Today we offer an exclusive experience second only to a trip to Paris and Versailles… a day of exquisite French flair in the city of Metz and the Chateau de Luneville. Marvel at the breathtaking architecture of Metz Cathedral and the elaborate baroque gardens of the Chateau de Luneville. Savor the culinary heritage of French food culture at the exquisite patisseries followed by a sumptuous meal at a local Metz bistro. Today your appetites will be fulfilled, your soul will be transported and your and imagination inspired!
Itinerary
Today we offer an exclusive experience second only to a trip to Paris and Versailles… a day of exquisite French flair in the city of Metz and the Chateau de Luneville. Marvel at the breathtaking architecture of Metz Cathedral and the elaborate baroque gardens of the Chateau de Luneville. Savor the culinary heritage of French food culture at the exquisite patisseries followed by a sumptuous meal at a local bistro restaurant. Today your appetites will be fulfilled, your soul will be transported and your and imagination inspired!
Our morning arrival in Metz begins with an in-depth guided walking tour of the city center, where your guide will introduce you to the Lafayette Memorial, the 12th Century Chapel of the Knghts Templar and the marvelous Cathedral of Etienne. The cathedral is a jewel of Gothic architecture, showcasing elaborate stone carvings and massive flying buttresses from the outside. Once inside the seemingly impossibly high nave arches towards the heavens, making room for thousands of square meters of stained-glass windows that flood the interior with pools of shimmering colorful light. After visiting the surrounding sites with your guide, you will have free time to explore the beautiful historical city center at your leisure.
Food enthusiasts will delight when we regroup for a delicious French meal at a nearby bistro. This 3-course meal begins with a mixed vegetable salad, followed by the classical french dish Bouchée à la Reine which features a savory puff pastry cup filled with creamy bechamel sauce, tender chicken, button mushrooms surrounded by potatoes and seasonal vegetables. The final course offers a homemade sweet and refreshing Mirabelle ice cream.
After lunch, enjoy a relaxing ride during our journey to Luneville. Waiting for us here is the splendid and opulent Chateau de Luneville. The baroque architecture and elaborate gardens here, closely resemble those of Chateau de Versailles, earning Luneville the nickname “Versailles of the Lorraine.” Chateau de Luneville was built at the peak of French aristocratic opulence in 17th century and has survived beyond the French Revolution and both world wars as one of the great palaces of France. During our time here you will have the opportunity to visit the rich interior and stroll through the palace’s park and gardens.
Please note that the listed dates may be subject to change due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, safety or limitations in being able to provide a quality of travel experience. For complete details regarding our response to COVID-19 and please see below.
Please note: Insurance must be purchased at time of booking or within 24 hours of placing the booking / reservation.
Horizon Tours now offers a cancellation policy to our clients for a small additional fee. .This policy extends our current policy that allows military members to cancel their tour at no cost if the member is required to perform military duty on the date(s) of the tour. The new policy covers the client (you) in the event you are unable to participate in the tour after you have made payment for any of the following stated conditions:
1. Death of the client (or client’s spouse, child, or parent within 4 weeks of the date of the scheduled tour).
2. Illness of the client (or the client’s spouse, child, or parents) that prevents the client from participating in the tour and requires the client to care for their spouse, child, or parent. (Certification from a medical doctor is required). 3. Required military duty of the client’s spouse or parent if the client is traveling with the military member. This condition expands on our current policy that allows a refund if the client is a military member and is required to perform military duty during the date(s) of the scheduled tour. In this case, the military member’s spouse and /or children would be permitted to cancel the tour and be entitled to a full refund (less cancellation policy fee) if they did not wish to take the tour without their spouse/parent.
In the event you cancel a tour for any of the above stated conditions, Horizon Tours will refund the full amount of your tour price (less the cancellation policy fee). The cancellation fee listed in our pamphlet is per person.
Pick Up Time
Departs 0800
Returns 1900
Pick Up Location
Ramstein AFB, Main Chapel Parking Lot
Day Tours: Park toward center of the lot. Overnight Tours: Park in the overnight parking area. Tour guide will provide parking passes.
Travelers must be in possession of a Blue US Tourist Passport. Nationalities traveling with a non US Tourist Passport must check with the respective consulates and ensure they have the appropriate travel documents required to enter all countries the tour visits and travels through.
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