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Le Grand Tour du National | La Rochelle / Mérignac / Anglet by Debussy, Strauss, Stravinsky, From (2023/2023), Conductor Cristian Măcelaru, La Coursive, La Rochelle, France

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Orchestre National de France

Cristian Măcelaru

Programme, About & Synopsis

Further reading.

• Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune, L 86 ( Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun ) Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
• Oboe Concerto, TrV 292
• Le Sacre du printemps, K015 ( The Rite of Spring ) The Rite of Spring

Performance Dates & Venues

La Rochelle , France

Mérignac , France

Anglet , France

Le Grand Tour du National

October 4th 2023 at 20:30 – 22:00

Three works, three composers, three ways of approaching the 20th century: on the one hand the evanescent poetry of a faun lurking in the impressionist palette of Debussy, on the other the eruptive and revolutionary power of The Rite of Spring, and, between these two poles, the nostalgic smile of old Richard Strauss reconnecting with the spirit of the concerto and chamber music.

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Do the Grand Tour

Travel the length and breadth of the majestic St. Lawrence.

It’s a place like no other, of mountains and wonders, urban hubs and a scenic national capital, a place with world-renowned parks and tourist attractions, a remarkable culture and an endless charm. Take the time to see for yourself why picture-postcard Quebec deserves its nickname La Belle Province.

The only way to experience what’s sure to be one of the most memorable trips you’ll ever take is to travel by ferry.

• 6 ferry crossings

Montreal - Tadoussac

Tadoussac - Baie-Comeau

Baie-Comeau - Matane

Matane - l’Île verte

l’Île verte - Montréal

Plan your stay

Sorel-Tracy tourism

Quebec City tourism

l’Isle-aux-Coudres tourism

Chaudières-Appalaches tourism

Montérégie tourism

Lanaudière tourism

Lower St. Lawrence tourism

Gaspésie tourism

North Shore tourism

Isle-aux-Grues tourism

Charlevoix tourism

Tadoussac tourism

Matane tourism

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Accommodation on Le Grand Tour France

18 Cabins, between 10 m² - 25 m² , personalised light levels, music, and heating / air-conditioning.

The cabins of Le Grand Tour reflect the timeless journey. Bearing the names of illustrious personalities of the past, they create a rendez-vous with history.

Private salons by day, they are transformed into comfortable bedrooms by night.

Your cabin awaits you after the events of each day, where you can relax to the sound of your preferred music in soothing lighting.

Large picture windows present the panorama of the scenic French countryside.

Each Le Grand Tour cabin has a private bathroom.

Your butler is available at all times.

Bed Sizes on Le Grand Tour

Double Queen size bed - 140cms x 200cms / 4ft 6ins x 6ft 6ins; extra bed 70cms x 190cms / 4ft 6ins x 6ft 3ins

Twin beds each 70cms x 200cms / 4ft 6ins x 6ft 6ins.

Suites have both Double Bed and Twin Bed configurations. Cabins have Double Bed only. Addition of 3rd bed possible (70cms x 190cms; 4ft 6ins x 6ft 3ins) in Suites & Adjoining Suites.

Le Grand Tour Classic Cabin

The Classic Cabins of 10 m² are suitable for 1 or 2 passengers.

Private bathroom, butler service, amenities, personalised light levels, music, and heating / air-conditioning.

Double Queen size bed (140cms x 200cms / 4ft 6ins x 6ft 6ins)

Exceptional dining included.

Le Grand Tour Suite

The Suites of 15 m² accommodate between 1 and 3 guests.

Double Queen size bed (140cms x 200cms / 4ft 6ins x 6ft 6ins) or Twin beds (each 70cms x 200cms / 4ft 6ins x 6ft 6ins). Addition of 3rd bed possible (70cms x 190cms / 4ft 6ins x 6ft 3ins)

Le Grand Tour Adjoining Suites

The Adjoining Suites of 25 m² accommodate between 2 and 5 guests.

Double Queen size bed (140cms x 200cms/ 4ft 6ins x 6ft 6ins) or Twin beds (each 70cms x 200cms / 4ft 6ins x 6ft 6ins). Addition of 3rd bed possible (70cms x 190cms / 4ft 6ins x 6ft 3ins)

Le Grand Tour France General Information

Do not confuse 'Le Grand Tour France' with similarly named rail tours of France using ordinary scheduled SNCF trains and packaged hotels.

