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DAY 8 Our direct regional train takes us from Ribes to the regional capital of Barcelona . We enjoy free time to explore the city on the hop-on hop-off bus and visit the many attractions including Las Ramblas, Gaudi’s masterpiece – the extraordinary Sagrada Familia and the viewpoint at Mont Juïc before we return by rail to Ribes. (B,D) 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 leave Ribes and transfer to Font Romeu via Latour de Carol and include a journey by rail on the scenic ‘ Train Jaune ’. When we arrive in Font Romeu, we spend the night at the convenient family-run 2-star L’Oustalet Hotel located just a shor t distance from the train station. (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) DAY 12 A day at leisure to relax in Argelès-sur-Mer. Relax on the hotel’s private beach or maybe explore the region fur ther. (B,D)

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DAY 13 Today we join the local coastal railway, heading 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 ar t movement was drawn to Collioure, with its special light, beautiful bay, lighthouse and for t. (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)

DEPARTS

Saturday 27 May 2023 Saturday 16 September 2023

FARES From London St Pancras International: Standard Class rail travel including Standard Eurostar Supplement for Standard Premier Eurostar upgrade return First Class rail travel including Standard Premier Eurostar

£2895

£199

£3195

Join at Brive & Leave at Argelès-sur-Mer Single Traveller Supplement

£2595 £275

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

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HOTELS

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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. Cartier Hotel, Quillan A comfor table 3-star hotel located in the hear t of Quillan, close to shops, bars and restaurants.The light and spacious bedrooms have air conditioning,TV and freeWi-Fi.The rustic hotel restaurant offers quality, regional cuisine. 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 hear t 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.

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