Touring holidays
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Hotel Ti Al Lannec
• Anne de Bretagne
• Le Saint-James Chateau des Salettes
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Domaine de Capelongue Domaine de Verchant •
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Hotel de la Cite
Parc Victoria
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Le Saint-James
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Hotel de la Cite
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BRETON SEASCAPES This tour introduces you to the northern , western and southern shorelines of Brittany and , with it , some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the whole of France , arguably amongst the finest in Europe . An eclectic mix of rocky coves , white sandy beaches , picturesque fishing villages and charming little resorts , your tour starts on the northern Bretonne Corniche at Trébeurden and the lovely Hotel Ti al Lannec , set atop a wooded cliff overlooking the sea . From here , you can explore this fascinating coastline , including the pink granite rocks at Ploumanach and the natural harbours at Trégastel , or perhaps take a boat trip from Perros-Guirec to the Sept Iles sea bird sanctuary . The western and southwestern coastlines are equally full of treasures and , if time allows , we recommend visits to the Crozon peninsula , Quimper , the picturesque capital of Cornouailles , and the artists ’ haven of Pont- Aven . Your final stop is right in the south of Brittany , at the fantastic resort of La Plain-sur-Mer and one of the best gastronomic hotels in the region , Hotel Anne de Bretagne , which has two Michelin stars . Whilst here , relax on La Plaine-sur-Mer ’ s beautiful sandy beach , indulge in the excellent local seafood , or perhaps explore the Guérande salt marshes nearby . The walled city of Vannes , the city of Saint-Nazaire and the beautiful Golfe du Morbihan are also well worth a visit .
Driving times : Calais to Trébeurden Saint-Malo to Trébeurden Roscoff to Trébeurden Trébeurden to La Baule La Baule to Calais La Baule to Saint-Malo La Baule to Roscoff
6 to 7 hours 2 hours 1 hour 20 minutes 3 hours 30 minutes 6 to 7 hours 2 hours 30 minutes 3 hours 30 minutes
We include :
• Three nights ’ dinner , bed and breakfast at Hotel Ti Al Lannec in Trébeurden , in a room with sea view
• Three nights ’ bed and breakfast at the Hotel Anne de Bretagne in La Plaine-sur-Mer
• Eurotunnel crossing for car and passengers Folkestone to Calais return
Prices : on our website or ask us for details
TARN , ROUSSILLON AND PROVENCE This popular combination takes you from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean . It offers an opportunity to experience the individual characters of these southern regions , from the Bordeaux vineyards into the Tarn region , down into French Catalonia and the foothills of the Pyrenees , where they touch the Mediterranean , and finally northeast to the lavender fields of the Lubéron and Provence . Arriving in Bordeaux , your first night is spent amongst the quaint wine village of Bouliac near Saint Emilion , before following the course of the Garonne River as it snakes its way southeast across Aquitaine towards Tarn and the Midi-Pyrenees . Your second hotel , the Château des Salettes , occupies an idyllic pastoral setting with far-reaching views over vine-clad hills . Here , you ’ re but 15 minutes from the impressive Cordes-sur- Ciel and just half an hour from Albi , a UNESCO World Heritage Site and birthplace of Toulouse-Lautrec . On your way to the next hotel in Carcassonne , a medieval citadel , consider stopping off in Toulouse , ' la Ville rose '. After three nights at the Michelin-starred Hotel de la Cite , head east towards Provence where you spend two nights at the Domaine de Verchant . Nimes is a short detour away , where you will find stunning , wellpreserved Roman architecture including the famous aqueduct . Aigues-Mortes , a medieval city overlooking pink-tinged salt flats , is an excellent day trip option from your base in Montpellier . Your tour finishes amongst the lush greenery of Bonnieux , where you spend two nights before flying home from Marseille .
Driving times : Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion Saint-Émilion to Gaillac Gaillac to Carcassonne Carcassone to Montpellier Montpellier to Bonnieux
45 minutes 2 hours 30 minutes 1 hour 35 minutes 1 hour 45 minutes 2 hours
We include :
• One night ’ s bed and breakfast at Le Saint-James in Bouliac
• Two nights ’ bed and breakfast at the Château des Salettes in Cahuzac sur Vère , near Gaillac
• Three nights ’ bed and breakfast at the Hotel de Cite , Carcassonne
• Two nights bed and breakfast at Domaine de Verchant , near
Montpellier .
• Two nights bed and breakfast at Domaine de Capelongue , Bonnieux .
• Scheduled flights from London to Bordeaux out and Marseille to London back with British Airways and a hire of a group A car for the duration of the holiday
Prices : on our website or ask us for details
BORDEAUX , THE BASQUE COUNTRY AND CARCASSONNE This gentle tour of southwest France starts amidst the renowned vineyards of the Libourne , with a three-night stay at the prestigious Le Saint-James . From here , all the great vineyards of the Bordeaux region are within easy reach and the town itself , a UNESCO World Heritage Site , is a delight to explore . Next , your journey takes you southwest through the Landes , characterised by the sweet-smelling pine forests that encircle tranquil lakes and long stretches of uninterrupted beaches along the Côte d ’ Argent bordering the mighty Atlantic . The thermal town of Dax makes for a good stop-off en route , or you may consider a short diversion to the beaches of Biscarrosse or Mimizan . Your second hotel , Parc Victoria , occupies a luxurious setting amidst manicured English gardens near the coast of Saint- Jean-de-Luz and provides easy access to Biarritz , just 10 miles away , and the town of San Sebastián on the other side of the Spanish border , one of the great food capitals of Europe . Finally , head directly east , passing awesome panoramas of pastoral foothills set against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks . Take time to visit Pau , dominated by its château , and perhaps even consider a short diversion to the pilgrimage town of Lourdes en route to the medieval citadel of Carcassonne , your final destination .
Driving times : Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion Saint-Émilion to Saint-Jean-de-Luz Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Carcassonne Carcassonne to Toulouse
45 minutes 2 hours 30 minutes 3 hours 45 minutes 1 hour
We include :
• Three nights ’ bed and breakfast at Le Saint-James near Saint-Émilion
• Three nights ’ bed and breakfast at the Parc Victoria in Saint-Jeande-Luz
• Three nights ’ bed and breakfast at Hotel de la Cite in Carcassonne
• Scheduled return flights with British Airways London to Bordeaux out and Toulouse or Bordeaux to London back and hire of a group A car
Prices : on our website or ask us for details
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