Day 1 Short Channel crossing and on for dinner and an overnight stay near Paris.
Day 2 South past Orléans and with a possible stop en-route at Bourges. Continue to Issoire for a 5 night stay.
Day 3 A day to relax, enjoy the hotel's garden and pool and explore the little town of Issoire. See the ornate church interior and the open squares and shopping streets
Day 4 A perfect introduction to the region with a trip by rack railway to the top of the Puy-de-Dôme to view the panorama complete with dormant volcanoes, plains, peaks and Clermont-Ferrand. In the afternoon explore vibrant Clermont Ferrand.
Day 5 Sit back, relax and enjoy the views on a scenic excursion to Le Puy. Set at the heart of the Massif Central, this historic and impressive town is surrounded by volcanic hills. It has a religious pedigree with a location at the start of the French Pilgrim's route to Santiago.
Day 6 Villages of the Auvergne excursion with a first stop in walled Montpeyroux. Perched on a hill it boasts splendid valley views and is a great place to wander and relax. On then to Saint Saturnin. See the 13th century castle before continuing to Usson, an attractive village that clings to the side of a volcanic dome.
Day 7 Depart Issoire and travel north to the Paris area for an overnight stay.
Day 8 To Calais for a Channel crossing and home.
All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.