Quercy chateau retreat - 3* chateau-hotel

Deep in the French countryside between Lot and Garonne river valleys this 18th century chateau awaits with its secluded estate, cosy lounge and bar and exceptional cuisine.

3 nights based superior double room - breakfast - 2 dinners (3 course) - New Year's Eve Special Gala evening at the Chateau (aperitif open bar - 9 course meal - drinks included) - live music - dancing - 3 days car hire unlimited mileage + CDW.

Price per person: 479 euros (base 2 sharing double room) ENQUIRE

Black Mountain splendour - 3* Abbey-hotel

A former abbey, founded in the 8th century and now an ancient monument. Nestling beneath the Black Mountain just 40 minutes north of Carcassonne this makes a splendid getaway venue in the sunny south.

3 nights half-board (30 Dec - 1 Jan or 31 - 2 Jan), New Year's Eve Gala dinner (drinks included) + brunch on the 1st January (drinks included)
3 days hire car from any regional airport

Gascony calm - 3* chateau-hotel

Gascony - home to the 3 Musketeers: enjoy a welcome worthy of D'Artagnan himself in this village hotel devoted to the French paradox: succulent duck dishes, fine cheeses, good wines .. and the Prince of spirits - Armagnac.

4 days/ 3 nights of half-board in a spacious chateau in a Gascony village. Take the Armagnac wine route, visit Condom and its cathedral, the Christmas market and the sistercian abbey at Flaran. New Year's Eve dinner and party (drinks included) and hire car included. Arrival 30/31 Dec - departure 1st/2nd January

Price per person: €440 (base 2 sharing double room) ENQUIRE