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Stretching from the wooded Dordogne to the towering peaks of the Pyrenees, this vast region is a popular winter sports destination, but one without the hordes that besiege the Alps. Spring's melted snows lure kayakers and rafting enthusiasts. In summer, amateur and advanced hikers take to the hills.
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1. Private Tour: 9-Night Customizable Tour in the Midi-Pyrénées Region from Rodez
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Private hosted/guided tour in Aveyron, a beautiful area of the Occitanie region in southwest France. Do you want to experience the places you travel? Do you want to feel engaged? Do you want local insights? Do you want to really connect with people and places? If you answered 'yes' to one or more of these, you've come to the right place for an experiential travel opportunity! You can claim your own private tour as we do not form groups.
Inclusions: 9 nights accommodation, Transport by private vehicle, Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Wine tasting, Light refreshments, Professional guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Transportation to/from Rodez
Reviewed By bobbyjohn
I had the most marvelous experience with Veronique Hery in Aveyron, France. First of all, she is a marvelous and accommodating hostess. She is also extremely knowledgeable about so many places, things, and people in her location. Her house is a newly remodeled home originally built in 1930 (recently by French standards). Veronique is totally bilingual. She is very caring to her house guest. Lots of FUN to be with, and gives space as needed. I wholeheartedly recommend her as your guide. The area of and near Aveyron is little known by outsiders, yet it is beautiful and historic. Rolling hills, 12th century hilltop villages, historic city of Albi, a great but undiscovered wine region called Marcillac, and Veronique as your guide. A great way to spend a week, or more. The only downside is it's a bit harder to get to the Rodez area than most other parts of France, but it's well worth the small extra hassle.
2. Private Guided History tour of Lourdes
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
The story of Bernadette Soubirous is unique, but its spiritual approach can also be combined with a cultural and historical perspective, which will help to appreciate the spirit of Lourdes. Compared to standard city tours, this tour includes a visit to the medieval castle of Lourdes. The guide will adapt to your preferences and make your trip to Lourdes a unique and unforgettable experience.
Inclusions: Services of a licensed/accredited guide.
Exclusions: Entrance fee to the Castle (Chateau fort)
3. Lourdes 3 day Pilgrimage private Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
A 3 days break to visit one of the most important Marian Pilgrimage in the world: Lourdes. Stay in an hotel in Lourdes. A private guide will help you to discover more about Lourdes and the beautiful story of St Bernardette
Inclusions: Dinner
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Reviewed By Vanessa C
Me and a friend decided to visit Bicester Village in Oxfordshire for a little guilty pleasure shopping day, we decided that Bicester Village would be the ideal place as it housed some of our favourite brands excluding Louis Vuitton (sad face), and generally it makes a good day out. On this occasion we decided to book via Trip Advisor and take the luxury coach experience over car or train. The coach booking was very easy and convenient to do, once the date was selected the time and location (Victoria Coach stn situated on Buckingham Palace Rd) provided a convenient and hassle free booking arrangement. The coach was nicely designed with the Bicester logo and text so easily recognisable on arrival, the driver was really helpful and friendly when assisting me to direct my friend to the pick up point. The only negative for us, is we didn't realise that the coach would stop off at various hotel locations in central London to fill the coach prior to departure to Bicester Village itself, we personally thought this wasted time and would find driving their a better option on the next visit. The village was as nice, as I remembered it, we found that not all the boutiques took the 10% discount on offer with this coach trip. However the village was offering some great savings, so we decided that wasn't a major problem. We were asked to get back to the coach point for a 5pm departure, before we boarded to head home, this service provided free tea, coffee and water which was a really nice touch to sip something warm whilst enjoying the coach trip home, with our new designer purchases. The only one major disappointment was we decided to dine at Shan Shui, which personally I found the food to be really delicious, however my friend being a vegetarian found chicken within her vegetarian rice dish, which was a major disappointment. The dish was taken and another offered to replace the first dish, but the issue with the chicken being in the dish in the first instance was off putting, therefore a replacement dish was not excepted. Management were very sincere with an apology in regards to the situation, personally I would dine there again, however, vegetarians may want to take the menu into special consideration if choosing this venue as a dining option. My closing advice, visit when you can, as I'll be going back next year (2020) by car!
