A 5-day tour to enjoy the wonders of Cathar country. This gourmet tour is perfect for people who enjoy heritage, food and wines in the same time.
Walk into the steps of the famous and so-called Cathars, visit castles and beautiful villages and wineries.
Taste the main specialties of the region and the wines, full of characters and made with pride and passion!
A complete tour to discover the beautiful landscapes and tastes of Cathar region.

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Day 1 Arrival - Pennautier

Arrival mid-day. Welcome by private guide and driver and transfer to the Castle of Pennautier.
Visit of the castle and gardens of Pennautier, of the winery and initiation to wine tasting.

Dinner and night in Carcassonne.

Spend the morning in the medieval fortified town of Carcassonne. Tailor-made visit of the medieval city and counts' castle.
 
Lunch in the 2-star Michelin guide Restaurant "la table de Franck Putelat" outside the city or in the fortified city.
 
Drive to the region of Limoux to chateau Baronarques. During this visit, drive on a 4-wheel vehicle and discover our magnificent vineyards. All working methods used in the vineyard will be explained. You will also benefit from the most beautiful points of view of the area.
 
This tour will be followed by a private and commented tour of the property, the wine cellar and our sublime cellar with barrels.
Finally, experience and taste our different wines at the sales vault, with a comparative tasting of two vintages of our great red wines.

Drive back to Carcassonne for dinner and night.

Day2 Carcassonne and Limoux

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Day 3 Cooking class and local produces

Drive to the nearby village of Trebes and enjoy a private cooking class including local products of the season, lunch on the spot.

In the afternoon, wine tasting at Domaine Herbe Sainte Mirrepeisset: walking tour in the vineyard and wine tasting in this traditional winery.
 
Enjoy another traditional product which represents the base of our cuisine, Olive oil.
Visit and tasting in the Olive oil mill Le Moulin de la Restanque.
 
Dinner and accommodation in Carcassonne.

Drive to the village of Montseret to visit an authentic honey house accompanied by the beekeeper.
Come and live a unique experience: slip into the skin of the beekeeper. Come and meet the bees and live as close to their daily life. To facilitate the dialogue, you will go in the Garrigue to live this unforgettable experience. The morning will end with a tasting of the treasures of the beehive and around a glass of hydromel (drink made with honey).
 
Only for adult. All precautions will be taken to avoid the sting, However, before coming, make sure you do not be allergic to bee venom.
 
Lunch and short walking tour in Lagrasse.
 
After lunch, enjoy a visit at Chateau Villemagne (traditional family-run wine estate).See the cellar, building of the 12th century, former priory of the Abbey of Lagrasse. LEt the owner explain you his property and his way of working with family.

Drive to the village of Couiza where you will be accommodated in a Renaissance Castle.

Day4 Local produces

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Day 5 Rivesaltes wines - Departure

Go on an adventure in the morning to discover the beautiful Domaine de Cazes and let you tell about the sweet wines of Rivesaltes.

First, have a commented visit of the ageing cellar of Natural Sweet Wines. There, you will be taught the secrets of wines elaboration, fermentation and will discover the Biodynamic practices on special tutorials. Obviously, you would taste the wines of the Cazes range.
 
To conclude this morning, enjoy a lunch at the restaurant La Table d'Aimé.
 
Departure and transfer to Perpignan airport or station.

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Send us an email or 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


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These prices include :
    - Accommodation in a 5-star hotel, in b&b
    - Professional guide services for the whole stay
    - Transportation and transportation expenses
    - Lunches
    - Cooking class
    - Entrance fees to monuments and sites of the program
These prices do not include :
    - Dinners
    - Personal expenses
    - Cancellation insurances (contact us)
    - What is not mentioned in the program