Lourdes (8 hours)         

Lourdes is one of those uncomparable cities of the world where one can experience a special sensation. From a tiny village, the city has become one of the most visited of France eversince the virgin Mary appeared to young Bernadette Soubirou in 1858. As you follow the footsteps of Bernadette you will learn about the life of the young girl and the symbols attached to this uncommon site that attracts more than 6 million visitors each year whether they be pilgrims or not.

You will enjoy : A 8 hour tour. An itinerary that follows the footsteps of Bernadette, The discovery of the sanctuary and the grotto,

The possibility of attending mass in English is on request (extra cost).

Albi, Toulouse-Lautrec (4 hours) 

Albi is mostly famous for its majestic and fortress like cathedral. Built from the XIIIth to the XVth century it demonstrates the power of the church after the albigensian crusade. After a visit, discover the Berbie palace. Home of the count Bishops of Albi it houses today the Toulouse Lautrec museum. The artist is famous for his excentric life and how he portrayed the parisian night life of the beging of the XXth century. He was also the first to design a poster for the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret of Paris.

You will enjoy:  A 4 hour tour , Fascinating Albi through a walking tour with your guide. Discover the Cathedral, the Toulouse Lautrec museum and 'Old Albi'.

Villages of the Vère (4 hours)    

Discover the charming little villages of Bruniquel, Puycelsi, and Castelnau-Montmirail, all three classified as most beautiful villages of France in an enchanting and authentic atmosphere of peace and harmony. The Vère valley, surrounded by the medieval Grésigne forest and the 'peaked' villages, reveals the most 'outback' France has to offer : a variety of landscapes, a prolific history, friendly inhabitants and proverbial wines and gastronomy. In fact, your tour will end by some wine tasting in a famous Gaillac vineyard.

You will enjoy : 4 1/2 hour tour, The splendour of the French countryside, the landscape, the flora and fauna as you pass one of the largest oak wood forests of southern France. 

3 villages classified as most beautiful of France, a non-profit organization that delivers a classification to villages that meet more than 40 criteria based on the beauty of the villages, its overall harmony in architecture and style, but most of all its authenticity. Finish with a wine tasting experience in the Gaillac vineyards. This near 2 thousand year old vineyard is known for its perled white wine, a light but fruity red wine and the its "methode Gaillacoise" a very fruity sparkling white wine.

Rennes le Château (9 hours)  

An unusual tour that will take you on the paths of some unsolved mysteries that have reached the 21st century. During this excursion your guide will evoke the search for some lost treasures : the treasure of the Cathar which for many lay in the surroundings of the Puivert Castle, the one of the Templar Knights a religious military order that was decimated by the French King Phillip le Bel , the Priory of Sion and the awkward life and achievement of l'Abbé Saunière in the village of Rennes le Château. This is a unique visit as the local priest who became fabulously and mysteriously rich overnight decided to rebuild a strange and enigmatic church in this small village leaving unrevealed clues that many believe led to a lost treasure. A must do for those who were fascinated by the Da Vinci Code.

You will enjoy :  A 9 1/2 hour tour:  An uncommon excursion based on some of the legends of our regions. Your guide will evoke the Night Templars, the Cathars, the Rosycrucians and of course the Priory of Sion all present under different forms or symbols at Rennes le Chateau! The visit of strange "Rennes le Château" visited by numerous mystics... Discover a  library that proposes a unique collection of books related to all the mysteries that evoke this theme. Drive through a wild desert and unspoiled region that few visitors get to admire. Located between the mighty Pyrenees and the Garonne valley, this typical Mediterranean landscape has kept its authenticity throughout the centuries.

The Canal du Midi (10 hours)    

Built by Pierre-Paul Riquet under the reign of the sun king Louis XIVth, the Canal du Midi is certainly one of the most incredible acheivements made by man during those times. More than 240 kilometers long, the Canal was a remarkable economic tool as it permitted goods to travel from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean sea. Today classified as a World Heritage site by the UNESCO, the Canal has become a paradise for those who appreciate fluvial navigation. As you leave Toulouse, discover some of the most beautiful sites along the canal like the fortified city of Carcassonne, some uncommon architectural infrastructures and of course enjoy an 1 hour 1/2 cruise.