On the French-Spanish Frontier:
The Pyrenees

Rental car pick-up
Broker: Sunny Cars
Vehicle: Mietwagen Sunnycars
Rate: Sunnycars (Stand: 07.06.2019): BB – Opel Corsa /AC/4dr oder ähnlich, All-in/FF
Location: Barcelona Airport

To Céret182 km | 2 hours 30 minutes

Attractions:

• Catalonian Pyrenees: Vineyards and olive groves at the base of a mountain wilderness
• Girona: Remnants of Jewish and Arab culture in old labyrinthine alleys

Accommodation:
A Catalonian manor house2 Nights | Bed & Breakfast

The charming 17th century manor house is situated in the valley of the River Tech just above Ceret. Most of the 10 guest rooms have a patio with a small garden. A heated swimming pool is available, and a good selection of restaurants and boutiques can be found in nearby Ceret.

Attractions:

• Languedoc Roussillon: Versatile coast between Pyrenees and Rhône
• Cathar Country: Refuge for persecuted heretics
• Céret: Artists' town in the eastern Pyrenees

From Céret to Saint-Paul-d'Oueil378 km | 4 hours 30 minutes

Attractions:

• Carcassonne: Europe's most important medieval fortress
• Toulouse: Southern French flair and space technology

Accommodation:
A country estate near Luchon2 Nights | Bed & Breakfast

Located in a picturesque village, this hotel is a stone building surrounded by a large garden. The cheerful red dining room has a large fireplace and a parquet floor. The antique furniture and modern art give the hotel a special charm. Patricia and Robert will welcome you with their friendliness and hospitality.

Attractions:

• Haut Pyrenees: Wild mountains between France and Spain
• Bagnères-de-Luchon: Spa with hot springs

From Saint-Paul-d'Oueil to San Sebastian292 km | 3 hours 30 minutes

Attractions:

• Côte Basque: Beaches, cliffs and powerful surf
• Pyrenées Occidentales: Gentle low mountain range between the Atlantic and the Central Pyrenees
• Lourdes

Accommodation:
A villa in downtown San Sebastian2 Nights | Bed & Breakfast

This 19th century mansion is a listed historical building in the centre of the city, only five minutes from Zurriola beach. Originally an engagement present from Don Ramon Londaiz to his daughter, the property is now a boutique hotel with 25 rooms following careful restoration. Some of the rooms are located in the former carriage house with its facade of English-style bricks. Guests can enjoy a stroll in the adjacent garden, which was created by a French landscaper in 1898. A number of good restaurants can be found in the area around the hotel. Free parking is available.

Attractions:

• Donostia: A historic Basque coastal city
• Pasaia Donibane: Traditional fishing village with a medieval town center and good restaurants

From San Sebastian to Pamplona155 km | 2 hours 30 minutes

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Accommodation:
A palace in Pamplona1 Night | Bed & Breakfast

The palace in the heart of the old town of Pamplona was built in the 18th century by the then viceroy D. Sebastian de Eslava and served as a family residence for over two centuries. Today, the architecturally attractive building houses an elegant hotel with 23 rooms and two suites in classic style, distributed over the upper floors and with windows to the courtyard or Plaza de Consejo. The eye-catcher on the ground floor is certainly the imposing staircase leading to the upper floors, as well as a magnificent horse-drawn carriage. A rich breakfast is served in the morning; in the hotel there is also a restaurant and a bar with terrace.

Attractions:

• Estella: Charming town along the Way of St. James
• Pamplona: Race with bulls and historic old town
• Puerto de Ibañeta: Modern chapel where several routes of St. James meet

From Pamplona to Ainsa185 km | 3 hours

Accommodation:
A former family residence in Ainsa2 Nights | Bed & Breakfast

The hotel with rustic charm and modern comforts is located in the medieval town of Ainsa, within sight of Monte Perdido and the Odesa National Park. The Bergua family purchased the historical mansion on the market square a few years ago, carefully renovated it and converted it into an exclusive hotel with just five bedrooms. While almost nothing has changed on the outside, the bedrooms offer spacious, modern bathrooms along with air-conditioning and heating, thus providing a harmonious blend of historical architecture and modern interior design.

Attractions:

• Parque Nacional de Ordes y Monte Perdido: Wilderness in the Aragonese Pyrenees
• Aragon Pyrenees

From Ainsa to Barcelona281 km | 3 hours 30 minutes

Attractions:

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Location: Barcelona Airport

Accommodation:
A 16th century hotel in the Gothic Quarter2 Nights | Bed & Breakfast

This historic hotel enjoys one of the best locations in Barcelona – in the Gothic quarter, close to the Ramblas and the harbor. The panoramic views reach from Montjuic Mountain to the Christopher Columbus monument to the Olympic Port. While the current exterior was completed in neo-classical style in 1850, the interior has been thoroughly renovated to meet the standards of a modern luxury hotel. Guests can relax on the terrace or take a dip in the pool on the roof. Attractions located within a 5-10 minute walk include not only the Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter, but also the Cathedral, the Borne quarter, various Beaches, the Old Port (fish and seafood restaurants), the Museum Picasso, the Real Square, the Museum of History of Barcelona, the Maritime Museum, the Museum of History of Catalonia, the Music Palace and the Catalunya Square.

Barcelona

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