La Rochelle & The Atlantic Coast

Day 1

TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL
Following the Channel crossing to Calais and complete the journey to our overnight dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation in Normandy. (D)

Day 2

OVERNIGHT HOTEL TO LA ROCHELLE
We continue our journey westwards across France arriving in the La Rochelle this afternoon for a four night stay on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. (B,D)

Day 3

LA ROCHELLE
Enjoy a day at leisure in La Rochelle, one of the most attractive port towns in France. The harbour is a lively place to explore with boats, buskers and market stalls and in the old town you will find many well preserved buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. (B,D)

Day 4

CHÂTEAU LA ROCHE COURBON & MARTELL COGNAC
This morning we visit Château La Roche Courbon, a fairytale castle that has been a family property for 3 generations. Admire the château and stroll through the beautiful gardens before we continue to the town of Saintes for free time. Later this afternoon we visit Martell Cognac for a tour of one of the oldest great cognac houses followed by a tasting. (B,D)

Day 5

ROCHEFORT & FORT BOYARD
Our excursion today takes us to Rochefort on the banks of the Charente, a pleasant town steeped in naval history. After free time we make our way to Fouras-les-Bains from where we enjoy a scenic one hour cruise to Fort Boyard, an impressive sea fortress with that had been a military structure, a prison and perhaps more famously as the filming location for a TV programme of the same name. (B, D)

Day 6

LA ROCHELLE TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL
We depart our hotel and continue to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation. (B,D)

Day 7

FROM OVERNIGHT HOTEL
Continue to Calais and complete the journey home. (B)