Visit the Occitanie region

Carcassonne

Morning

You set off by coach to the city of Carcassonne. “You must see Carcassonne before you die,” sang Brassens! Come and discover this jewel of our history and wander through its charming streets and alleyways. It’s a true immersion into the Middle Ages. From afar, you’ll see it emerge like a dream, perched like a crown on a hill surrounded by vineyards. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, it invites you to travel back in time.
During the 13th century, the city of Carcassonne was besieged several times. It was during this period that the city took on the imposing appearance we know today. Overlooking the whole site, the castle is a fortress within the fortress. Magnificent and imposing, it embodies feudal power! Its double rampart is one of the key features of this stronghold. In the 19th century, the architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc undertook its restoration. Ramparts, towers, and barbicans regained their former splendor!

Lunch

Enjoy a well-deserved break — we have selected a great restaurant for you within the city.
Menu includes starter, main course, dessert, wine, and coffee.

Afternoon

Head to the vineyards: red, white, or rosé — there’s something for everyone! You will enjoy a warm and authentic welcome at a winery, where you’ll taste regional wines. The owners are passionate about preserving and sharing the traditions of their land.

• From Monday to Saturday. Up to 25 people. From €84 incl. tax per person.

Albi and Cordes-sur-Ciel

Morning

You set off by coach to the heart of the Episcopal City of Albi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since July 2010. Discover the impressive Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, the largest brick cathedral in the world, and the Berbie Palace, a bishop’s palace of remarkable power… Albi is a unique city, renowned for its monumental brick architecture, its charm, and its deep connection to history.
You continue the morning with a visit to the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum.
Early works, scenes of Montmartre, the world of entertainment and theatre in late 19th-century Paris… the museum houses the largest public collection in the world dedicated to Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. This exceptional collection, including the 31 posters he created, offers a rich and varied journey showcasing the artist’s talent and genius.

Lunch

Enjoy a well-deserved break — we have selected a great restaurant for you in the old town of Albi.
Menu includes starter, main course, dessert, wine, and coffee.

Afternoon

You will then head to the hilltop town of Cordes-sur-Ciel, a medieval village with steep, cobbled streets.
You are instantly immersed in a medieval atmosphere: fortified gates, ramparts, sculpted Gothic façades, and hidden corners. The charm works from the very first steps.
Founded by Raimond VII in 1222, during the turbulent period of the Albigensian Crusade, Cordes-sur-Ciel quickly developed and prospered. From the top of this medieval town, you overlook the world and contemplate history.

• From Tuesday to Sunday. Up to 25 people. From €81 incl. tax per person.