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ATLANTIC TO THE MEDITERRANEAN
Provence, Camargue & the French Alps
11 days from £799
Aix-en-Provence
Provence
· Travel by air or rail · Superb value three-centre holiday · Exciting programme of included and optional excursions · A classic Page & Moy tour
Explore the breathtaking countryside and mellow stone villages of Provence, take in the exhilarating mountain panorama of the Alps and stand in awe of the sweeping plains of the Camargue on this superb three-centre holiday.
ITINERARY DAY 1 UK/Aix-en-Provence By air: Fly to Marseille and transfer to Aix-en-Provence. By rail: Travel from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet on the Eurostar service to Lille, connecting with the TGV service direct to Aix. We spend three nights at the superior 2-star Hotel St Christophe, right in the heart of Aix. There are several restaurants close to the hotel serving wonderful Provencal cuisine. DAY 2 Aix-en-Provence & Cassis Enjoy a leisurely morning exploring Aix at your own pace. A wealth of beautiful 17th and 18th-century buildings line the narrow mediaeval streets. This afternoon, don't miss our optional excursion to the picturesque fishing village of Cassis, its port lined with cafes and bars. A lovely old town of pretty streets spreads out from the town hall, overlooking a shady square. Hemmed in by white cliffs and slopes of vineyards, Cassis has retained much of its charm. Visited by artists and writers including Derain and Virginia Woolf, it is the perfect spot to relax with a drink. DAY 3 The Camargue, Arles & Les Baux Today's full-day excursion shows you the best of the Camargue, the hauntingly beautiful wilderness at the mouth of the Rhone. Stretching endlessly towards the horizon, the gently undulating plains are known for their white horses and prolific birdlife. You'll also visit charming Arles with its well-preserved amphitheatre and numerous other Roman and mediaeval monuments. It was here that a troubled Van Gogh painted such masterpieces as The Sunflowers and The Starry Night. Your final stop is the evocative mediaeval town of Les Baux, perched on a rocky outcrop above the Provencal landscape. Be sure to wander up through the winding streets to the ruined citadel, and take in the breathtaking views over the Camargue. DAY 4 Allevard Leave the gentle Provencal landscape behind and drive north towards Allevard and the French Alps, following the historic Route Napoleon, built to commemorate the leader's journey north after his exile. Your base for the next four nights is the Hotel les Pervenches. DAY 5 Chambery After a free morning, enjoy an optional excursion to the alpine town of Chambery with its well-preserved fortress. Contemporary architecture sits harmoniously alongside the town's more historic buildings. DAY 6 Chamonix & Mont Blanc Prepare for a day of magnificent scenery as we visit Chamonix, a popular ski resort that retains a genteel Victorian ambience. You will be free to explore the town or perhaps take the funicular railway up into the mountains for a truly stunning view of Mont Blanc's most famous glacier, the Mer de Glace.
FRANCE
Chamonix Annecy
Chambery ALLEVARD Voiron Valence JOYEUSE Les Vans Arles Les Baux AIX-EN-PROVENCE
Marseille Cassis
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