ABBEYS AND VINEYARDS CYCLING TASTER

This holiday is based on our Abbeys and Vineyards Cycling holiday. On this 4-night 'taster' version you follow the same route and have all the benefits of the full tour, but you move on everyday (no rest days). Our 'taster' holidays are ideal for a long weekend break.

Nine centuries of bon viveurtradition, one world famous wine area and three others to check out, are packed into this short non-strenuous holiday. You’ll have plenty of opportunities for gastronomic pit-stops. And you’ll be able to taste several renowned appellations.

Starting from historic Auxerre (lovely mediaeval city full of interest), it’s easy, undemanding cycling through a fascinating landscape of hidden villages, water meadows, woodlands and vineyards. Then, following the course of the Yonne, pleasant meanderings in and out of villages and woodlands, with swimming possibilities on the way to Ligny (and at the riverside beach when you get there). Meals throughout are superb.

Highlights include Chablis, where wine has been made for over a millenium; the celebrated stained glass at St Etienne; the ancient crypt at the abbey of St Germain; and the early Gothic Abbey of Pontigny.

For more infomation about this holiday, including hotel descriptions, travel options and full holiday itinerary, please see our new 'further details' section.