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Private Tour with 2 participants minimum<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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From 2 \u00a0persons <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 1: Carcassonne <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In the late morning, meet you driver-guide at Carcassonne\u2019s train station (optional: other meeting point on request.<\/p>\n

Lunch in the medieval city. Then private guided tour to discover the Counts castle, battlements, the St Nazaire cathedral, etc.)<\/p>\n

Accommodation in a 4* hotel in the medieval city.\u00a0H\u00f4tel Le Donjon or H\u00f4tel du Ch\u00e2teau ( subject to availability)<\/p>\n

Dinner on your own<\/p>\n

Day2: \u00a0Minerve & Canal du Midi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Meet your driver-guide and go toward the 4 castles of Lastours. From a point of view over the castle, let your guide tell you the dramatic story of this Cathar site.<\/p>\n

Then, discover the \u201cTruffle house\u201d. Through a visit know everything about the black diamond (culture, commercialisation, etc\u2026) and finish the visit with a gastronomic touch.<\/p>\n

Driving along the charming roads of Minervois region, reach Minerve, one of the most beautiful villages in France. Regional lunch. The city was marked by the Crusade against the Cathars.<\/p>\n

To conclude the day, meet a winegrower and enjoy a Minervois wines tasting. Drive back to Carcassonne. Overnight in a 4* hotel:<\/p>\n

H\u00f4tel Le Donjon or H\u00f4tel du Ch\u00e2teau (\u00a0subject to availability)<\/p>\n

Dinner on your own.<\/p>\n

Day 3: Cathar Castles<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Drive along the Aude Valley to reach to reach the so-called \u201ccitadels of Vertigo\u201d Built on a rocky peak Qu\u00e9ribus overhangs the plain of the Roussillon, the Corbi\u00e8res Mountains, Cucugnan and Maury. Visit the castle which was the last place to resist during the crusade. Regional lunch in Cucugnan.<\/p>\n

Then, with your guide, drive to Peyrepertuse fortress to listen to its story. End the day with the Maury naturally sweet wine tasting. Drive back to Carcassonne for the overnight.<\/p>\n

H\u00f4tel Le Donjon or H\u00f4tel du Ch\u00e2teau (\u00a0subject to availability)<\/p>\n

\u00a0Day 4 : Mirepoix \u2013 Monts\u00e9gur <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

In Puivert castle discover the magnificent medieval sculptures representing musicians. Drive back to Carcassonne and overnight in the medieval city.<\/p>\n

H\u00f4tel Le Donjon or H\u00f4tel du Ch\u00e2teau (\u00a0subject to availability)<\/p>\n

Do not hesitate to ask your expert for a spa treatment at l\u2019h\u00f4tel du Ch\u00e2teau for example.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Day 5: Fontfroide Abbey<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Near Narbonne, visit the Cistercian abbey of Fontfroide. This private abbey is interesting by the mix between the medieval architecture and modern art. Lunch at the abbey restaurant and transport to Narbonne\u2019s train station. (other location on request)<\/p>\n

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Add one ptio to this tour:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Do not hesitate to ask to your expert to reserve a restaurant 1 or 2 stars of the region, for dinner. – <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Rates are subject to change based on the number of participants and dates of arrival.<\/em><\/p>\n

Some examples of possible hotels in Carcassonne<\/strong>: H\u00f4tel le Donjon 4 *, H\u00f4tel du Ch\u00e2teau 4 *, H\u00f4tel de la Cit\u00e9 in 5 * Mgallery ( with surcharge)<\/p>\n

Price includes:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n