4. Private guided tours of Lourdes
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Our guides are expert and work for many years to welcome pilgrims and visitors from all over the world. We are local guides and we provide tailor made guided tours including the not-to-be-missed places : the grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, the fountains and the baths, where anyone can experience the healing waters. Through the architecture of the basilicas, your guide will tell you about the religious history of this world-famous marian site. You will probably be amazed by the size of the underground basilica dedicated to Pope Pius X, where 25,000 people can attend a mass. You will also follow in the footsteps of Bernadette Soubirous, the aged fourteen girl who saw our Lady at the grotto in 1858. Her birth place and the former jail where she lived during the events are included in your private guided tour.
Inclusions: Professional guide, All Fees and Taxes, Pick up from your hotel or the railway station for the walking tour
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Reviewed By ejcope74
Cathy gave us exactly what we requested and more in our visit to Lourdes. For non French speakers or those with a limited ability to speak French, Cathy is fabulous. She is knowledgeable in the local history and was wonderful helping my disabled husband access the baths and sights of the Lourdes Shrine. She knows how to help bypass all the tourist lines for those who cannot stand in line. She arranged for all travel for us even during one of the busiest times. She treated us like friends or family, not customers. In a word, she is wonderful, the best tour guide we have ever had.
5. Full week inclusive tour of Cathar Country in the French Languedoc
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
Reviewed By mariathatsveryfussy
We spent a week with James McDonald and 6 other travellers exploring the Cathar Country and learning about who these incredible people were. James is an absolute font of knowledge about everything to do with the life and demise of these fascinating people. We travelled to Toulouse where we started off on an incredible adventure. A city tour for introduction a fabulous lunch in the old square. From here we met Alison our driver / guide and travelled to Quillan in a very nice bus. A charming little town full of nice restaurants to Hotel La Chaumiere. Lovely rooms excellent restaurant very friendly staff. We averaged 3/4 sites of interest a day interspersed with tutorials from James delicious lunches in small local cafes with excellent food and wine. Day 3 we also went on a wine tour to La Louviere a beautiful vineyard and to Limoux to taste Blanquette de Limoux. The sites of Montsegur, The Abbey of Fontfroide, Puivert, Arques, were compelling even more so with James commentary on every aspect of their place in this Cathar story. We spent a day free in Carcassonne to explore the Cite, Bastide and the beautiful Canal de Midi. We had such a good informative fun trip. Many thanks also for the dinners in Chateau St Ferriol with the McDonald family. I am so pleased that the Story and History of The Cathar people will be carried forward in the safe hands of James McDonald and Cathar Country Tours. Many Thanks James
6. If Cauterets was told to me ... guided tour just for you and your tribe!
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Cauterets, renowned thermal spa, especially in the 19th century, will surprise you with the number of buildings it has preciously preserved and which will serve as a guide for your guide to tell you the unusual history of this mountain village. You will meet Chateaubriand, Victor Hugo and the sulphurous George Sand but also crowned heads housed in sumptuous hotels. Finally, you will unravel the mystery of the Cauterets train station and familiarize yourself with the flora and fauna of the Pyrenees presented on the facade of the Maison du Parc. A visit just for you and your tribe, suitable for children.
Inclusions: Certified lecturer guide
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Reviewed By normaa859
I had wanted to visit Lourdes ever since I was a child. Our tour guide, Cathy, helped make it an amazing experience. Cathy organized and scheduled the day accommodating the limited time we had since we were arriving from Paris late morning. She finalized plans with us before our arrival to France and I appreciated that she remained connected via email before out arrival in Lourdes. We saw all the locations we expected and never felt rush due to how Cathy arranged the itinerary. Cathy has an incredible wealth of knowledge and it's clear she thoroughly enjoys sharing it.
