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Orleans City Break, France

Orleans City Break, France

Fully escorted city break.

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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.

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Day 4

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

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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 DFSS ferry crossing

  • 3 nights bed & breakfast

  • Free use of the hotel’s leisure facilities

  • All coach travel

  • 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

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