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For latest prices, and more information visit www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/escortedtours 36 or call 024 7642 2024 quoting your membership number 37 Calais Sarlat Arès Saumur Le Mans PARIS Bordeaux ENGLISH CHANNEL FRANCE Tour only mileage: Approx. 460 miles See pg 4 Gardens of Marqueyssac Join our delightful tour beginning in Le Mans and taking in the beautiful coastline around the Arcachon Basin before spending time in the picturesque Dordogne. Tour highlights ● Excursion to Le Mans automobile museum ● A boat trip around the Arcachon basin stopping at Cap Ferret ● Two full day excursions in the Dordogne including the caves of Lascaux II What’s included ● Tour site fees including electricity ● Service of Club Tour Escorts ● Sightseeing programme, local guides and entry fees as described in itinerary ● Meals and drinks as detailed in itinerary ● Map of France ● Travel pack with campsite directions ● Tour pennon ● Name badges and itinerary Exclusions ● Return ferry crossings from the UK. Please ask for a quote for the best and most convenient route to suit you ● Personal expenses, tips etc ● Fuel ● Meals and drinks (other than those detailed) ● Personal excursions ● Road tolls ● Personal Insurance – (compulsory) please ask for a quote ● Vehicle Breakdown Insurance – please ask for a quote DAY 1 Arrive at the campsite 12 miles outside of Le Mans. The campsite is set in the spacious grounds of a family château. Enjoy a welcome meal and drink in the campsite grounds with your fellow tourers and your Club Tour Escorts. Overnight at campsite near Le Mans. DAY 2 An afternoon coach excursion to Le Mans automobile museum where you can discover the history of this classic race and look at the fantastic collection of the many 24-hours race’s winning cars which are displayed here. Overnight at campsite near Le Mans. DAY 3 A day at leisure, in the evening you will depart the campsite by coach to enjoy an evening meal in Le Mans, followed by the fantastic ‘La Nuit des Chimères’ show which is a kaleidoscope of bright colours and images projected onto the buildings in the old town. You will then return to the campsite by coach. Overnight at campsite near Le Mans. Price from £2,055 Unit + 2 people Arriving at the first campsite Puy du Fou DAY 4 Travel to the next campsite (83 miles) in Saumur where you will have an evening three course meal and drink in the site restaurant. Overnight at campsite near Saumur. DAY 5 Today there is a coach excursion to the historical park of Puy du Fou. There is no other experience like it; enjoy the Phantom Birds’ Dance, the Vikings and other mesmerising shows as you journey back in time. You can enjoy a full day before returning back to the campsite by coach. Overnight at campsite near Saumur. DAY 6 A day at leisure to relax on site or explore the region in and around Saumur where you will be spoilt for choice with fine wine and châteaux. In the afternoon there will be wine tasting on site. Overnight at campsite near Saumur. DAY 7 Enjoy a final day at leisure in the beautiful Loire, a great chance to visit the local market in Saumur. Overnight at campsite near Saumur. DAY 8 Travel to the next campsite in Arès (221 miles). Located on the Arcachon basin, the campsite is on the fringes of the market town of Arès with the main facilities of the town easily reachable on foot. A welcome meal and drink will be served in the evening in the site restaurant. Overnight at campsite near Arès. DAY 9 A coach excursion from the campsite to an oyster museum where you can learn all about the process of oyster farming with free time for purchasing some to taste. Overnight at campsite near Arès. DAY 10 Today’s coach excursion takes us from the site to the Arcachon bay for a boat trip to see this area of natural beauty including the fishermen’s cabins on stilts and various wildlife. After the boat trip there will be the chance to discover some local cuisine with a three course meal and a drink in a restaurant at Cap Ferret before returning to the campsite. Overnight at campsite near Arès. DAY 11 Today we take a coach to visit a Bordeaux vineyard with a guided tour of the vines and chance to taste and purchase some of the produce! You will have a three course lunch and drink at the vineyard before returning back to the site. Overnight at campsite near Arès. DAY 12 Leave the site and travel east to the final campsite which is located near to Sarlat (152 miles). The campsite lies next to the Dordogne river and the welcoming campsite owners are knowledgeable about the area. Enjoy a three course evening meal and drink in the site restaurant. Overnight at campsite