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Canal du Midi

From Carcassonne to the Mediterranean
 
Discover exquisite Carcassonne, Roman towns, pretty villages and the region’s delicious wines on this self-guided hotel-to-hotel cycling holiday, with luggage transfers. Following trails alongside canals, olive groves and vineyards, your journey finishes by the glittering Mediterranean.
Canal du Midi. 7 nights
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Canal du Midi. 7 nights
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Holiday information

 

A cycling holiday along the Canal du Midi

The southern region of Languedoc-Roussillon is famed for its balmy Mediterranean climate and the many excellent vineyards which thrive in the rolling countryside of pretty villages, historic churches and towering cypress trees. Independent for many centuries, the locals speak a distinctive Provençal patois and defend their and heritage with pride and passion. Cutting through this neat and productive landscape is another source of great pride, the incredible Canal du Midi, built by Pierre-Paul Riquet, Baron de Bonrepos, in the 17th century during the reign of King Louis XIV.
Explore the wide valley of the River Aude and sections of the Canal du Midi on this wonderful route that offers ample time to veer away into the low-lying hills and quiet valleys to discover medieval villages, Roman towns and picturesque olive groves. The route begins in the incredible walled city of Carcassonne and concludes by the glistening waters of the Mediterranean.
 

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Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights.
  • The average maximum daytime temperatures and monthly rainfall relate to the nearest weather station and are intended as a guide only.
    Average temperatures and rainfall
      Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    °C 10 12 14 17 20 24 28 27 25 20 14 11
    mm 63 65 64 67 68 51 29 46 58 81 61 76
  • Arrival in Carcassonne
    Night 1: at Hotel du Donjon et des Remparts (the first of two nights here).
    As your first night's accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of exploration.
  • Explore Carcassonne
    Spend your first day (without bikes) exploring the fairy-tale town of Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's best-preserved medieval towns. Discover the Château Comtal; wander the narrow, medieval streets; or enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Canal du Midi (pay locally).
    The medieval ramparts of Carcassonne
  • Choice of routes from Carcassonne to Homps: 42.5km or 44km

    Carcassonne to Homps: 44km
    Your cycle ride begins through the grid-patterned streets of the newer (13th-century) part of Carcassonne to reach the Canal du Midi, whose towpath leads past ornate locks and bridges so typical of this grand waterway. Your destination is the port of Homps, where you stay two nights at the charming Le Jardin d’Homps.

    Alternative route along quiet lanes: 42.5km
    Whereas our primary route follows the Canal du Midi all the way to Homps, this alternative is a little more varied in terms of terrain. After around 15km, you leave the canal to pedal along tranquil country lanes via the quiet villages of Rustiques, Badens and Aigues-Vives, passing orchards and vineyards before rejoining the towpath for the final stretch into Homps.
    The Canal du Midi, en route from Carcassonne to Homps
    Carcassonne to Homps: 44km
    Wet weather option: 42.5km
  • Circular route from Homps: 52km
    This route is a real highlight – a challenging but hugely rewarding ride into the foothills of the Montagne Noire to reach the picturesque village of Minerve, where you can stop for lunch and admire the ancient walls and citadel. Then continue along the scenic Gorge de la Cesse before taking in views across the plain of the Aude and returning to your guesthouse for a well-deserved dip in the outdoor pool.
    Circular route from Homps: 52km
    The village of Minerve on the circular route from Homps
  • Homps to Cruzy: 41km
    Moving on from Homps, pass through a series of delightful ports – where you may wish to enjoy a wine tasting – and a lovely swimming spot on the River Cesse. You then leave the canal, heading up into the hills for sweeping views before a picturesque descent through vineyards with your destination, Cruzy, and its arched church tower set out below you. You stay at Le Clos Mazerolles.
    Homps to Cruzy: 41km
    The route from Homps to Cruzy
  • Cruzy to Narbonne: 27.5km
    Finishing with a section along the Canal de la Robine, an offshoot of the Canal du Midi, today's route is relatively short and flat, meaning that you have plenty of time to explore the fascinating Roman town of Narbonne on arrival. You spend your last two nights at the centrally located Hotel La Résidence.
    Cruzy to Narbonne: 27.5km
    The Canal de la Robine, on the route from Cruzy to Narbonne
  • Out-and-back route to Gruissan: 31km
    You may choose to spend your final day exploring Narbonne's Old Town on foot, taking in the magnificent 13th-century cathedral and ancient fortifications. However, we recommend you follow the cycle paths through the salt marshes and lagoons south of Narbonne to Gruissan, a bustling Mediterranean marina and port, whose narrow alleyways encircle the ruins of a 12th-century watchtower. The entire route is more or less on the flat.
    Gruissan, reached by cycle paths from Narbonne
 

Accommodation

Your accommodation is a mixture of welcoming hotels and guesthouses (see our page about chambres d’hôtes for more information).
 

