10 Cultural Tours in Aude That You Shouldn't Miss

It is the Perfect tour for nature, heritage and wine lovers… there is some breathtaking landscape and I will tell you more about the Cathars… This tour has some easy walk except at Minerve where for those who wants to visit everything, you need good walking shoes and the path is steep, accessible to people who are used to walk. We can lend 4 walking sticks.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, private guide and driver

Exclusions: Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea, Soda/Pop

This is the perfect tour to go for a city break, Toulouse is a wonderfull and vibrant city, and Castelnaudary as a small town is very charming with the Canal du Midi crossing it. Easy walks.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private guide and driver

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees to museums or churches., Personnal insurance.

Small groups led by a Cathar expert - historian and author James McDonald. You will visit sites associated with the Cathars and learn about their origins, beliefs and history. One minute you will be noting the spot where a Crusade leader fell, and the next immersed in the grand sweep of European history. James brings to life the medieval personalities - Saint Dominic, the man behind the founding of the first papal Inquisition; the ambitious Simon de Montfort; the tragic Raymond-Roger Trencavel; the irrepressible Count of Foix, and many others.    You simply will not find either this depth of knowledge or this breadth of knowledge about Catharism anywhere else. Our tours are all in English. They are not scripted and unlimited time is always allowed for questions.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Accommodation and breakfast x 5, Local taxes, Historical expert, dedicated driver and air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Supper each day

Guided Tours are available of the medieval Cité of Carcassonne and Languedoc Roussillon (Cathar Region) either for a small group or a couple. Meeting point is at the main gate Porte Narbonnaise, from there, the story of "old lady" (2500 years) will be unveiled : its inhabitants, the Cathar crusade in the XIII° century, the new master of the region the king of France. Everything from the beginning up to now ( the Roman empire, the crusade, the Restauration by Violet Le Duc...). Strolling in the old cobbled streets will lead us to the Castle, then the Church, we will go inside, admiring the beautiful glass windows.

Inclusions: Guided tours

Exclusions: The listed price does not include parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in

Discover this Medieval city in a 2 hrs private guided tour Hear incredible stories about the defensive techniques used to defend the city. Learn about the Catholic crusade  that eliminated the cathar religion. Admire the Basilica of Our Lady of Nazaré and its magnificent stained glass windows The guide will lead you to a great photo spots souvenir

Inclusions: Professional guide, Photo spots souvenir

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Carcassonne looks like a fairy-tale medieval city. Bathed in late-afternoon sunshine and highlighted by dark clouds, La Cité, as the old walled city is known, is truly breathtaking. The visit of the Basilica with its outstanding stained-glass windows is a must.

Inclusions: Pick up and return at hotel if possible, Services of an English speaking driver, Transportation in a minivan, 4 hours tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees to monuments, museums, attractions, Personal insurance and expenses, Meals and drinks, Gratuities

A 2-hour private walking tour, to discover the famous Cité de Carcassonne. Here, you will admire the castle and ramparts at the heart of the medieval city; explore the Cathedral and the Basilica of Saint-Nazaire; and visit la porte Narbonnaise, which was the principal entrance to the Cité. A dream like destination with a romantic ambience, the tour is tailor-made to enchant you.

Inclusions: 2-hour guided walking tour of Carcassonne, Professional guide, Hotel pickup (if applicable)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Hotel drop-off, Entrance fees to monuments or attractions

It is the Perfect tour for nature and heritage lovers… there is some breathtaking landscape and I will tell you more about the Cathars…You wil also discover the biggest fortified city of Europe. This tour require a good physical condition, and good walking shoes. Accessible to any person with a good physical condition able to hike. I can lend 4 walking sticks.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lastours castles entrance fees, Private driver and guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Personnal insurances, Entrance fees to the Château Comtal

This tour is the Perfect combination between city break and nature! Enjoy the fervent covered market in Narbonne and the peace and quiet of Gruissan and Lagrasse. Easy walks.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private guide and driver

Exclusions: Lunch, Personnal insurances

Private sightseeing tour with an American driver-guide (Expatriate - in France since 1992) With over 28 years' experience driving in France, I provide safe transport and historical commentary with personal anecdotes about life in France as an American expatriate. My objective is to help you to maximize your time spent here in France - so that you will most comfortably enjoy all the beauty and history - that you return home filled with spectacular memories of a marvelous adventure. Please feel free to contact me with an additional questions.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Admission fee for Castle/museum (& access to ramparts) in Carcassonne: €9 , Admission fee for Belvedere: Photo/Lookout point over the Lastours castles: €2, Admission fee for Toulouse Lautrec Museum €10