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Delights of the Cote d'Azur, Provence and Burgundy
Based in the charming coastal resort of Sanary-sur-Mer in France, you will find a holiday full of excursions exploring the delightful Provençal towns and villages along this beautiful coastline. See the bustling harbour of Bandol and experience the old world charm of the small fishing village of Cassis. Visit Aix-en-Provence, known as ‘the city of fountains’ and explore the medieval centre that was once home to the famous artist, Paul Cezanne. Relax in Sanary-sur-Mer and bask in the beautiful architecture of the pink and white buildings. You also have the chance to visit the stylish holiday resort of St.Tropez before heading to Dijon.
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- 8 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 2 evening meals
- Convenient local joining points
- Travel by Silver Service coach
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Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France for an overnight stay.
We head south to reach the Provençal resort town of Sanary-sur Mer for four nights. This charming little seaside town boasts a pretty, colourful harbour, lined with cafés, restaurants and bars.
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Included Highlights
Included excursion, taking us first to Bandol, famed for its fine red wines, often served cold. Wander the tree-lined promenade and admire the yachts in the bustling harbour.
We continue to Cassis, which has managed to retain the old-world charm of a small fishing village – perfect for sitting with a coffee watching the world go by. The area is famous for the impressive inlets and white cliffs of the Calanques, standing high above the beautiful turquoise sea.
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Included Highlights
Included excursion to the delightful former capital of Provence, Aix-en-Provence, known as the ‘city of a thousand fountains’. Explore the medieval centre with its charming streets and lanes, leading to squares lined with grand buildings. This was the home to the artist, Paul Cezanne, and his legacy can be found throughout the city. Watch the world go by from a pavement café on the elegant tree-lined Cours Mirabeau.
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Included Highlights
Join our optional excursion as we visit the playground of the rich. We head first to Saint Tropez, favoured resort and inspiration for so many artists. The town has managed to retain a charming ambience, despite its popularity. See the pretty Quai Jean-Jaurès, lined with pretty painted houses. For a contrast, we later visit Bormes-les-Mimosas, a medieval hill-top village, offering magnificent views across the coast. Explore the streets of the picturesque old town.
Includes Breakfast
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).
We leave Sanary-sur-Mer and head north into Burgundy to Dijon for two nights.
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Includes Dinner
Spend the morning in Dijon. Explore the charming streets lined with glazed rooftops and half-timbered houses, view the former ducal palace or take time to sample the local specialities, which alongside the famous wine also includes delicacies such as the world-renowned ginger bread, mustard and the blackcurrant liqueur, Cassis. Later, we head to Marsannay-la-Cote, where we include a tasting of some of the local wines of the Cote de Nuits region.
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Includes Dinner
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We leave Dijon and head north to our overnight hotel in the Paris area.
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Return home.
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Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Soleil et Jardin Hotel in the beautiful coastal town of Sanary-sur-Mer. The hotel is situated only a five minute walk from the heart of the resort and the pretty restaurant-lined harbour. The hotel has a bar and all rooms are well-appointed with T.V., air-conditioning and hairdryer. The hotel does not have a restaurant but there are endless dining options in the resort. You will then stay for two nights at the 4-star Holiday Inn Dijon Toison d'Or.
Overnight stays in northern France will be in city-style hotels.