Options to extend or shorten your stay

 
Prices & travel options
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  • 7 nights: 01 September 2021 - 31 October 2021, 02 April 2022 - 02 July 2022 & 01 September 2022 - 31 October 2022

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    1 - 25 Sep 2021 £995 £485
    26 Sep - 24 Oct 2021 £925 £410
    2 - 24 Apr 2022 £930 £405
    25 Apr - 21 May 2022 £995 £485
    22 May - 26 Jun 2022 £1045 £510
    1 - 25 Sep 2022 £1045 £510
    26 Sep - 25 Oct 2022 £975 £435
    3rd & 4th person discount -£100
    Single traveller supplement £100

    Includes accommodation, meals, bike hire, luggage transfers and any other services integral to the holiday as described, plus cycling notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

    Electric bikes available: add £70 per person in 2021 or add £74 per person in 2022

    Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

    7 nights: 01 September 2021 - 31 October 2021, 02 April 2022 - 02 July 2022 & 01 September 2022 - 31 October 2022

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    1 - 25 Sep 2021 £1245 £485
    26 Sep - 24 Oct 2021 £1165 £410
    2 - 24 Apr 2022 £1180 £405
    25 Apr - 21 May 2022 £1245 £485
    22 May - 26 Jun 2022 £1290 £510
    1 - 25 Sep 2022 £1290 £510
    26 Sep - 25 Oct 2022 £1225 £435
    3rd & 4th person discount -£110
    Single traveller supplement £110

    Includes all elements in the 'cycle price', plus standard-class travel by Eurostar from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet International to Lille or Paris, with onward travel as described below.

    Electric bikes available: add £70 per person in 2021 or add £74 per person in 2022

    Included travel: Out UK–Carcassonne via Paris (Eurostar/TGV/regional rail), approx duration 9h30. Pay locally for taxi from Carcassonne station (0h10). Home: Narbonne–UK via Paris (TGV/Eurostar), approx duration 9h & walk (0h10).
    > More about 'by rail' prices
    > The 'rail experience': what to expect

    If you book your holiday less than 6 months in advance of your travel date, seats may no longer be available at the tariffs on which our prices are based, but we may be able to offer you seats on the same services at a supplement.

    7 nights: 01 September 2021 - 31 October 2021, 02 April 2022 - 02 July 2022 & 01 September 2022 - 31 October 2022

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    1 - 25 Sep 2021 £1080 £485
    26 Sep - 24 Oct 2021 £995 £410
    2 - 24 Apr 2022 £995 £405
    25 Apr - 21 May 2022 £1095 £485
    22 May - 26 Jun 2022 £1135 £510
    1 - 25 Sep 2022 £1135 £510
    26 Sep - 25 Oct 2022 £1045 £435
    3rd & 4th person discount -£160
    Single traveller supplement £160

    Includes all elements in the 'cycle price', plus a return ferry crossing between Dover and Calais with P&O Ferries for your party and one car.

    > More information about travelling self-drive

    Electric bikes available: add £70 per person in 2021 or £74 per person in 2022

    A supplement of approximately £35 per car per single journey applies on certain dates over the Easter holidays. A supplement of approximately £56 per car per single journey applies outbound on Fridays & Saturdays and inbound on Saturdays & Sundays in late May/early June and during the school summer holidays. Please contact us for more details.

  • Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

    Hotel La Résidence, Narbonne
    Superior: 01 Sep - 30 Sep 2021 £18
    Superior: 01 Oct - 31 Oct 2021 £12
    Superior: 02 Apr - 31 May 2022 £14
    Superior: 01 Jun - 02 Jul 2022 £20
    Superior: 01 Sep - 30 Sep 2022 £20
    Superior: 01 Oct - 31 Oct 2022 £14

    Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

    Prices include an extra day’s hire of a standard bike except at Hotel du Donjon et des Remparts. If you are upgrading to an e-bike, add a further £14pp per day in 2021, £15pp per day in 2022.
    Hotel du Donjon et des Remparts, Carcassonne (B&B) Double room Single room
    01 Sep - 24 Sep 2021 £96 £172
    25 Sep - 31 Oct 2021 £72 £124
    02 Apr - 24 Apr 2022 £76 £131
    25 Apr - 02 Jul 2022 £98 £178
    01 Sep - 24 Sep 2022 £98 £178
    25 Sep - 31 Oct 2022 £76 £131
    Le Jardin d’Homps, Homps (B&B) Double room Single room
    01 Sep - 31 Oct 2021 £72 £114
    02 Apr - 02 Jul 2022 £78 £123
    01 Sep - 31 Oct 2022 £78 £123
    Hotel La Résidence, Narbonne (B&B) Double room Single room
    01 Sep - 30 Sep 2021 £102 £172
    01 Oct - 31 Oct 2021 £92 £154
    02 Apr - 31 May 2022 £98 £163
    01 Jun - 02 Jul 2022 £108 £183
    01 Sep - 30 Sep 2022 £108 £183
    01 Oct - 31 Oct 2022 £98 £163
  • RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
    Carcassonne, Béziers or Montpellier
    As an alternative to flying, we can arrange rail travel from London

    Travelling from the UK

    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  we recommend flying via Paris or Barcelona.  To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    Travelling from outside the UK
    We have many years' experience catering for customers who live outside the UK, and will be happy to make tailored arrangements to fit with your plans.

    You have two options:

    1) Book your own flights to London, from where we can book flights and onward connecting travel to your hotel.

    2) Book your own flights direct to an airport appropriate to your chosen holiday. You can either make your own way from the airport to the hotel, or we'll be happy to book onward connecting travel for you. Please consult with us before booking your flights, so that we can advise you on the suitability of your proposed route and timings.
    Outward route Airline
    Birmingham - Montpellier (via Paris) Air France 
    Outward route Airline
    Bristol - Béziers Ryanair 
    Bristol - Montpellier easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Nottingham East Midlands - Carcassonne Ryanair 
    Outward route Airline
    Edinburgh - Béziers Ryanair 
    Edinburgh - Carcassonne Ryanair 
    Edinburgh - Montpellier (via Amsterdam) Air France 
    Edinburgh - Montpellier (via Paris CDG) Air France 
    Outward route Airline
    Gatwick - Montpellier easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Heathrow - Montpellier (via Paris) Air France 
    Outward route Airline
    Luton - Béziers Ryanair 
    Luton - Montpellier easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Stansted - Béziers Ryanair 
    Stansted - Carcassonne Ryanair 
    Outward route Airline
    Manchester - Béziers Ryanair 
    Manchester - Carcassonne Ryanair 
    Manchester - Montpellier(via Paris) Air France 
    Outward route Airline
    Newcastle - Montpellier (via Paris) Air France 
    Outward route Airline
    Southampton - Montpellier (via Paris CDG) Air France 
    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  we recommend flying via Paris or Barcelona.  To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated in the connecting travel section, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you for any of the options listed above except those operated by Ryanair. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service (£60 for India and Nepal). Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.

  • Prices below are based on 2 people travelling together. If you are travelling solo or as a party of 3 or more and our arrangements include a taxi, please contact us for prices; additional passengers often pay less.

    Unless otherwise stated, connecting travel by rail or bus tends to be from the city centre station, rather than from its airport, and connections between the two should be paid for locally.

    Connecting travel options - flying via Carcassonne

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    direct taxi Carcassonne airport to hotel (0h20) £12 in 2021; £14 in 2022 flexible
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    rail Narbonne to Carcassonne (0h30) £14 in 2021; £15 in 2022 1200
    direct taxi hotel to Carcassonne airport (0h45) £66 in 2021; £70 in 2022 flexible

    Connecting travel options - flying via Béziers

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    rail Béziers to Carcassonne (1h) £12 in 2021; £14 in 2022 1630
    direct taxi Béziers airport to hotel (1h25) £112 in 2021; £118 in 2022 flexible
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    direct taxi hotel to Béziers airport (0h45) £60 in 2021; £64 in 2022 flexible

    Connecting travel options - flying via Montpellier

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    rail Montpellier to Carcassonne (1h25-1h45) £24 in 2021; £26 in 2022 1600
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    rail Narbonne to Montpellier (1h) £22 in 2021; £24 in 2022 1130
What is included
  • 7 nights
  • 1 dinner
    7 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • high-quality bicycle
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation
 
Reviews

If you've experienced this holiday first hand, why not write a review?

