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 Auvergne
Our
holidays are based in Cantal, the most southerly department
of Auvergne. The traditional houses are built from dark volcanic
stone with stone roofs weighing many tons.
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On the
hillsides you will see the burons, (stone shelters) used for
centuries to shelter the people and their animals. The shaggy
brown cattle with their fearsome looking horns fit perfectly
into this ancient landscape.
Walkers can choose between 2 very different regions in the
Auvergne.
The peaks of the Monts du Cantal are suitable for keen
or occasional walkers. Choose the length and difficulty of
your walks to the peaks. Each day's walk is along well way-marked
paths, often following Grandee Randonnées, the long
distance paths that cross France. The two highest peaks are
included on your itinerary for spectacular views from the
summits.
Alternatively walk the Margaride's Rivers and Valleys,
with gently rolling pine-clad hills alongside the banks of
the Truyère river. This sparsely populated region is
home to a wide variety of wildlife that finds its home in
this beautiful area.
The Viaduct at Garabit comes into view to leave a lasting
impression. The single track railway across the top is still
in use today, 120 years since the viaduct was built by Gustave
Eiffel.
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 Burgundy
Discover the real Burgundy
Visit small villages huddled around their churches. Walk through
vineyards, pasture and woodland, past châteaux and ancient
landmarks.
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Even the French call this a gastronomic region. Sample local
specialities such as Bresse chicken, Charolais beef, goat’s
cheese, fine wines and famous Burgundy snails.
A journey through the heart of Burgundy, with time to explore
as you go.
Walking along the wine route Through the Vineyards from
Beaune to Santanay takes you along the Côte Chalonaise,
where some of the best white wines in France are produced. Sample
Meursault and Montrachet burgundies before heading to the hillier
countryside of Nolay and the Mountain of the 3 Crosses.
If
you prefer easier walking along undulating countryside and staying
in comfortable hotels then choose Burgundy Made Easy
and enjoy a week of relaxed walking, sampling the gastronomic
delights that Burgundy has to offer.
Discover the Cave Co-operative in Buxy and taste the best of
the local wines, and buy direct from the producers.
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 Jura
French
Jura
Lakes or Vineyards?
Explore a small corner of Jura, famous for its mountains, lakes
and forests. Wonderful views across green valleys where the
silence is only broken by the clang of cowbells.
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Easy walking, beautiful countryside and a warm welcome
in comfortable hotels.The Jura Vineyards tour starts
in Arbois, the home of Vin Jaune. Walk through woods then along
clifftops to Pupillin for wine tasting and then on to Poligny
the capital of Comte cheese. Then climb to Chateau Chalon, a
picture postcard perfect medevial village on a rocky spur.
The Doubs Lakes & Mountains near the Swiss border
offers the chance to walk the high ridges and passes of the
ski stations of Mont d'Or, sampling the famous cheese of the
same name along the way. The holiday is based at Malbuisson
on the shore of Lac St Point.
A warm welcome is assured in the small towns and villages on
your route.
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