The Furballers have arranged a mini tour to the Millau Bridge for weekend of Friday 21st September for 3 or 4 days depending on what you would prefer. There are only two rooms left so if interested please contact me immediately.
Itinerary
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Friday 21st September
Cross the Eurotunnel and head to the Novotel in Orleans. This is one hour out of Paris and has a restaurant open until midnight. This gives you plenty of options depending on your commitments on the Friday. Those that have to work can rock up late and still get some hot food. Those who can get away early could spend the afternoon in Paris or just relax at the hotel pool/bar.
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Saturday 22nd September
We head to the Tarn Gorge and the Millau Viaduct - the tallest bridge in the world. The roads in the region are very good, particularly the roads around the Gorge. We are staying at a 3* chateau with modern zen-inspired interior. The chateau sits right on the Gorge and boasts it’s own stretch of private ‘beach’ on the Tarn River as well as a heated pool. All of the rooms overlook the River and Capluc Rock.
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Sunday 23rd September
FB5K-style roads all day in the Languedoc region of Southern France. The region is full of pristine, twisty new roads in preparation for the area’s expansion. For now though, they’re empty and very inviting. We end the day at our 3* hotel, a 16th century converted mill, accessed by a 300m tree-lined drive way and set in 20 hectares of Provence countryside.
Our hotel is just a couple of miles from the foot of Mont Ventoux and we’ll be taking in a twilight drive to the summit for some empty hill-climb roads and stargazing.
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Monday 24th September
It’s a 600mile blast back to Blighty for the hardcore, using the super-efficient French autoroutes. For those that can extend to an extra day it’s a twistier drive to our 14th century chateau in the Beaujolais-Burgundy region. The chateau sits in 65 hectares of vineyards - the chateau produces it’s own wine - with cavernous, centuries-old wine cellars.
The additional night in the chateau also allows for a more relaxed drive back to Calais on Tuesday 25th September.
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Availability
Spaces will be sold on a per room basis. Availability is seriously limited. We have booked 15 rooms and these will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Because of the limited availability the rooms were first offered to those who had already expressed an interest in the tour. There are currently two rooms available.
Costs
Costs include Eurotunnel return crossing, hotel accommodation, breakfasts, parking and local taxes. Not included are tolls, food and drink (other than noted above), speeding fines etc etc. The hotels/chateaus at Millau, Ventoux and Mougon all have highly regarded restaurants and we have taken the liberty of reserving tables for everybody at these venues. Please advise us if you would rather we cancel these reservations.
3 nights Orleans – Millau – Ventoux
1 person 1 car £425.00
2 people 1 car £510.00 £255.00 per person
2 people 2 cars £685.00 £342.50 per person
4 nights Orleans – Millau – Ventoux – Mougon
1 person 1 car £555.00
2 people 1 car £660.00 £330.00 per person
2 people 2 cars £795.00 £397.50 per person
Given the time frame there are no deposits for this tour. The full amount needs to be paid to secure your place. Drop me an email to reserve your place. First come, first served.
Brendan