We are keen for as many customers as possible to review their holiday. To make it easier to do so, we include a specific review section on our post-holiday questionnaire, and this is what we publish here, unedited. Read our full review policy >

All 11 reviews
  • Maureen , Ayrshire
    12 October 2019

    We thoroughly enjoyed the cycle, it was a great mixture of canals and hills. We cycled the extra miles to Narbonne Plage, what a beautiful beach. Homps was my favourite place to stay and my favourite restaurant En Bonne Compagnie. Chez Lulu was a great find in Narbonne too, very French. The weather was kind to us for October but remember to take mosquito spray.

  • Anon
    21 September 2019

    Outwith the Cité, most of Carcassone was closed at the weekend which was disappointing and very quiet. We enjoyed the alternative routes through the French countryside more than canalside paths. It was a great way to see rural France.

  • Anon
    09 September 2019

    We specially enjoyed cycling on the canal towpaths, our stay in Homps, and the trip to Minerve.

    We recommend using an on-line map such as Guru maps, for which an internet connection is not needed.

    We recommend cycling with snacks and a picnic lunch, as you cannot count on bars and restaurants in rural areas being open. And vegetarian options are scarce.

  • Anon
    30 August 2019

    We enjoyed our lovely sunny week, meandering around the vineyards and along the canal. We have returned relaxed and happy, and despite eating and drinking plenty, not too much heavier thanks to the cycling.

  • Mr G Matthew
    York
    30 August 2019

    Get the daily route maps updated! Loved Carcasonne. Great rural routes through the vineyards away from the Canal. Very pretty and scenic. Enjoyed it. Would definitely consider another Inntravel holiday in the future.

  • Ms R Short
    Newton Abbot
    21 June 2019

    Loved all of the cycling - despite short distances, heavier bikes and heat did make it hard work in some places. We swapped starts of day two and three around so we could get to the market at Olonzac (on Tues) - and that was worth doing. If you are not used to mountain biking - some of surface on the Canal may be a bit trying. Perhaps worth a bit of off-road practise before going if you are used to smooth tarmac. Great combination of routes giving access to some really unspoilt French countryside and villages. Favourite - the descent into Cruzy with view of church from above.

  • Ray and Linden, Malton
    17 June 2019

    We had anticipated the cycling along the canal would be the best part of the holiday but actually enjoyed the quiet country lanes and the hills around Minerve far more than the towpaths. In parts, the towpath was VERY challenging with tree roots, very large stones and ruts, also very muddy after a couple of evenings' worth of rain. It was very difficult to actually cycle in places on the canal which spoilt the routes a little; we wouldn't recommend the first half of the holiday for this reason. However, we highly recommend the rides around Minerve, the cycle to Narbonne from Cruzy and the ride into Gruissan from Narbonne on the final day. Beautiful!

    Inntravel
    response

    The towpath sections have been particularly affected by the unusually wet spring weather this year, and we appreciate that this will have affected the enjoyment of cycling alongside the canal.

  • Mr R Stables
    Penrith
    03 June 2019

    HIGHLIGHT: The ride to Minerve. Well worth getting the E Bikes making the journey well within our capabilities.

  • Mr I Sparling
    Rochester
    01 June 2019

    really enjoyed this relaxing and beautiful trip 

  • Anon
    27 April 2019

    The cycle ride to Minerve was great and quite a challenge. We thought we might not do it but Thomas at Le Jardin d'Homps persuaded us. It took us 9 hours. We're not that experienced cyclists but it was well worth the pain! Funny little cafe in Minerve with stuffed animals and friendly owner. We enjoyed Narbonne, an attractive place, and ate at Le Meli-Melo, friendly staff.

  • Mr R O'Brien
    Australia
    17 April 2019

    Don't miss getting to Minerve - it is amazing and totally unique.

    Staying at Le Jardin De Homps was an absolute dream and a great privilege.

    The cycle trail from Narbonne to Narbonne Beach (16km each way) was a delightful afternoon's side trip.

    As is sitting in Narbonne central square watching the local boys ride past on their back wheel - obviously the way you are supposed to cycle in this pretty city. Don't forget to climb the tower there for a wonderful view.

    A visit to the Narbonne Market at 12 midday (until about 2pm) is full of excitement!

    Overall, a really wonderful holiday, thanks to the Inntravel team.

