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Canberra, Australia
Stay at Vibe Hotel airport check in from 3.00pm. Itinerary number 14687B9856549. Confirmation # CI5TDOQC
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Sydney Airport, Australia
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Singapore, Singapore
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İstanbul, Türkiye
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Paris, France
Take train to Aix-en-Provence
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Aix-en-Provence, France
Train from Aix to Montpellier - depart 10.45am, arrive 1.03pm. Change in Marseille. Reference HZCE49. Booked through SNCF. Then take bus to airport - take Tram Line 1 (Blue with Birds) towards Odysseum to Place De L'europe - bus departs 13.37pm takes 47 mins, number 620. Pick up lease car at airport. Place of delivery Montpellier APT (AC) - book appointment to pick up at 2.45 approx. call 0033 6 81 08 81 14. Aeroport Montpellier Mediterranee Parking Location de voiture 34130 Mauguio.
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Apt, France
Host Christian
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Montpellier, France
Seb and Soizic apartment in Montpellier - call Seb direct to book - 33 6 88 81 20 19
11 Rue Louis Figuier
- Swing Dance Festival likely to be 16-19 July
-Gazette Cafe for meals, coffee and live music.
- Coffee - Cafe Solo, Coffee Club, Bun.
- Botanic Gardens tour.
- Hotel Jost
- Marche Arceaux - Tuesday and Saturday morning.
- Trams - daily trip about 2.5 Euro. Can buy multiple days
- Cascade de la Vis - Occitan train station
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Cahors, France
Today enjoy the morning at leisure in Cahors and after an early lunch, depart to begin your Le Puy Camino adventure.
Your hike starts with a short but steep climb up stone steps followed by a gentler walk on a stony lane uphill through a forest of pines to ‘Croix de Magne’, the Magne Cross. The rest of the day will then be following a mix of mostly flat and exposed trails where you can enjoy long stretches of being alone with nature and an opportunity conducive to contemplation, until you arrive at your overnight accommodation in the village of Labastide-Marnhac.
Overnight: Labastide-Marnhac
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Labastide-Marnhac, France
This morning you will pass various small hamlets and villages including Lhospitalet before continuing along open uplands with occasional woods, before reaching the charming and prosperous little village of Lascabanes, once home to a 15th-century pilgrims’ hospital.
Its an uphill walk out of Lascabanes to arrive at the lonely forest chapel of Saint Jean with its druid spring. The view as you approach the quaint medieval village of Montcuq is dominated by two towers, one of the church and the other the remains of a 12th-century castle. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the narrow streets of Montcuq with its charming historic buildings. It is a beautiful walk to the castle tower with great views across the countryside. If you happen to be in here on a Sunday morning the vibrant local market is definitely recommended – full of colour and an amazing array of delicious local produce.
Overnight: Montcuq
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Montcuq, France
The journey today passes through the department of the Tarn-et-Garonne. After several days of quite flat walking, the trail now follows an undulating path through farmland, cultivated fields and orchards. Vegetation of small oaks along with dwarf maples dot the landscape. In spring, enjoy the rich flora, particularly with the many orchids. Look out for ancient raised dovecotes along the way. Arrive at one of the best preserved Bastides, (fortified town), the medieval town of Lauzerte, and the half way point from Le Puy to Saint-Jean-Pied-de- Port. Situated above the valleys and hills of the area and founded in the 12th century by the Count of Toulouse, Lauzerte is another of the ‘Most Beautiful Villages of France’.
Overnight: Lauzerte
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Lauzerte, France
The path today involves some steep paths together with lengthy stints on quiet roads. Approaching the Tarn valley, orchards of apples, plums, pears, peaches, kiwifruit and cherries replace the vineyards and it is a comfortable walk to Durfort-Lacapelett, where you will be picked up and transferred to your overnight accommodation located nearby.
Overnight: Montbaria - host Marie-Pierre
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Durfort-Lacapelette, France
Moissac is situated at the confluence of the Garonne and Tarn rivers. Formerly a major pilgrim halt on the road to Santiago de Compostela and 2nd most important sacred site for the medieval pilgrims on this route after Conques, Moissac is famous for its Abbey Saint-Pierre. One of the most beautiful Romanesque buildings in France with its perfectly preserved Romanesque cloister, it is World Heritage listed by UNESCO. The cloister (an enclosed garden used by the medieval monastics for walking meditation and contemplation) dates back to 1100 and is reputedly the oldest in the world.
Overnight: Moissac
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Moissac, France
Today you depart Moissac on the flat towpath of the canal of the Tarn and Garonne rivers. You will walk on quiet roads through productive orchards, vegetable gardens and fields before crossing the Garonne and walking uphill to the village of Auvillar, built on a promontory and classified as another of the ‘Most Beautiful Villages in France’. Auvillar, originally an ancient river-trading settlement from Gallo-Roman times until the 10th century, is another lovely town with cobbled streets and wooden framed arched buildings; it has a distinctive medieval feel. In the centre of town is the triangular market place with a unique circular corn market hall at its centre which was built in 1824. Also of interest is the clock tower and Church of Saint Peter.
