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DEPARTS
HOTELS
Saturday 30 May 2020
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DAYS
Grand Hotel Terminus, Brive
Brive’s railway hotel, the 3-star Grand Hotel Terminus, sits
opposite Brive-la-Gaillarde train station. Built in 1907 and
fully renovated in 2016, it offers modest accommodation
just a ten minute walk from the centre of Brive.
Vayamundo Resort, Quillan
In a region with few hotels, the 3-star Vayamundo Resort
is located on the outskirts of Quillan in the foothills of
the Pyrenees. A former vineyard has been transformed
into the beautiful holiday village with indoor and outdoor
swimming pools, a lake and signposted walks. The resort
is busy with families in July and August, but we expect
it to be peaceful during our stay in early June. Our
accommodation is in studio apartments with balcony and
small kitchenette. Breakfast and dinner are provided in Le
Brantalou restaurant on site.
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DAY 9
Two fascinating rail experiences await today. The ‘Tren
del Ciment’ begins in the charming Catalan village
of La Pobla de Lillet, which boasts the oldest bridge
spanning the River Llobregat. The diesel powered
former industrial railway covers a distance of 3.5km on
its way to the former Asland Cement Factory, which
now houses a museum. Back in Ribes, we board the
Vall de Nuria Rack Railway, which climbs a height
difference of more than 1,000 metres on a journey
over 12 km in length. (B,D)
DAY 10
Today we transfer to Andorra for a lunch-time look
around the capital city, Andorra la Vella, the highest
capital city in Europe. Returning to the rails, at Latour
de Carol, we take our first adventure by ‘Train Jaune’.
Travelling through the scenic Cerdagne region, we
climb to Font Romeu, where we have booked a night
at the convenient, family-run 2-star L’Oustalet Hotel.
(B,D)
DAY 11
Our ‘Train Jaune’ experience continues today, climbing
to Bolquère-Eyne, the highest station in France and
crossing the Pont Gisclard suspension bridge on
our descent to Villefranche-Vernet-les-Bains. Our
coach awaits here to transfer to the Hotel du Lido in
Argelès-sur-Mer on the French Mediterranean. (B,D)
DAYS 12
A day at leisure to relax in Argelès-sur-Mer. Relax on
the hotel’s private beach or maybe explore the region
further. (B,D)
DAY 13
Today head south towards the Spanish border along
the stunning ‘Vermillion Coast’, where the region’s
expansive beaches develop into a series of charming
coves, backed by vineyards and the Albères mountains.
We stop at the simply stunning coastal village of
Collioure. It is not difficult to see why the Fauvist art
movement was drawn to Collioure, with its special
light, beautiful bay, lighthouse and fort. (B,D)
DAY 14
After breakfast we transfer to Perpignan, joining the
TGV to Paris, where we join the Eurostar to London
St Pancras. (B)
FARE
From London St Pancras International:
Standard Class rail travel
including Standard Eurostar £2195
Join & Leave at Hotels £2050
Single Traveller Supplement £250
13 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal
Standard Class rail travel throughout
All transfers, excursions & admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
GUARANTEED FARE
Hotel Catalunya Park, Ribes de Freser
We have chosen the 2-star Catalunya Park for ease of
access to our excursions. This family-run hotel in the heart
of Ribes boasts an outdoor pool in a large garden.
L’Oustalet, Font Romeu
One of very few hotels close to the ‘Train Jaune’, the
family-run 2-star L’Oustalet is set in a beautiful, natural
setting and offers an outdoor swimming pool, a traditional
restaurant and wonderful views of the surrounding
mountains.
Hotel du Lido, Argelès-sur-Mer
The 3-star Hotel du Lido has a fabulous beachside
location, with its own private beach, surrounded by a
shady park. The hotel boasts a restaurant, bar and heated
outdoor pool. We have deliberately chosen an arrival
date to enjoy pleasant weather, yet away from the hordes
of high summer.