Autorondreis Devon & Cornwall

About the destination: Calais is a city in the Nord-Pas de Calais region of France. It is the closest point on the French mainland to England; Dover lies across the English Channel (La Manche) just 32 km away. The town has a major cross-Channel ferry port, and the French entrance to the Channel Tunnel is nearby. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Calais Town Hall The Town Hall of Calais is one of the important landmarks in Calais mainly because of its architecture and historical importance. The construction of the Town Hall belfry started in 1911 with an aim was to merge the towns of Calais and Saint-Pierre. Its construction was interrupted during World War I, but finally completed in 1925. A brick and stone building in a Neo-Flemish style, the spire of the belfry tower stands 75 meters tall from where an electric bell rings every hour. The Town Hall structure is so distinguishing that it can be seen from miles around. Calais Lighthouse The Calais Lighthouse stands at a towering height of 51 meters and has a spiral 271 step staircase that leads to the lantern. Climbing the lighthouse, may seem a little to tiring, but the amazing breathtaking view of the Calais town and the English Channel, is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Le Citadel The Citadel in Calais is a fortification built by the Lord of Boulogne in 1929 with the contribution of citizens of Calais, in order to protect their city from attacks.

About the destination: Dover is an historic town in the south east of England. Dover is a major port town facing into the English Channel and, at just 21 miles from the French por of Calais, it is the closest port to continental Europe on mainland Britain. It is most famous for its white chalk cliffs which have been celebrated in a song. Dover is a lot more than just a port town. One of the most famous landmark is its castle, which dominates the surrounding area and sits proudly above the white cliffs and the harbour below. There are also other fantastic sites to visit in and around Dover, such as Samphire Hoe, a nature reserve created from the spoil of the Channel tunnel workings, the secret wartime tunnels which were dug into the white cliffs of Dover, the Roman Painted House or the Bronze Age Boat.

About the destination: Brighton is a town on the south coast of England. The ancient settlement of "Brighthelmstone" dates from before Domesday Book (1086). It developed in popularity as a health resort featuring sea bathing during the 18th century, and was used as a seaside getaway by the Prince Regent. After the railway reached the town in 1841, it became a popular destination for day-trippers from London. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • The Palace Pier. Brighton Pier has all the usual seafront arcade attractions. Brighton Pier is all owned by the same company, so there's no real point shopping around for bargains on it; but this does mean it has forced off threats to close it. • Brighton Beach. In the summer, the pebble beach is covered in tourists and Brightonians alike. Poi twirlers strike a beautiful image against the sunsets, and flaming lanterns are launched into the air on summer evenings. • Sea Life Centre. An aquarium with walkthrough underwater tunnel, adjacent to Brighton Pier. This is the oldest working Aquarium in the world. • The Royal Pavilion. An interesting architectural attraction, transformed between 1815 and 1823 by the architect John Nash, at the direction of the then Prince Regent (later King George IV), into a sumptuous pleasure palace by the sea. The exterior has an Indian theme, whilst the interior was decorated with Chinese decor. Guided tours available and well worthwhile. • Brighton Museum and Art Gallery. An interesting Museum and history, culture and art to do with Brighton and beyond.

About the destination: Bournemouth is a seaside resort town in the county of Dorset on the south coast of England. Bournemouth is the premier summer resort on the Dorset coast and is especially renowned for its seven miles of golden sanded beaches. All year round the town centre offers excellent shopping, with a good mix of National and independent stores, and an eclectic variety of restaurants, cafes and bars. Bournemouth has grown into a thriving seaside resort and many of the big hotels offer spa treatments of their own as well as spa and beauty boutiques peppered throughout the town centre catering for men as well as women. The pine trees still exist and visitors can still stroll through ‘Pine Walk’ in Bournemouth Gardens today to breath in the healthy air. During the summer, the Pine Walk Open Air Art Exhibition is held here. In recent years, Bournemouth's growing population of students, gays and surfers have given it a more bohemian image than a typical south coast retirement town, leading to the nickname "BoMo".

