6-day escorted tour from £599
Castle of Carcassonne
Journey through the rolling countryside of Provence, as its historic UNESCO-listed crowning glories are thrillingly brought to life. Tour Highlights & Inclusions • A guided tour of historic, walled Carcassonne, one of France’s great medieval cities • Free time to wander the ramparts of Carcassonne under your own steam • A full-day visit to the majestic papal city of Avignon, including a visit to the stunning Roman Pont du Gard • An unforgettable cruise along the treelined Canal du Midi
• The chance to visit the port-town of Collioure and the Roman city of Narbonne on an optional excursion • Five nights’ carefully chosen three-star bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the Ibis Carcassonne Est, Carcassonne (upgrade hotels available for a supplement) • Return flights to France, with coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
On this hugely popular tour to one of France’s most scenic corners, discover walled
Pont d’Avignon
Your Hotel Choices
fortress-citadel Carcassonne – one of France’s greatest medieval glories – and marvel at the stunning papal city of Avignon, with its monumental Palais and fabled bridge. Take in the Roman glories of the Pont du Gard, and cruise on the tree-lined Canal du Midi, all against the background of a land famed for sunshine, food and light rosé wine. Based on a choice of hotels in mesmerising Carcassonne, the holiday begins with a guided tour of the remarkably preserved, fortified upper city, its bastions enclosing its medieval heart, and overlooking the equally charming lower Ville Basse. Wander the narrow, sometimes steep, streets of this medieval enclave, with its colourful cafés, restaurants and craft shops squeezed into its tiny buildings, or perhaps take in the views from the city walls. An included tour takes in two more gems, the astonishing Roman engineering marvel of the Pont du Gard aqueduct and historic Avignon, where highlights include the sights of the massive papal palace and the Pont d’Avignon. Don’t miss the curious half-bridge of St-Bénézet – the ‘Pont d’Avignon’ of the famous French folk song. With a scenic canal cruise and the chance, on an optional excursion, to explore port-town Collioure and Roman stronghold Narbonne, this is a perfect French escape.
Available Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2022 Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Gatwick £599 • Heathrow £709 • Stansted £675
Personalise your holiday • Collioure (full day) – from £58
Room for Sole Use from £180 Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 15 minutes from Carcassonne and approximately one hour and 30 minutes from Toulouse.
Mercure Carcassonne
Ibis Carcassonne Est, Carcassonne HHH Bed & Breakfast from £599 Located on the outskirts of Carcassonne, a daytime bus connects the hotel to the citadel or alternatively take a 30-minute walk. The hotel has a restaurant and bar. Rooms have satellite TV, private facilities and air conditioning.
Cerise Residence, Carcassonne HHH Bed & Breakfast from £664 The Cerise Residence is within walking distance of the medieval city, restaurants and shops. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool, a lift and a reception service. Accommodation is in one-bedroom apartments.
Mercure Carcassonne, Porte de la Cité Bed & Breakfast
HHHH from £974
Located at the foot of the city, this hotel has a restaurant, bar, terrace, gardens and an outdoor swimming pool. Rooms have private facilities, air conditioning, a safety deposit box, satellite TV and tea/coffee-making facilities.
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Carcassonne, Avignon & Beautiful Provence
