Centre Travel

                                                        Chateau - Gombert Country village on the north-eastern outskirts of Marseille, at the foot of the Etoile massif, its 17th century church has some interesting architectural features, and some beautiful paintings, including one by Francois Puget (son of Pierre Puget) and canvasses by Michel Serre. Every Year, Chateau Gombert celebrates the feast day of Saint-Eloi, the patron saint of silversmiths, blacksmiths, and farmers, on the 3rd weekend of June, and hosts the International Folklore Festival in July

The Kayak is a leisure craft that anybody can use. It will enable you to discover the Calanques, the Frioul Islands, the Riou Archipelago, Les Goudes, etc. in complete safety. Various packages are available, for a day or half-day, adapted to each individual (discovery, beginner's course, proficiency) The Convention and  Visitors' Bureau organises sea kayak sessions to discover the picturesque little harbours of Marseille, and trips out to sea on board a yacht to admire the bay of Marseille, the Frioul archipelago and the Calanques. Information and bookings:    www.resamarseille.com

Canterbury The Woolpack is a 15th century inn with a wealth of oak beams, a vast inglenook fireplace plus an excellent reputation.  One of its bedrooms is reputed to be haunted by the "Grey Lady" The Woolpack Inn, Chilham Tel:   01227 730351 Web:   www.woolpackchilham.co.uk

Canterbury Brimming with tales from the Charge of the Light Brigade. The Crown is a Grade 1-listed 15th century building fully-restored to provide delightful bars and high quality accommodation. The Crown Inn, Sarre Tel:   01843 847808 Web:   www.crownbiechington.co.uk