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ENJOYING THE ROUTE JACQUES COEUR |
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BOURGES, CITY OF ART AND HISTORY |
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RENDEZ-VOUS IN SANCERRE |
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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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ENJOYING THE ROUTE JACQUES COEUR
Beschreibung
From La Bussière to Culan, follow the Route Jacques Coeur, visiting private and still inhabited châteaux, museums, old cities, and the abbey that line this road. Discover the fabulous history of this medieval hero and learn about the kings and prices he served who left their mark on the Berry. An original tour that mixes culture and culinary delights.
Programm
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 specialities of the Berry : chicken "en barbouille", perhaps, or why not creamed lentils laced with truffles ?
Useful information
PRICE INKLUSIVE:
3 nights demi-pension
1 dinner in a gastronomical restaurant
2 samplings of local specialties
2 entrances for guided tours of a Route Jacques Coeur monument or château
NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE :
Beverages (except for wine tasting) and personal expenses
ANNAHMEN:
Demi 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
Beschreibung
Here is a city marked by history's fingerprints. Situated on a hill, the Gothic Cathedral (listed as a World heritage Monument of Unesco) proudly reigns over the surrounding 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'archevêché, Les Prés Fichaux, Lazenay)...everything needed to spend a weekend filled with discovery and relaxation.
Program
After strolling the streets of Bourges, relax in the comfort, warmth and conviviality of your charismatic hotel and let yourself be tempted by the regional specialities in a gourmet restaurant.
Useful information
PRICE INKLUSIVE:
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)
Touristic document
Guided visit to the Cathedral and the Palais Jacques Coeur
ANNAHMEN:
3 star bed and breakfast, 2 or 3 star hotel
DATUM:
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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RENDEZ-VOUS IN SANCERRE
Beschreibung
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 vineyards as well as the valleys of the Pays Fort.
In the cool atmosphere of the wine cellars, be initiated to the subtle pleasures of a wine tasting.
Program
History buffs, stop to visit the châteaux along the Route Jacques Coeur.
Another unforgettable moment : the Museum of Witchcraft where you'll discover the historic universe of witches. Return from your outings 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
PRICE INKLUSIVE:
2 nights demi-pension, table d'hôtes dinners (set menu)
NOT INCLUDED:
Beverages with meals
ANNAHMEN:
3 star bed and breakfast
DATUM:
March 1 to October 31, 2001.
660 F pro person
160 F for private room |
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PROMENADE IN THE GARDENS
Beschreibung
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 château Ainay-le-Vieil and the château de Villiers.
Useful information
PRICE INKLUSIVE:
4 visits in the gardens of your choice
3 nights demi-pension in a 2 or 3 star hotel
Technical Fall
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
Beschreibung
The Berry is rich with history. Scattered along the Route Jacques Coeur, you'll find many smaller châteaux still inhabited 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 deserved meal, featuring the refined flavors of the Berry cuisine.
Program
When visiting Bourges, there are numerous possibilities. Discover the châteaux of Jussy-Champagne, Meillant, Châteauneuf, and Ainay-le-Vieil, which invoke the memory of Jacques Coeur. The Noirlac Abbey and the numerous Romanesque churches will complete this marvelous cultural voyage.
Useful information
PRICE INKLUSIVE:
3 nights demi-pension
Baggage transport from hotel to hotel
NOT INCLUDED:
Drinks with meals
Lunch
Rental Bicycle
Bicycle insurance
ANHÖRUNG:
two-star hotel Logis de France
DATUM:
May to October 2001 (4 days/3 nights)
1310 F per person |
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BIKING WITH THE FAMILY
Beschreibung
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 suitcases 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 vineyards.
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
PRICE INKLUSIVE:
7 nights demi-pension
Baggage portal from hotel to hotel
A packet of practical toutist information
NOT INCLUDED:
Rental Bicycle
Bicycle insurance
Beverages with meals
ANNAHMEN:
1 star hotel Logis de France or 2 star inn
DATUM:
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
Beschreibung
This mountain bike excursion in the Sancerre region will take you across chalky hills and through hollows where country vineyards nestle.Don't miss stopping along the banks of the Loire to breathe the fresh air !
Two pleasurable days to take time to live...
Program
Pass through a natural region landscaped with vineyards, visit various tourist sites, and sample the local products : wines, goat cheese...
Useful information
PRICE INKLUSIVE:
1 night demi-pension
NOT INCLUDED:
Beverages with meals
ANNAHMEN:
3 star bed and breakfast
DATUM:
May to October 2001 (2 days/1 night)
580 F per person for a double room |
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BOHEMIAN LIFESTYLE
Beschreibung
Five days to amble the calm little paths of the Boischaut in a caravan ! This tour will take you across a lush, natural countryside that has remained unspoiled. Each day anticipates a new stage of your journey and a different stopover in which to repose nightly.
Program
After having received instructions, you will be able to traverse 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
PRICE INKLUSIVE:
4 nights in a caravan
A practical information packet for caravanning and sightseeing will be put into the client's hands before departure
NOT INCLUDED:
Meals and breakfasts
ANNAHMEN:
Sleep in the caravan at an indicated campground
DATUM:
May to October 2001 (5 days/4 nights)
2150 F for the caravan rental |
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HELICOPTER RIDE OVER BOURGES
Beschreibung
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 bourges...All seen 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
PRICE INKLUSIVE:
Departure from and arrival to the Bourges airfield
Length of the flight is determined by the contract chosen
Contact us for possible departures from other sites or for another program.
DATUM:
Yearlong dependent 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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