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Jul 21st, 2017, 06:24 PM

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A litle of the UK, some of Belgium and a bit more France.

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Posted By Demon22

Hi annhig Certainly would. The rooms are a...

Hi annhig

Certainly would. The rooms are a good size, breakfast was included and as its name says, it is central. Athe Place de Jacobins is just a few steps from the front door.

Forum: Europe

Jul 20th, 2017, 08:03 PM

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A litle of the UK, some of Belgium and a bit more France.

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Posted By Demon22

Final Instalment We had 3 nights in Lyon,...

Final Instalment

We had 3 nights in Lyon, staying at Mecure Lyon Centre Beaux Arts Hotel. We walked all over Lyon - from the Saone to the Rhone and many places in between. Loved the Old Town, not...

Forum: Europe

Jul 16th, 2017, 02:44 PM

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A litle of the UK, some of Belgium and a bit more France.

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Posted By Demon22

Thanks annhig - a mix of prebook and winging....

Thanks annhig - a mix of prebook and winging. Tend to book the longer stays in advance and then decide on where to stay "in between" a day or so in advance. We tend to travel during the spring or...

Forum: Europe

Jul 15th, 2017, 07:45 PM

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A litle of the UK, some of Belgium and a bit more France.

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Posted By Demon22

We really enjoyed driving around the local area...

We really enjoyed driving around the local area while based in Beaune, and seeing the towns with very familiar names for those with an interest in wine - Pommard, Meursalt, Montrachet, Nolay, Epinac....

Forum: Europe

Jul 13th, 2017, 02:52 PM

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A litle of the UK, some of Belgium and a bit more France.

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Posted By Demon22

Ha ha Bilbo - a good reason to return! We...

Ha ha Bilbo - a good reason to return! We actually live in a wine growing area - Clare Valley - renowned for its rieslings. You should come to Oz sometime and try our wines.

Forum: Europe

Jul 12th, 2017, 09:13 PM

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A litle of the UK, some of Belgium and a bit more France.

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Posted By Demon22

The following morning (Saturday) we left...

The following morning (Saturday) we left Strasbourg and drove to Colmar, arriving just as the Musee D'Unterlinden was opening, so we were able to view the Retable (Issenheim Altarpiece)without...

Forum: Europe

Jul 10th, 2017, 09:45 PM

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A litle of the UK, some of Belgium and a bit more France.

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Posted By Demon22

After 7 wonderful days in Epernay and surrounds...

After 7 wonderful days in Epernay and surrounds we headed off to Nancy. Parked the car in a multi-storey near the station and then walked through the streets to Place Stanislas, which is absolutely...

Forum: Europe

Jul 10th, 2017, 06:56 PM

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A litle of the UK, some of Belgium and a bit more France.

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Posted By Demon22

Tasmangirl, I agree with rhon - just bite the...

Tasmangirl, I agree with rhon - just bite the bullet and fly through. Not sure who you are flying with - but if you do want to break it up all airlines coming from oz/nz will stop somewhere and you...

Forum: Europe

Jul 9th, 2017, 09:58 PM

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A litle of the UK, some of Belgium and a bit more France.

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Posted By Demon22

On Wednesday 24/5 we left Lille and drove to...

On Wednesday 24/5 we left Lille and drove to Epernay where we had booked an apartment for a week. Whilst in Epernay we did a number of day trips in the car and also took the train to Reims for...

Forum: Europe

Jul 8th, 2017, 08:40 PM

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A litle of the UK, some of Belgium and a bit more France.

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Posted By Demon22

Next stop was Ghent - for 4 nights. Stayed at...

Next stop was Ghent - for 4 nights. Stayed at Alphabed Guest House which is very handy to the main areas. It is worth noting that Ghent has more than one train station - our lodgings were closer to...

Forum: Europe

Jul 7th, 2017, 05:47 PM

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A litle of the UK, some of Belgium and a bit more France.

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Posted By Demon22

I seem to be writing a lot more than I intended....

I seem to be writing a lot more than I intended. Will try to be briefer, otherwise it will take people as long to read this report as the trip itself took!

Wednesday we drove from Cambridge to...

Forum: Europe

Jul 7th, 2017, 05:16 PM

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A litle of the UK, some of Belgium and a bit more France.

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Posted By Demon22

We flew with Qatar leaving Oz on the evening of 2...

We flew with Qatar leaving Oz on the evening of 2 May and arriving in Heathrow at midday on 3 May, with a 1 hour stopover and plane change at Doha. Can't speak highly enough of Qatar Airlines - best...

Forum: Europe

Jul 7th, 2017, 04:25 PM

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A litle of the UK, some of Belgium and a bit more France.

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Posted By Demon22

A litle of the UK, some of Belgium and a bit more France.

This is my first trip report, despite having been a Foderite for many years, and having undertaken quite a few trips using the excellent information provided in these forums. "We"- MH and I, are now...

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