Red Dragon Tour (First 3 Pools)
17 Night Package
FROM £5,845
Fly from UK and arrive in Bordeaux.
Transfer to 4* Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux Centre for a three-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Morning visit to the Medoc vineyards for a wine tasting, followed by lunch at a local rugby club.
Full day visit to Arcachon on the Atlantic coast, including a seafood lunch.
This evening transfer to the Stade de Bordeaux.
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Depart Bordeaux for the charming city of Sarlat with time to explore.
In the afternoon go on to Cahors for a wine-tasting
Transfer to 4* Hotel Toulouse Centre Les Capitouls for a two-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Day at leisure in Toulouse. We suggest a visit to the Place de Capitole.
Depart Toulouse for a visit to the medieval walled town of Carcassonne, a UNESCO site.
In the afternoon visit the vibrant and colourful port of Sete before heading for the university city of Montpellier.
Transfer to the 4* Hotel Oceania Le Métropole Montpellier for a two-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Full day visit to the Camargue, famous for its bulls and white horses.
We will visit a manade (a horse-breeding station) where we will have lunch.
Depart Montpellier and stop at Nimes, famous for its Roman arenas and historic sites before going on to Aix en Provence for lunch, in our opinion the most beautiful city in France!
Transfer to the charming town of Antibes, situated on the French Riviera, for a four-night stay at the 4* Hôtel & Spa La Villa Port d'Antibes on a bed and breakfast basis.
Day at leisure in Nice.
This afternoon transfer to the Stade de Nice.
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Day trip to St Paul de Vence, a charming clifftop village with its boutiques and cafes.
Continue to Grasse, the centre of the French perfume industry.
Today we take a drive along the Route de L’Esterel - the beautiful coastal road that runs alongside the sea and through many of the Riviera villages. We will stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
Depart Antibes and travel to Avignon with its walled old town and leafy squares.
Visit the Pope’s Palace and the medieval bridge.
Check-in to the 4* Hotel L’Horloge for a three-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Full day trip to The Luberon - a wonderful landscape of hilltop villages, fields of lavender, and vineyards
Morning at leisure.
Afternoon visit to the spectacular Pont du Gard, the best-preserved Roman aqueduct in the world at over 50kms long.
We then take a trip to Uzes, a lovely old town overlooking the River Alzon.
Depart Avignon and head for Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France and have lunch in a typical “bouchon” restaurant.
Stay at the 4* Novotel Lyon for three nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
Full day trip to the Beaujolais vineyards and the beautiful “Golden Stones” villages with wine tasting and lunch included.
Morning at leisure. We suggest a walk around the Old Town.
Transfer to Parc Ol for today's game.
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Transfer back to your hotel.
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to UK.
YOUR CHOICE OF HOTELS
Antibes
4* Hôtel & Spa La Villa Port d’Antibes
About this Hotel
4* Hôtel & Spa La Villa Port d’Antibes
The latest Hotel of La Villa group, La Villa Port d´Antibes & Spa is ideally located a stone’s throw from the port and the ramparts of the old town. Each floor gives off a scent of distant horizons, magnified by fabrics from the famous house of Christian Lacroix. Whether you are on “The Route of the Indies”, on “Treasure Island”, in the “South Seas” or whether you are enjoying the softness of “La Vie en Rose” each room offers you an oasis of comfort in heart of the city.
For your relaxation, La Villa port d’Antibes also offers you a La Villa by Sothys Spa including:
– A relaxation area with hammam, sensory shower, and winter garden.
– A treatment area, dedicated to beauty and well-being. Come and discover the benefits of our face and body treatments and be pampered in the expert hands of our spa practitioners.
You can also take advantage of the patio with a swimming pool, as well as the cozy bar and lounges to enjoy a cocktail, read or just relax.
VISIT WEBSITEAvignon
4* Hotel L’Horloge
About this Hotel
4* Hotel L’Horloge
The Hotel de l’Horloge in Avignon is a charming hotel ideally located right in the city centre. Its 66 rooms are all stylishly decorated ensuring the authentic contemporary Provence experience.
VISIT WEBSITEBordeaux
4* Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux Centre
About this Hotel
4* Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux Centre
Situated across from the Garonne River, a short walk from Saint-Jean Train Station. Central Bordeaux is less than four kilometers away, home to Bordeaux Cathedral and Place de la Bourse’s Water Mirror. Grand Arena Bordeaux events are just as close. Stop by Babette for all-day dining and a café store, and enjoy evening room service.
Lyon
4* Novotel Lyon Confluence
About this Hotel
4* Novotel Lyon Confluence
Novotel Lyon Confluence welcomes you to a modern bright establishment on the Saône. With its gourmet bar with a terrace overlooking the river and fitness room, this hotel is ideal for relaxation.
VISIT WEBSITEMontpellier
4* Hotel Oceania Le Métropole Montpellier
About this Hotel
4* Hotel Oceania Le Métropole Montpellier
The 4-star Oceania Le Métropole Montpellier Hotel is characterized by utter luxury and well-being. After a year of titanic renovation works up to early 2017, you can now come and rediscover this truly charming hotel that successfully blends modernity with a touch of exoticism, in the spirit of the grand luxury hotels of the Golden Age. Tucked away behind its grand majestic facade, our hotel in the center of Montpellier unveils a brand new area devoted to well-being with hammam, fitness room, massages and a range of treatments. This moment of total relaxation continues with the spa and pool, bordered by the garden’s palm trees which provide shade for the terrace.
VISIT WEBSITEToulouse
4* Hotel Toulouse Centre Les Capitouls
About this Hotel
4* Hotel Toulouse Centre Les Capitouls
Right in the heart of the historic and business center, on the most beautiful avenue of the city, the Hotel Les Capitouls Toulouse Centre invites you to discover its charming and warm atmosphere. Built in an ancient private mansion, this hotel elegantly combines the charm of the Toulouse brick vaults and the modern comfort of a four-star hotel.
VISIT WEBSITECost Inclusions
- Return flights from the UK to France as indicated in the itinerary.
- Welcome Drinks on Arrival
- Airport transfers in France as indicated in the itinerary.
- Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis as indicated in the itinerary.
- Match day transfer arrangements as indicated in the itinerary.
- Guaranteed official Category 3 Match tickets for Australia & Fiji, and Category 4 Match tickets for Final Qualifier Winner (upgrades available and option to purchase additional tickets).
- Range of excursions as indicated in the itinerary.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- Official merchandise.
- Experienced Venatour Tour Managers.
