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The Auvergne – France’s Secret Heart with Charming Villages & Spectacular Scenery - 7 days from £579

Your Holiday Itinerary

7-Day Break

  • Day 1 – Departure by coach then onwards 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 – Paris By Night 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

Please note this tour involves a significant degree of walking as the region is mountainous.

Notes

Prices are per person, based on two sharing

Extras:

  • Optional excursions
  • Single room supplement £89
  • Travel insurance from £41.95

Early Booking Discount Special Offer!

£20 off 2013 departures when you book before 30 June 2012. Quote reference "EBR12" when making your booking by telephone or enter as your discount code on the payment page for online bookings.

Passengers :

Tour Includes

  • Free joining points
  • Travel by executive coach
  • 6 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Included excursions:
    • Paris – world-famous sights
    • Villages of the Auvergne – picturesque countryside and beautiful views
    • Vulcania and Clermont Ferrand – the history of this fascinating region

Optional Excursions

  • St. Nectaire – pretty Auvergne town and traditional cheese-making
  • Paris By Night – spectacular views
  • Paris Sightseeing – see the famous landmarks

Map

Silver Service

Upgrade to Silver Service and enjoy these extras

  • Travel by Silver Service luxury coach which includes:
    • Extra legroom for your added comfort
    • Comfortable rear lounge to relax and chat
    • FREE personal headphones with a choice of music & DVDs
  • Porterage in all hotels
  • Smaller, more personal group

Tour Dates

The Auvergne - France'S Secret Heart (7 Days) - Silver Service
Tour Ref: 7FACV/1

06 May 2013 - £579.00

24 June 2013 - £599.00