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Atlantic Coast
La Rochelle
Once one of Frances most important maritime trading centres, La Rochelle remains the Atlantic coasts premier fishing port. However, its main industry today is tourism, with visitors attracted by its picturesque harbour, quaint old quarter and large, sandy beach. The bustling town has many top restaurants to sample the locally-caught fish and shellfish.
Atlantic Coast
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St Jean de Luz
A town with a lot of charm, much smaller scale than Biarritz, and much more authentically French (and Basque, even a bit Spanish) in character and clientele, good sandy beach, fishing harbour, good choice of restaurants.
HOTEL ST NICOLAS
Just a short walk from the port, this modern hotel blends well with the ancient buildings of the old fishermans quarter, now home to boutiques and traditional market shops. The hotel will shortly be upgraded to 3 stars. Facilities include a bar, lounge and comfortable breakfast area. All 79 rooms are air-conditioned and have bath, shower and WC, TV, telephone and hairdryer. The top floor is not served by the lift. Buffet breakfast is included. Triple room reduction: £9 High season supplement June and September: £6 Reduction during October: £9
HOTEL ARCHIPEL
Built in 2007, modern in style but traditional in warmth and hospitality, the Archipel represents excellent value for money. Located in a recently developed, quiet neighbourhood between Aquarium and yacht harbour, it is handy for all the major attractions. There are 86 unusually spacious rooms, including many for families, all with bath and shower, separate wc, tv, and telephone. There is also an outdoor swimming-pool with sun terrace. Buffet breakfast. One child under 10 stays free if sharing with parents. High season supplements 23 31 Mar & 1 6 Sep: £6 Reduction 1 5 July and during October: £6
MASQ HOTEL
A real find, this brand new designer three star (upgrade to four scheduled in 2008), ideally located a mere stones throw from both station and historic Vieux Port, yet in a quiet residential neighbourhood. The unprepossessing modern exterior belies the ultra-chic interior, where light, space and elegant sleek lines combine harmoniously in both public areas reception, lounge, bar, even corridors and the 76 spacious, immaculately furnished, tastefully decorated rooms. All are fully airconditioned and sound-proofed, with bath or shower, wc, satellite tv, telephone, personal safe and free wi-fi access. Tea and coffee making facilities in rooms. Buffet breakfast. Triple room reduction: £9 High season supplement in June & September: £6 Reduction in October: £8
HOTEL COLBERT
Almost opposite the station, just a stones throw from the lively fishing harbour and picturesque old town, and ten minutes stroll from the long sandy beach, the Hotel Colbert makes an ideal base for exploring both St Jean de Luz and the surrounding area. Both the style of the hotel and the warmth of the welcome encapsulate the traditional Basque essence of this charming town. The 34 rooms are light and airy, tastefully decorated, with bath or shower and wc, tv, safe, telephone and are soundproofed. Buffet breakfast. Triple room reduction: £6 High season supplements: June: £3.50 August: £10 and September: £7 plus certain weekends during the year.
The region of Bordeaux is renowned for its fine wines, vineyards and Chateaux and a trip to a vineyard is a must-do. The Maison du Vin and the tourist office in Bordeaux offer information and tours.
Excursions
Prices per person including Eurostar + TGV Star Rating 2 3 3 3 Hotel Name St Nicolas Archipel Masq Colbert Hotel Code LRNI LRAR LRMA SJCE 3 nts £ 276 276 317 291
1 Nov 07 - 31 Mar 08 1 Nov - 31 Dec 08 4 nts £ 317 318 371 330 Ex nt £ 41 41 54 39 Sgl nt £ 21 37 48 29 3 nts £ 340 337 396 323
1 Jul - 31 Aug 08 4 nts £ 400 396 476 373 Ex nt £ 61 59 80 50 Sgl nt £ 29 37 74 39 3 nts £ 313 308 362 309
1 Apr - 30 Jun 08 1 Sep - 31 Oct 08 4 nts £ 366 359 429 352 Ex nt £ 53 51 67 43 Sgl nt £ 31 43 61 32
For 1st class travel supplements, child prices, off peak and peak travel costs see page 48 (back cover).
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