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| Provence
& Dordogne Coach Holidays 9 Days - 5% Discount Discover the splendour and lifestyle that attracts so many Britons to this beautiful region of France Featuring • Aix-en-Provence • Avignon • Nîmes • Sarlat • Rocamadour |
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| Provence & Dordogne - Holiday Itinerary |
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1: Local departure by coach then onwards to Paris area for an overnight stay. |
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2: Continue south to Orange, Provence, for a 4-night stay. B,D |
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3: Aix-en-Provence (included) The former capital of Provence, Aix-en-Provence is known as ‘the city of a thousand fountains’ and is where Cézanne was born. B,D |
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4: Pont du Gard and Avignon
(optional) We visit the Pont du Gard’, an impressive aqueduct dating back to 19BC, then the walled city of Avignon whose Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes) dates back to when Avignon was the residence of the Pope. See also, the Pont St. Bénézet, the famous broken bridge referred to as the ‘Pont d’Avignon’. B,D |
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5: Marseille and Cassis (optional) We spend the morning in Marseille, with its Old Town, harbour, 35 miles of gorgeous coastline, Marché à la Criée (old fish market area with theatre) and the Château d’If (the prison in Dumas’ ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’). We then travel to the lovely seaside resort of Cassis, with its picturesque fishing port and town square. Spend free time here before returning to the hotel. B,D |
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6: Nîmes (included) En route to the Dordogne region, we make a short visit to Nîmes, founded by Emperor Augustus in the 2nd century AD, due to its proximity to a spring in Uzès. Some call Nîmes the ‘Rome of France’, on account of its arena, similar to the Colosseum. B,D |
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7: Sarlat (included) and
We visit the bustling town of Sarlat in the Perigord- Noir. You will have free time to explore this fascinating town, which is home to some of the best-preserved medieval buildings in France. These include Cathédrale St. Sacerdos, a Gothic and Romanesque-style church. In the afternoon, we return to Rocamadour for time at leisure. Perched on a limestone cliff overlooking the gorge of the River Alzou, Rocamadour is an important pilgrimage site for the French. B,D |
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8: To the Paris area for an overnight stay. B |
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9: To Calais then return home. B |
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Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner |
| Your Hotels |
You’ll stay for four nights at the 3-star
Hotel Park Inn, only a 10-15 minute
walk from the centre of Orange,
offering a bar, restaurant and an
outdoor swimming pool. All bedrooms
have T.V., hairdryer and airconditioning.
The hotel has two floors,
but does not have a lift. You’ll then stay
at the 2-star Hôtel Lion d’Or in the
medieval city of Rocamadour for two
nights. The hotel has a bar, restaurant
and lift. All bedrooms have a T.V. and
telephone. Overnight stays in the Paris area will be in city-style hotels. |
| Silver Service Coach |
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well as extra legroom and a spacious rear lounge, Silver
Service is much more than a coach with added comfort and
facilities. The spacious rear lounge is
the ideal place to meet your fellow travellers, relax or
simply have a change of scene. And, you’ll get extra benefits
such as porterage in your hotels and extra included excursions
on selected tours. |
| Silver Service Departure Dates & Prices 2010/2011 Tour Ref 9FPDV | |||
FREE local joining points Travel by Silver Service luxury coach - Extra legroom for your added comfort Porterage in all hotels Excursions: Aix en Provence; Nimes 8 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast & 6 evening meals EXTRA excursion: Sarlat |
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| Leger
Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T55 + Tour Code Tel Leger Reservations on 0844 504 6480 |
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| August 7, 28 | £749 £712 |
June 18 2011 |
£779 £741 |
| September 18 | £749 £712 |
July 23 2011 |
£779 £741 |
| October 9 | £699 £665 |
August 27 2011 |
£779 £741 |
April 30 2011 |
£699 £665 |
September 17 2011 |
£779 £741 |
May 21 2011 |
£759 £722 |
October 8 2011 |
£729 £693 |
Prices
are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional
excursions • Single room supplement £189 • Travel insurance
from £42.95 |
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| Executive Coach Departure Dates & Prices 2010 Tour Ref 9FPD | ||
FREE local joining points Travel by executive coach Excursions: Aix en Provence; Nimes 8 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast & 6 evening meals |
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| Leger
Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T55 + Tour Code Tel Leger Reservations on 0844 504 6480 |
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October 2 |
£599 £560 |
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Prices
are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional
excursions • Single
room supplement £189 • Travel insurance
from £42.95 |
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