Most Beautiful Villages of SW France 
7 Days Escorted Tour from Toulouse, Fources, Sarlat, Cahors, Mossiac & St. Beauzeil

Features and Inclusions

  • Accommodation in 3* Hotel Chateau (Superior Rooms) 

  • Dinners from Day 1 to Day 6

  • Lunch in Moissac

  • Breakfast from Day 2 to Day 7

  • Visits to: Sarlat, Roman villa of Seviac, 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.

  • Accommodation and meals included for the driver

  • Tour will Operate with a minimum of 2 people

  • Prices do not include: Drinks, Tips, Luggage Handling

 

 

Departures and Prices 2008

Starting From:

To: 

May 04

May 05

May 06 

July 12

June 14

June 26

August 03

August 09

October 05

October 12

Rates

Per Person In Twin

$ 2163.00

Single Room Supplement

$ 158.00

 

ITINERARY


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. (O)

 

Day 2: Fources/Seviac/Armagnac Tasting

This morning begin the day with the visit of the picturesque fortified village of Fources. We follow our morning with a visit to the Roman villa of Seviac, 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. (O)

 

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 classifies 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. (O)

 

Day 4: Cahors/Pech Merle Caves/Saint Cirq

The Lot 'department' 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 Mercues chateau, where wine tasting awaits. In the afternoon, you'll be enchanted with the visit to the Pech 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. (O)

 

Day 5: Cooking Lesson/Moissac/Auvillar

Guy Herault, 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 labor and wine is included! In the afternoon, head toward Moissac to admire its world famous Romansque tympanum. Your tour ends with the visit of delightful Auvillar. Night in St Beauzeil. (L,O)

Day 6: Monbazillac Wine Tasting/St. Emilion

Today the tour wnds 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 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 Chateau via the villages of Saint Macaire and the Mas d' Agenais. Night in St. Beauzeil. (O)

 

Day 7: St. Beauzeil

Breakfast at your hotel. End of Tour. (B)



B=Breakfast; D=Dinner; O=Overnight    fitsac5