENCH RIVIERA–ORANGE–LYON - ORANGE Visit the Roman Theater en route to Lyon. (B,D); 298 mi / 480 km”... read more

TOUR 3 – La France – TUE, 05 JUL 2022 – “Day 11: AIX-EN-PROVENCE–GRASSE–FRENCH RIVIERA - GRASSE Visit the Fragonard Usine Historique. Scenic drive along the Mediterranean coast; NICE Drive along the Promenade des Anglais. (B); 130 mi / 210 km” Uncle Larry’s Note: When I learned that fragrances only last for single digit years, I decided that, when I get home, I WILL toss the English Leather I bought in high school. I tried several samples but settled for L'Aventurier (The Adventurer) because it smells good on me and because its name is quite descriptive.... read more

TOUR 3 – La France – SUN, 03 JUL 2022 – “Day 9: BIARRITZ–LOURDES–CARCASSONNE - LOURDES Visit St. Bernadette’s grotto en route to Carcassonne. (B,D); 267 mi / 430 km”... read more