Carcassonne

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Carcassonne

Béziers
Avignon
Montpellier
Narbonne
Carcassonne
Toulouse…
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Provence Day tours and Stay
Languedoc Private Day tours
Bike tours
Canal du Midi
Passa Païs and Albi
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pages 5 to 7
Languedoc Stays and tours
Midi Toulousain
Private day tours
Stays and tours
Inter- regions
Guide services
page 16 to 19
pages 8 to 11
pages 12 to 15
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pages 22 to 25
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Have a nice reading!
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Avignon
From 600€
For 2 or 3 people
Private day tour
Departure from Montpellier by car or minivan with your guide for a full day tour of Avignon and Provence. The
day is dedicated to visiting famous monuments such as the Papal palace and the Avignon bridge, but also to
discovering local products such as olive oil products, lavender...
Price for the tour
From Montpellier
From Carcassonne
From Béziers/Narbonne
From Perpignan
2 or 3 persons :
600€
680€
600€
680€
4 to 6 persons :
700€
760€
680€
760€
7 to 8 persons :
750€
810€
750€
810€
Price includes :
- comfortable car or minivan
- travel expenses,
- guide – driver services
- Entrance fees to monuments and sites of the program.
Prices subject to modification according to the number of people or season.
Arles
From 600€
For 2 or 3 persons
Private day tour
Departure from your hotel in Montpellier for a full day tour in Arles and Provence. City guided tour of Arles
including the roman Amphitheatre, the Saint Trophime basilica, the forum square and the market (on Saturday).
Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon, drive to les Baux de Provence, a magnificent medieval village topped on a hill or to St Remy de
Provence including the visit of St Paul de Mausole, where Van Gogh painted his most famous canvas.
Price for the tour
From Montpellier
From Carcassonne
From Perpignan
2 to 3 persons :
600€
680€
600€
680€
4 to 6 persons :
700€
760€
680€
760€
7 to 8 persons :
750€
810€
750€
810€
Price includes :
- travel expenses,
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Nîmes / Pont du Gard
From 615€
For 2 to 3 people
Private day tour
Departure from Montpellier. Drive by car or minivan with your guide for a full day excursion to the Roman
Provence. Your first discovery will be the Pont du Gard, the famous Roman aqueduct nestled in the middle of
southern French scrublands, our traditional landscape. Drive to the city of Nîmes to explore the covered market
and the local food delights.
Have free time for lunch in town and take a guided tour of the city’s main Roman monuments, including the
amphitheatre and Square House. Finish up your tour in the fountain-gardens for a refreshing drink.
Price for the tour
From Montpellier
From Carcassonne
From Perpignan
2 or 3 persons :
615€
650€
630€
650€
Price includes :
- travel expenses,
4 to 6 persons :
710€
742€
722€
742€
7 to 8 persons :
760€
818€
798€
818€
Price does not include :
- lunch
- insurance for cancellation (contact us)
- personal expenses
Prices subject to modification according to the number of people or season
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Gourmet tour
From 580€
For 2 to 3 persons
Private day tour
Departure from Montpellier by car or minivan with your guide for a full day tour to discover local gastronomy.
The first stop will be in Sète: here we discover the city’s port and beautiful view on the Mediterranean coast, as
well as the Thau saltwater lagoon, from top of the Mount Saint-Clair. A stop in the covered market will give you
a chance to discover some local products and to taste oysters from nearby Bouzigues. Free time for lunch in
town.
In the afternoon, we will drive around the Thau saltwater lagoon to discover a variety of wine producers and
oysters farms. You will get an opportunity to taste a wide range of local wines in the Vinipolis winery before
being driven back to Montpellier.
Price for the tour
From Montpellier
From Carcassonne
From Perpignan
2 to 3 persons
580€
630€
580€
630€
4 to 6 persons
680€
730€
680€
730€
Price includes :
- travel expenses,
7 to 8 persons
720€
770€
720€
770€
- lunch
- personal expenses
Carcassonne
Private day tour
From 600€
For 2 to 3 personss
Departure from your hotel in Montpellier for a full day tour in Carcassonne, one of the largest walled cities in
Europe.
