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The Undiscovered Auvergne
The Auvergne lies at the heart of France and is a region of dramatic landscapes, charming villages and chateaux, as well as a unique culture and history. In many ways it is the very heart and soul of France, offering the visitor the chance to explore one of the country’s best-kept secrets. Join us on this brand new tour as we visit some of the region’s highlights including Usson, St. Floret and Montpeyroux, as well as spending time in the impressive French capital, Paris.
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- 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Convenient local joining points
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Local departure by coach then onwards to the Paris area for an overnight stay.
Spend the morning in Paris and join our optional sightseeing tour, which takes in the famous sights, such as the Eiffel Tower, Place de la Concorde, Notre Dame and the Champs Elysees. Continue to the Auvergne for four nights.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
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).
The Auvergne is home to many beautiful towns and villages, and on this superb included excursion we experience three 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 Usson, with its magnificent views over the volcanic hills; St. Floret, with its medieval buildings situated in a narrow valley, and Montpeyroux, famous for its wines and one of the real highlights of the Auvergne.
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Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Included excursion to Le Puy en Velay an important pilgrimage town in medieval times, and a departure point on the Santiago de Compostela pilgrim route. Astounding volcanic peaks topped with churches and statues offer a magnificent sight to visitors, and the towering Romanesque west front of the cathedral proudly proclaims its UNESCO World Heritage title. After a guided tour of the town in the tourist train, you will be free to discover the traditional Le Puy lace and green lentils in the local crafts shops, or why not sample the famous Verbena liqueur –La Verveine du Velay.
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Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Included excursion, as we start the day with a visit to the aptly named ‘Volcan de Lemptegy’ where we learn more about the anatomy of volcanoes.
We enjoy a documentary film, a guided visit by motorised train, and a visit to the ‘Explosive Mine’. We continue to Clermont Ferrand, which began life as two distinct cities – Clermont, once a Celtic and Roman settlement and now a thriving city, and Ferrand, which provides a complete contrast with a maze of quiet streets lined with Renaissance houses.
The old houses and cathedral of Clermont, built from volcanic rock are part of the ‘ville noire’ (black town), with the Puys Mountains providing an awe-inspiring backdrop.
With its superb cathedral, bustling Place St-Pierre, the capital of the Auvergne is a quite unique city.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
To Paris for an overnight stay.
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Return home.
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Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Hotel Le Pariou in Issoire.
Overnight stays in the Paris area are in city-style hotels.
