Tucked WagerWeen the Pyrenees Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, the Languedoc Region is a Land of History and Secrets, the place Chateaux and Ancient Villages Abound, the Scent of Wild Thyme Fills the Warm Air and the Swirl of Deep Red Corbières Wine Sipped at A café in Sun-Kissed Stone Time Gently by Tastes like nectar. This is the actual South of France, Far from the Riviera‘S GLITZ AND GLAMOUR. Take a tour of the Languedoc Region and Discover the Rich Culture, History, Wines and Gastronomy In the Company of Local Guides Kay and Mark of the ‘Real‘ South of France Tours.
Timeless Languedoc tour
Kay and Mark Have Designed Two Small-Group Tours (Never More Than Six Guests) Which Offer A Deeply Immersive, Relaxed Adventure Through Languedoc. Each day invitations you to attach with the panorama, the folks, and the flavours of this reasonably secret French heartland. Thereby‘s Never Any Rushing from Place to Place. Accommodation, excursions, meals and wine are all included. All it’s essential do is loosen up and benefit from the journey.
One Tour: Languedoc for First-time Visitors (7 days)
Perfect for these new to the area, this itinerary captures the essence of Languedoc‘S History, Culture, and Natural Beauty. Leisurely Days, Rich Storytelling, and the Kind of Moments that Longer Long After You Return Home.
Highlights embody:
The City of Carcassonne – Walk the 52 -other Ramparts of This World Famous Unesco-Listed Medieval Fortress, the place turrets Pierce the sky and picturesque Cobbled Streets Echo with Centuries of Tales. This is adopted by a non-public gourmand lunch within the Heart of the Minervois Wine Region.
CAVERN COUBRESPINE – Go down into certainly one of Europe‘S Most Spectacular Caves, as Tall because the Eiffel Tower Aglow With Rare Arystal Crystal Formations, Waterfalls and A Glass Bridge in an Otherworldly Subterranean World.
Minerve – HAS ‘More stunning village in France‘ Perched on Limetone Cliffs. This pickled-in the-past village with a turbulent historical past is as loany as a postcard and after exploring the village it‘S WHERE YOU‘ll have lunch at a famend Michelin rated restaurant
Canal du Midi Boat Tour -Drift Gently Along Tree-Lined Waterways, As You Pass Ancient Stone Bridges…
Corbières Wine Tasting -Discover Bold Reds, Soft Rosés and Crisp Whites at A Family-Run Vineyard Followed by Lunch With Wines from the Region in a Medieval Village.
Olonzac Market and Cooking Class – Shop Like a Local on the Large Market within the Region Right Near Your Account and Enjoy the Produce at your beautiful lodging. Later You‘LL Take a Cooking Class with a Local Chef and Feast Together within the Foothills of the Montagne Noire. Everything is Seasonal, Organic, and Delicious.
Narbonne and Fontfroide Abbey – In Narbonne Wander Roman Roads Including the by way of Domitia, the First Roman Road to hyperlink Spain and Italy Plus Visit A Famous Indo Market Voted the Favourite of the French. Then discover at 11th CENTURY Restored Cistercian Abbey Adorned with Stained Glass and With Gorgeous Rose Gardens.
Olive Tour – Taste the ‘Green Diamond’ Olive of the Languedoc; The Butty, Nutty Luccques Olive Loved by Everyone and Learn How The Olives Are Grown, Harvested and Produced for the Table Or Olive Oil-All at an Award Winning Co-Optif, One of the Best in France.
Gruissan and Pink Salt Pans – After Having A Delicious Lunch in a chateau with Exceptional Local Wines, We Head to the Mediterranean Coast to Discover the Amazing Landcape of Gruissan. With its Pastel Pink Salt Pools It is unforgetably Pretty.
Two Tour: A DeSper Dive Into Languedoc (7 days)
This itinerary is made for Return Visitors or Curious Souls Looking to Peel Back the Region‘S Deeper Layers. From a renaissance fort to glowing wines and sea-lapped ports, it‘His Journey Shaped by Local Passion and Intimate Moments.
Highlights embody:
Historic Port of Marseillan and pond of Thau – Visit Marseillan, One of the Oldest Ports in France, and Take a Boat Trip on the Etang du Thau Tasting Fresh Oysters within the Colorful Lagoon the place Fishermen Haul within the Morning‘s wrestling. This is adopted by lunch at a famend restaurant, and a day tasting of the native vermouth noilly prat.
St Chinian Market and Olargues – Pick up native cheesses, honey, and launder at a beautiful market shaded by airplane bushes. After Lunch at a Michelin Rated Restaurant Overloking the Famous Bridge of Olargues (Known because the Devil‘S Bridge), you possibly can stroll by this medieval gem within the shadow of verdant hills.
Minervois Vineyard Tour – Visit Vineyards and Discover the Fabulous Local Wines made with Heirloom Grapes in Ancient Terroir formed by Sun and Schist.
The Fortress of Salses and Collioure – Step Inside a Vast Early sixteenth Century Fortress Built by the first King and Queen of A Newly United Spain to Protect Their Border With France. Then loosen up by the Mediterranean in Color Collioure, Beloved by Matisse, Picasso and Chagall for its Dazzling Light and Vivid Façades, and a Great Place to Wander the Streets and Do Some Shopping With Art Galleries and Boutics Galore.
Limoux – Discover the Birthplace of Sparkling Wine (Blanquette De Limoux) – Dating Back to 1531, and Visit an Artisan Chocolatier Whose Creations Are Pure Alchemy.
Pennautier Castle -Tour this Seventeenth-Century “Versailles of the Languedoc” and Taste the Elegant Estate Wines With Lunch within the Award-Winning Chateau Restaurant.
CAVERN CAVERN COBRS GOLD Limousis cave – Choose Between the Grandeur of Cabrespine or the Hidden Wonders of Limousis.
The Real Languedoc
Accommodation tour is in an award successful bed room‘Hosts, Ranked within the Top 25 in France, within the Thriving Village of Olonzac.
Languedoc is a area to really feel, not simply see-And these small-group excursions provided the keys to its most intimatics doorways.
Discover the Languedoc Your Own Way – Gennus, Deliciously, and within the Best of Company. Book your tour, and let the Journey Begin: Realsouthoffrancetours.fr