Guided tour of the town, visit of the count's castle and of the Saint-Nazaire Basilica, well-known for its
medieval stained glass windows. Free time for lunch in the walled city.
After some free-time, departure to the Corbières region for wine tasting.
Price for the tour
from Montpellier
From Perpignan
2 to 3 persons
600€
560€
600€
Price includes :
- travel expenses,
4 to 6 persons
660€
620€
660€
7 to 8 persons
690€
640€
690€
- lunch
- personal expenses
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Cathar castles
Private day tour
From 580€
For 2 to 3 persons
Departure from your hotel on a car / minivan to discover the Cathar castles of Queribus and Peyrepertuse.
Walking shoes or trainers needed!
Along the road running at the feet of the Pyrenees, enjoy the landscape of vines and scrublands.
Climb up the 2 last castles taken by crusaders, from where you will enjoy a breath taking view over the
surroundings.
Free time for lunch in a small village or picnic to be planned. Wine tasting on the way back.
Price for the tour
From Montpellier
From Carcassonne
From Perpignan
2 to 3 persons
620€
580€
620€
580€
Price includes :
- travel expenses,
4 to 6 persons
640€
596€
640€
596€
7 to 8 persons
690€
636€
690€
636€
- lunch
- personal expenses
St Guilhem le désert and Pézenas
From 630€
For 2 to 3 persons
Private day tour
Departure from your hotel in car or minivan with your guide for a day through the Herault department. During
that day, you will discover the medieval village of St Guilhem le Désert and the Romanesque abbey of Gellone.
After a lunch in the village, departure in car for a visit of the Cassan’s priory and a wine tasting before to
discover the city of Pezenas and its art craftsmen.
Return to your hotel
Price for the tour
From Montpellier
From Carcassonne
From Perpignan
2 to 3 persons
630€
650€
630€
650€
Price includes :
- travel expenses,
4 to 6 persons
710€
730€
710€
730€
7 to 8 persons
760€
790€
760€
790€
- lunch
- personnal expenses
.
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Bike tour Canal du Midi
From 599€
5 days/ 4 nights / 3 days biking
On a basis of 2 persons
Ref : 15I001
Day 1
Carcassonne
Arrival to Carcassonne.
Accommodation in a 3 star hotel at the foot of the cité.
Meet your local representative for bike delivery.
Day 2
Carcassonne – Homps
± 45 km
Leaving Carcassonne, ride along the
villages and vineyards and discover
Minervois. You will admire locks,
along your way.
Accommodation in a 2-star-hotel.
We recommend you to stop in Le Somail, nice little and
original port along the Canal. Discover its incredible
book shop. Ride along the Robine Canal to reach
Narbonne
Day 4
Narbonne – Béziers
± 30 km
Today you reach Capestang, former residence of the
Bishop of Narbonne. Visit its church and former bishop
castle.
Canal through Then stop in Enserune, gallo-roman oppidum where the
the region of Malpas tunnel is located. Then reach the 7 locks of
canal-bridge... Fonseranes in Béziers, the most well-known engineering
work of Paul Riquet.
Accommodation in a 3-star-hotel in the city centre.
Day 3
Day 5
Homps – Narbonne
Béziers
± 30 km
Near Homps, enjoy the lake of Jouarres or the market After breakfast, end of our services.
of Olonzac before riding to Argeliers.
Prices per person:
From March to May and October
in a double room
In a triple room (3 persons)
599€
565€
From June to September :
in a double room
in a trple room (3 persons)
620€
580€
The price includes
- Accommodation in 3-star hotels or guest houses, on a basis of a double room. Breakfasts
- Bike rental and equipment for your safety. (Yellow jacket, helmet...)
