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HOLIDAYS IN FRANCE extra LEGROOM

Discover the Auvergne 9 Days from £969

Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the Auvergne is Departures
an undiscovered and unspoilt region of France with its breathtaking Apr to Sep 2021 and 2022
landscapes.

Montpeyroux

Clermont Ferrand Sancy Massif

HIGHLIGHTS Day 1 Local departure by coach or Home Rack Railway to the Puy de Dôme. B,D
• Scenic journey seeing some of the most Connect service, then we continue to our Day 5 Auvergne Villages Head to Usson with
beautiful villages in France overnight hotel in France. its black stone vineyard houses. Here in this
• Visit a traditional cheese farm Day 2 After breakfast, we will continue ‘prison’ village, perched on a basalt rocky peak,
through the French countryside and arrive at Queen Margot lived in exile for nineteen years.
Included Excursions our hotel in the Auvergne, our base for the next We continue to Montpeyroux, a village of
• Clermont Ferrand and Volcanoes National six nights. B,D craftsmen. You will be intrigued by its maze of
Park with guide • Rack Railway Ride Day 3 Sancy Massif and Cheese Tasting vaulted passages and vineyard houses. B,D
• Auvergne Villages with guide Start with a visit to St. Floret and the 13th- Day 6 Issoire A leisurely day in Issoire. The
• Sancy Massif and cheese farm with guide century feudal castle with its frescoes telling hotel includes a video presentation about the
the legend of Tristan and Isolde. Next, an volcanic region tonight. B,D
Optional Excursion invitation into the heart of the Sancy Massif,
• Vichy and Thiers a climb up to the striking uplands between Day 7 Vichy and Thiers Explore the historical
city of Vichy with us on this optional excursion,
mountains and volcanic lakes. You will have
Also Includes time to linger in Besse, a medieval and taking in its many famous sights, such as the
• 8 nights hotel with continental breakfast, Renaissance city built on a lava flow and fief Opera House, the Town Hall, and the stunning
1 packed lunch and 6 evening meals – of the Médicis family. Our journey continues city centre. After this, we make our way to
includes an ‘Auvergnat’ dinner (see below) on a flavour discovery route with a visit and Thiers, known for its charming half-timbered
• Welcome aperitif and glass of local wine a tasting session of the famous St. Nectaire houses and picturesque setting. B,D
on first night in Issoire cheese. Continue on to Lake Chambon and Day 8 We depart the Auvergne and travel
• Farewell drink before dinner on last night head to the Valley de Chaudefour to discover northward for an overnight stay. B
a hidden glacial vista. B,D
‘
• Auvergnat’ dinner (4-course typical dinner Day 9 Return home. B
including cheese) Day 4 Clermont Ferrand, Volcanoes National Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Park and Puy de Dôme rack railway Leave
• Porterage at the hotel Tour Code: W9FDA
for Clermont–Ferrand, regional capital and
• Local joining points town of the Black Diamond. Situated on a Jul 03 2021 £969 Jul 02 2022 £999
(see pages 4 & 5 for your nearest) volcanic hill, the historic centre of Clermont Apr 30 2022 £989
EXTRA LEGROOM:
YOUR HOTELS offers charming pedestrian streets bordered Upgrade to an extra legroom coach for added comfort
by fine old private townhouses and fountains.
You will stay for six nights at the 3-star Hotel Another beautiful Romanesque church, the
le Pariou, Issoire. The spacious and well- Notre Dame du Port Basilica, ca UNESCO Tour Code: W9FDAR
equipped rooms will ensure a comfortable World Heritage Site, graces another part of Sep 25 2021 £999 Sep 24 2022 £1039
stay. Overnight stays in France will be in the city. We continue into the Volcano Park, an Optional excursions are at extra cost.
city-style hotels. area unique in Europe. We include a ride on the Extras: single room supplement from £259.

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