near Sarlat. DAY 13 A day coach excursion to see some of the highlights of the region. Start with a guided tour of Château de Castelnaud with its magnificent view of the Dordogne River. Then on to Les Milandes which was the home of Josephine Baker, former Paris showgirl and American civil rights campaigner. After lunch and a drink at Les Milandes there will be a bird of prey show followed by a visit to a walnut mill. Return to the campsite by coach. Overnight at campsite near Sarlat. DAY 14 A day at leisure to relax and enjoy the surroundings of the campsite or explore the region. The area particularly lends itself to enjoying the sights by canoe. Overnight at campsite near Sarlat. DAY 15 A day coach excursion starting with a guided tour of the beautifully preserved medieval city of Sarlat. Then on to La Roque St Christophe which rises to a peak above the Vézère river to see prehistoric dwellings which were home to cave dwellers around 55,000 years ago. Free time to eat your lunch (payable locally) in Les Eyzies. Our last stop of the day is at the Lascaux II Caves to see the recreated frescoes from 17,000 years ago. Return to the campsite by coach. Overnight at campsite near Sarlat. DAY 16 A gentle morning boat trip in a replica 18th century Western France Discovery 18 day Escorted Tour 28 August – 14 September 2016 27 August – 13 September 2017 Club Tour Escorts Pam and Norman Whitaker gabare boat along the Dordogne River. A chance to see the valley and some of the most beautiful places in the Dordogne, including one or two of the places visited earlier in the week. You will then visit the wonderful Gardens of Marqueyssac which are perched high above the valley. Return to the campsite in the early afternoon. Overnight at campsite near Sarlat. DAY 17 A day at leisure to relax or revisit a favourite place. There will be a three course Périgordian meal and drink in the site restaurant. Overnight at campsite near Sarlat. DAY 18 Depart site. This ends the tour travel arrangements. Please note ● The itinerary may be subject to changes ● Pets are not permitted on this tour Ferries booked with tours receive a £25 discount “ We had a brilliant time and really enjoyed discovering France as we have mostly just driven through. With Tour Escorts like we had you couldn’t but enjoy the whole package, well worth the money.” Rhonda and Alan Carter, South East England So much included 9 Excursions 9 Meals Beautiful scenery in the Dordogne TOUR REF: FRA01
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For latest prices, and more information visit www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/escortedtours36 or call 024 7642 2024 quoting your membership number 37
Calais
Sarlat
Arès
Saumur
Le Mans
PARIS
Bordeaux
ENGLISH CHANNEL
FRANCE
Tour only mileage: Approx. 460 miles
See pg 4
Gardens of Marqueyssac
Join our delightful tour beginning in Le Mans and taking in the beautiful coastline around the Arcachon Basin before spending time in the picturesque Dordogne.
Tour highlights● Excursion to Le Mans automobile museum● A boat trip around the Arcachon basin
stopping at Cap Ferret● Two full day excursions in the Dordogne
including the caves of Lascaux II
What’s included● Tour site fees including electricity● Service of Club Tour Escorts● Sightseeing programme, local guides and
entry fees as described in itinerary● Meals and drinks as detailed in itinerary ● Map of France● Travel pack with campsite directions● Tour pennon● Name badges and itinerary
Exclusions● Return ferry crossings from the UK.
Please ask for a quote for the best and most convenient route to suit you
● Personal expenses, tips etc● Fuel● Meals and drinks (other than those detailed)● Personal excursions● Road tolls● Personal Insurance – (compulsory)
please ask for a quote● Vehicle Breakdown Insurance –
please ask for a quote
DAY 1Arrive at the campsite 12 miles outside of Le Mans. The campsite is set in the spacious grounds of a family château. Enjoy a welcome meal and drink in the campsite grounds with your fellow tourers and your Club Tour Escorts. Overnight at campsite near Le Mans.
DAY 2An afternoon coach excursion to Le Mans automobile museum where you can discover the history of this classic race and look at the fantastic collection of the many 24-hours race’s winning cars which are displayed here.Overnight at campsite near Le Mans.
DAY 3A day at leisure, in the evening you will depart the campsite by coach to enjoy an evening meal in Le Mans, followed by the fantastic ‘La Nuit des Chimères’ show which is a kaleidoscope of bright colours and images projected onto the buildings in the old town. You will then return to the campsite by coach.Overnight at campsite near Le Mans.
