Provence - Arles, Nimes, Montpellier, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, Cassis, St Cyr and Bandol — Intro — French Travel Service Paris & France including Corsica 2008 online holiday brochure

Montpellier Provence Nîmes Exciting modern architecture sits comfortably alongside the wonders of the ancient world in Nîmes, known by the locals as the Rome of France because of its arena and other well-preserved Roman remains. Nîmes is also where Levi Strauss discovered the perfect cloth for his new invention, jeans, giving the world the word denim (de Nîmes). Provence arles The ancient capital of the Languedoc region is today a dynamic, youthful university city with a charming old quarter and a modern shopping and commercial centre. Full of history and culture, Arles has been an important Provençal city since Roman times and has many interesting historic sights, including a stunning amphitheatre. HoteL Du MIDI This is an impressive hotel, even more so after its recent refurbishment, situated opposite the Opera and just a five minute walk from the railway station. With its turn of the century décor, the hotel has a distinctive charm as well as being equipped with many modern amenities. All 44 air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms have bath, shower and WC, TV, telephone, hairdryer and minibar. Buffet breakfast is included. HoteL KyrIaD In the heart of Nimes, this hotel is conveniently located for exploring the monuments of this historic Roman city. Despite its small size, the hotel is well equipped with modern amenities and has both a reception lounge and a breakfast room. All 24 rooms are air-conditioned and sound proofed, and have bath, shower and WC, satellite TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. Buffet breakfast is included. One child under 12 stays free if sharing with parents. Triple room reduction: £8 Supplement 21 31 March: £5 HoteL La BauMe This delightful hotel is built around what was once a prestigious 17th century mansion house, and tastefully combines tradition and modern comforts. The hotel also has a pretty interior courtyard, lounge and bar. All 34 airconditioned and soundproofed rooms have bath or shower and WC, telephone, satellite TV, radio, minibar and hairdryer. Continental breakfast is included. HoteL DarLataN Situated within the walls and in the heart of the old town the hotel dates from the 15th century. There are 47 rooms all individually decorated with classic provencal antique furniture, with bath and shower, wc, minibar, TV and telephone. There is a breakfast room, bar, lounges and a heated swimming pool in the garden. One child under 12 stays free if sharing with parents (breakfast payable to hotel). Triple room reduction: £7 between 1 Nov & 28 Feb 4 nights for the price of 3 Prices per person including Eurostar + TGV Star Rating 3 2 3 3 Hotel Name Du Midi Kyriad La Baume Arlatan Hotel Code MPMI NKYR NLAB AARL 4 nts £ 439 307 408 389 1 Nov 07 - 31 Mar 08 1 Nov - 31 Dec 08 5 nts £ 505 343 466 443 Ex nt £ 65 35 58 54 Sgl nt £ 48 26 31 42 4 nts £ 445 334 412 443 1 Jun - 30 Sep 08 5 nts £ 512 374 471 508 Ex nt £ 67 40 60 65 Sgl nt £ 49 32 32 53 4 nts £ 457 341 422 429 1 Apr - 31 May 08 1 - 31 Oct 08 5 nts £ 525 383 483 493 Ex nt £ 69 41 61 64 Sgl nt £ 50 33 33 52 For 1st class travel supplements, child prices, off peak and peak travel costs see page 48 (back cover). www.F-T-S.co.uk 0844 84 888 43 25

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