Night 2
Orléans to the Gorges du Tarn

After breakfast, continue south to your accommodation for the next two nights - a splendid, recently modernised hotel, which nestles alongside the river that flows through the stunning Gorges du Tarn - one of France's areas of outstanding natural beauty.

Your secretive out-of-the-way hotel, which was built in the early 1900's as the French Automobile Club's exclusive 'place to be', has a delightful restaurant, and a lovely terrace where you can take-in the views of the Gorge whilst enjoying a relaxing drink.

There is also an outdoor swimming pool, a large car park, and garage parking if required.

Your accommodation in tonights hotel is once more a 3* Hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis, enabling you to sample the lovely menu.

Night 3
Exploration Day - Gorges du Tarn and the Viaduc de Millau

Spend today at your leisure - take a drive along the amazing gorge road, through the numerous villages that are 'dotted' alongside the river; why not stop for a leisurely lunch at one of the numerous bistros and restaurants? After a morning exploring this beautiful area, drive the short distance to Millau, for your first view of the World's highest road bridge that literally spans the valley in front of you - breathtaking! Stop at the visitor centre to see a video of the construction processes involved in the creation of this fantastic structure. There is also a shop where you can buy many mementos of your adventure. The Tarn area, like most regions of France is famous for cheese - in this case it is Roquefort, a delicious creamy, blue cheese made from ewe's milk - which can be sampled at many of the local outlets.

Accommodation for your second night in this charming hotel is again on Bed & Breakfast basis.

Night 4
Gorges du Tarn to Central France

Today you drive across the viaduc de Millau! After breakfast, you will briefly continue south to join the motorway, which enables you to drive across the World's highest road bridge - a fantastic experience!
You now head north to the volcanic Auvergne region - another truly beautiful area - using one of the most scenic motorways that we have ever travelled.
Before arriving at your accommodation for tonight we recommend a visit to the Puy de Dome - the highest peak of the area, where the views of the many extinct volcanoes from it's summit are quite breathtaking.
Your hotel for tonight is a beautiful 3 * Château situated in the heart of the French countryside that offers far-reaching views of the Bourbonnais area. It has a large outdoor swimming pool, and a superb gourmet restaurant; its refined atmosphere is a pleasant blend of luxury and country elegance.

Tonights accommodation is once more reserved on Bed & Breakfast basis, and we will arrange a table for dinner in the gastronomic restaurant.

Day 5 Central France to Calais A leisurely drive back through beautiful French countryside using carefully chosen roads in time for your early evening Eurotunnel crossing to the UK. Approximate total mileage is 1200 from Calais to Millau (Return) The price of this 'Mini-Adventure' is from £295.00 per person based on two people travelling in one car and sharing a room. Due to seasonal fluctuations in prices, please contact us for the cost according to your desired dates of travel. Prices are based on two people sharing a double/twin room, and travelling in one car. (Additional accommodation close to your chosen port can be arranged at extra cost, so you can arrive refreshed for the start of your journey - please enquire)

What's Included

• Four nights 3* Hotel Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast basis.
• Detailed Route Planning.

What's not Included

• Motorway Tolls etc.
• Meals & drinks (including alterations to the Hotels specified Breakfast Menu)
• Daily Tax (usually around €1.60 per person)
• Parking Fees
• Car Hire (we do not provide cars, but can help find a reputable hire car company)
• Channel Crossings - Bonne Route can arrange your Channel crossing through the following companies: -
  
  Seafrance - Dover to Calais
  Norfolkline - Dover to Dunkerque
  Superfast Ferries - Rosyth to Zeebrugge
  P & O Ferries - Dover to Calais
  P & O Ferries - Hull to Zeebrugge
  Brittany Ferries - Portsmouth to Caen, Cherbourg or St. Malo.
  Brittany Ferries - Poole to Cherbourg
  Brittany Ferries - Plymouth to Roscoff

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