- technical assistance
- Road book with the detailed daily route and tourist information.
- Daily luggage transfer.
The prices does not include
- entrance fees and private expenses
- Lunch and dinner.
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7 days / 6 nights / 5 days biking
Sporty tour
Ref 15I004
Day 1 Toulouse
Day 4
Arrival in Toulouse and overnight in a 3-star-hotel
located in the city centre. Meet the local company
representative for bike delivery and explanation about
your tour.
Day 2
From 715€
±40 km
Leaving Carcassonne, you will ride along the canal and
discover villages and vineyards of the Minervois region.
You will admire locks, canal-bridges… along your route.
Day 5 Homps – Béziers
± 65 km
Toulouse – Castelnaudary
± 65 km
Leaving Homps, you will ride to Le Somail, then
Ride to Seuil de Naurouze, the watershed of the canal Capestang and Beziers and its famous locks of
and then to Castelnaudary, capital of the cassoulet Fonseranes. This is one of the nicest parts along the
stew.
canal.
Accommodation in a 2-star hotel located along the
canal
Day 3
Overnight in a 3-star-hotel in the city centre.
Day 6
Castelnaudary – Carcassonne
±45 km
Béziers – Sète
±55 km
Leaving Béziers, you will ride along the Canal and
Ride between canal and vineyards to reach the discover nice villages or town such as Portiragnes or
medieval city of Carcassonne.
Agde, the black pearl built with volcanic stones.
Accommodation at the foot of the Cité.
You will then reach Marseillan, where the canal ends in
the Thau salt water lagoon, then following the beach to
arrive to Sète. Overnight in a 3-star-hotel in Sète
Day 7
Sète
After breakfast, end of our services
Price per person
From March to May and October :
in a double room
715€
in a triple room (3 persons) 640€
From June to September
in a double room
740€
in a triple room (3 persons) 660€
The price includes
- Accommodation in 2 or 3 star hotels or guest houses, on a basis of a double room. Breakfasts
- Lunch and dinner.
Prices subject to modification according to the number of people, the season or special events.
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7 days / 6 nights / 5 days biking
Ideal Tour
Ref 15I002
Day 1
Carcassonne
Day 3
Homps – Narbonne
± 30 km
Near Homps, enjoy the lake of
Arrival to Carcassonne.
Jouarres or the market of Olonzac
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel at before riding along the Canal...
the foot of the cité.
We recommend you to stop in Le
Meet your local representative for Somail, nice little and original port
bike delivery.
along the Canal. Discover its
incredible book shop.
Day 2
Accommodation in 3-star-hotel in
Narbonne.
± 45 km
Day 4
Leaving Carcassonne, ride along
Narbonne – Béziers
the Canal through villages and
± 30 km
vineyards and discover the region Today you reach Capestang,
of Minervois. You will admire former residence of the Bishop of
locks, canal-bridge... along your Narbonne. Visit its church and
way.
former bishop castle.
Accommodation in a guest house Then stop in Enserune, galloor in a 2- star hotel in Homps.
roman oppidum where the Malpas
tunnel is located. Then reach the 7
locks of Fonseranes in Béziers, the
most well known engineering work
of Paul Riquet.
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in
the city centre.
Price per person
From March to May and October :
in a double room
875€
in a triple room (3p)
780€
From 875€
Day 5 Béziers – Marseillan.
±30 km
Leaving Béziers, you will ride along
the Canal and discover nice villages or
town such as Portiragnes or Agde, the
black pearl (built with volcanic stones).
You will reach Marseillan, where the
canal ends in the Thau salt water
lagoon.
Accommodation in a guest house in
Marseillan
Day 6 Marseillan – Sète
±25 km
Today you will ride along the
Mediterranean coast to reach the city of
Sète.
If you are tour de France specialists,
ride up to the Mont St Clair. Meet your
local company representative for bike
pick up.
