Most Beautiful Villages

Day 1 - TOULOUSE / SAINT BEAUZEIL

Transfer to the Quercy and check-in at the hotel.  Dinner and overnight in Saint Beauzeil.

Day 2 - FOURCÈS / LARRESSINGLE / SAINT BEAUZEIL

The day begins with a visit of the picturesque fortified village of Fourcès.  One of the rare bastides with a circular central 'square', admirably restored and surrounded by XIIIth and XIVth century buildings, among which the Tour de l'Horloge (clock tower) and the XVth century castle stand out.  This central point is accessed through the ancient city gate, bridge and portcullis.

The morning continues with the exploration of a gallo-romaine villa at Séviac, Montréal-du-Gers, known for the quality of its mosaics and sumptuous baths.

In the afternoon, there will be a tour of Larressingle, the "little Carcassonne": not only is the romanesque church in the villlage interior fortified against invaders, but it lies behind a 270 metre line of ramparts.  Larresingle is a gem of religious and military art.

The afternoon ends with a wine tasting session of the local product: Armagnac.

Dinner and night in Saint Beauzeil.

Day 3 - PERIGORD / SARIAT VISIT / BOAT RIDE / SAINT BEAUZEIL

Experience a unique outing in the Perigord region and discover some authentic little villages all classified as among the "most beautiufl of France".  Free time for lunch and a visit of Sarlat.

In the afternoon, a delightful boat ride on the Dordogne river will reveal the numerous castles that line the banks.

The day ends with a tour of  Domme.  Perched on the edge of a cliff, Domme offers a vast panorama over the Dordogne valley.  Enclosed by walls, the 13th century bastide exudes its glorious past thanks to its fortified gates and its towers, which were once used as prisons.

The visitor will also discover the consuls' and the goldsmiths' houses, the old covered market and the governor's hotel.

Dinner and night in Saint Beauzeil.