Your holiday summary
| Holiday type |
Tours Rail holidays |
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| Country |
France |
| Travel type |
Train |
| Price range | From £599 |
| Travel partner | Travel Editions |
| Duration | 5 nights |
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The Ardennes: Champagne and Belgium by rail
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You'll love this tour if you like:
Beautiful, unspoilt scenery
Champagne - including a cellar tour and tasting
Historic hotel converted from a fort
Medieval cathedrals - Reims is magnificent
Capital cities - under rated Brussels is a delight
A region thick with forests, rolling hills and steep valleys, the Ardennes sits on the border of France, Belgium and Luxembourg. With a history wrought with conflict, the region is now known for its beautiful and dramatic scenery, dotted with medieval towns and further west, vineyards. The highlight of the tour will be a visit to Reims, a centre of Champagne production, where you will take part in a tasting. Your wonderful, unique accommodation is in the town of Sedan, perfectly positioned to explore this beautiful region. The 3-star Le Chateau Fort is within the walls of Sedan's 15th century fortified castle, the largest in Europe, which looms majestically over the town and the Meuse Valley, with spectacular views from the old ramparts.
Beautiful, unspoilt scenery
Champagne - including a cellar tour and tasting
Historic hotel converted from a fort
Medieval cathedrals - Reims is magnificent
Capital cities - under rated Brussels is a delight
A region thick with forests, rolling hills and steep valleys, the Ardennes sits on the border of France, Belgium and Luxembourg. With a history wrought with conflict, the region is now known for its beautiful and dramatic scenery, dotted with medieval towns and further west, vineyards. The highlight of the tour will be a visit to Reims, a centre of Champagne production, where you will take part in a tasting. Your wonderful, unique accommodation is in the town of Sedan, perfectly positioned to explore this beautiful region. The 3-star Le Chateau Fort is within the walls of Sedan's 15th century fortified castle, the largest in Europe, which looms majestically over the town and the Meuse Valley, with spectacular views from the old ramparts.
Included
- Return Eurostar from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Brussels
- 5 nights' accommodation on bed and breakfast basis at the 3-star Hotellerie du Chateau Fort, based on shared occupancy of twin room
- Welcome dinner at the hotel and torchlight chateau tour
- Transfers and full touring itinerary conducted by tour manager
- Tour manager throughout
Not included
- Holiday insurance
- Single room supplement
- Standard Premier/1st Class upgrade on Eurostar, this constitutes upgraded seating and a light meal with complimentary drink
- 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, but bags do need to be carried onto 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 2012 from "Leisure Select" to a new service that they are branding as "Standard Premier". Thsi service includes the upgraded seating on the train but now includes only a cold, light meal and a drink.
Day 1
Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onwards by coach to Sedan for check in to hotel for 5-night stay on bed and breakfast basis. En-route a visit will be made to Namur with time allowed for sightseeing and lunch. Welcome dinner at the hotel and torchlit tour of the chateau
Day 2
Free morning in Sedan with afternoon visit to Charleville-Méziers
Day 3
Full day tour to the Valléde la Meuse and Rocroi
Day 4
Full day visit to Reims
Day 5
Full day tour to Bouillon and the Vallée de la Semois
Day 6
Transfer by coach to Brussels for visit before return 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 Brussels and onwards by coach to Sedan for check in to hotel for 5-night stay on bed and breakfast basis. En-route a visit will be made to Namur with time allowed for sightseeing and lunch. Welcome dinner at the hotel and torchlit tour of the chateau
Day 2
Free morning in Sedan with afternoon visit to Charleville-Méziers
Day 3
Full day tour to the Valléde la Meuse and Rocroi
Day 4
Full day visit to Reims
Day 5
Full day tour to Bouillon and the Vallée de la Semois
Day 6
Transfer by coach to Brussels for visit before return Eurostar to Ebbsfleet or St Pancras
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager;s discretion
Hotellerie du Chateau Fort, Sedan
The 3-star Hotellerie du Chateau Fort is located within the walls of Sedan's 15th century fortified castle, the biggest medieval fortress in Europe. Facilities at the hotel include bar, restaurant and comfortable bedrooms with modern decor and a hint of medieval atmosphere, all have private bath/shower, TV, telephone and hairdryer. Hotellerie du Chateau Fort
The 3-star Hotellerie du Chateau Fort is located within the walls of Sedan's 15th century fortified castle, the biggest medieval fortress in Europe. Facilities at the hotel include bar, restaurant and comfortable bedrooms with modern decor and a hint of medieval atmosphere, all have private bath/shower, TV, telephone and hairdryer. Hotellerie du Chateau Fort
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