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in the
city centre of Sète
Day 7 Sète
After breakfast, end of our services.
in a double room
890€
810€
The price includes
- Accommodation in 3 or 2-star hotels or guest houses, on a basis of a double room. Breakfasts
- Lunch and dinners.
Prices subject to modification according to the number of people, the season or special events
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Ref 15I003
From spring to sea
From 1010€
Day 1
Day 5
Saint-Ferréol
Homps – Narbonne ± 45km
Reach St Ferréol, starting point of your tour. Leaving Homps you will ride to the lake of Jouarres, enjoy
Accommodation in a 2-star hotel near the lake.
markets or wine cellar before riding to the little port le
Meet the local company representative for bike Somail.
delivery and explanation about your tour.
Accommodation in Narbonne in a 2-star-hotel
Day 2
Day 6
Saint-Ferréol – Castelnaudary ± 50km
Narbonne – Béziers ± 40km
Following the Rigole, ride to Seuil de Naurouze, the Along vineyards, you will reach Capestang. We suggest
watershed of the canal and then to Castelnaudary, you to stop and visit Enserunes, a gallo roman
capital of the cassoulet stew.
archaeological site and the tunnel of Malpas. Discover the
7 locks of Fonseranes before reaching Béziers.
Accommodation in a 2-star hotel located along the
Accommodation in the city centre of Béziers in a 3-star
canal
hotel
Day 3
Day 7
Castelnaudary – Carcassonne ± 40km
Béziers – Sète ± 45km
Ride between canal and vineyards to reach the Leaving Béziers, you will ride along the Canal and
medieval city of Carcassonne.
discover nice villages or town such as Portiragnes or Agde,
the black pearl (built with volcanic stones).
Accommodation at the foot of the Cité in a 2-star
You will reach Marseillan, where the canal ends in the
hotel.
Thau salt water lagoon. Then ride along the beach to reach
Day 4
Sète where you will be accommodated in a 3-star hotel.
Carcassonne – Homps ±45km
Meet your local company representative for bike pick up.
Leaving Carcassonne, you will ride along the canal
and discover villages and vineyards of the Minervois
Day 8
region. You will admire locks, canal-bridges… along
Sète
your route. Accommodation in a guest house.
After breakfast, end of our services.
Price per person
From March to May and October
in a double room
1010€
910€
in a double room
1030€
940€
The price includes
- Accommodation in 2 or 3 star hotels or guest houses, on a basis of a double room. Breakfasts
- private expenses
Prices subject to modification according to the number of people, the season or special events.
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Bike tour Passa Païs and Canal du Midi
7 days / 7 nights
Ref : 15I005
Day 1
Beziers - Hérépian.
47 Km.
Starting at the shop in downtown
Béziers where you will pick up the bikes,
you will quickly leave the city and head
towards vineyards and hills north of
Béziers. You will follow small paved
roads passing through several small
villages.
Accommodation in a guest house in
Herepian.
Day 2
Hérépian – St Pons
39 km
At Hérépian you join the Voie Verte
(bike path) called Passa Pais. This path
is an old converted railroad. You will
pass old train stations, go over bridges,
and pass through tunnels. The path is
level and car free. Along the way you
will pass the thermal springs at
Lamalou-Les-Bains, the canyon of
Gorges d'Heric (feel free to stop here
and take a small hike), and caves.
Stop at Olargues, voted one of the most
beautiful villages in France, to see the
Pont Du Diable and in St Pons, to visit
the museum of pre-history.
Accommodation in a guest house in St
Pons
From 575€
Day
3 St
Pons/ –3 Mazamet
5 days/
4 nights
days biking
36km
The canal is also an UNESCO world
heritage site. Enjoy the peace and silence
Today you will continue following the old passing by vineyards, locks cycling along a
converted railroad to its end in car-free towpath. Spend night in an
Mazamet. You will have plenty of time to hotel along the Canal Du midi in Homps
take breaks along the way. There are also
. Day 6 Homps Narbonne
several caves along the way
Accommodation in a 2-star-hotel in
40km
Mazamet.
