Monday 6th – Sunday 12th September
COLOURS OF PROVENCE £679.50
Relax and enjoy the journey on the high speed Eurostar from London, St Pancras to Lille then continue via TGV to Avignon whilst enjoying the ever changing scenery as the train glides through the French countryside. Provence is an area of outstanding natural beauty where russet roofed hilltop villages are dotted amongst olive and Cypress groves. The region provided great inspiration for Van Gogh and Cezanne. We visit the Roman remains at Arles, Aix en Provence and tour the Camargue with its famous white horses, black bulls and 300 species of birds. Our base – Avignon is an elegant and sophisticated fortified riverside city with many cafes, terraced restaurants, art galleries and magnificent buildings. The superb 3* Mercure Hotel is located adjacent to the Palais des Popes, in the heart of the city (BB). Full details are available on request.

Wednesday 8th – Friday 17th September
SPAIN THE GREEN COAST £699.50
Our ten-day break features a cruise onboard Brittany Ferries 5* award winning cruise-ferry, ‘The Pont Aven’ which offers superb facilities including restaurants and bars, cinemas, outdoor swimming pool, shopping and entertainment. The 3* deluxe Hotel Chicqui in Santander enjoys a beachside location facing the Cantabrian Hills. Santander is a splendid destination chosen by the King of Spain for the location of his summer palace. It has superb shopping, gardens and promenade. We feature visits to the imposing Picos de Europa Mountains, Santillana del Mar, one of Spain’s richest heritage towns with almost every building regarded as a monument of historical interest and Burgos. Full details are available on request.

Friday 10th – Monday 13th September
LOIRE VALLEY – GARDENS & WINE £309.50
The Loire Valley, with its historic chateaux, vineyards and gardens, is one of France’s most beautiful regions. Including chateau and garden visits, wine tasting at a vineyard and Chaumont-sur-Loire International Garden Festival, France’s premiere horticultural event that rivals Chelsea Flower Show for its spectacular displays held in the grounds of a magnificent Loire Chateau. At the 3* Holiday Inn Tours Centre (BB). Full details are available on request.