Your holiday summary
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France |
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Train |
| Price range | From £649 |
| Travel partner | Travel Editions |
| Duration | 5 nights |
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Brittany by rail
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You'll love this tour if you like: Glorious coastal scenery, Mysterious prehistoric monuments, Seaside hotel with dinner included, Typical quaint ports, towns and villages, Distinctive local character - Brittany retains its unique customs and traditions, Jutting defiantly into the Atlantic, France's northwest corner is culturally and geographically distinct from the rest of the country.
This 6-day tour, has been completely revamped from previous years and is now based in the far south-west corner of Brittany on half-board basis in the little seaside village of Cap Coz. From here our updated itinerary, provides a taste of the real Brittany character with ancient burial sites, spectacular coastal scenery, typical Breton towns and villages, a local, colourful market, and even a medieval chateau.
This 6-day tour, has been completely revamped from previous years and is now based in the far south-west corner of Brittany on half-board basis in the little seaside village of Cap Coz. From here our updated itinerary, provides a taste of the real Brittany character with ancient burial sites, spectacular coastal scenery, typical Breton towns and villages, a local, colourful market, and even a medieval chateau.
Included
- Return Eurostar/TGV from St Pancras/Ebbsfleet to Quimper via Paris including transfer in Paris
- 5 nights' accommodation on dinner, bed and breakfast basis as detailed
- Transfers and full coach touring itinerary as detailed above conducted by tour manager
- Tour manager throughout
Not included
- Single room supplement Sea view room supplement (singles not available)
- Holiday insurance
- Standard Premier / 1st class upgrade on Eurostar/TGV. On the Eurostar this constitutes upgraded seating and light meal with complimentary drink with upgraded seating only on the French railway leg.
- Meals other than those stated Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls.
- Porterage and gratuities.
PLEASE NOTE: As with most trains, passengers are responsible for carrying baggage onto and off the train. Baggage can be stored on overhead shelves or at the entrance to the carriages. Trollies are available at St Pancras and Paris, but bags do need to be carried on to the platform.Travel Editions recommends a new luggage delivery service called Carry My Luggage, where your suitcase can be picked up from your home before departure and delivered straight to your hotel; therefore removing the worry about carrying your cases onto and off the trains. Please click here for more information and a 20% discount exclusive to Travel Editions clients off the Carry My Luggage service.
PLEASE NOTE 2: Eurostar have changed their upgraded service from September 2010 from "Leisure Select" to a new service that they are branding as "Standard Premier." This service includes the upgraded seating on the train but now includes only a cold, light meal and a drink. Not Included
Day 1
Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Paris and onwards to Concarneau and Quimper by TGV. On arrival transfer by coach under tour manager's direction to hotel for check in for 5-night stay on dinner, bed and continental breakfast basis.
Day 2
Full day tour to Vannes and Carnac
Day 3
Full day tour Pont Aven, Concarneau and Quimper
Day 4
Full day tour to Locronan, Douarnenez and la Pointe de la Raz
Day 5
Full day tour to Hennebont, Josselin and Auray.
Day 6
Travel by TGV from Quimper to Paris and onwards by Eurostar to Ebbsfleet or St Pancras.
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Paris and onwards to Concarneau and Quimper by TGV. On arrival transfer by coach under tour manager's direction to hotel for check in for 5-night stay on dinner, bed and continental breakfast basis.
Day 2
Full day tour to Vannes and Carnac
Day 3
Full day tour Pont Aven, Concarneau and Quimper
Day 4
Full day tour to Locronan, Douarnenez and la Pointe de la Raz
Day 5
Full day tour to Hennebont, Josselin and Auray.
Day 6
Travel by TGV from Quimper to Paris and onwards by Eurostar to Ebbsfleet or St Pancras.
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
Best Western, Cap Coz
The friendly seaside 3-star Best Western Cap Coz Hotel is located directly on the beach in the tiny seaside village of Cap Coz. Facilities here include an attractive, restaurant, a bar, and bright, comfortable bedrooms with private bath or shower, TV and telephone. Sea view rooms are available at a supplement.
The friendly seaside 3-star Best Western Cap Coz Hotel is located directly on the beach in the tiny seaside village of Cap Coz. Facilities here include an attractive, restaurant, a bar, and bright, comfortable bedrooms with private bath or shower, TV and telephone. Sea view rooms are available at a supplement.
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Good guide, very knowledgeable, witty and intelligent. The hotel was ideal, the food was variable in quality and service was average. Would i use TE again, yes!
Aug 2011
Mr B O'Toole
Mr B O'Toole