Continue to follow the Canal Du Midi for
about 22 Km, after which you will start
heading south towards Narbonne. You
Day 4 Mazamet – Carcassonne
will be on the towpath along the Canal,
52km
Today will be harder then the previous days, and on quiet roads while making your
due to having to cross a mountain range. But way to Canal De La Robine, at which point
the last 32 Km will be mostly downhill, so you will once again be on a car-free
wear your helmet. You will be on roads with towpath leading directly into downtown
moderate to little traffic. You will also reach Narbonne
the highest point of your entire trip today, at
. Day 7 Narbonne Béziers
720 meters. Following the Route Des 4
Chateaux, you will cycle past the famous
36km
Lastours ruins. The day's journey ends in Leaving Narbonne you will follow small
Carcassonne with its Medieval Cité, an roads with little to no traffic passing thru
UNESCO world heritage site. Accommodation several small villages. After about 26 Km
in a 3-star-hotel in Carcassonne
you will join the Canal Du Midi and head
downstream towards Béziers. Along the
Day 5 Carcassonne Homps
way you will see the Tunnel de Malpas,
45km
the only tunnel on the Canal Du Midi, and
After a good night's sleep and a healthy
the famous Nine Locks of Fonseranes.
breakfast you will start cycling along the
Canal Du Midi. The Canal Du Midi dates from Shortly after that a beautiful aquaduct
the 1600's and was built to transport goods will take you directly into Béziers,
from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean.
accommodation in a 3-star hotel.
Total price per person on a basis of 2: 575€ - extra charge from june 15th to september 15th : 20€ per person
Including
- Accommodation in 2 and 3-star hotels or guest houses, on a basis of a double room. Breakfasts
- Technical assistance
Not including
- Luggage transfer and bike delivery
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Bike tour Passa Païs
5 days / 5 nights
5 days / 5 nights
ref 15I006
Day 1- 47 Km.
Beziers - Hérépian.
Starting at the shop in downtown
Béziers where you will pick up the bikes,
you will quickly leave the city and head
towards vineyards and hills north of
Béziers. You will follow small paved
roads with little to no trafic, passing
through several small villages.
Accomodation in a guest house in
Herepian.
Day 2 - 39 km
Hérépian – St Pons
At Hérépian you join the brand new
Voie Verte (bike path) called Passa
Pais. This path is an old converted
railroad. You will pass old trainstations,
go over bridges, and pass through
tunnels. The path is level and car
free. Along the way you will pass many
the thermal springs at Lamalou-LesBains, the stunning canyon of Gorges
d'Heric (feel free to stop here and take
a small hike), and caves.
Accommodation in a guest house.
We advise you a stop at Olargues, voted
one of the most beautiful villages in
France, to see to visit the Pont Du
Diable. In St Pons you can visit the new
museum of pre-history.
Accommodation in a guest house in St
Pons.
Day 3 -42 km
St Pons - Minerve
Soon after St Pons you will depart the
Voie Verte and head back south
again. At Courniou you can visit the
caves of La Deveze. The rest of the day
will see many climbs and descents as
you are crossing a mountain range to
get to Minerve. You will be on roads
with moderate to no traffic. Today you
will reach the highest point of your
entire journey, at 678 meters. The last
7 Km will be all the way
downhill. Minerve, just as Olargues, has
also been voted one of the most
beautiful villages of France and you will
be spending the night here.
Accommodation in a 2-star-hotel in
Minerve.
From 410€
Day 4 -44km
Minerve – Narbonne
There are a few climbs today making
your way out of Minerve and farther
south again. Join the Canal Du Midi, an
UNESCO world heritage site and Le
Somail is its most authentic and
beautiful village. Following the Canal de
Robine
you
will
soon
reach
Narbonne. In front of the cathedral you
can see part of the old Roman road that
ran from Italy to Spain. If you decide to
spend another night in Narbonne, cycle
to the beach and back again following a
dedicated bike path.
