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BIARRITZ
and the BASQUE COUNTRY:
self-drive tour of the Basque country with highlights including
visit
to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and exploration of St
Jean-de-Luz and the villages of the Pyrenean foothills.
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ALBI,
CARCASSONNE and TOULOUSE: self-drive '3
city' break based in the village of Sorèze in
the Black Mountains just north of Carcassonne. You
stay in an eighth century monastery and get to see
the mediaeval masterpieces at Albi, Cordes, Toulouse
and Carcassonne as well as Goya works at Castres and
Toulouse-Lautrec paintings in Albi.
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CAVE
PAINTINGS of the Lot and Dordogne: self-drive tour of
some of the famous (and some lesser-known) cave painting sites
of France. Based in Sarlat the tour takes in Lascaux, Pech
Merle, Font de Gaume and more. |
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DORDOGNE
DISCOVERY: self-drive tour of the Dordogne and Lot
river valleys: includes an optional boat ride on the Dordogne
river, visits to the Lascaux cave paintings, the town of Cahors
and the mediaeval villages of Rocamadour and St Cirq-la-Popie. |
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TOULOUSE
Aeropace weekend: visit the A380 assembly-line at
the Airbus plant before exploring this vibrant and
colourful southern city. Take the self-drive option
and visit the surrounding villages and vineyards or
go green and use the city's metro and bus system to
fully apprecaite its rich mediaeval past.
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MOST
BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES of FRANCE:
stay in a chateau-hotel in deepest Quercy and visit a
selection of the most beautiful villages of France. The
length of the Lot valley from Agen to Cajarc and throughout
the Quercy you will discover the hidden jewels of France.
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QUERCY -
Self-drive wining and dining weekend in deepest Quercy
- between the Lot and Garonne river valleys enjoy a spot
of pampering in the hands of an exquisite chef. Use the
car to visit the fortified villages in the area and track
down elusive vineyards and foie gras producers.
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BORDEAUX
Its
history is inextricably bound up with the history of
wine - great wine. Our weekend break introduces you to
the city and to its surrounding vineyards. 3 day break,
3* hotel
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BIARRITZ - stroll
the promenade with the beautiful people::
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3* hotel and GOLF break
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3* hotel "1930's
weekend" with Casino visit!
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* CARCASSONNE Wine tasting
discovery of the Minervois and Corbières
* Carcassonne
and Catalonia - an escorted tour which
can be adapted to self-drive
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COLLIOURE
Undiscovered
jewel on the Mediterranean coast - accommodation at Argèles
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CITIES
OF ART in the FRENCH MIDI
Toulouse-Lautrec
in Albi, Goya in Castres, the Impressionists in Toulouse
... and that's just the galleries! See the works of these
artists against the backdrop of stunning mediaeval cities
and villages of the French Midi: Toulouse, Albi, Castres,
Montauban and many more in this five day self-drive tour. |
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PAU and LOURDES -
Two beautiful cities in the Pyrenean foothills. 4* hotel
or 3* Self-catering accommodation with car hire from the
airport. Visit the city, the sanctuary and the beautiful
surrounding countryside (between the Jurançon and
Madiran vineyards) - the Pic du Midi and the Tourmalet pass. |
