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The sheer beauty of this wonderful Alpine region of France leaves you almost lost for words! The Savoie Alps are home to dramatic mountain peaks, charming towns and villages, tranquil Alpine lakes and lush, green valleys. Visits to Aix-les-Bains, Annecy and Chambery will take your breath away. Plus, of course, the gastronomic delights of the charming Château des Comtes de Challes, where we will be based throughout our tour. So let your taste buds be tingled in the Chateau's lovely restaurant whilst your eyes take in the spectacular Alpine scenery - this wonderful tour is bound to leave lasting memories all round !
9 days from £1299 pp
We offer flexible payment options
Once you have booked your tour either online, or by telephone ( 01709 787 463 ), you have the flexibility of how you pay off the remainder of your balance. You can:
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Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France for an overnight stay.
Continue past Troyes and Dijon, famous for its mustard of the same name. Then towards the awe-inspiring scenery of the Savoie Alps and to Challes-les-Eaux for a six-night stay. When you arrive, enjoy a welcome drink before dinner.
Included Highlights
Take the opportunity of an optional excursion to Lyon, France's second city and reputed to be the gourmet capital of France.
Found at the meeting point of the Rhône and Saone Rivers, Lyon’s historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its charm as a city is undisputed among the French and the old town is a maze of cobbled streets, covered walkways and Renaissance architecture just begging to be explored.
While you're there, don't forget to take a look at the Basilique de Notre-Dame de Fourvière and the Cathédrale St. Jean.
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Our Alpine extravaganza continues today with an included excursion to the town of Annecy, placed right on the shores of its namesake, Lake Annecy.
As well as a picturesque lakeside promenade, you can wander through the quaint old town which has an abundance of arcaded streets that are criss-crossed by canals. Often referred to as the 'Venice of the Alps', the medieval quarter is a photographer’s delight, with flower-bedecked bridges across the charming canals and the weekly market which springs into life every Tuesday. While you wander around the many attractions, be sure to take in the majestic views of the surrounding mountains.
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Enjoy an included excursion to Grenoble, otherwise known as 'the Capital of the Alps', nestled amongst the dramatic peaks of the Belledonne, Chartreuse and Vercors mountains. You may wish to take the iconic cable car over the city’s rooftops to the Fort de la Bastille, a 17th century fortress that has stood the test of time to become an attraction for thousands.
Alternatively, relax in the lively Place Saint André or stroll amongst the fountains of Place Grenette. During the day, we will also have the opportunity to see the Chartreuse massif; a stunning region of snowy mountain peaks, dense forests, deep valleys and lush green meadows.
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Our included excursion today takes us first to Chambery, where Thursday is market day. Shop for souvenirs and local produce or explore the historical old town and admire the beautiful medieval buildings and cathedral. The town boasts many Italian influences in its architecture, having all the charm of an Italian hamlet with the dramatic background of Alpine scenery.
The tour will continue to the well-known fashionable spa town of Aix les Bains, a Victorian-style year-round resort with a beach on Lac du Bourget; France's largest lake. If you get a chance (and have a head for heights) an aerial cableway 5,000 feet up the fir-covered Mount Revard delivers jaw-dropping views of the surrounding area. Wander around the streets lined with shops, restaurants and elegant Belle-Époque buildings. Enjoy a stroll along the promenade and admire the views of the famous Abbaye d'Hautecombe monastery. Our journey back to the hotel will take us through the picturesque Isere Valley.
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Spend a final day in Challes-les-Eaux and find out what makes it such a special place to stay. Explore the château, which was the former home of the Dukes of Savoie, enjoy a stroll around the beautiful grounds and wander into the local village for some last-minute shopping and to admire the wonderful views. Friday is market day in Challes-les-Eaux, so make sure to wander the stalls for trinkets and gifts if you get a chance.
Alternatively, join our optional excursion to Chamonix. Browsing around the little shops is a pleasure and you will have a large choice of cafés and restaurants for your midday snack. The town is about 3,500 feet above sea level and sits astride the River Arve, which rises into Mer de Glace; Mont Blanc’s largest glacier and otherwise known as the 'Sea of Ice'.
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We leave the Alps and head through France to reach our hotel for an overnight stay in the Paris area.
Return home.
Travel Insurance from £35.00 (9 days) (includes insurance premium tax, prices per person). Single Room Supplement from £279.00 (9 days).
Book online OR call our friendly travel advisers on:
01709 787 463
If you prefer, then you can join the tour at the hotel. To do this, we will require a copy of your passport for identification purposes and you must advise us at the time of booking.
No reduction will be given if you should choose to do this.
We are unable to guarantee that the hotel will be able to meet your dietary requirements. We find that the majority of European countries do not generally cater for vegetarians and that the meal supplied may well be what everyone else is having minus the meat.
We will of course endeavour to arrange for a vegetarian meal at the hotel. We do however suggest that you advise us of your dietary requests at the time of booking and recommend that you speak to the receptionist on arrival with regard to your request.
You will stay for six nights at the 3-star Château des Comtes de Challes. Situated in two hectares of gardens, overlooking the Challes-les-Eaux Valley, this 15th century castle became a hotel in 1860. Overnight stays in northern France and Paris area will be in city-style hotels.
Front row seats can be reserved for £15pp (up to 6 days' duration), £24pp (7 & 8 days' duration), £26pp (9, 10 and 11 days' duration) and £30pp (12 days' duration and over) on all European tours. This offer is only available for bookings of two or four persons on the front row and is subject to availability. In addition to this, seats on the second row can be reserved for £8pp (up to 6 days duration), £15pp (7 & 8 days duration), £18pp (9, 10 and 11 days' duration) and £22pp (12 days' duration and over). Guaranteed front/second row seats cannot be reserved on transfer journeys to/from the interchange. Children under 15 years cannot occupy a front row seat due to French Law. Central view seats are free.
Please note: On some coaches the legroom on front seats may be slightly less than that available on other seats due to the presence of a modesty board in front.
If your tour is cancelled for any reason and front/second row seats are not available on your new tour, you will be refunded the supplement. No other compensation will be payable.
Alternatively, we can take seating requests on your booking. However, requests are not guaranteed. All seat numbers are confirmed on travel documents approximately 7-10 days prior to departure.
Transfer coaches are routed approximately 2-3 weeks before departure. The route taken depends on where paassengers are booked to travel from on any particular date as to which route is taken. If you require further detailed information regarding the route to the port you can contact our Customer Service Department on 01709 830333 two weeks before you are due to travel.
With regard to the route taken by the main tour coach, this is determined by the driver.
When it comes to getting you to your destination, Leger Holidays make it easy, with a selection of travel options for you to choose from.
You can join your coach at your nearest joining point – we’ve hundreds to choose from throughout England, Scotland and Wales. To find your nearest pick up, search using your postcode below.
*Please note pickups are subject to availability.
On Single Traveller holidays and coach holidays of 7 days’ duration or more, you don’t even have to think about getting to your local joining point. If you live within 20 miles of one of our free joining points we’ll pick you up from your home and take you to meet your transfer vehicle, then return you back home at the end of your holiday. The cost is from £40 per booking each way for up to four people per booking.
If you live a little further afield, you can also take advantage of this convenient option for an additional charge – please enquire at the time of booking.
To book this tour, just give our friendly team a call on 01709 787 463 or book online at www.leger.co.uk