     
 

FAQs

If you have any questions relating to this or any other Inntravel holiday, our friendly travel experts will be happy to help. You might also find our General FAQs section helpful.
  • If your holiday plans go awry because of Coronavirus, rest assured that we’ll do right by you. Since the start of the pandemic, our flexible booking policy and prompt issuing of refunds to customers who prefer not to defer their holiday have earned us high praise in the national press.
  • We sincerely hope that your holiday experience will be as enjoyable as it would have been before the pandemic – cycling holidays are ideal in these times of social distancing, and we’re not operating holidays if the key highlights can no longer be delivered – but, naturally, there will be some changes to ensure your and other people’s safety, not least taking tests before and after your holiday for many destinations.
    Your holiday experience: what to expect >
    Safety measures being taken by hoteliers & others >
    Entry requirements for non-UK destinations & for re-entering the UK >
  • Our chosen bike rental shop will provide you with a comfort bike with 21 gears; a waterproof map case on handlebars; panniers/saddlebags; pump; puncture repair kit; and a lock. Electric bikes are available as an upgrade (see price panel), subject to availability, and must be requested at the time of booking. The bike shop also has a limited number of tandems.
  • While we would always recommend that you take your own well-fitting helmet, they can be hired locally for a small fee. Please let us know at the time of booking if you would like to hire a helmet.
  • Yes, we will provide GPX tracks for this holiday prior to departure so that you can follow your route on your smartphone or dedicated GPS device if you wish. (We also provide maps and our tried-and-tested route notes, which remain the principal means of navigation).
  • We’ll send you route notes and maps 2-3 weeks before your holiday. The route notes not only contain directions to get from hotel to hotel, but also include practical information about places of interest and eateries along each route, plus cultural information about the area. On mornings when you are moving between hotels, you leave your luggage in reception as you leave, and it will be transferred ahead to your next accommodation so that all you need to take with you are a camera, sun cream, drinks, food and waterproofs.
  • Bike insurance is not included in the price of our cycling holidays, and unfortunately we can't supply such insurance. Some general travel insurance policies can or do provide cover for rented bikes, so it's worth seeing if your policy is one of these. The most important thing is to ensure that you take good care of your bike (you are responsible for damage to or loss of it while it is hired to you), always being careful to lock it up, ideally to an immovable object, and removing all easy-to-steal accessories whenever you leave it unattended.
  • We can book a wide range of routes from the UK with a variety of airlines (but not, currently, with Ryanair). As well as being more convenient for you to book all elements of your holiday together, it also means that we’ll accept liability for your travel arrangements, so if things go wrong, such as the airline going bust, we’ll make suitable alternative arrangements for you. For Europe, there’s a £35 booking fee per person (£15 for children aged 2-11). For India and Nepal, the booking fee is £60 per person. More information on flights >
  • We can’t book flights that originate outside the UK, but if you wanted to book your own flights to London (or elsewhere in the UK), we can make all onward travel arrangements (including flights) from there. Alternatively, if you are booking your own flights to an airport in continental Europe that’s appropriate for your holiday, we can book onward rail travel and/or taxis. More information about how we can tailor holidays for customers outside the UK >
  • Since our holidays are self-guided, we recommend calling us for a chat about your plans before making a booking, especially if it’s the first time you’ve booked with us.
    The price panel shows the supplement for a single room and also the single traveller charge (this covers (luggage) transfers and other costs which are usually shared between two people).
  • Once you’ve decided on your exact itinerary (our travel experts will be happy to offer advice), you need to provide us with your party’s details, either by phone or via our booking form. At this point we also ask you to pay a deposit so that we can secure a room for you immediately on confirming availability with the hotel(s). If it turns out that we can’t secure the accommodation for the holiday you’ve requested, or offer an acceptable alternative, we’ll refund your deposit promptly and in full. After booking your accommodation and other key elements, we'll then book your travel (or you can do so if you’re making your own arrangements) and send you a Booking Confirmation and Invoice.

    More information about the booking process >
    Information about accommodation, general practicalities and more >
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  • Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can cost tens of thousands of pounds.

    You don’t have to take out our recommended travel insurance policy (if you live outside the UK you’ll definitely need to make your own arrangements, as the policy is only for UK residents), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

    We'll ask you for the details of your policy (insurer, policy number and medical emergency phone number) so that we can help out if the worst happens while you are on holiday. It's up to you, though, to check that your policy covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs; we don't check alternative policies.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to France, but not a visa. If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
  • The official language is French. The currency is the Euro. French time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
  • For information on the practicalities of travel now that the UK is no longer part of the European Union, visit www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein.

    At Inntravel we work in close partnership with our hoteliers, taxi drivers and other local suppliers to provide our self-guided holidays directly to you. We are entirely confident that you will continue to receive the usual warm welcome from them, regardless of what is happening in the European political sphere.
  • The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides up-to-date, country-by-country travel advice, as well as information on security, local laws, passports and visas for UK citizens.
    If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites.
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