Languedoc Roussillon Tour
7 Days
Visiting: Montpellier, Carcassonne, Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, Nîmes, Paris
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Tour Overview
The Southern Languedoc Roussillon region offers a taste of all the best that France has to offer – from a Roman arena, medieval hill towns and citadels, superb, rustic cuisine and wine, through to cutting edge modern design. Travelling by Eurostar and TGV to the heart of the delightful and lively southern university city of Montpellier, our tour includes a sample of all the variety that this archetypally French region has to offer. Highlights of the trip, which has been running for close to two decades, include the perfectly-restored medieval citadel town of Carcassonne, Narbonne, Pezenas, Sete, the walled town of Aigues-Mortes, the Camargue and Sir Norman Foster’s stunning Millau Viaduct.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1:Â
Location: Montpellier
Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras to Paris and onwards to Montpellier Sud-de-France by TGV. On arrival, transfer by coach to the hotel. Welcome drink at the hotel.
Day 2:Morning In Montpellier With Afternoon Visits To Pézenas And Sète.
Location: Montpellier
Capital of the Languedoc region, Montpellier is a dynamic, lively city, renowned for its cultural life and many students which matriculate at its 13th century university. Pézenas is a charming little market town, full of lovely old mansions and quaint courtyards – perfect for an afternoon stroll. Sète is France’s largest fishing port and a lively seaside resort. With a strong cultural identity of its own, which includes a fine cuisine, eating in a restaurant along the royal canal is a must.
Day 3: Â Full Day Tour To Carcassonne And Narbonne.
Location: Carcassonne
The Cité de Carcassonne is a dramatic sight, a walled fortress crowned with fairy tale turrets perched above the River Aude. The walled city, some parts of which date back to the 5th century was extensively restored in 1853. A major city during Roman times Narbonne’s delightful, restored, medieval centre is the where you’ll find the majority of its sites. These include the impressive 13th century Cathédrale Saint-Just et Saint-Pasteur and the Archbishop’s Palace.
Day 4: Â Full Day To Relax And Explore Montpellier At Your Leisure.Â
Location: Montpellier
Our hotel is located just off the main square, Place de la Comédie, which leads into the atmospheric historic centre. This area is filled with lovely squares, grand 17th and 18th century mansions and plenty of restaurants. You are also just a short walk from Montpellier’s cathedral, the Sun King’s triumphal arch and the Promenade Peyrou. A visit to the Musée Fabre, said to be the best gallery in southern France is a must.
Day 5:  Full Day Tour To Saint-Guilhem-Le-Désert And The Millau Viaduct.
Location: Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
Sitting pretty in a ravine off the Hérault River, Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert is a breath-taking village of old honey-coloured, tiled houses gathered around the 12th-century Abbaye de Gelone. Hailed as an engineering masterpiece of the 21st century, the Lord Norman Fosterdesigned Millau Viaduct stretches 1.5 miles over the Tarn River valley, a ‘sculpture in the landscape’.
Day 6:  Full Day Tour To Nîmes, Aigues-Mortes And The Camargue.
Location: Nîmes
Nîmes is home to some of Europe’s most extensive Roman ruins, including a 1st century Roman arena. The wonderfully preserved walled city of Aigues-Mortes (Place of Dead Waters) is approached across the salt marshes of the Petit Camargue. It was from here, before the city became marooned three miles from the sea, that Louis IX twice departed for the Crusades. An area of outstanding natural beauty, the Camargue is a nature-lover’s paradise, famed for its flamingos and white horses.
Day 7: Â
Location: Paris
Transfer by foot back to Montpellier station to catch the return TGV to Paris. At Paris, board the return Eurostar service to St Pancras.
What's Included
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Return Eurostar/TGV from St Pancras to Montpellier via Paris
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Six nights' accommodation in standard room on bed and buffet breakfast basis at the four-star Oceania Montpellier Hotel based on shared occupancy of twin room
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Welcome drink at the hotel
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Full coach touring as detailed in the itinerary conducted by tour manager
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Tour manager throughout
What's Not Included
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Double for sole use supplement
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Holiday insurance
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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
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Meals other than those stated
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Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls etc
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Porterage and gratuities.
Accommodation
Oceania Montpellier Hotel
Fully renovated in 2016 the traditional four-star Oceania Hotel is located in the centre of Montpellier, dating from 1898, is just a five minutes’ walk from the main square. Hotel facilities include a bar, restaurant, garden and swimming pool. Rooms have air-conditioning, private bathroom, safe and television.
Pre-tour accommodation is available at the Premier Inn, London Kings Cross St Pancras, about 5 minutes walk from St Pancras International, at an approximate rate of £120 per room. Bookings can be made direct with the hotel on 0871 527 8672 or visit their .Â
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided on the tour?
Accommodation is provided at the Oceania Montpellier Hotel, a traditional four-star hotel fully renovated in 2016, located in the centre of Montpellier. It features a bar, restaurant, garden, swimming pool, and rooms equipped with air-conditioning, private bathroom, safe, and television.
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What are the highlights of the Languedoc Roussillon Tour?
The highlights of the Languedoc Roussillon Tour include Cathar history – the citadel of Carcassonne, characterful seaside towns, modern architecture – the Millau Viaduct, old world atmosphere – wandering the streets of Saint-Guilhem, and lively cities – the university city of Montpellier.
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Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts and ends at St Pancras. The pick-up time is at 09:31 and the drop-off time is at 16:35.
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What are the exclusions?
Exclusions include double for sole use supplement, holiday insurance, Standard Premier/1st Class upgrade on Eurostar/TGV, meals other than those stated, items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls, porterage, and gratuities.
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What is included in the tour package?
The tour package includes return Eurostar/TGV from St Pancras to Montpellier via Paris, six nights' accommodation in a standard room on bed and buffet breakfast basis at the Oceania Montpellier Hotel, a welcome drink at the hotel, full coach touring as detailed in the itinerary conducted by a tour manager, and a tour manager throughout the tour.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Final joining instructions and documentation will be despatched approximately 10 days before travel.
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Do I need any Visas or Vaccinations for my holidays?
Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change. Please check with your local doctor/GP about the current Vaccination requirements of the country you are visiting. For Visa enquiries, please contact the Embassy of the country you are visiting.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Generally, single and double rooms carry the same price, which means that single supplements for certain itineraries can seem high. We would be pleased to arrange for clients travelling alone to share with another client, however this is subject to somebody in the same situation booking on the tour. If you would be interested in this option, please let us know at the time of enquiry/booking.
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Where does the tour manager meet us?
In most cases the tour manager will travel out with the tour group from the UK. However, this is not always the case and the tour manager may meet you at the destination station / airport. The exact details specific to your tour will be given to you in your final documentation, 10 days prior to departure.
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