La Rochelle, France
Sunday 13th to Friday 18th June 2021 - Enjoy the Poitou-Charentes region of France, one of the sunniest regions in the country, Including a river punt, a visit to a real French Chateau & a river cruise. From £699pp
Book NowHistoric towns and rural tranquillity of the Poitou-Charentes
Explore France’s sunniest region, where the canal-laced countryside, dotted with fields of sunflowers, meets the stunning coastline. Explore the fascinating historic town of La Rochelle, known as La Ville Blanche (the White City) and its famous Vieux Port, and it’s icon twin medieval towers. Meet the local boatmen of the famous Marais Poitevan marshes, who will take you on pigouilles, traditional punts, through the beautiful tree-lined waterways hearing the stories of this beautiful green countryside. With free time in La Rochelle, this holiday will be a delightful taste of western France.
Novotel La Rochelle Centre, La Rochelle, France****
Based in the seaside town of La Rochelle, our 4 star hotel is located within an easy stroll of the city centre, and close to the historic old port. With a rich naval history, traditional villages and towns and historic sites going as far back as Roman times, this area of France deserves to be explored.
It offers a total of 94 guest bedrooms all with private facilities, including tea/coffee making facilities. Additionally the hotel has a restaurant, bar, lounge area, lift and an outdoor terrace. There is also an outdoor swimming pool for guests' use.
Holiday includes:
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I overnight crossing in 4 berth inside cabin (2 sharing)
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4 nights, bed, continental breakfast
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Day free in La Rochelle
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Fouras-les-Bains for a 1 hour cruise
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Visit to Chateau de la Roche-Courbon
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Visit to Ile de Re
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Return Plymouth/Roscoff daytime ferry
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Travel by Tally Ho! Pullman coach
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Accompanied by our tour manager
£699 per person based on two sharing twin/double room (single sup £118)
Your nearest pick-up point.
A passport is required for this trip and must be valid for 6 months after the date you travel
Sunday 13th June
We leave the South Hams early evening to catch the 22:00 ferry from Plymouth. We board the ferry with time to settle into your cabin and maybe enjoy a meal onboard as we set sail for France.
Monday 14th June
Arriving in Roscoff at 08:00 we travel the short distance to St Pol de Leon where we can buy breakfast.
Tuesday 15th June
Travel to Fouras-les-Bains and take a 1 hour cruise to the imposing Fort Boyard. This structure has had many different uses over the years including as a prison and more recently the setting for a TV show. In the afternoon we visit Château de la Roche Courbon this is a privately owned château and classified as an historic monument. Developed from an earlier castle, in the Charente-Maritime département of France. It is in the commune of Saint-Porchaire between Saintes and Rochefort. and classified as an historic monument.
CBWednesday 16th June
Today spend the day exploring the old harbour town of La Rochelle. Known as La Ville Blanche (the White City), La Rochelle's luminous limestone façades glow in the bright coastal sunlight. One of France's foremost seaports from the 14th to 17th centuries, the city has arcaded walkways, half-timbered houses (protected from the salt air by slate tiles), ghoulish gargoyles and a fabulous collection of lighthouses - all rich reminders of its magnificent seafaring heritage. The early French settlers of Canada, including the founders of Montreal, set sail from here in the 17th century. This historic fishing town has much to offer visitors including the old port area with its street cafes, the cathedral and many museums.
CBThursday 17th June
Enjoy a two hour punt on the Marshes in a traditional flat rowing boat The Marais-Poitevin offers a natural environment that is unique in France. It is a region of marshes, canals and rivers and low-lying land and woodlands to the west of Niort. In the afternoon we visit Ile de Ré with stops at Sainte-Martin-de-Ré and the lighthouse at Phare des Baleines.
CBFriday 18th June
We return to Roscoff to board the ferry at 15.00 arriving back in Plymouth 20.10.
CBCB=Continental Breakfast
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
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| Brixham | Brixham - Bank lane opposite Baptist Church | |
| Buckfastleigh | Lay by on old Buckfastleigh - Ashburton Rd Nr Furzeleigh Mill | |
| Dartmouth | Dartmouth Marks & Spencer | |
| Exeter | Exeter Motorway Services | |
| Ivybridge | Ivybridge Town Hall opp Garage | |
| Kingsbridge Quay | Kingsbridge Quay | |
| Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot opp Railway Station | |
| Others | Other pick up points are available | |
| Paignton | Paignton Great Western Road Car Park by Library | |
| Plymouth 1 | Plymouth Derry's Cross | |
| Plymouth 2 | Plymouth George P & R | |
| Plympton | Plympton St Marys opp Church | |
| Plymstock | Plymstock Elburton bus stop opp Elburton Hotel | |
| Torquay | Torquay coach bay outside Princess Theatre | |
| Totnes 7 Stars 2 | Totnes 7 Stars opp. Morrisons | |
| Totnes KEVICC | Totnes KEVICC |
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Tally Ho Coaches Ltd
Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1ES
