DAY 1:
Local departure by coach then to the Paris area for an overnight stay.

DAY 2: Paris
Included morning in Paris. Join our optional sightseeing tour to see the famous sights, such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and the Champs Elysées. Continue to Besse-et-St-Anastaise in the Auvergne for a four-night stay. B,D

DAY 3: Villages of the Auvergne
The Auvergne is home to no less than eleven of the 150 villages ranked as 'the most beautiful villages of France'. On this superb included excursion we see four of these, all teeming with heritage, history and stunning architecture. This really is the true Auvergne, a land where time seems to have stood still. Medieval and Romanesque churches and buildings create a most memorable picture. We visit Montpeyroux, famous for its wines, and one of the real highlights of the Auvergne, Usson, with its magnificent views over the volcanic hills; St. Saturnin with its 13th century castle; and St. Floret, with its medieval buildings situated in a narrow valley. B,D

DAY 4: Cheese-Making and St. Nectaire
Today's optional excursion is to a traditional farm where you can learn about the processes in making the traditional St. Nectaire cheese. You can also visit the grottoes and old troglodyte houses. We also visit the pretty towns of St. Nectaire and Issoire, so typical of the region. B,D

Day 5: Vulcania and Clermont Ferrand

Our included excursion begins with a visit to the fascinating Vulcania theme and leisure park, set in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes National Park. Learn the history of this unique region and discover what is bubbling under your feet before we visit Lemptegy Volcano. We continue to Clermont Ferrand with its maze of quiet streets lined with Renaissance houses. The old houses and cathedral of Clermont, built from black volcanic rock, are part of the 'ville noire' (black town), with the Puys Mountains providing a breathtaking backdrop. B,D

Day 6:
To the Paris area for an overnight stay. Tonight you can join our optional tour to see this spectacular city at night as its historic buildings are illuminated along the banks of the River Seine. B

Day 7:
To Calais, then return home. B

Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

• FREE local joining points

• Travel by Silver Service luxury coach
• 6 nights' accommodation

• 6 continental breakfasts and 4 evening meals

• Excursions and visits as detailed

You'll stay for four nights at the 3-star Brit Hotel les Mouflons in the pretty village of Besse-et-St- Anastaise. The hotel has a traditional restaurant, bar, games room and sauna. All bedrooms have T.V. and telephone. The hotel does not have a lift but rooms are only on two floors. Overnight stays in the Paris area are in city-style hotels.

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No or low single supplements – on selected tours you can benefit from NO OR LOW SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENTS. We have limited availability on these rooms so call today.