Languedoc-Roussillon combines a gentle coastline with a rugged hinterland and historic towns and cities. This 6 day tour, offers a taste of all the variety that this beautiful region has to offer from a base in the delightful southern city of Montpellier. Highlights include the perfectly-restored medieval citadel town of Carcassonne, Béziers, the Parc Regional du Haut Languedoc, Narbonne, Pézenas, Sète, the walled town of Aigues-Mortes and the Camargue.
Itinerary details
Day 1
Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras to Lille and onwards to Montpellier by TGV. On arrival, transfer on foot (about 200 metres) to Holiday Inn for 5 night stay on bed and continental breakfast basis. Bags collected by hotel.
Day 2
Full day tour to National Park of Languedoc, the stunning 9th century abbey village of St Guilhem-le-Desert and the amazing Millau Viaduct designed by Sir Norman Foster.
Day 3
Morning in Montpellier with afternoon visits to Pézenas and Sète.
Day 4
Full day tour to Carcassone and Narbonne.
Day 5
Full day tour to Aigues-Mortes and the Camargue.
Day 6
Morning transfer to station for TGV and Eurostar back to London St Pancras.
Accommodation
Holiday Inn Montpellier-Metropole Hotel
The traditional 4-star Holiday Inn Montpellier-Metropole Hotel, is located in the centre of the beautiful city of Montpellier. Dating from 1898, this hotel offers a high standard of accommodation and service. Price based on shared occupancy of a twin room. Facilities here include comfortable rooms with private facilities, bar and belle-epoque-style restaurant “La Closerie” and tranquil enclosed garden.
Pre-tour accommodation is available at the Travel Inn, London King's Cross St Pancras, about 5 minutes walk from St Pancras, at an approximate rate of £90 per room. Bookings can be made direct with the hotel on 0870 990 6414 or visit their website at www.travelinn.co.uk
Included in price
- Return Eurostar/TGV from St Pancras to Montpellier via Lille
- 5 nights accommodation in standard room on bed and buffet breakfast basis at 4-star Holiday Inn Metropole.
- Excursions as detailed in the itinerary above conducted by tour manager
- Tour manager throughout
Not included in price
- Single room supplement
- Holiday insurance
- Standard Premier/1st class upgrade on Eurostar/TGV. On the Eurostar this constitutes upgraded seating and meal with a complimentary drink. Upgraded seating only on TGV.
- Meals other than those stated
- Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls etc
- Porterage and gratuities.
Notes
As with most trains, passengers are responsible for carrying luggage onto and off the train. Luggage can be stored on overhead shelves or at the entrance to the carriages. Trolleys are available at St Pancras but bags do need to be carried onto the platform.