THEME TOURS
EXAMPLE OF A TOUR IN THE SOUTH WEST OF FRANCE
You would like to organize a theme tour –
discover the castles and parks in Normandy, regional architecture; go on bicycle tours, pilgrimages (camino), the Cathar Way, wine routes; experience gastronomic stays.
Arrival in Bordeaux in the afternoon
City tour of Bordeaux:
Bordeaux, city of art and history, is listed among the UNESCO world heritage sites. The city is known throughout the world for its vineyards.
Half board accommodation in Bordeaux.
Arcachon and the Pyla Dune
A full day excursion:
Cruise on the Arcachon bay to discover Bird island, a fishing village, the cabins built on stilts as well as to taste oysters and white wine.
Visit of the Pyla Dune, the highest dune in Europe.
Arcachon lived its period of splendor in the 19th century when sea bathing was fashionable due to the curative value of the sea water. The city continues to develop as a seaside destination.
Half board accommodation in Bordeaux.
Médoc and Saint Emilion
A full day excursion:
Morning – Visit of a vineyard in the Médoc wine region, followed by wine tasting and a buffet lunch. Discover the secrets of this unique wine region among the most prestigious in the world.
Afternoon – Leave for Saint Emilion – visit the village and the underground monuments.
Located only 35 km from Bordeaux , Saint Emilion is in the heart of the prestigious wine region whose landscapes are listed among the UNESCO world heritages sites.
Half board accommodation in Bordeaux.
Lascaux caves – Sarlat – Beynac Castle
A full day excursion:
The Lascaux caves, located in the Périgord region, near the village of Montignac, are famous for their important Paleolithic paintings.
The paintings are estimated to be roughly 18,000 years old.
Guided visit of Sarlat-le-Caneda, an exceptionally beautiful medieval town.
It is listed as a Unesco world heritage side.
The most impressive view of the Beynac fortress is from the Dordogne river. Perched on the rocky peak, it stands high overlooking the town of Beynac-et-Cazenac.
Half board accommodation in Bordeaux.
Departure for Toulouse
Toulouse has a privileged location in the South West of France. This city is well known for its art, history and it rich architectural heritage.
The Toulouse museums and industrial sites open to tourism enable visitors to discover various periods.
In the morning, sightseeing tour of Toulouse – in the afternoon, visit of Airbus Company
Half board accommodation in Toulouse.
Albi and Castres
Full day excursion:
Albi, an episcopal city, is ranked among the world’s great places and was recognized for its exceptional value by the UNESCO world heritage committee in 2010.
This urban setting is made of unique brick… unique for its color, its power and its harmony.
The river flowing through Castres used to be the main artery of the city. The houses along the river accommodated the main business activity during the Middle Ages. Many trades of the time could be found such as tanners, dyers, parchment and paper makers as well as weavers.
Half board accomodation in Toulouse – end of the services.