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Transfer to the Quercy and check in at your hotel. Free time to recover from flight. Dinner and overnight in St. Beauzeil, Quercy. (D,O)
Day 2: Fources/Larressingle/St Beauzeil This morning the day begins with the visit of the picturesque fortified village of Fources. One of the rate bastides with a circular central "square", admirably restored, and surrounded by XIIIth and XIVth century buildings, among which the Tour de l'Horloge (clock tower) and XVth century chateau stand out. This central point is accessed through the ancient city gate, bridge and portcullis. We continue our morning with the exploration of a gallo-romaine villa at Seviac, Montreal-du-Gers, known for the quality of its mosaics and sumptuous baths. In the afternoon, we visit Larressingle, the "little Carcassonne": not only is the romanesque church in the village interior fortified against invaders but it lies behind a 270 meter line of ramparts. Larresingle is a gem of religious and military art. The afternoon finishes with a wine tasting session in this, the Armagnac region. Dinner and overnight in St Beauzeil. (D, 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. Dinner and overnight in St Beauzeil. (D,O)
Day 4: 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. Dinner and overnight in St Beauzeil. (L,D,O)
Day 5: Pech Merle Caves/Saint Cirq/St Beauzeil The Lot 'department' will be your destination today. Via the city of Cahors, famous for possessing one of the only remaining medieval military bridges of Europe, discover the Cahors vineyards, 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 villages of Saint Cirq Lapopie that many consider to be the most beautiful of all the villages in France! Dinner and overnight in St. Beauzeil. (D,O) Day 6: Monbazillac Wine Tasting/St. Emilion Today the tour ends with one of the most outstanding regions of France, the Bordeaux vineyards. Visit of the Chateau de Monbazillac. Built in the middle of the XVIth century on top of the hill overlooking the pleasant valley of Bergerac, Chateau de Monbazillac harmoniously combines feudal military architecture and the elegant early Renaissance style. During your visit, you will discover the very interesting Museum of Wine and Vineyards, Museum of Furniture in Perigord, Museum of Protestantism, and the "1001 Chateau of Perigord". Continue with 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 beautiful village. The whole jurisdiction is classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Return to Toulouse. Dinner and overnight in Toulouse. (D,O)
Day 7: Toulouse Breakfast
at your hotel. 2 hours walking tour "Discovering Toulouse":
this tour offers a comprehensive overview of the main sites and
monuments. During the tour, you will be able to admire the Capital Town
Hall and Saint Sernin Basilica, as well as many churches and private
mansions, and appreciate wonderful views along the Garonne River.
Transfer to Toulouse airport for your flight home. (B)
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