Highlights of Provence & Dordogne

Highlights of the Provence & Dordogne

Discover the splendour and lifestyle that has attracted so many Britons to this unique part of France

9 days from £679

Excursions & Visits
• Aix-en-Provence - city of a thousand fountains
• Nimes - the 'Rome of France'
• Sarlat - medieval buildings
• Rocamadour - spectacular setting

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• Pont du Gard & and Avignon - impressive aqueduct, walled city and former papal centre
• Marseille and Cassis - traditional old town and port

Your holiday itinerary
Day 1 Local departure by coach then onwads to the Paris area for an overnight stay.
Day 2 Continue south to Orange, Provence, for a four-night stay. (B,D)
Day 3 Aix-en-Provence - Included visit to the former capital of Provence, known as ‘the city of a thousand fountains’. (B,D)
Day 4 Pont Du Gard and Avignon - Optional excursion to see the Pont du Gard, an impressive aqueduct dating back to 19BC, and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, 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 ‘Pont d’Avignon’. (B,D)
Day 5 Marseille and Cassis - Optional excursion, first to 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)
Day 6 Nîmes - En route to the Dordogne region, we make a short visit to Nîmes, founded by Emperor Augustus in the 2nd century AD. Some call Nîmes the ‘Rome of France’, on account of its arena, similar to the Colosseum. Continue to Rocamadour for a two-night stay. (B,D)
Day 7 Sarlat and Rocamadour - Included excursion to 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. 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)
Day 8 To the Paris area for an overnight stay. (B)
Day 9 To Calais then return home. (B)
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Your hotels
You’ll stay for four nights at the 3-star Hotel Park Inn, only a 15 minute walk from the centre of Orange, offering a bar, restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. All bedrooms have T.V., hairdryer and air-conditioning. 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 television.  Overnight stays in the Paris area will be in city-style hotels.

What’s Included?
• 8 nights' accommodation with 8 continental breakfasts & 6 evening meals
• Excursions and visits as detailed above
• Travel by executive coach

Travel by Silver Service coach and receive
• Extra legroom for your added comfort
• Rear lounge to relax and chat
• Free personal headphones with a choice of music and DVD's
• Porterage at your hotels

Executive Coach - 9FPD
Date	Price
Sat 7 Jul	679
Supplements (pp)
Single	189

Silver Service - 9FPDV
Date	Price	Date	Price
Sat 28 Apr	749	Sat 25 Aug	819
Sat 19 May	799	Sat 15 Sept	829
Sat 23 Jun	819	Sat 6 Oct	749
Supplements (pp)
Single	189