Making a tour of the Cathar Castles in France or other gems of the Languedoc region is our speciality, in the "Pays Cathare" sunny South of France. This area boasts two World Heritage sites : the Canal du Midi and the Citadel of Carcassonne.
A region rich in history and fascinating myths with links to the Knights Templar (rumours of the final resting place for the Holy Grail) and the mystique surrounding Mount Bugarach. Used as backdrops in Dan Brown's 'Da Vinci Code' and "Labyrinth" Kate Moss novel, the region has also become a significant wine producer with dramatic scenery, spectacular gorges, delightful coastal villages, mountain lakes and snow capped peaks, all set in a corner of France bordered by Spain and the Pyrenees to the south and the warm Mediterranean sea to the east.
It still bears witness to the tragic history of the Cathar people from over 1000 years ago of the Albigensian Crusade launched against them by Pope Innocent III in 1208 , witnessed by the remains of a number of ancient castles, medieval villages, and abbeys sprinkled across the region.
Many of the region's gems require the right transport and a knowledge of the best routes to maximise your experience. Our extensive knowledge of the area and a real enthusiasm for its history and culture means you can relax and leave the planning of your holiday tour to us. Well selected itineraries from four years experience, will mean less time on the road and more spent enjoying great locations. You can book tours by the day and arrange your own lodgings or leave the booking of trips and lodging to us, as we know the favoured places to stay that suits all budgets.
On the Tours Languedoc Rouissillon page are a choice of varied itineraries to suite different tastes. We reccomend the Languedoc Taster Tour to gain a broad appreciation of the area. Please use the Contact Form to inform us of your initial wish list and we can tailor a tour to those requirements.
A region rich in history and fascinating myths with links to the Knights Templar (rumours of the final resting place for the Holy Grail) and the mystique surrounding Mount Bugarach. Used as backdrops in Dan Brown's 'Da Vinci Code' and "Labyrinth" Kate Moss novel, the region has also become a significant wine producer with dramatic scenery, spectacular gorges, delightful coastal villages, mountain lakes and snow capped peaks, all set in a corner of France bordered by Spain and the Pyrenees to the south and the warm Mediterranean sea to the east.
It still bears witness to the tragic history of the Cathar people from over 1000 years ago of the Albigensian Crusade launched against them by Pope Innocent III in 1208 , witnessed by the remains of a number of ancient castles, medieval villages, and abbeys sprinkled across the region.
Many of the region's gems require the right transport and a knowledge of the best routes to maximise your experience. Our extensive knowledge of the area and a real enthusiasm for its history and culture means you can relax and leave the planning of your holiday tour to us. Well selected itineraries from four years experience, will mean less time on the road and more spent enjoying great locations. You can book tours by the day and arrange your own lodgings or leave the booking of trips and lodging to us, as we know the favoured places to stay that suits all budgets.
On the Tours Languedoc Rouissillon page are a choice of varied itineraries to suite different tastes. We reccomend the Languedoc Taster Tour to gain a broad appreciation of the area. Please use the Contact Form to inform us of your initial wish list and we can tailor a tour to those requirements.
