New Year in Paris by First Class Rail – 30th December 2011

Stunning and stylish – New Year in Paris is the perfect short break destination by rail. This most romantic of cities boasts an abundance of iconic monuments, world-class museums, gastronomic restaurants and chic boutiques, all framedby elegant tree-lined boulevards and the mesmeric river Seine.

New Year in Paris 3 night short break by First Class rail staying in superior double rooms at the Hotel Mayfair from £675 per person.

New Year in Paris - First Class

New Year in Paris - First Class

Whether you are enticed here by the romance of the Île St. Louis, the grandeur of the Louvre, the vibrancy of the Champs Elysées, the more bohemian Quartier Latin, the audacious modernity of the Centre Pompidou or the imposing and unique Eiffel Tower, New Year in Paris will beguile you with its gallic charm.

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French Hotel Barges – Lorraine and Caprice – Save £100 per person

Holiday Highlights

Was £1,595 – Save £100 – now £1,495 per person

  • Medieval Dijon – Capital of Burgundy
  • Chalon-sur-Saône
  • Beaune and the Hospices de Beaune
  • Canal du Centre
  • Wine tasting at the Clos de Vougeot
  • Châteaux of Burgundy
  • All meals and included along with excellent regional wines during lunch and dinner

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Nice by First Class rail – £495.00 Per Person

Nice Port


Nice by First Class rail

Beautifully set on the shores of the turquoise blue Mediterranean, Nice welcomes you with year-round sunshine, stylish Belle Epoque architecture and wonderful views of the sea and mountains. Stroll along the delightful ‘Promenade des Anglais’, wander among the tempting boutiques and shops and discover stylish restaurants up the winding streets of the lovely Old Town.
4 night Nice Carnival holiday by First Class rail from £495.00 per person, based on the charming Villa Victoria (3 star), or the highly-rated Le Grimaldi (4 star)

Holiday Highlights

Nice
Côte d’Azur
Promenade des Anglais
Old Town of Nice
Orthodox Russian Cathedral
Scenic rail journey along the coast to Nice
First Class rail travel

Day 1 – London to Nice

Nice

Your holiday begins at stunning London St Pancras International station. Sit back, relax and watch the countryside glide past as you travel by Eurostar to Paris at speeds of up to 186mph. Enjoy the light meal and drinks served on board in Standard Premier Class (formerly 1st class). On arrival at the Gare du Nord a private transfer takes you across Paris to continue your journey by TGV through France to Nice, capital of the Côte d’Azur. Enjoy fabulous scenery as you look out on the Mediterranean sea from the comfort of your seat as your train snakes its way along the coast to Nice. On arrival make your way the short distance to your hotel for 4 nights, the stylish Palais de la Méditerranée, a 4 star superior hotel perfectly located on the Promenade des Anglais.

Days 2 to 4 – Nice and the Côte d’Azur

Nice Promenade


Enjoy 3 full days on the Mediterranean and take the opportunity to visit the lovely old town of Nice and stroll along the Promenade des Anglais. Nice has some smart shops and boutiques in its traffic free city centre, along with the Matisse and Chagall museums. The imposing Russian Orthodox Cathedral with its onion-domed roof is the largest outside Russia and worth a visit. You might decide to explore the beautiful Côte d’Azur and possibly visit some of the other attractive towns along the coast such as Cannes, Monte Carlo and St. Tropez, all easily accessible by train. For a different view of the French Riviera take a car inland to discover the charm and beauty of the provençal hills and countryside.

Day 5 – Nice to London

As you return to Nice Ville station and board your TGV for Lille Europe it is time to say farewell to the French Riviera. Sit back and relax as your high-speed train whisks you virtually the entire length of France from south to north. On arrival in Lille Europe you change trains and board the Eurostar service. The pace has quickened, yet the memories remain to savour over your light meal and drinks, and beyond, as you return to London St. Pancras.

Valentines Short Breaks

Click here to see our short break to Paris for Valentine's day

Stunning and stylish – Valentine’s Day in Paris is the perfect short break destination by rail. This most romantic of cities boasts an abundance of iconic monuments, world-class museums, gastronomic restaurants and chic boutiques, all framedby elegant tree-lined boulevards and the mesmeric river Seine.
 
 
 
 
 

Click here for our Nice Short Break for Valentine's Day

The French Riviera has long held a charm over the British with the appeal of longer days and warmer climes, evocative palm trees and the lure of the azur blue Mediterranean. Enjoy the stunning views and scenery as you gaze out over the Baie des Anges, amble along the famous Promenade des Anglais, discover Nice’s charming old town or relax at a pavement café.
 
 
 
 
 

Click here for our Venice Break for Valentine's Day

Venice truly is like nowhere else on earth which is what makes a holiday here such a unique and unforgettable experience. Let yourself be totally mesmerised by the serenity and sheer beauty of this romantic city.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Click here for our Short Break to Bruges for Valentine's Day

Medieval Bruges is a perfectly preserved gem as befits one of the richest cities of northern Europe during the Middle Ages. Fabulous First Class Short Breaks to the ‘Venice of the North’.

Nice and the Côte d’Azur by First Class rail

Holiday Highlights

  • Nice
  • Côte d’Azur
  • Promenade des Anglais
  • Old Town of Nice
  • Orthodox Russian Cathedral
  • Scenic rail journey along the coast to Nice

Paris – First Class

Paris - First Class

Holiday Highlights

  • The incomparable city of Paris 
  • First Class rail travel
  • Excellent First Class 4 star hotel in an ideal location 

Paris Attractions

  • Eiffel Tower and the river Seine
  • Cathedrals of Notre Dame and Sacré Coeur
  • Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay
  • Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées
  • Le Marais and Père Lachaise cemetery
  • Rive Gauche and Quartier Latin

(Sightseeing, excursions and entrance fees payable locally) 
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France

From the glamour of Cannes, Nice and the Côte d’Azur alongside the sparkling Mediterranean to the rustic charm and rugged beauty of the Brittany coast, from sophisticated Biarritz set beneath the stunning Pyrenees to the history, culture and romance of Paris – la belle France has something special to offer every visitor.

Whether you are tempted by the fabulous French cuisine, the world-famous wines, the beautiful châteaux or the cultural splendour of France’s cities and towns you will be seduced by this country of rich variety and contrasts.

Imagine yourself sipping a Pastis in a shady provençal café in a hilltop village as you watch the locals playing pétanques (boules), stretched out on a sandy beach as the Atlantic rolls in or strolling through a colourful marketplace surrounded by the aroma of lavender and fresh flowers.

France has pioneered high-speed rail travel with the TGV (train à grande vitesse) now an established part of everyday life. It is so easy to get around France and view the ever-changing scenery from the comfort and style of a train.
 
Thanks to the distinctive nature of every region you can experience dramatically different landscapes, architecture, dialects, culture and food as you journey through this magnificent country.