Sleeping and meals

While there is no age range or restrictions of any type, the tour propably will appeal most to those with an interest in food and cooking and the region that inspires the tastes. This is a hilly region, so those with difficulties walking may not be able to get the full benefit of the hillside villages but can certainly enjoy the food and caf鳠and the village markets.

The Chateau d'Esparron does not have an elevator, there is only the stone spiral staircase and the rooms are one or two flights up as is the entrance to the chateau itself.The Chateau d'Esparron has been completely restored to the highest standards in the last few years and the bathrooms are totally new using traditional style bathroom fixtures and fittings. The beds may be antiques, but the matresses and springs are new. The Tour includes all breakfasts, many lunches and some dinners. The website of the Chateau is There will be no smoking while the group is together in the minibusses, restaurants or otherwise grouped together nor where ever smokeing is banned. However, when on one's own that is your own perogative. No pets.The prices are based per person on double occupancy at $3,350.00 U.S. including air fare for those who can leave from LAX in Los Angeles; or $2,650.00 for those who cannot depart from Los Angeles. For you, round trip travel to Nice will be arranged by Topa Topa Travel at the best rates possible under the prevailing conditions at time of reservation.Both price include 11 nights, 12 days leaving the U.S. on 21 October. The price includes first-class hotel in Nice, all taxes and tips are covered, a reception in Nice, the stay at the Chateau d'Esparron, 12 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners, sight-seeing trips and local guides, complementary TopaTopaTravel tote bag and cancellation insurance. For those departing from Los Angeles, the air fare is included in the price.