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Orleans City Break, France

Fully Escorted! City Break!

Orléans, located on the banks of the Loire River in the Centre-Val de Loire region, is a city steeped in history and brimming with cultural treasures. Known as the city of Joan of Arc, Orléans offers visitors a captivating blend of medieval charm, architectural splendour, and a lively atmosphere.

Day 1

We depart home area and travel to Dover for our short sea ferry crossing. We continue through France making a comfort stop and arrive at our hotel early evening.

Days 2 & 3

Free to explore Orléans, wander through the narrow, cobblestone streets of Orléans' old town, discover beautifully preserved half-timbered houses and elegant Renaissance mansions. The Rue de Bourgogne is a bustling street lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants, perfect for a leisurely stroll. The city's historical and architectural heritage is on full display in its stunning buildings and monuments. The Gothic-style Orléans Cathedral (Cathédrale Sainte-Croix) is a masterpiece of architecture, with its soaring spires, intricate stained glass windows, and awe-inspiring interior. Another notable religious site is the Église Saint-Aignan, a beautiful Romanesque church with an impressive crypt. The Loire River is central to Orléans' charm, providing scenic beauty and recreational opportunities. Stroll along the riverbanks, take a boat cruise, or enjoy a picnic in one of the riverside parks. Orléans boasts a rich cultural scene with numerous museums and galleries. The Musée des Beaux-Arts houses an impressive collection of European paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the 15th to the 20th centuries. The city's squares are vibrant hubs of activity. Place du Martroi is a central square featuring the iconic statue of Joan of Arc, while Place de la République is known for its lively market and outdoor cafes.

Day 4

We say farewell to Orlèans and return to home area making suitable comfort stops enroute.

B=Breakfast Included

NOVOTEL ORLEANS CENTRE GARE HOTEL ****

A warm welcome awaits us at this 4 star hotel is based in the historic city centre. All bedrooms are ensuite with TV, and free wi-fi. The hotel has an elegant dining area, superb indoor swimming pool and sauna.

PRICE INCLUDES

Return DFS ferry crossing
3 nights bed & breakfast
Free use of hotel leisure facilities
Fully escorted throughout

Passports are required.

TRAVEL OPTIONS

Upgrade your room (subject to availability). Supplements apply, call 01268 777 777, option 1

GROUP BOOKINGS

If you book 20 places all together on a day excursion, short break or holiday ONE GOES FREE

Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.

Name	Address	Times
Barking	Station Parade, IG11 8TU	Failed View
Barkingside	Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA	Failed View
Basildon	Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon	Failed View
Brentwood	Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman	Failed View
Chalkwell Park	Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road	Failed View
Chelmsford Victoria Road	Victoria Road CM1 1JR	Failed View
Collier Row	White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ	Failed View
Corringham Town Centre	Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY	Failed View
Cranham	Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park	Failed View
Dagenham	Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS	Failed View
Depot	Depot, Princess Road, Rayleigh	Failed View
Hadleigh Church	Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby	Failed View
Harold Wood	Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR	Failed View
Hockley Spa	Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library	Failed View
Hornchurch.	Hornchurch Town Centre, outside Sutton Arms	Failed View
Hutton	Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub	Failed View
Ilford	Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA	Failed View
Kavanaghs Rd	Kavanaghs Road/London Road, Brentwood	Failed View
Palace Theatre	Palace Theatre Bus Stop	Failed View
Pitsea	Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea	Failed View
Queensway	Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema)	Failed View
Rayleigh Stn	Rayleigh Railway Station	Failed View
Romford	St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall	Failed View
Sadlers Farm	Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road	Failed View
Shenfield Stn	Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank	Failed View
Shepherd & Dog Crays Hill	Shepherd & Dog, Crays Hill	Failed View
Shotgate	Shotgate Post Office	Failed View
South Green	Grange Parade Bus Stop, South Green, Billericay	Failed View
Stanford Rookery Corner	Rookery Corner Stanford	Failed View
Sun Corner	Sun Corner London Road - Billericay	Failed View
Thames Drive	Thames Drive Bus Stop	Failed View
The Elms	Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea	Failed View
The Oak Grays	The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays	Failed View
Thorpe Bay Stn	Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station)	Failed View
Thurrock Services,	Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG	Failed View
Upminster	Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ	Failed View
Vic Hse Cnr, Rayleigh Rd	Vic House Corner, (Rayleigh Road)	Failed View
Websters Way	Websters Way, Rayleigh (but High Street on return)	Failed View
White Horse	White Horse,Southchurch Road, Southend	Failed View
Whittinghams Grg	Whittinghams Garage, opp Rochford Railway Station	Failed View
Wickford	Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford	Failed View
Woodford Green	Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU	Failed View