9Accommodation in a 3-star-hotel in
Narbonne.
Day 5 - 36 km
Narbonne - Béziers
Leaving Narbonne you will follow small
roads with little to no traffic passing
through several small villages. Then you
will join the Canal Du Midi and head
downstream towards Béziers. Along the
way you will see the Tunnel de Malpas,
the only tunnel on the Canal Du Midi,
and the famous Nine Locks of
Fonseranes.
Including
- Accommodation in 2 and 3-star hotels or guest houses, on a basis of a double room.
Breakfasts
Not including
- luggage transfer
- Lunches and dinners.
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Bike tour Albi and Passa Païs!
5 days / 5 nights
From 495 €
on a basis of 2 persons
7 days / 7 nights
Ref 15I0007
From 495
€/person
Day 1 béziers - Albi
by train
Day 4
Mazamet – St Pons
36 km
Start your tour in Béziers to pick up your bikes and equipment.
At Mazamet you join the Voie Verte (bike path) called Passa
Travel by train with you bike to Albi and enjoy the city and its Pais. This path is an old converted railroad. You will pass old
beautiful Heritage.
train stations, go over bridges, and pass thru tunnels. The path
Accommodation in a 2-star hotel in Albi city center.
is level and car free. You will have plenty of time to take breaks
along the way, to stop and visit caves. You might be able to
spot menhirs, large stones placed vertically by humans
Day 2 Albi Castres
between 3500 and 2000 BCE. Accommodation in a guest house
41 km
in St Pons.
You will be cycling over an ancient railroad converted to a
bike path running from Albi to Castres. The track is wel
marked and passes thru several villages. Discover many
dovecotes, villages such as Lautrec, its medieval site and
superb architectural heritage. Lautrec is a good place to
stop for lunch. This region is also the main production area
of pink garlic. You will also pass thru fields of sunflowers. T
Accommodation in a 2-star hotel in Castres
Day 5 St Pons Hérépian
39 km
Along the way you will pass many natural wonders such as the
thermal springs at Lamalou-Les-Bains, the stunning canyon of
Gorges d'Heric (feel free to stop here and take a small hike),
and caves. You will also pass thru Olargues, voted one of "the
most beautiful villages in France." In Olargues, stop to see the
Pont Du Diable.
Day 3 Castres – Mazamet
25 km
Castres became an important stop on the international
pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Visitt its
magnificient french garden, the Goya museum and discover the
banks of Agout River. Leaving Castres, you will be following
small paved roads with little traffic today.
Accommodation in a 2 star hotel in Mazamet.
. Day 6
Hérépian Béziers
47 km
You will follow small paved roads thru vineyards with little to
no traffic. On the way you will pass thru several small
villages. There will be a few hills to climb along the way,
especially the first 5 Km.
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Béziers.
Including
- Accommodation in 2 and 3-star hotels or guest houses, on a basis of a double room. Breakfasts
Not including
- Lunches and dinners.
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Bike tour 3 Unesco world Heritage sites !
5 days / 5 nights
From 530 €
7 days / 7 nights
Day 1 béziers - Albi
Day 4
by train
Start your tour in Béziers to pick up your bikes and equipment.
Travel by train with bikes to Albi and enjoy the city and its
beautiful Heritage.
Accommodation in a 2-star hotel in Albi city center.
