Your Holiday Itinerary
9-Day Break
- Day 1 – Local departure by coach then onwards 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 delightful 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 the ‘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, with 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
Silver Service
You can travel in armchair comfort for only a little extra. Add a touch of luxury to your holiday - choose to upgrade to Silver Service for luxury coach travel with added benefits.
Executive Coach
All of our coaches are modern and comfortable, and you can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expertly-trained coach crews, who are on hand to assist and escort you along the way!
Flight Option
This tour allows you to fly to your destination, allowing you plenty of time to relax and see the sights!
Cruising Tour
This tour consists of an inclusive cruising element, by either river or sea!
Notes
Prices are per person, based on two sharing
Extras:
- Optional excursions
- Single room supplement £189
- Travel insurance from £44.95
Early Booking Discount Special Offer!
£20 off Apr to Jul departures when you book before 28th February 2012. Quote reference "EJ12" when making your booking by telephone or enter as your discount code on the payment page for online bookings.
Passengers :
Tour Includes
- Free local joining points
- Travel by executive coach
- 8 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast
- 6 evening meals
- Includes excursions:
- Aix-en-Provence – city of a thousand fountains
- Nîmes – the ‘Rome of France’
- Sarlat – medieval buildings
- Rocamadour – spectacular setting
Optional Excursions
- Pont du Gard and Avignon – impressive aqueduct, walled city and former papal centre
- Marseille and Cassis – traditional old town and port
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
Highlights Of Provence & The Dordogne (9 Days) - Silver Service
Tour Ref: 9FPDV/1
28 April 2012 - £749.00
19 May 2012 - £799.00
23 June 2012 - £819.00
25 August 2012 - £819.00
15 September 2012 - £829.00
06 October 2012 - £749.00
Highlights Of Provence & The Dordogne (9 Days)
Tour Ref: 9FPD/1
07 July 2012 - £679.00
Single Room Saver
As a single traveller, you can benefit from NO or LOW single room supplements on some of our regular holidays. We have limited availability on these rooms, so book today.
Door to Door
On selected holidays of 12 days duration or more, you don’t even have to think about getting to your local joining point! Provided you live within 20 miles of one of our free joining points, from only £49.99 per car, we’ll pick you up from your home and return you back.(subject to terms & availability).
Flying Start
On selected popular tours, choose a flying start (fly out and join coach for return
journey), flying return (travel out by coach and fly home), or fly both ways!
Plus we'll arrange your flights and transfers between your hotel and the European airport.
Directors' Choice
Here at Leger, our Directors are a hands-on crew and like to experience holidays the same way as you do.
By travelling on tours and talking to our customers,
they get very valuable feedback that we use to ensure we deliver you
the best holiday possible.