Escorted tours in France

The most beautiful villages of France - a selection

Day 1 Toulouse
Arrive in Toulouse. Transfer and check in at your hotel
located in the Quercy region. Free time to recover from
flight. Night in St Beauzeil.

Day 2 Fourcès/Séviac/Armagnac tasting..
This morning begin the day with the visit of the picturesque fortified village of Fourcès. We follow our morning with the discovery of the Roman villa of Séviac, known for the quality of its mosaics. In the afternoon, after visiting Larressingle - the 'little Carcassonne' - you will enjoy a wine tastingexperience in the Armagnac region. Night in St Beauzeil.

Day 3 Perigord region/Sarlat/Boat ride
Today, experience a unique outing in the Perigord region as
you'll discover some authentic little villages all classified as
most beautiful of France. Free time for lunch in Sarlat. In the
afternoon, a delightful boat ride on the river Dordogne will
reveal the numerous castles that board the river. Your day
ends by the visit of Domme, again one of those charming
little villages. Night in St Beauzeil.

Day 4 Cahors/Pêch Merlle grotto/Saint Cirq
The Lot 'departement' will be your direction today. By the city of Cahors, famous for possessing one of the only remaining medieval military bridges of Europe, discover the Cahors vineyards and the Mercuès château, where wine tasting awaits. In the afternoon, you'll be enchanted with the visits of the Pêch Merle grotto that will plunge you back 50 000 years ago and the peaked village of Saint Cirq Lapopie that many consider to be the most beautiful of all villages! Night in St Beauzeil.

Day 5 Cooking Lesson/Moissac/Auvillar
Guy Hérault, a renowned local cook, welcomes you this
morning into his kitchen for a hands-on session all about the
preparation and service of Foie Gras, fish or desert –
according to your wishes. During lunch time you will eat the
fruit of your own labour and wine is included! In the
afternoon, head towards Moissac to admire its world famous
Romanesque tympanum. Your tour ends with the visit of
delightful Auvillar. Night in St Beauzeil.

Day 6 Monbazillac wine tasting / St Emilion
Today the tour ends with one of the most outstanding regions of France, the Bordeaux vineyards. Start by a wine tasting session in Monbazillac, a regional vineyard that produces a famous sweet white wine. Head towards Saint Emilion for a another wine tasting experience in a famous chateau and visit this typical village. The whole jurisdiction is classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Free time for lunch. Return to the Château via the villages of Saint Macaire and the Mas d'Agenais. Night in St Beauzeil.

Day 7
Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to airport and end of our
services.

Tour Dates in 2008 - ask

PRICE : from €2098 per person (base 2 sharing room)
3* Château hotel

Prices include:
- Accommodation in Château from day 1 to day 7.
- Dinners from day 1 to day 6.
- Lunch day 5.
- Breakfast from day 2 to day 7.
Visits :
Roman Villa of Séviac
Boat ride on the Dordogne
Visit of Pech Merle grotto
Cooking lesson in the Quercy
Armagnac and wine tasting
Visit of Moissac abbey
- The services of a professional driver guide throughout the tour with
commentaries in English.
- Tolls, fuel and parking.
- Accommodation and meals included for the driver.

Prices don’t include:
- Flights.
- Drinks.
- Any other options.
- Tips or personal expenses.
- Single supplement
- Insurance.

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