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Highlights of Provence & the Dordogne
Discover the splendour and lifestyle that attracts so many Britons to these beautiful regions of France. From our base in Orange, we begin our holiday in the delightful former capital of Provence that is Aix-en-Provence, known as ‘the city of a thousand fountains’. Pay a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site, of Pont du Gard, an impressive aqueduct dating back to 19BC. In Avignon, see the famous Point St. Benezet, the broken bridge. As we travel to the Dordogne region, to the second base of our holiday, in Rocamador, we make a short visit to Nimes. Head to the charming towe of Sarlat, which is home to some of the best preserved medieval buildings in France. In Rocamador, spend time at the important pilgrimage site, and revel in the stunning scenery, as the town sits overlooking the River Alzou, before returning home with happy memories.
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- 8 nights' acommodation with continental breakfast
- 6 evening meals
- Convenient local joining points
- Travel by Silver Service or upgrade to Luxuria
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Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to the Paris area for an overnight stay.
Continue south to Orange, Provence, for a four-night stay.
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Includes Dinner
Today’s included excursion takes us to ‘the city of a thousand fountains’, Aix-en-Provence. It was known in Roman times as ‘Aquae Sextiae’, and was built on thermal springs. The town has been home to famous people such as painter Paul Cézanne, and novelist Emile Zola. Why not enjoy a stroll along the ‘Cours Mirabeau’ a pleasant road with lots of greenery and fountains, where rich families and nobles built elegant homes to celebrate their success; or visit the cathedral of Saint Sauveur. Later this afternoon we leave Aix-en-Provence and make our way back to Orange.
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Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Today’s full day optional excursion takes us first to the famous ‘Pont du Gard’, an ancient Roman aqueduct originally used to carry spring water over 50 kilometres to the city of Nïmes, before continuing to the historic walled city of Avignon. After free time, we visit the famous ‘Pont St Bénézet’ (broken bridge). Dating from the 12th century, the bridge is said to have been built by Bénézet, a young shepherd whose visions commanded him to construct a bridge across the Rhône. We later continue to the impressive 14th century ‘Palais des Papes’ (Popes Palace). Constructed in the 14th century and dominating Avignon’s skyline, the ‘Palais des Papes’ is the result of two palaces being joined. The Old Palace (North and East) was constructed by Pope Benedict XII, and the New Palace (South and West), by his successor Clement VI.
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Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Join us today as we head towards the Mediterranean Sea, on our optional excursion to Cassis with its unforgettable charm. Cassis is still the same small fishing port it was a century ago. Watch the fishermen going through their daily chores, as you relax by the waterside. This afternoon we return to Orange, where we have the rest of the day at leisure.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
This morning we say goodbye to Provence and head north to the Dordogne region making a short stop at Nïmes. Founded by Emperor Augustus in the 2nd century AD, Nïmes is known as the ‘Rome of France’ on account of its arena, which is similar to the Colosseum. We continue our journey to our hotel in Rocamadour where we stay for two nights.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Today’s included excursion takes us first to the bustling market town of Sarlat, home to some of the best-preserved medieval buildings in France. Here you will have free time to explore the town, and the beautiful Gothic and Romanesque style Cathedral, St. Sacerdos. This afternoon we return to Rocamadour, where we have the rest of the day at leisure. Perched on a limestone cliff overlooking the gorge of the River Alzou, the town has been devoted to the Virgin Mary for over nine hundred years.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
We say goodbye to the Dordogne region this morning as we travel to the Paris area for an overnight stay (suitable refreshment stops will be made en route). This evening, be sure to take advantage of our optional visit into the Latin Quarter, a bustling area of restaurants, cafés and souvenir shops to the south of the Ile de la Cité and Notre Dame. Here you can enjoy the atmosphere and sample the local bars and restaurants.
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Return home.
Includes Breakfast
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Mercure Orange, just over a mile from the centre of Orange, offering a bar, restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool (open subject to season). The hotel has two floors, but does not have a lift.
You will then stay at the 2-star Hotel du Lion d’Or in Rocamadour for two nights. The main building, restaurant and bar are close to the gates of the medieval centre of Rocamadour and there is a second building approximately 60 metres away. Both buildings are serviced by a lift (there are some steps to the entrance of the second building).
Due to demand, we may also use the Hotel Relais Amadourian in Rocamadour.
Overnight stays in the Paris area will be in city-style hotels.