Day 2 Albi Castres
41 km
You will be cycling over an ancient railroad converted to a
bike path running from Albi to Castres. The track is wel
marked and passes thru several villages. Discover many
dovecotes, villages such as Lautrec, its medieval site and
superb architectural heritage. Lautrec is a good place to
stop for lunch. This region is also the main production
area of pink garlic. You will also pass thru fields of
sunflowers. T
on a basis of 2 persons
Mazamet – Carcassonne
36 km
At Mazamet you join the Voie Verte (bike path) called Passa
Pais. This path is an old converted railroad. You will pass old
train stations, go over bridges, and pass thru tunnels. The path
is level and car free. You will have plenty of time to take
breaks along the way, to stop and visit caves. You might be
able to spot menhirs, large stones placed vertically by humans
between 3500 and 2000 BCE. Accommodation in a guest house
in St Pons.
Day 5 Carcassonne - Homps
40 km
Leaving Carcassonne, ride along the Canal through villages and
vineyards and discover the region of Minervois. You will
admire locks, canal-bridge... along your way.
Accommodation in a 2-star hotel in Castres
Day 3 Castres – Mazamet
25 km
. Day 6
Homps - Béziers
60 km
Leaving Homps, you will ride to Le Somail, then Capestang and
Castres became an important stop on the international
Beziers and its famous locks of Fonseranes. This is one of the
pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Visit its
nicest parts along the canal.
magnificent French garden, the Goya museum and discover the
banks of Agout River. Leaving Castres, you will be following Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Béziers.
small paved roads with little traffic today.
Accommodation in a 2 star hotel in Mazamet.
Including
Not including
- Accommodation in 2 and 3-star hotels or guest houses, on a basis of a double room.
Breakfasts
- train tickets
Options
Bike delivery in Albi
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Montpellier
From 535 € on a
basis of 4 persons
5 days / 4 nights
Self driven tour
Day 1
Montpellier
Day 3
Pézenas – St Guilhem
Day 4
Nimes and Pont du Gard
Arrival to Montpellier airport or train
Station. Welcome by your guide and
reception of your car. Transfer to your
3*** hotel in Montpellier city centre.
Free time for lunch
In the afternoon, a guided tour of
Montpellier, with its splendid private
mansions, medieval streets, its famous
medical school, and more. Spend the night
in Montpellier
Morning departure by car to Pézenas, city
of art and history. Traditionally an
important town for fairs, where the
regional States of Languedoc assembly
was held…city of Molière. Many beautiful
private mansions from the XVIth and
XVIIth centuries provide a reminder of its
prestigious past. Open market on
Saturday.
Stop at the Devil’s bridge and discover the
village of ST Guilhem and of the Abbey of
Gellone created in the VIIIth century by
Guillaume d'Orange. One of the best
examples of Romanesque architecture in
the Languedoc region.
Night in a 3*** hotel in the Montpellier
city centre
Departure from Montpellier. Drive by car for a
full day excursion to the Roman Provence.
Your first discovery will be the Pont du Gard,
the famous Roman aqueduct nestled in the
middle of southern French scrublands, our
traditional landscape. Drive to the city of
Nîmes to explore the covered market and the
local food delights.
Have free time for lunch in town before visiting
the city’s main Roman monuments, including
the amphitheatre and Square House
Night in a 3*** hotel in the Montpellier city
centre
Day 2
Carcassonne
Departure from your hotel to Carcassonne,
the famous walled city.
Visit of the count's castle and city walls.
Free lunch
On the way back to Montpellier, drive
along the Canal du Midi et discover the 7
locks of Fonseranes in Béziers
Night in a 3*** hotel in the Montpellier
city centre
Price per person for a double room
Day 5
Departure
Free time in Montpellier before departure
On the base of 2 participants :
680€
Prices do include:
- Accommodation in a double room in a 3*** hotel in
Montpellier
- car rental, C category, unlimited mileage and all-risk
insurance
- entrance fees to sites and monuments mentioned in the
program,
- the private guided visits of Montpellier
- A complete and detailed road-book.
