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JOYING THE ROAD JACQUES COEUR |
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BOURGES, CITY OF ART AND HISTORY |
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DO YOU GIVE IN SANCE? |
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PROMENADE IN THE GARDENS |
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A BICYCLE TRIP THROUGH THE HEART OF THE BERRY |
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BIKING WITH THE FAMILY |
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MOUNTAIN BIKING IN THE SANCERRE AREA |
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BOHEMIAN LIFESTYLE |
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HELICOPTER RIDE OVER BOURGES |
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JOYING THE ROAD JACQUES COEUR
Description
From La Bussière to Culan, follow the Route Jacques Coeur, visiting private and still uninhabited châteaux, museum, old cities, and the abbey that line this road. Discover the fabulous history of this medieval hero and learn about the kings and precious he served who left their mark on the Berry. An original tour that mixes culture and culinary delights.
Programme
Take a trip back in time and visit the hidden treasures of this historic route while relaxing in the comfort of traditional country inns.
Be initiated into the fine art of the gourmet meal at one of the best tables of the region and taste some of the specialties of the Berry : chicken "en barbouille", perhaps, or why not created lentils laced with truffles ?
Useful information
INCLUDING PRICE:
3 nights half board
1 dinner in a gastronomic restaurant
2 samplings of local specialties
2 entrances for guided tours of a Route Jacques Coeur monument or castle
NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE:
Beverages (except for wine gathering) and personal expenses
ACCOMODATIONS:
Half pension in a 2 star hotel
1360 F per person
450 F for private room |
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BOURGES, CITY OF ART AND HISTORY
Description
Here is a city marked by history's fingerprints. Located on a hill, the Gothic Cathedral (listed as a World heritage Monument of Unesco) nearby buildings.
Wander the medieval streets and admire the elegant town houses and the beautiful timber-framed homes. Bourges offers other charms with its marshes and numerous gardens (L'archévêché, Les Prés Fichaux, Lazenay)...every need to spend a weekend girl with discovery and relaxation.
Program
After trolling the streets of Bourges, relax in the comfort, warmth and friendliness of your charismatic hotel and let yourself be tempted by the regional specialties in a gourmet restaurant.
Useful information
INCLUDING PRICE:
1 night in a two star hotel with a choice of dinner in a gourmet or traditional restaurant or
1 night in a three star hotel with a gourmet dinner of your choice of menu or
1 night in a three star bed and breakfast, 1 table d'hôtes dinner (set menu)
Tourist document
Guided visit to the Cathedral and the Palais Jacques Coeur
ACCOMODATIONS:
3 star bed and breakfast, 2 or 3 star hotel
DATES:
May to October 2001 (2 days/1 night)
Bed and breakfast : 400 to 460 F
2 star hotel : 400 to 535 F
3 star hotel : 770 to 840 F |
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DO YOU GIVE IN SANCE?
Description
You'll find guaranteed calm during a stay at a tastefully renovated traditional farm. With the guidance of your hostess, meet winegrowers, potters, and goat keepers who will share their vocation's passions with you. An outing by car or bike will unveil the wineyards as well as the valleys of the Country Fort.
In the cool atmosphere of the wine cells, be initiated to the subtle pleasures of a wine gathering.
Program
History buffs, stop to visit the castles along the Route Jacques Coeur.
Another unforgettable moment : the Museum of Witchcraft where you'll discover the historic universe of switches. Return from your outlets to be welcomed at your host's table and savor the flavors of homecooked Berry cuisine.
Hospitality, a warm welcome, and the chance to meet a variety of local people are on the menu for your stay in Sancerre.
Useful information
INCLUDING PRICE:
2 nights half board, dinner table (set menu)
NOT INCLUDED:
Beverages with meals
ACCOMODATIONS:
3 star bed and breakfast
DATES:
March 1 to October 31, 2001.
660 F per person
160 F for private room |
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PROMENADE IN THE GARDENS
Description
The Berry abounds with magnificent gardens. A true paradise of greenery that one should take the time to discover, or rediscover, with each passing season.
Program
Stroll through the gardens and lose yourself in daydreams. A wide range of choice awaits you: the Priory d'Orsan, the Lande Chevrier, the Conservatory of Tinctorial and aromatic plants at the Priory de Manzay, as well as the gardens of the castle Ainay-le-Vieil and the Château de Villiers.
