Walking holidays in Picardy and the Pas de Calais

Picardy Pastures Walking Holiday

Ancient towns and rural idylls

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The medieval town of Laon offers panoramic views of the peaceful greenery and woodland that make for pleasant and undemanding walking through gently rolling countryside. The grade is easy, with short distances between hotels.

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Guide Price

£535

Prices per person (based on two sharing).

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Picardy Pastures Walking Holiday

 

Picardy and the Pas de Calais

Optional Extras

For arrival by rail, start and finish is in Laon. Add an extra night at Chamouille and play a game of golf on the lakeside course. Add an extra night at Laon to explore this delightful medieval walled town.

Route Map

Rail Travel

Outward: Depart St Pancras International station, change trains at Gare du Nord, arrive Laon late afternoon.

Return: Depart Laon mid morning, change trains at Gare du Nord, arrive St Pancras International station mid afternoon.

  • Day 1 Arrival Chéret
    • Arrive at Chéret with plenty of time to settle in at the rambling country guest house. The charming owners will make you feel welcome, and in the evening everyone dines together around a large table, so you’ll rapidly feel immersed in the French way of life!
  • Day 2 Chéret to Chamouille - 10 miles (16km)
    • Enjoy a short easy walk along quiet lanes through fields and forestry tracks. En route, you pass a beautiful art deco church at Martigny Courpierre before heading down an enchanting little valley towards Chamouille. Pass round the lake through peaceful woodland to reach the 3-star Laon Lac de l’Ailette nestling in a corner of the lake. You may arrive in time for a swim in the hotel pool, before settling down to enjoy a hearty meal in the restaurant whose large windows look across the water.
  • Day 3 Chamouille to Laon - 11 miles (17.6km)
    • Wander through quiet lanes to the little village of Monthenault before making your way through verdant pastures and woodland. The medieval hilltop fortress of Laon with its spectacular gothic cathedral is visible from some distance. Home to some 80 classified properties, Laon was the capital of France from the 11th to 14th century. Tonight’s hotel, a former staging post, is in the centre of Laon close to the cathedral. After dinner it’s worth exploring the town by night when its buildings are dramatically floodlit.
  • Day 4 Laon to Chéret - 9.5 miles (15.2km)
    • As you leave Laon, enjoy the splendid vistas stretching out before you. You pass through a tranquil, pastoral landscape aptly named Domaine de la Solitude before arriving in Bruyères. Take time out to visit the remarkable church that dates back to the 12th century, and the 19th century underground fortress. You’ll arrive back at Chéret with plenty of anecdotes to share as you enjoy a sociable meal at the guest house.
 

Picardy Pastures Location & Route

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  • Hotel - Le Clos

    • Delightful 18th century wine grower's house (vendangeoir) in this welcoming chambre d'hote tucked away in the little village of Cheret you are guaranteed some wonderful hospitality from your hosts Mr et Mme Simonet. Mme Simonet is an excellent cook and offers an interesting table d'hote meal.

      Hotel Facilities

      • Calm and peaceful location and a great insight into living with a French family.
      • Spacious bedrooms with en suite bathrooms.
      • Helpful, kind and friendly owners who are delighted to chat about their region.
      • Great opportunity to savour a little bit of French life.

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  • Hotel - Inter Hôtel du Golf de l'Ailette

    • This large modern hotel on the banks of the Lac Ailette offers comfortable rooms and a warm welcome. The clean, modern décor and well appointed rooms make for a comfortable stay. Difficult to image here that you are only a couple of hours from Paris.

      Hotel Facilities

      • Quiet and peaceful location on the edge of the lake.
      • Large comfortable bedrooms all overlooking the lake.
      • Swimming pool. Excellent golf course.
      • Friendly helpful staff.
      • Close to the village of Chamouille which has a well stocked grocers and bakers.

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  • Hotel - Hotel de la Banniere de France

    • The Hotel de la Banniere de France was established in 1685. In the centre of the medieval town of Laon the hotel has been fully modernized. Its location gives easy access to the cobbled streets of the old town and Mme Lefevre and her staff are on hand to offer a warm welcome.

      Hotel Facilities

      • Town centre location makes it easy to wander and discover this interesting town.
      • Good restaurant with extensive wine list.
      • Friendly helpful staff.
      • Charming hotel with a warm ambience.

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Picardy Pastures Prices & Book

Own Travel

£535 Prices per person (based on two sharing).

Rail Inclusive

£775 Prices per person (based on two sharing).

Ferry Inclusive

£588 Prices per person (based on two sharing).

 

High season (14 July - 1 September) add £30. Extra night HB Laon £69. Extra night HB Chamouille £85 per person. Starting days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Self drive: Not Sunday or Thursday.

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