The South of France — Tour Pages — Travelsphere Europe 2009 online holiday brochure

FRANCE - RAIL The South of France by train 7 days from �749 HALF BOARD IN RESORT Including Highlights Include Millau Viaduct & Languedoc National Park Montpellier & Sete Minerve & Carcassonne N�mes, Arles & Camargue ALL EXCURSIONS By rail... MONTPELLIER 4.0 5.0 Travel by high-speed Eurostar and French TGV rail services to the lovely LanguedocRoussillon region in south-west France. Enjoy a memorable stay exploring the beautiful coastline, stunning scenery, historic towns and villages from your base near charming Montpellier. We return to the UK via the romantic city of Paris for an overnight stay a delightful finale to this great value holiday. This area of France is simply packed with superb sights, with Roman remains, the incredible landscapes of the Camargue and Languedoc, historic towns such as N�mes and Arles, and the astounding Millau Viaduct, a true modern wonder. Our programme of included excursions will show you the best of these fabulous attractions. impressive Roman remains, including the amphitheatre and a superbly preserved temple, the Maison Carr�e. Continue to Arles on the River Rh�ne and the unique Camargue, famous for its lagoons, marshes and wildlife. DAY 6 - Transfer to Montpellier to join the TGV service to Paris Gare de Lyon. Then transfer to your Paris hotel for an overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis. DAY 7 - Morning free to explore Paris, go sightseeing or visit the superb shops. Mid-afternoon departure from Paris Gare du Nord for your return journey to the UK, arriving early evening at Ebbsfleet and London St Pancras. YOUR HOTELS You will stay in the comfortable Hotel Neptune in the Port de Plaisance area of Carnon. Amenities include the Trident Restaurant, a bar, lifts and swimming pool. All the comfortable bedrooms have private facilities, TV and telephone. MILLAU VIADUCT What's Included Return travel by Eurostar and French Railways in standard class (Leisure Select/1st class upgrades available) Transfers between station and hotel Six nights' accommodation (five nights half board, one night including breakfast) Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager Four excursions as detailed YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Depart from London St. Pancras or Ebbsfleet on the Eurostar service to Lille (passengers in Leisure Select class will enjoy a meal and drinks served at their seat). Change to the TGV service to Montpellier. On arrival transfer to your hotel for a five night stay. DAYS 2 TO 5 - Free for you to relax or join our four included excursions by coach: Millau Viaduct & Languedoc National Park A full day tour featuring an unforgettable crossing over the Millau Viaduct. This incredible structure is the world's tallest road bridge, with a deck nearly 900 feet above the River Tarn. Continue to the spectacular Languedoc National Park, which is home to a wonderful collection of wildlife, birds and flowers. We also visit the picturesque village of Guilhelm-le-Desert. Montpellier & Sete - A full day excursion featuring a panoramic sightseeing tour around the charming city of Montpellier, where sights include the Place de la Com�die, the Arc de Triomphe, tree-lined promenades and historic buildings, before continuing to S�te on the Thau Lagoon, famous for its superb oyster beds. Minerve & Carcassonne - A full day of sightseeing opportunities we visit Minerve, a picturesque village above the confluence of the Rivers Briant and Cesse. The village is filled with historical relics, including the Saint-Etienne Church and the Candela, an octagonal tower which is all that remains of the village's castle. Continue to Carcassonne, where you can explore the superb citadel, whose huge ramparts and towers still watch over the city. To Paris From Lille FRANCE Nimes Arles Accommodation in Paris is at the three star Novotel Paris Vaugirard or similar. Montpellier Camargue Carnon Dates & Prices 2009 St. Pancras Depart 0853 hrs Return arr. 1637 hrs Holiday ref: PEFML Ebbseet Depart 0928 hrs Return arr. 1606 hrs May 05 Jun 23 Sep 15 �749 �789 �779 May 05 Jun 23 Sep 15 �749 �789 �779 CARCASSONNE N�mes, Arles & Camargue - Enjoy a full day excursion, first visiting N�mes. The city boasts Deposit �100 per person Single room �140 For insurance information, please see page 195. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities 1st CLASS UPGRADE (Leisure select on Eurostar) �145 96 To view dates & prices click here To book click here

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