Most beautiful villages of France Based
in a château in the Quercy this seven day escorted tour allows guests
to discover some of the unspoilt jewels that comprise les plus
beaux villages de France..
Day 1 Toulouse
Meet in Toulouse. Transfer to the Quercy and check in at your hotel. Free time
to recover from flight. Night in St Beauzeil, Quercy.
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 a visit to the Roman villa of
Séviac, known for the quality of its mosaics. In the afternoon, after
exploring Larressingle the 'little Carcassonne', you will enjoy a wine tasting
session in this 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 among the '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 line
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 Merle Caves/Saint
Cirq
The Lot 'departement' will be your destination 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 visit
to the Pêch Merle Prehistoric Caves that will transport you back
50 000 years and to the cliff-top village of Saint Cirq Lapopie that
many consider
to be the most beautiful of all the villages in France! Night in St Beauzeil.
Day 5 Cooking Lesson/Moissac/Auvillar
Guy Hérault, a renowned local chef, 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. At 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. End of our services.
This tour is also available for larger groups of 8 to 20 visitors ASK
BOOK this tour
Our escorted tours are for small groups of
4 to 6 guests, travelling in comfort aboard an air-conditioned
minvan. The driver is also your guide: an english-speaking expert
on the villages, vineyards and sights you will see. Accommodation
is top class bijou hotels, chateaux and guesthouses.
PRICE RANGE: €1900 - €2400 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 - 7.
Visits :
Sarlat, Roman
Villa of Séviac
Boat ride
on the Dordogne
Visit of Pech Merle Caves
Cooking lesson
in the Quercy
Armagnac and
wine tasting
Visit of Moissac
abbey
Visit of St Emilion
- 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
