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Cultural tours in France
Our visits to Versailles are timed to coincide with the musical fountains spectacle – a detail typical of the planning integral to MRT’s small-group cultural tours of France. Eurostar, TGVs and short flights plug us into a vast and complex circuitboard of history, art, architecture and music, from the standing stones of Brittany to the gardens of the Riviera, from the prehistoric cave paintings of the Dordogne to Cézanne’s studio in Aix.
Our itineraries feature some of medieval Europe’s finest buildings and most significant power centres, such as the Palais des Papes in Avignon, the Gothic cathedrals of the north and the great hilltop pilgrimage site of Vézelay, and do full justice to an extraordinary legacy of Romanesque churches, from Normandy to Burgundy. There is walking and wine in Alsace, ballet and arias in Paris and the pity of war along the Western Front. And, providing the backdrop, there is the glorious, unchanging paysage of rural France. From parterres to bomb craters, from amphitheatres to crypts, our experts lead the way.
Featured tours and events in France
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The itinerary was very well devised – excellent mix of architecture, art, archaeology with the lecturer’s expert commentary to illuminate connections and influences. "
Roman & Medieval Provence - The south of France in the Middle Ages
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Chicago was a brilliant starting point – a wonderful artistic and cultural surprise (to me), which launched us on a high. The pace was suitably varied, to another high at the end. "
Galleries of the American Midwest - From Chicago to Detroit
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Yoko was just fabulous. She provided us with rich historical content while sharing her deep knowledge of Japan and its gardens. She was a passionate and an excellent communicator, and answered our questions patiently and authoritatively. It was a pleasure to listen to her and learn from her. She is such a treasure! "
Japanese Gardens - Tokyo, Kyoto, Hikone, Nara & Kanazawa