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Day 1: Toulouse - Saint Beauzeil
Depart to the Quercy and check in at your hotel. Dinner and overnight in St Beauzeil. (D,O)

Day 2: Saint Beauzeil - Suggested excursion: Gascony
This morning the day begins with the visit of the picturesque fortified village of Fourcès. One of the rare 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. Continue the morning with the exploration of a gallo-romaine villa at Séviac, Montréal-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 night in St Beauzeil. (B,D,O)

Day 3: Saint Beauzeil - Suggested excursion: Perigord 
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 and visit of Sarlat. In the afternoon, enjoy a delightful boat ride on the Dordogne river which will reveal the numerous castles that line the banks. Your day ends by the visit of Domme On the edge of a cliff, Domme offers a vast panorama over the Dordogne valley. Enclosed by walls, the 13th century bastide exudes its glorious past thanks to its fortified gates and its towers once used as prisons. The visitor will also discover the consuls’ and the goldsmiths’ houses, the old covered market and the governor’s hotel. Dinner and night in St Beauzeil. (B,D,O)

Day 4: Saint Beauzeil - Suggested excursion: Auvillar/Moissac
Guy Héraut, a renowned local cook, welcomes you this morning into his kitchen for a hands-on session all about the preparation and service of Foie Gras, fish or dessert – according to your wishes (not available from mid-June until mid–September, for those date you will assist to a show cooking of foie gras specialty and visit the Foie gras museum). At lunch time you will eat the fruit of your own labor and wine is included! In the afternoon, head towards Moissac to admire its world famous Abbey of Saint Pierre from the XIth century, its superb cloisters with their finely sculpted 76 pillars and the remarkable tympanum at the southern end representing St Jean's vision of the Apocalypse. Your tour ends with the visit of delightful Auvillar: a village perched on a headland overlooking the Garonne valley with an unusual circular corn market. Dinner and night in St Beauzeil. (B,D,O)

Day 5: Saint Beauzeil - Suggested excursion: Pech Merle Caves, Saint Cirq
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 village of Saint Cirq Lapopie that many consider to be the most beautiful of all the villages in France! Dinner and night in St Beauzeil. (B,D,O)

Day 6 - Saint Beauzeil - Toulouse
Breakfast at your hotel. Departure to Toulouse Suggested 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 Capitol town hall and Saint-Sernin basilica, as well as many churches and private mansions, and appreciate wonderful views along the Garonne River. End of Tour. (B)


B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner O=Overnight                  fitsac