Driving Holidays in France

Driving Holidays

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Driving in the countryside

France is a hugely diverse country with an endless amount to discover. On our driving holidays, we take you to a succession of places on a very French theme so that we have done all the planning and you can just enjoy each place as you get there. We have built in country hotels for you with great restaurants. What could be simpler?

Gardens – We love our gardens and so do the French. We have planned two routes, one a short break and one a full week taking you to a range of gardens, some formal, some not but all beautiful! Jardins de Picardie and Jardins de la Loire.

Wine Trails  - Discover where all those fine labels really are, see the terrain that forms them and explore the caves working all year to produce the wines that France is famous for. Charm of Champagne, Burgundy Wine Trail (can be combined) and Loire Valley Wine Trail.

French coastal islands – Charente Maritime is the location of 3 distinct islands, all close to the coast. Driving is the best way to explore them and the unique characteristics of each. This is a seaside holiday with a real difference! Oyster and Pearl Islands.

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Burgundy Wine Trail

Burgundy Wine Trail

Discover the grands crus of Bourgogne

A real treat for wine buffs to visit the famous Burgundy Appellations. There are so many tasting opportunities you must prepare a list of those you wish to try before you set out on this tour.

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Oyster & Pearl Islands

Oyster & Pearl Islands

Fresh sea breezes, sandy beaches and succulent seafood

Visit Ile d'Aix, no cars here so explore on foot, hire a bike or take the horse-drawn “calèche” and discover the cultivation of Mother of Pearl. At Marennes learn all you need to know about delicious oysters. Un Rochefort seek out the naval history and marvel at the old transporter bridge.

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Charm of Champagne Tour

Charm of Champagne Tour

A weekend of bubbly indulgence

We provide a booklet full of details for Champagne tastings and suggested driving routes, some great places to visit and charming hotels. Stay for one or two nights half board and two nights bed and breakfast at first class hotels.

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Loire Valley Wine Trail

Loire Valley Wine Trail

The Loire offers a wide range of wines

Sample a range of Loire Valley wines from the dry whites of Touraine, then fruity reds of Bourgueil to the luscious sweet whites of the Coteaux de Layon. Our partner vineyards guide you through their varieties. Add to that some fine dining and you have the basis of a truly gourmet experience.

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Jardins de la Loire

Jardins de la Loire

Majesty, charm and artistic garden delights!

The majestic gardens of the chateaux of the Loire are breathtaking but enjoy too the less formal and magical gardens nearby. Complete your experience with a visit to the famous Festival International des Jardins, held annually at Château de Chaumont - truly a gardener’s feast!

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Jardins de Picardie

Jardins de Picardie

Cathedral city and country gardens to delight

This holiday is pure indulgence for anyone who loves visiting gardens and creating gardens, with three entirely different experiences, each more formal than the one before, in the verdant region of Picardy.

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Gardens and Vineyards of the Loire

Gardens and Vineyards of the Loire

The Loire offers charming and artistic gardens and a wide range of wines

Sample a range of Loire Valley wines from the dry whites of Touraine, the fruity reds of Bourgueil to the luscious sweet whites of the Coteau de Layon. Our partner vineyards guide you through their varieties. Each day you can visit some breathtaking gardens of the Loire Châteaux.

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