Useful information
INCLUDING PRICE:
4 visits in the gardens of your choice
3 nights half board in a 2 or 3 star hotel
Technical folder
NOT INCLUDED : Beverages with meals
Lunch
DATES: Easter to November 1, 2001 (4 days/3 nights)
1345 F per person for a two-star hotel
2375 F for a three-star hotel |
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A BICYCLE TRIP THROUGH THE HEART OF THE BERRY
Description
The Berry is rich with history. Scattered along the Route Jacques Coeur, you'll find many smallr châteaux still uninhabited by their owners.
During this three day ride, you will bike through naturally diverse regions adorned with groves, copses, woodlands, valleys, and plains.
Each evening, charming hotels will welcome you and offer up a well served meal, featuring the refined flavors of the Berry cuisine.
Program
When visiting Bourges, there are numerical possibilities. Discover the castles of Jussy-Champagne, Meillant, Châteauneuf, and Ainay-le-Viel, which invoke the memory of Jacques Coeur. The Noirlac Abbey and the numerous Romanesque churches will complete this beautiful cultural voyage.
Useful information
INCLUDING PRICE:
3 nights half board
Baggage transport from hotel to hotel
NOT INCLUDED:
Drinks with meals
Lunch
Bicycle rental
Bicycle insurance
ACCOMODATION:
two-star hotel Logis de France
DATES:
May to October 2001 (4 days/3 nights)
1310 F per person |
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BIKING WITH THE FAMILY
Description
For nature lovers, the Sologne has more than 1,000 kilometers (625 miles) to hike. With each step, you will discover the richness of the countryside and the wildlife that inhabits it.
This tour is ideal for taking your time while visiting the villages. Everything without much effort since your followingcases will be waiting for you each evening at your hotel.
Program
The route Jacques Coeur and its monuments.
Across a diversified area landscaped with moors, orchards and wineyards.
Various tourist sites : the Witchcraft Museum and the Radiotelescope of Nançay; Bourges, medieval city; the châteaux of Menetou Salon, Boucard and Buranlure; Aubigny-sur-Nère, city of the Stuarts; the potteries of La Borne; the Belleville Nuclear Plant...
Useful information
INCLUDING PRICE:
7 nights half board
Baggage portal from hotel to hotel
A package of practical tousist information
NOT INCLUDED:
Bicycle rental
Bicycle insurance
Beverages with meals
ACCOMODATIONS:
1 star hotel Logis de France or 2 star inn
DATES:
May to October 2001 (8 days / 7 nights)
2490 F per adult
1800 F per child
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MOUNTAIN BIKING IN THE SANCERRE AREA
Description
This mountain bike excursion in the Sancerre region will take you across chalky hills and through hollows where country wineyards nestle.Don't miss stopping along the banks of the Loire to breath the fresh air!
Two pleasurable days to take time to live...
Program
Pass through a natural region landscaped with wineyards, visit various tourist sites, and sample the local products : wine, goat cheese...
Useful information
INCLUDING PRICE:
1 night half board
NOT INCLUDED:
Beverages with meals
ACCOMODATIONS:
3 star bed and breakfast
DATES:
May to October 2001 (2 days/1 night)
580 F per person for a double room |
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BOHEMIAN LIFESTYLE
Description
Five days to amble the calm little path of the Boischaut in a caravan! This tour will take you across a lush, natural countryside that has continued unspoiled. Each day anticipates a new stage of your journey and a different stopover in which to rest lightly.
Program
After having received instructions, you will be able to cross rural roads freely in your caravan. A true immersion in nature and a few visits are the itinerary of this tour. No need for your driver's license as you rediscover the real pleasure of a healthy life far from highways and noise.
Useful information
INCLUDING PRICE:
4 nights in a caravan
A practical information package for caravanning and sightseeing will be put into the customer's hands before departure
NOT INCLUDED:
Meals and breakfasts
ACCOMODATIONS:
Sleep in the caravan at an indicated campground
DATES:
May to October 2001 (5 days/4 nights)
2150 F for the caravan rental |
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HELICOPTER RIDE OVER BOURGES
Description
Aboard a Schweitzer 269 C, you will try a new, unforgettable experience : medieval Bourges seen from the sky...
Program
The Cathedral of Saint Etienne, the palace of Jacques Coeur, the 135 hectares (55 acres) of marshes aroud buds...All see from on high! You may choose the duration of your flight. Jean-François, your pilot, will take you on this trip to Seventh Heaven.
Useful information
INCLUDING PRICE:
Departure from and arrival to the Bourges airfield
Length of the flight is determined by the contract thingn
Contact us for possible departures from other sites or for another program.
DATES:
Yearlong dependent upon upon weather conditions
285 F per person for a 10 minute flight
430 per person for a 15 minute flight 575 F per person for a 20 minute flight |
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