7. Harry's Basilica and Riverbank Private Walking Tour
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4.9 based on 47 reviews
This is an English Language Tour. Visiting Toulouse? Want to know what there is to do, to see? These are the questions I'll answer for you on this Tour. Salted with history and peppered with anecdotes, taking this Tour will not only make you feel like you posses a figurative "Menu" of what Toulouse has to offer, but that you have already seen the sights and enjoyed a tasty first course. This is an afternoon Tour but the Tour itself is the same as the Free Tour I give on alternating mornings and carries the same name. Unlike the Free Tour this Tour has been created for people who don't like the large crowds that can sometimes accompany Free Tours. On this Tour places are limited to a maximum of 15.
Inclusions: I make sure I've got some water and cups for the guests as it can get hot in Toulouse.
Exclusions: Wet weather gear!
Reviewed By JP L
We were lucky to visit Toulouse with Harry. He knows so much about the city and the history of it. Definitely recommand it!
8. Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes Guided Tour
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4.8 based on 6 reviews
You will be greeted by a professional guide and begin an unforgettable journey around the Sanctuaries. Discover the wonders of the site and have a spiritual experience. Explore famous spots: the Grotto, where Marie Bernarde, known as Bernadette, experienced 18 apparitions. Your guide will also take you to the Fountains and the Baths, which welcome about 350,000 pilgrims each year. Hear about the religious history of the site and see basilicas such as the Basilica of Saint Pius, the most recent Basilica of the Domain. We offer tours at the morning and at the afternoon. Do a day trip to Lourdes travelling by train or by plane from Paris, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Montpellier, etc and catch the afternoon tour!
Inclusions: Professional guide, All taxes, fees, and handling charges
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By Stay529096
Valerie was our tour guide. She was able to make this an amazing experience. We and our 10 year old grandson were captured by the stories and facts she told us. This has been history come to life.
9. Albi, Cordes and Gaillac Day Tour from Toulouse
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4.7 based on 3 reviews
Visit Albi, one of the most beautiful cities in the southwestern part of France. The town houses one of the most outstanding Gothic Cathedrals of France & also possesses the largest Toulouse-Lautrec collection set in a brand new museum. Then reach Cordes sur Ciel a beautiful medieval hilltop village with more than 120 Gothic homes. End the day with a wine tasting session in Gaillac.
Inclusions: Pick up and return at hotel if possible, Services of an English speaking driver, 8 hours tour
Exclusions: Entrance fees to monuments, museums, attractions, Personal insurance and expenses, Meals and drinks, Gratuities, Wine tasting fees (10 € to 15 € per person per winery)
Reviewed By Taveaholic
We went on a wine tour in Bordeaux organized by this company & the wineries & chateaux were incredible & the guides first class.We had Ellen for a day & a half on 2 private tours & Rudolph & Julie on regular tours. All the guides were compassionate & knowledgable individuals.I have a bad knee & they ensured I had a chair available to sit down & minimum walking.This company has passionate committed guides with knowledge who have a heart. Pls choose them.U will live their tours. Sharmini Szymanski
10. Lourdes Private Spiritual walking tour
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4.6 based on 22 reviews
Lourdes is world-famous for being the 1st French shrine and the 3rd in the world, after the Vatican and Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico. Whether you are a believer or not, you will be enchanted by the unique atmosphere that makes Lourdes so special and come to understand why 6 million people a year make the journey to the otherwise tranquil town located at the foothills of the Pyrenees. Explore with your guide the town of Lourdes and follow the path of Bernadette visit the houses where she lived and presbytery. Visit together the shrine and hear the most beautiful histories of Our Lady Mary apparitions
Inclusions: Professional guide, Local taxes
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By Cynthia M
Outstanding, authoritative and well balanced. Full comprehension of history with enough anecdotes to maintain our attention
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