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Vintage Southern France & the Pyrenees 2027
Duration
10 DaysDeparture Dates
June 2027Prices from
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Travel through Southern France by rail, combining modern high-speed journeys, scenic mountain lines, heritage steam railways and historic cities. The tour includes Nice, the Train des Merveilles to Tende, the Train des Pignes towards Digne-les-Bains, Nimes, the Cevennes steam railway, Avignon, Pont du Gard and the famous Little Yellow Train high in the Pyrenees.
Avignon Papal Palace France historic city © Adobe
10 days Price TBC (Ground Only)
DEPARTS
June 2027
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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No-fly rail option from London
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First-class rail travel where available
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Explore Nice and the Old City
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Ride Train des Merveilles to Tende
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Cross dramatic Alpine railway scenery
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Visit Breil-sur-Roya railway museum
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Ride Train des Pignes from Nice
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Enjoy heritage steam train to Annot
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Explore historic Roman city of Nimes
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Travel scenic railways through the Cevennes
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Ride Train a Vapeur des Cevennes
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Visit Avignon and Papal Palace
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See UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard
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Ride Little Yellow Train in Pyrenees
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Coach carries luggage between hotels
Also included in your Tour Fare:
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Services of experienced Tour Manager with extensive "on the ground" knowledge
Cevennes railway France © Adobestock
french pyrenees railway © Dreamstime
French riviera coastal © Shutterstock
Little Yellow Train Pyrenees © Dreamstime
Nice France Old Town © Adobestock
Nimes Roman amphitheatre © Adobestock
Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct © Adobe
Tende France Alpine village © Dreamstime
Train des Merveilles © Dreamstime
Train des Pignes © Adobestock
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