A completely different tour and new for 2008. Based on requests from many customers this tour offers the same great roads and scenery but staying in two spectacular 4 star chateaux, relaxing in the elegant surroundings and eating food that makes French cuisine famous throughout the word. It's all about elegance and luxury after enjoying a day on the fantastic back roads of northern France.

Day 1. Friday August 15. Calais to Fere-en-Tardenois (approx. 180 miles).
After a day of fabulous roads we arrive at the Chateau de Fere, which sits side by side with the impressive ruins of a medieval castle. This grand and exclusive 18th century chateau is situated in beautiful wooded grounds; the rooms are tastefully decorated and offer spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. The Chateau also has a swimming pool. The evening starts with a Champagne aperitif followed by a fabulous 4-course dinner with wine, water and coffee.

Day 2. Saturday August 16. (approx. 100 miles). The ride today is optional in case some of you would prefer to stay poolside, explore the grounds and generally relax. Those wanting to ride will head to Reims, and then we'll cross the sweeping high ground of the Chemin des Dames to a pre-arranged 4-course lunch at a local restaurant. (There is an additional charge per head for this lunch). After lunch we return to the chateau and prepare for another outstanding evening meal with wine.

Day 3. Sunday August 17. Fere-en-Tardenois to Gosnay (approx. 125 miles). Today we head north on more fantastic minor roads to get to our next chateau - La Chartreuse du Val Saint Esprit. This superb chateau was a former Carthusian monastery and is steeped in history and legend. We arrive in plenty of time to relax in elegant comfort before our final dinner.

Day 4. Monday August 18. Gosnay to Calais (approx. 50 miles). A relaxed start to the morning and a short run back to Calais in time to catch an early afternoon ferry back to the UK.

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