Sanary-sur-Mer & the Cote D'Azur

Sanary-sur-Mer & the Cote D'Azur

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Sanary-sur-Mer & the Cote D'Azur

9 Days

Visiting: Sanary-sur-Mer, Bandol & Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, Free Time or Saint Tropez & Bormes-les-Mimosas, Hyères

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

9fsm

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Activities:

Sightseeing

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey to the enchanting Cote D'Azur with a stay in the charming town of Sanary-sur-Mer. This nine-day tour begins with a scenic drive through northern France, leading to a six-night stay at the 4-star Best Western Soleil et Jardin Hotel. Explore the vibrant harbors of Bandol and Cassis, renowned for their fine wines and picturesque landscapes. Discover the historic allure of Aix-en-Provence, the 'City of a Thousand Fountains,' and enjoy leisure time in Sanary-sur-Mer, with its colorful markets and medieval charm. Opt for an excursion to the glamorous Saint Tropez and the quaint village of Bormes-les-Mimosas, or unwind in the serene beauty of Hyères. This tour offers a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration along the stunning French Riviera.

Highlights

  • Explore the Provencal resort town of Sanary-sur-Mer with its charming harbour and medieval tower.

  • Visit Bandol, known for its fine red wines and bustling harbour.

  • Discover the picturesque village of Cassis, famous for its colourful buildings and the stunning Calanques.

  • Experience Aix-en-Provence, the 'City of a Thousand Fountains', and explore its medieval centre.

  • Relax in Saint Tropez, a favoured resort with a charming ambience and beautiful painted houses.

  • Explore the medieval hilltop village of Bormes-les-Mimosas with its magnificent coastal views.

  • Visit Hyères, one of the oldest resorts on the French Riviera, with its Belle Epoque architecture.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France for an overnight stay.

Day 2 Sanary-Sur-Mer

Location: Sanary-sur-Mer

We head south to reach the Provençal resort town of Sanary-sur-Mer for a six-night stay.

Day 3 Bandol & Cassis

Location: Bandol & Cassis


An included excursion takes us first to Bandol, famed for its fine red wines, which are often served cold. Here, you can wander the tree-lined promenade and admire the yachts in the bustling harbour.


We continue to picturesque Cassis, which has managed to retain the old-world charm of a small fishing village with its colourful, pastel buildings – perfect for sitting with a coffee and watching the world go by. The area is famous for the impressive inlets and white cliffs of the Calanques, standing high above the beautiful turquoise sea.

Day 4 Aix-En-Provence

Location: Aix-en-Provence


Today we visit the delightful, former capital of Provence, Aix-en-Provence, known as the ‘City of a Thousand Fountains’. Explore the medieval centre with its charming streets and lanes, leading to squares lined with grand buildings. This was the home to the artist, Paul Cezanne, and his legacy can be found throughout the city. Watch the world go by from a pavement café on the elegant, tree-lined Cours Mirabeau.

Day 5 Sanary-Sur-Mer

Location: Sanary-sur-Mer


Enjoy a full day to relax and explore Sanary-sur-Mer, with its pretty pink and white buildings and medieval tower. This charming, little seaside town boasts a pretty, colourful harbour lined with cafés, restaurants and bars. Wednesday is market day, and you can spend some time browsing for souvenirs.

Day 6 Free Time Or Saint Tropez & Bormes-Les-Mimosas

Location: Free Time or Saint Tropez & Bormes-les-Mimosas


Relax and explore at your own pace or join our optional excursion as we visit the playground of the rich. We head first to Saint Tropez, a favoured resort and the inspiration for so many artists. The town has managed to retain a charming ambience, despite its popularity. See the pretty Quai Jean-Jaurè, lined with beautiful painted houses.


For a contrast, we later visit Bormes-les-Mimosas, a medieval hilltop village offering magnificent views across the coast. Here you can explore the streets of the picturesque old town.

Day 7 Hyères

Location: Hyères


We visit the village of Hyères, regarded as one of the oldest resorts on the French Riviera. Stroll down the tree-lined promenade and admire the fine Belle Epoque architecture, or relax in the pretty gardens and explore the charming old town where you'll find boutiques and outdoor cafés.

Day 8

We leave Sanary-sur-Mer and head north to our overnight hotel in northern France.

Day 9

Return home.

What's Included

  • Excursion to Bandol & Cassis

    An included excursion takes us first to Bandol, famed for its fine red wines, and then to picturesque Cassis, known for its old-world charm and impressive inlets and white cliffs of the Calanques.

  • Daily Breakfast

    Breakfast is included each day of the tour.

What's Not Included

The visit to Saint Tropez & Bormes-les-Mimosas is an optional excursion and not included in the base package.

Accommodation

You will stay for six nights at the 4-star Best Western Soleil et Jardin Hotel in Sanary-sur-Mer. Overnight stays in the northern France or Paris area will be in city-style hotels.

Mode of Transport

The tour includes local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, traveling south to Sanary-sur-Mer and returning north to an overnight hotel in northern France.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    You will stay for six nights at the 4-star Best Western Soleil et Jardin Hotel in Sanary-sur-Mer. Overnight stays in the northern France or Paris area will be in city-style hotels.

  • What can I expect to see in Bandol and Cassis?

    In Bandol, you can wander the tree-lined promenade and admire the yachts in the bustling harbour. Cassis retains the old-world charm of a small fishing village with colourful, pastel buildings. The area is famous for the impressive inlets and white cliffs of the Calanques, standing high above the beautiful turquoise sea.

  • What is special about Aix-en-Provence?

    Aix-en-Provence is known as the 'City of a Thousand Fountains' and was the home to the artist Paul Cezanne. You can explore the medieval centre with its charming streets and lanes, and enjoy the elegant, tree-lined Cours Mirabeau.

  • What activities are available in Sanary-sur-Mer?

    In Sanary-sur-Mer, you can relax and explore the pretty, colourful harbour lined with cafés, restaurants, and bars. Wednesday is market day, offering an opportunity to browse for souvenirs.

  • What optional excursions are available on Day 6?

    On Day 6, you can choose to relax and explore at your own pace or join an optional excursion to Saint Tropez and Bormes-les-Mimosas. Saint Tropez is a favoured resort with a charming ambience, while Bormes-les-Mimosas is a medieval hilltop village offering magnificent views across the coast.

  • What can I do in Hyères?

    In Hyères, you can stroll down the tree-lined promenade, admire the fine Belle Epoque architecture, relax in the pretty gardens, and explore the charming old town with its boutiques and outdoor cafés.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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    Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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