Overnight: Auvillar
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Auvillar, France
A short and easy walk today as you leave Le Lot department to enter the beautiful rolling farmlands of Le Gers. The Gers department is the heart of Gascony and the most rural area in France; an agricultural paradise of wheat, corn, grains and sunflowers. The Camino takes you to lovely villages such as Bardigues, Saint-Antoine and up to Flamarens where the ruins of the 12th-century castle are currently being restored. The adjoining 16th-century church of Saint-Saturnin is a shell, destroyed in the battles between Protestants and Catholics during the Wars of Religion.
Overnight: Flamarens
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Flamarens, France
Departing Flamarens you cross through undulating countryside to the small town of Miradoux. Built on a small promontory, Miradoux is one of the oldest Bastide towns on the Camino with character filled stone houses and a fortified church. From Miradoux there is a slow descent across lush fields passing through the hamlet of Castet-Arrouy. The cathedral tower of Lectoure will come into view guiding you into this town sitting on a rocky promontory above the Gers River. Lectoure is an attractive historic walled town, with the impressive Cathedral of Saint Gervais and Saint Protais. Nearby is the ancient Fontaine Diane, a natural spring inside a little gothic building that at one stage provided the source of water for an active tannery industry in the town. As well as being a designated town of art and history, Lectoure is known for growing one-third of all of the garlic in France and in spring the surrounding slopes are covered with rows of rose-green garlic shoots.
Overnight: Lectoure
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Lectoure, France
Lectoure has been a perennial favourite destination for visitors since the middle ages, and is a wonderful place to enjoy a day at leisure to rest up or explore. Lectoure is an attractive historic walled town rich with impressive architecture, including the impressive Cathedral of Saint Gervais and Saint Protais. Nearby is the ancient Fontaine Diane, a natural spring inside a little gothic building that at one stage provided the source of water for an active tannery industry in the town. As well as garlic, Lectoure is also known for its Armagnac and foie gras – the local produce is not to be missed!
Overnight: Lectoure
Leaving Lectoure and the Ger River behind, the trail takes you along quiet back roads to Marsolan, a tiny village on a steep hillside. Leave Marsolan through fields and woodland and after the chapel at Abrin the route goes northwards for La Romieu. This is not the historic route; pilgrims would in the past have headed directly for Condom. However, the imposing 14th century church at La Romieu, whose towers resemble a castle, is UNESCO World Heritage listed and the cloister with the delicate stonework of the arches is a must see.
Overnight: La Romieu.
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La Romieu, France
From La Romieu, the Camino rises and falls across this part of Gascony and as you walk you will enjoy expansive views over the countryside and, on a clear day, possibly see the Pyrenees far away in the distance. Pass through tiny Castelnau-sur l’Auvignon, before the old Romanesque chapel of Saint Germaine and a serene lake before the final stretch into the welcoming town of Condom.
Overnight: Condom
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Condom, France
On 3August take 11.42 bus to Agen, have lunch in Agen, then take 2.35pm train to Toulouse, arrive 3.48pm (train ticket in Wallet
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Toulouse, France
Cerise cafe for coffee, next to the canal
Terra Tolosa restaurant for a great meal.
Le Bibent cafe for afternoon tea
The Nemea Appart hotel has laundry facilities in the basement.
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Stamford, United Kingdom
Pick up car from Europcar reservation number 1203428443. London Road Service Station,
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Malvern, United Kingdom
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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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Faversham, United Kingdom
Pick up car in Maidstone - with Europcar ref 1202474598. Drop off 7th September.
Units 4, 8 Union Park, Bircholt Rd, Parkwood, ME159XT. Maidstone - 4403713845920
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Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
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Lydford, United Kingdom
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Cornwall, United Kingdom
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London, United Kingdom
Staying at Hilton Gatwick on 11th. Confirmation #3484182262
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Bari, Italy
Tempesta shuttle bus from airport to via Piccinni Stop 50 metres from Hotel Boston.
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Alberobello, Italy
Girolibero tour begins
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Ostuni, Italy
Alberobello to Ostuni 45km
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Manduria, Italy
Ostuni to Manduria 60km
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Gallipoli, Italy
Manduria to Gallipoli 70km
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Santa Maria di Leuca, Italy
Gallipoli to Santa Maria di Leuca 50km
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Otranto, Italy
Santa Maria di Leuca to Otranto 50km
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Lecce, Italy
Cycling Otranto to Lecce and spend three nights in Lecce before starting walk
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Otranto, Italy
Walk Lecce to Otranto 7km
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Santa Cesarea Terme, Italy
Otranto to Santa Cesarea Terme 10km. Optional walk to Castro - 7km
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Marina Serra, Italy
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Santa Maria di Leuca, Italy
Transfer to Galliano del Capo for train/bus to Lecce on the 29th
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Lecce, Italy
On the 30th take train from Lecce to Bari Centrale at 12.06pm arrive Bari 1.26pm. Tickets in Trainline. Then get 1.59pm train to the airport - takes 20 mins. Should get there at 2.19pm for a 4.30pm flight to Tirana.
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Tirana County, Albania
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Shkodër, Albania
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Montenegro, Montenegro
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Podgorica, Montenegro
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Rome, Italy
Flight 14 October Rome to Istanbul
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Istanbul Airport, Türkiye
Flight Rome to Istanbul depart 10:45 - arrive 14:35 on TK 1862
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Singapore, Singapore
Depart Singapore 23:10, arrive Brisbane 08:45 on 17 October
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Brisbane Airport, Australia
Depart Brisbane 11:45, arrive Canberra 15:00. Qantas 2313.
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Canberra, Australia