BURGUNDY: FROM DIJON TO MACON FOLLOWING THE WINE ROUTES
WHERE
Côte-d’Or & Saône-et-Loire: the Ouche Valley, Dijon, Beaune, Tournus and Southern Burgundy
HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit the Ouche Valley and meet Paul Day, sculptor for the Royal family
- Discover the cities of Dijon & Beaune and explore the surroundings of Tournus by bike
- Enjoy the local cuisine and tastings of the famous Burgundy wines
PERFECT FOR
City breaks and food & wine enthusiasts
GOURMET AND CULTURAL TOURISM IN THE LAND OF VOLCANOES
WHERE
Clermont-Ferrand, Le Puy-en-Velay, Chaîne des Puys, Saint-Nectaire
HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover the city of Clermont-Ferrand famous for its black gothic cathedral, and the Romanesque church Notre Dame du Port
- Explore the beautiful centre of Puy-en-Velay and visit the local Saturday market
- Castle spotting and an introduction to the king of Auvergne cheese: Saint-Nectair
- Enjoy the unique landscape of the Chaine des Puys, a range of 80 volcanoes dotted with lakes and rivers.
PERFECT FOR
Exploring culture & heritage
PICTURESQUE VILLAGES, ISLAND FUN AND A MARITIME CITY BREAK ON THE ATLANTIC COAST
WHERE
Ile de Ré, La Rochelle & Charente-Maritime Region
HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover the beautiful island of Ile de Ré with its picturesque villages and beaches
- Enjoy a maritime city break by the Atlantic coast in La Rochelle, famous for its towers and fortifications
- Explore the lovely cycling trails in the Charente-Maritime region
PERFECT FOR
An active island and coastal holiday
THE MONT SAINT-MICHEL BECOMES AN ISLAND ONCE AGAIN
WHERE
The Mont Saint-Michel and it’s bay
HIGHLIGHTS
- As of September 2015, the long-term restoration project in the bay of the Mont Saint-Michel will be complete, transforming the Mont into an island at high tide
- The highest tides in continental Europe take place in this bay and when the sea rises here, it does at an incredible rate. Witness this phenomenon and watch the magical Mont Saint-Michel become and island once again
- Visit the Unesco World Heritage site of the Mont Saint-Michel abbey, the village on the Mont and its bay
PERFECT FOR
Those who want to experience a unique event and discover why the Mont Saint-Michel has enchanted pilgrims and travellers for centuries
Link to press pack.
DESTINATION CHAMPAGNE & UNESCO
WHERE
Aisne – Aube – Marne – Provins – Epernay
HIGHLIGHTS
- Oenology lesson
- Visit of Champagne Philippe Martin and tour in 2CV car in the vineyard
- Visit of the European largest fortified city of Langres + cheese tasting with the ‘Fromage de Langres’ at the ‘Tour de Navarre’
PERFECT FOR
people who loves bubbles
HOW TO REGISTER FOR PRESS TRIPS
To apply for a place on our press trips, please contact us on pressoffice.uk@atout-france.fr .Applications will be considered based on our media criteria – please send us an email to request a copy of these. A letter of commission will be required from freelance journalists. All participants will be required to have their own relevant travel insurance prior to the trip. We are also happy to organise tailor-made individual trips in conjunction with our French partners.
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