Price Includes
4 days from £239pp, departing Dec 2 and Dec 9
Visits to Amiens and Rouen
3 nights accommodation including breakfast.
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Travel by executive coach – upgrade to Silver Service available contact us for further information.
Extras – single room supplement £99, travel insurance is also available.
Ref: LEG4MFA
Itinerary
Day 1 – Local departure and then on to Amiens for three nights.
Day 2 – Amiens (included) Spend the day in this lovely city, with its superb Cathedral. The colourful Christmas market is situated along Rue des Trois Cailloux and has over 100 chalets offering all types of Christmas goodies and fayre. Breakfast included.
Day 3 – Rouen (included) It was in Rouen that Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake by the English in 1431 and the city is rich in reminders of its medieval times. Explore the superb old town area lined with half-timered buildings and dotted with fine restaurants and eateries. The Place de la Cathedrale is the annual venue for the Christmas market where you’ll find local delicacies as well as goods from further affield. Sample the waffles and pancakes, buy some presents and perhaps take back a treat of some local Calcados (apple brandy) and cider. Breakfast included.
Day 4 Homeward bound via Calais. Breakfast included.
Accommodation
You will stay for three nights at the modern 2 star Express by holiday Inn, conveniently situated close to the centre of Amiens. It is withing walking distance of the Cathedral and the St Leu district, and of course the Christmas market. The hotel has a bar and all bedrooms have hairdryer, telephone and satellite TV. There are a selection of restaurants nearby.