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What to do and see in Midi-Pyrénées, Occitanie: The Best Multi-day Tours
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. 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!
3. 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
4. Puycelsi, Saint antonin, Saint Cirq, Rocamadour 2-Day Tour from Toulouse
This 2 days tour with one night is a great opportunity to discover authentic places with a departure from Toulouse. Medieval ambiance guaranted. If you love the old stones and beautifull landscape and canyons, this tour is for you... This tour has some easy walk with some steep streets, you need good walking shoes, we can lend 4 walking sticks.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private guide and driver.
Exclusions: Meals, Personal insurances.
Reviewed By 137liz
Thank you Olivia for a fantastic day out. We enjoyed the lovely village of Lagrasse and the abbey. We were overwhelmed with the beauty of Fontfroide Abbey. It is the best preserved abbey I have ever visited. Tresor Languedoc tours makes everything enjoyable and easy. Air conditioned car and Olivia was excellent with history / answering my questions.
5. 8-Day PRIVATE Pilgrimage from Paris by train | Lisieux, Nevers, Lourdes & Fatima
Experience a fabulous and unforgettable journey covering the main religious pilgrimage sites of EUROPE: LISIEUX, NEVERS, LOURDES, and FATIMA. Discover the history behind the holy apparitions and the people who experienced them. On the first day visit in Lisieux the Sanctuary of Saint Theresa, on the second day visit the Sanctuary of Nevers related to Saint Bernadette Soubirous, In the next two days visit the Sanctuary of Lourdes and finally travel to Portugal to visit the sanctuary of Fatima. Without a doubt, this is a tour of self-contemplation and reflection.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transfer from Lourdes to Toulouse Airport, Paris-Lisieux and Paris/Nevers - Round-trip 2nd class train tickets, Paris-Lourdes 1 way 2nd class train ticket, Round-trip Transfer Lisbon-Fatima, Private guided walking tours in Lisieux, Nevers, Lourdes and Fatima, 5 nights in 4-Star hotels in Lourdes, Fatima and Lisbon + 2 Nights in 3-Star hotel in Paris
Exclusions: Meals unless specified, Flight from Toulouse to Lisbon, International flights into France and out of Lisbon, Tips to guides and/or drivers, Pre and post hotel extensions in Paris, Lourdes, and Fatima (upon request)
Reviewed By F5148YLjoannes
Our local guide (“small” Lawrence) was kind and knowledgeable, and logistics with her and the tour were seamless. Only recommendation would be to cut the wax museum visit (which comes at the end of the day) because by then, you’ve heard Therese’ story a lot and seen “real” sites so the wax museum seemed superfluous.
6. Paris, Lisieux, Mont St. Michel, Nevers & Lourdes, Private 6-Day Pilgrimage
Enjoy 6 days / 5 nights touring the pilgrimage sites in France. Visit the Sanctuary of LISIEUX and follow the footsteps of Saint Therese, continue the next day to the MONT ST. MICHEL and the abbey at the top, both proclaimed as UNESCO world heritage site since 1979. Return to Paris and depart the next day to the Sanctuary of NEVERS where Saint Bernadet spent her last years. Return to your hotel in Paris and depart the next day to the Sanctuary of our Lady of LOURDES, place of the apparitions and one of the most pilgrimage visited places of the world. Discover the life of St Bernadette Soubirous, visit the Grotto of the apparitions, attend the Torchlight procession and have some time of contemplation.
Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 nights in Paris in a 3-star hotel, 1 Night in the Hermitage at Lisieux, 1 Night in a 4-Star hotel in Lourdes, Special assistance at Saint Lazare Train Station, 2nd class train tickets to Lisieux, 2nd class TGV bullet train tickets from Rennes, 2nd class round trip tickets Paris/Nevers/Paris, 2nd class round trip tickets Paris/Lourdes/Paris , Private guided tours in Lisieux, Mont St. Michel, Nevers and Lourdes, Private guide/driver in minivan from Lisieux to Mont Saint Michel and ending in Rennes train station, Special prices for groups over 15 people on request
Exclusions: Food and drinks unless specified, Tips for the guide / driver
Reviewed By F5148YLjoannes
Our local guide (“small” Lawrence) was kind and knowledgeable, and logistics with her and the tour were seamless. Only recommendation would be to cut the wax museum visit (which comes at the end of the day) because by then, you’ve heard Therese’ story a lot and seen “real” sites so the wax museum seemed superfluous.
7. France Guided 12-Day Tour
The unmissable opportunity to discover the best of France, the most famous sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, visit the Louvre in a guided way. Visit important cities in world history and the richest religious part of France. An unmissable itinerary.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast
Exclusions: Drinks in general, No items that are not mentioned in our list, Aerial
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