About the destination: Falmouth (in Cornish language: Aberfal) is a city and seaport at the mouth of the Fal River, on the south coast of Cornwall, in England. It has a population, according to the 2001 census of 20,775 inhabitants. It was originally called Peny-cwm-ciuc, which became 'Pennycomequick' (Penny come soon). Falmouth is considered famous for its remarkable harbor. Together with Carrick Roads, it forms the largest natural harbor in Western Europe and the third in the world. It is also famous for being the start or end of several record trips around the world, such as those of Sir Francis Chichester and Ellen MacArthur. It was also the port in which on June 5, 1808, the Asturian embassy disembarked to King George III, after declaring the Principality of Asturias the war against Napoleon.

About the destination: Lynmouth is a village in Devon, England, on the northern edge of Exmoor. The village straddles the confluence of the West Lyn and East Lyn rivers, in a gorge 700 feet below Lynton, which was the only place to expand to once Lynmouth became as built-up as possible.

About the destination: Bath is a city in Somerset, South West England. In 2011, its population was 88,859. It became part of Avon in 1974; since Avon's abolition in 1996, it has been the principal centre of Bath and North East Somerset. The city, in the valley of the River Avon, became a World Heritage Site in 1987. To visitors Bath is a pretty complete Georgian city with an awful lot of the architecture intact, much of the city remained intact and most of what was bombed was rebuilt. Therefore, Bath is one of the most architecturally pleasing cities North of the Alps. Some the most importants places to see at the city are: • Roman Baths. Built by the Romans around 2000 years ago, and later rediscovered by the Victorians, the Roman Baths are the must-see tourist attraction in Bath. The baths are fuelled by England's only mineral hot springs. You can wander the rooms that made up the baths, including the large open air 'Great Bath', see Roman medieval and Georgian architecture, and learn about the history of Bath Spa. • Bath Abbey. The last Gothic church in England, started in 1499 and built on the ruins of the former Norman cathedral, this impressively large church (of small cathedral proportions) is located next to the Roman Baths. A wonderful view of Bath can be had with a trip up the Abbey tower. • The Royal Crescent, a magnificent semi-eliptical crescent of houses designed by John Wood and completed in 1774. This was the first of Bath's eight crescents, and its shape remains unique. You can visit one of the houses which has been redecorated to resemble what it would have been like at the end of the 18th century. • Sion Hill - Wealthy neighbourhood in the upper part of the city that makes for a pleasant stroll. Attractive Bath stone buildings. • Bath's parks are ideal for a summer picnic. Topless bathing used to be frowned upon but is becoming the norm as the regenerating city becomes more cosmopolitan. The Council maintains all parks to a high standard. Parks at the city are Parade Gardens, Victoria Park and Sydney Gardens.

About the destination: Dover is an historic town in the south east of England. Dover is a major port town facing into the English Channel and, at just 21 miles from the French por of Calais, it is the closest port to continental Europe on mainland Britain. It is most famous for its white chalk cliffs which have been celebrated in a song. Dover is a lot more than just a port town. One of the most famous landmark is its castle, which dominates the surrounding area and sits proudly above the white cliffs and the harbour below. There are also other fantastic sites to visit in and around Dover, such as Samphire Hoe, a nature reserve created from the spoil of the Channel tunnel workings, the secret wartime tunnels which were dug into the white cliffs of Dover, the Roman Painted House or the Bronze Age Boat.

About the destination: Calais is a city in the Nord-Pas de Calais region of France. It is the closest point on the French mainland to England; Dover lies across the English Channel (La Manche) just 32 km away. The town has a major cross-Channel ferry port, and the French entrance to the Channel Tunnel is nearby. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Calais Town Hall The Town Hall of Calais is one of the important landmarks in Calais mainly because of its architecture and historical importance. The construction of the Town Hall belfry started in 1911 with an aim was to merge the towns of Calais and Saint-Pierre. Its construction was interrupted during World War I, but finally completed in 1925. A brick and stone building in a Neo-Flemish style, the spire of the belfry tower stands 75 meters tall from where an electric bell rings every hour. The Town Hall structure is so distinguishing that it can be seen from miles around. Calais Lighthouse The Calais Lighthouse stands at a towering height of 51 meters and has a spiral 271 step staircase that leads to the lantern. Climbing the lighthouse, may seem a little to tiring, but the amazing breathtaking view of the Calais town and the English Channel, is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Le Citadel The Citadel in Calais is a fortification built by the Lord of Boulogne in 1929 with the contribution of citizens of Calais, in order to protect their city from attacks.