Southern France is well known for the beauty of its landscapes and historical and natural sites. But not only... Wines, truffles, markets are part of the historical heritage of France..
Meet local guides and share their passions for their lands and traditions during guided tour of Cathar medieval sites.
Relax at night at your hotel in Carcassonne facing the Medieval city.
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Day 1 Carcassonne
In the late morning, meet your private driver-guide on arrival at the airport or train station. Lunch in the medieval city of Carcassonne.
Then exclusive guided tour to discover the Counts castle, battlements, the St Nazaire cathedral. Free time in the fortress before driving to your hotel.
Dinner and accommodation.
Then exclusive guided tour to discover the Counts castle, battlements, the St Nazaire cathedral. Free time in the fortress before driving to your hotel.
Dinner and accommodation.
Day2 Minerve and Canal du Midi
Day 3 Cathar Castles
2 options to choose from:
Option 1: Quéribus & Peyrepertuse
Drive along the Aude Valley to reach the so-called “citadels of Vertigo” Built on a rocky peak Quéribus overhangs the plain of the Roussillon, the Corbières Mountains, Cucugnan and Maury.
Visit this authentic cathar castle which was the last place to resist during the crusade. Local lunch in Cucugnan.
Then, with your guide, drive to Peyrepertuse fortress, the most impressive one.
End the day with the Maury naturally sweet wine tasting.
Drive back to Carcassonne for the overnight.
Option 2: Mirepoix – Montségur
On the way, first stop in Mirepoix, a fortified city that kept its medieval galleries and its covered market. Then, visit Montsegur Castle, famous for the Cathar Crusade.
Regional lunch.
In the afternoon, in Puivert castle discover the magnificent medieval sculptures representing musicians and troubadours. Poets used to meet in this castle till the 14th century.
Drive back to Carcassonne and overnight in the medieval city.
Option 1: Quéribus & Peyrepertuse
Drive along the Aude Valley to reach the so-called “citadels of Vertigo” Built on a rocky peak Quéribus overhangs the plain of the Roussillon, the Corbières Mountains, Cucugnan and Maury.
Visit this authentic cathar castle which was the last place to resist during the crusade. Local lunch in Cucugnan.
Then, with your guide, drive to Peyrepertuse fortress, the most impressive one.
End the day with the Maury naturally sweet wine tasting.
Drive back to Carcassonne for the overnight.
Option 2: Mirepoix – Montségur
On the way, first stop in Mirepoix, a fortified city that kept its medieval galleries and its covered market. Then, visit Montsegur Castle, famous for the Cathar Crusade.
Regional lunch.
In the afternoon, in Puivert castle discover the magnificent medieval sculptures representing musicians and troubadours. Poets used to meet in this castle till the 14th century.
Drive back to Carcassonne and overnight in the medieval city.
Day4 Fontfroide Abbey
Day 5 Departure
Free time in the Cité of Carcassonne before your transfer to the station or Airport of Carcassonne.
Extra program depending of schedules.
Extra program depending of schedules.
Usefull information
extra activities on request :- Flight over Carcassonne and the Cathar castles
- Cooking class
Call us to talk about your projects!
Office +33 434 53 57 66
US Number +1 802 276 0339
Mobile/WhatsApp+33 689 57 41 31
These prices include :
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- Accommodation in charming luxury 4 or 5-star hotel in Carcassonne, breakfasts and city taxes.
- Diners (except drinks)
- Lunches in local typical restaurants from day 1 to day 5 (except drinls)
- Entrances fees to monuments, sites, tastings and activities
- Driver-guide services from day 2 to day 4
- Private transfer from Carcassonne airport or station and back on the last day
These prices do not include :
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- Personal expenses
- Cancellation Insurance (Contact us)
- Anything not expressly mentioned in this offer