The Art of Living: From Barcelona to Paris - 2013

Pairing culinary adventures and wine tasting tours with art history and architectural splendors, this 13-day journey celebrates the art of living in some of the most culturally rich destinations in Spain and France. Beginning in Barcelona travel along the coast and through the Payee Basque, Languedoc, Bordeaux, and the Dordogne to Paris – sampling the food, the wine, the art, and the rich cultural traditions that elevate life to an art form. Multi-night stays all along the way afford the opportunity to explore what makes the art of living in each place memorable and all its own.

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Hotel Du Palais - Biarritz, France

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Positioned on a headland between two pristine beaches, this spectacular national monument has been welcoming guests since 1893. Originally built as the private residence of the Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie, it blends glamour and sophistication with Basque country warmth.

Just steps from the pretty town centre of Biarritz, its surroundings are packed with activities to inspire and delight. There are great golf courses, beaches that sweep towards the Pyrenees and nearby Spain, and Basque villages to explore inland.