Payment Schedule

25% non-refundable Deposit to reserve.

25% part-payment, no later than 180 days before departure.

50% balance*, no later than 90 days before departure.

Full payment* is required for reservations made 90 days or less.

*2.5% Club discount off the price will be applied to the balance or full payment for Club Members. Join free by subscribing to the Club newsletter.

Included in Le Grand Tour Journeys

The price includes all taxes except tourist tax, if applicable.

The stated itinerary on Le Grand Tour

Full board - breakfast, lunch and dinner

Beverages - mineral water, table wine matched with the menus, coffee, tea and soft drinks

Participation in the off-train visits as booked by Le Grand Tour

Transfers between Le Grand Tour and visit locations

Excluded from Le Grand Tour Journeys

Personalised off-train visits as arranged by Le Grand Tour on behalf of clients; to be booked before departure

Transfers to personalised off-train visit locations

Beverages other than those mentioned in inclusions

Tourist tax if applicable

Clients’ personal expenses

Tips / gratuities for the off-train tourist guides

External services not offered by Le Grand Tour and directly requested by the Client, in particular supplements during meals, including à la carte wine

Trip cancellation, trip interruption and repatriation assistance insurance costs in the event of an accident, illness or death

In general, all added expenses not mentioned above.

For all additional services during the itinerary, the service prices shall be those displayed in Le Grand Tour or applied by third party service providers for the personalised visits.

Much of the programme is not developed for children.

Disabled Access

One Suite on Le Grand Tour France is adapted for wheelchair use. Le Grand Tour has a wheelchair adapted for use onboard, reserve on booking. It must not be taken off the train.

This Suite can be a Double Bed (140x190cm) or Twin Beds (70x190cm each). Please note: The Double Bed is accessible by the foot of the bed. Twin Bed - Le Grand Tour's own wheelchair fits between the beds.

All visits are wheelchair-accessible. However, these areas are not accessible: Reims Cathedral - the towers; Beaune Hospices, - the cellars, Annecy, - old town; Avignon Palais des Papes - higher areas; Alpilles - the walk. Passengers can either bring their own wheelchair for off-train use (stored in the train baggage car) or arrange the local hire.

One piece of cabin luggage per person in the Suite or Classic Cabin. Exceptionally, a bigger suitcase can be stored elsewhere on Le Grand Tour; accessible upon request to your butler.

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The ultimate rail experience! Puy du Fou launches Le Grand Tour

The world's flagship historical theme park operator has unveiled the world's longest show.

Puy du Fou is gearing up to launch  Le Grand Tour. The new six day spectacular takes on a grand tour of France, where guests discover the splendours of the country, taking in 4000 kilometres on an authentic golden age train.

Throughout the journey, guests will be whisked into the rich heritage, culture and stories based on France nostalgia and legends. 

Guests will stop at Champagne, Burgundy and Lake Annecy, along with learning the rich history of France's most iconic figures at Avignon's Palace of the Popes and the Chateux of the Loire Valley.

Guests will end the epic voyage at the Puy du Fou theme park in the Vendee. 

Passengers will be ultra-immersed in luxury from the get go onboard the Belle Epoque train, which has been designed to be a theatre in motion. 

The train has been kitted out using Puy du Fou's attention to detail, with crew in costumes, two swanky dining space s and 15 lavish cabins, which comprise of private bathroom facilities.

Each trip has the capacities for 30 guests and 15 crew members. Le Grand Tour will be the first train in France's history which is 100 per cent a private rail company which utilises the French national railway network. 

The world's longest show is set to launch in 2023. Bookings are now being taken. 

Cover photo is of Chateux of the Loire Valley, one of the stops onboard Le Grand Tour

Elsewhere,  Return to the Cobbles! Coronation Street The Tour to reopen with new attraction .

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Le grand tour • France •

Morning : In the early morning, we leave the city of Paris . The train sets off for Reims , the promise of an enchanting escapade. The scenery flies by, anticipating the discovery of the city of kings and its sublime cathedral.

Afternoon : After lunch, the journey continues to Beaune , the jewel of Burgundy. The region offers some of its most beautiful scenery and polychrome roofs. We assist to a private tour to discover the unusual and secret sites of the famous Hospices.