Price from
£2,055Unit + 2 people
Arriving at the first campsite
Puy du Fou
DAY 4Travel to the next campsite (83 miles) in Saumurwhere you will have an evening three course meal and drink in the site restaurant.Overnight at campsite near Saumur.
DAY 5Today there is a coach excursion to the historicalpark of Puy du Fou. There is no other experience likeit; enjoy the Phantom Birds’ Dance, the Vikings andother mesmerising shows as you journey back intime. You can enjoy a full day before returning backto the campsite by coach. Overnight at campsite near Saumur.
DAY 6A day at leisure to relax on site or explore the regionin and around Saumur where you will be spoilt forchoice with fine wine and châteaux. In the afternoonthere will be wine tasting on site.Overnight at campsite near Saumur.
DAY 7Enjoy a final day at leisure in the beautiful Loire, a great chance to visit the local market in Saumur. Overnight at campsite near Saumur.
DAY 8Travel to the next campsite in Arès (221 miles). Located on the Arcachon basin, the campsite is on the fringes of the market town of Arès with the main facilities of the town easily reachable on foot. A welcome meal and drink will be served in the evening in the site restaurant. Overnight at campsite near Arès.
DAY 9A coach excursion from the campsite to an oyster museum where you can learn all about the process of oyster farming with free time for purchasing some to taste.Overnight at campsite near Arès.
DAY 10Today’s coach excursion takes us from the site tothe Arcachon bay for a boat trip to see this area ofnatural beauty including the fishermen’s cabins onstilts and various wildlife. After the boat trip therewill be the chance to discover some local cuisinewith a three course meal and a drink in a restaurant at Cap Ferret before returning to the campsite.Overnight at campsite near Arès.
DAY 11Today we take a coach to visit a Bordeaux vineyardwith a guided tour of the vines and chance to taste and purchase some of the produce! You will have a three course lunch and drink at the vineyard before returning back to the site.Overnight at campsite near Arès.
DAY 12Leave the site and travel east to the final campsite which is located near to Sarlat (152 miles). The campsite lies next to the Dordogne river and the welcoming campsite owners are knowledgeable
about the area. Enjoy a three course evening meal and drink in the site restaurant.Overnight at campsite near Sarlat.
DAY 13A day coach excursion to see some of the highlights of the region. Start with a guided tour of Château de Castelnaud with its magnificent view of the Dordogne River. Then on to Les Milandes which was the home of Josephine Baker, former Paris showgirl and American civil rights campaigner. After lunch and a drink at Les Milandes there will be a bird of prey show followed by a visit to a walnut mill. Return to the campsite by coach.Overnight at campsite near Sarlat.
DAY 14A day at leisure to relax and enjoy the surroundings of the campsite or explore the region. The area particularly lends itself to enjoying the sights by canoe.Overnight at campsite near Sarlat.
DAY 15A day coach excursion starting with a guided tour of the beautifully preserved medieval city of Sarlat. Then on to La Roque St Christophe which rises to a peak above the Vézère river to see prehistoric dwellings which were home to cave dwellers around 55,000 years ago. Free time to eat your lunch (payable locally) in Les Eyzies. Our last stop of the day is at the Lascaux II Caves to see the recreated frescoes from 17,000 years ago. Return to the campsite by coach. Overnight at campsite near Sarlat.
DAY 16A gentle morning boat trip in a replica 18th century
Western France Discovery18 day Escorted Tour 28 August – 14 September 201627 August – 13 September 2017
Club Tour EscortsPam and Norman Whitaker
gabare boat along the Dordogne River. A chance to see the valley and some of the most beautiful places in the Dordogne, including one or two of the places visited earlier in the week. You will then visit the wonderful Gardens of Marqueyssac which are perched high above the valley. Return to the campsite in the early afternoon. Overnight at campsite near Sarlat.
DAY 17A day at leisure to relax or revisit a favourite place. There will be a three course Périgordian meal and drink in the site restaurant.Overnight at campsite near Sarlat.
DAY 18Depart site. This ends the tour travel arrangements.
Please note● The itinerary may be subject to changes● Pets are not permitted on this tour
Ferries booked with tours receive a £25 discount
“ We had a brilliant time and really enjoyed discovering France as we have mostly just driven through. With Tour Escorts like we had you couldn’t but enjoy the whole package, well worth the money.”
Rhonda and Alan Carter, South East England
So much included 9 Excursions9 Meals
Beautiful scenery in the Dordogne
TOUR REF: FRA01
