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The French Riviera & More

Friday 12 September to Sunday 21 September 2025

Join us for an early autumnal taste of the South of France by rail. Experience the magnificent Train des Pignes and the famous Petit Train Jaune, with
stays in the historic coastal cities of Nice and Perpignan and a visit to Carcassonne.

Day 1 - London to Lyon Day 4 - At Leisure in Nice Day 6 - Carcassonne
We take the lunchtime Eurostar from St Pancras Time to explore Nice, one of the world’s most Today we take the train to the medieval fortified city
to Lille and then continue by high-speed train. Late popular tourist regions. Explore the historic Old of Carcassonne (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
evening arrival into Lyon for a 1-night stay. Town and the famous Cours Saleya Market, climb Easily accessible by foot you can explore the historic
the Colline du Château for the most spectacular Ramparts and Castle and cross the 14th Century
Day 2 - Onwards to Nice views over the entire bay, visit the enchanting hilltop Pont Vieux. After lunch, why not admire the stained
After breakfast we travel by train to Marseille and medieval village of Eze or take the train along the glass of the Basilica of Saint Nazaire before re-joining
onwards along the renowned French Riviera coastal coast to Monaco. Alternatively, you may wish to the group for a boat trip on the Canal du Midi,
line to Nice for a 3-night stay. Arriving mid-afternoon, explore the area using the modern, extensive tram returning to Perpignan early evening.
the rest of the day is free to begin experiencing the system.
culture of this historic city. Day 7 - Le Petit Train Jaune
Day 5 - Train to Perpignan Transfer to Villefranche-Vernet-les-Bains where we
Day 3 - Nice to Annot - Train des Pignes After breakfast we board our train and continue along board the famous Little Yellow Train. Referred to as
A full day excursion onboard the Train des Pignes. the coast to the Catalan influenced city of Perpignan, the Pride of the Pyrenees and considered one of the
We ride this historic line through pine forests to the arriving late afternoon for a 3-night stay. Thanks to great rail journeys of the world, this historic 1000mm
medieval town of Puget Thieners, where we board its compact layout and maze of interweaving streets, metre-gauge electric railway makes a spectacular
the steam train and continue to the village of Annot, walking is the perfect mode of transport in Perpignan climb into the French Pyrenees. Return by train via
famous for being a natural site of sandstone. Lunch to fully appreciate the sights and sounds of this Toulouse for an evening arrival in Perpignan.
and a guided tour is included before returning to historic city.
Nice.

Nice, French Riviera Patrimoine - Train Jaune © Fred BERLIC

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