535€
Prices do not include :
- lunches and dinners
- insurances for cancellation (contact us)
- personal expenses
- facts and items not mentioned in the program
- Car expenses: gasoline, highway, car park, etc…
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Impossible to miss: “Cathar Citadels“
5 days / 4 nights
Self driven tour
From 315€
Day 1
Cathar castles
Day 2
Mysteries and Legends
Day 3
Montségur - Puivert
Arrival in the morning
Visit of Quéribus castle: built on a rocky
peak, this place will be the last to resist
during the Albigensians crusade.
Visit the famous village of Cucugnan and
especially its church to see a statue of the
“Pregnant Lady”
Free lunch.
Visit of the Peyrepertuse castle: the
perfect legacy of medieval military
architecture in Languedoc. On the way
back, cross by the wonderful gorges of
Galamus.
Dinner and night in a 3*** hotel in the
surroundings.
In option the morning, in the village of
Bugarach, you can climb up to the top of
Bugarach the highest mountain of the Aude
department.
Drive in direction of Rennes le château from
where you will have an exceptional
panoramic view over the region. Visit of the
domaine of the Abbot Bérenger Saunière:
The church of Saint Mary of Magdalena, the
old presbytery, the Villa Bétania and its
gardens, The Magdala tower.
Visit of the Arques castle and its square keep
tower, jewel of the gothic architecture. At the
centre of the village of Arques, visit the birth
place of Déodat Roché, historian of the
Catharism. Discover there a permanent
exhibition about the religion.
Drive back to the hotel for dinner and night.
The morning, visit the Cathar castle of
Montségur, the last refuge of the last
Cathars.
Crossing by Puivert and Chalabre to drive in
direction of Limoux where you will taste the
famous Blanquette wine of Limoux.
Delivery of your car to the car rental
agency.
End of your services.
On the basis of 4 participants
Prices for a double or family room:
On the basis of 2 participants : 420€
On the basis of 4 participants : 315€
Prices include :
- Accommodation in a 3*** stars hotel, half-board (breakfast and dinners, drinks not
included)
- entrance tickets to the sites and monuments mentioned in the program
- Car rental, C category, unlimited mileage and all-risk insurance
- A road book featuring a detailed and complete program.
- lunches
- personal expenses
- facts and items not mentioned in the
program
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Cathar Country, what you should not miss
From 450€
4 days / 3 nights
auto-tour
Day 1
Carcassonne and Lastours en Cabardès
Day 3
The medieval Corbières
Arrival to Carcassonne in the morning and rent of your car. Visit of
the medieval fortress of Carcassonne, one of the most impressive of
the French patrimony and unique in Europe. Departure for the
panoramic viewpoint of the 4 Lastours Castles, located at 18 kms in
the Cabardès region, exceptional view over the 4 castles. Climb to
visits the castles. 2 hours of walking.
Dinner and night in a 2** hotel in Carcassonne
Visit of the Fontfroide abbey located in the suburbs of Narbonne
Follow the roads of the Corbières in direction of VillerougeTerménès. Visit of the restored castle and of the village centre.
Arrive to Cucugnan, Village of the High Corbières. Dinner and
night a 2** hotel
Day 2
Canal du Midi and Minervois Region
Day 4
Cathar castles in the High Corbières
From the centre of the village of Cucugnan, go in direction of the
castle of Queribus. Built on a rocky peak it overhangs the plain of
the Roussillon, the Corbières Mountains, Cucugnan and Maury.
Visit the castle that was the last place to resist during the crusade
of the Albigensians.
Afternoon dedicated to the visit of the Peyrepertuse castle.
Guided tour on a traditional barge along the Canal du Midi (only Car is given back in Carcassonne (for other cities, contact us)
from march to October). Pass through a lock, the canal-bridge, the
aqueduct along the canal side.
Visit of the village of Caunes Minervois: medieval gothic and
Renaissance private mansions, the Benedictine abbey, and the king
quarry. Departure for the village of Minerve by the roads of the
Minervois region. Visit of the village and its natural bridges.
Visit of the olive oil mill which regional olive (Lucque category) has
been winning awards in local competitions.
Dinner and night in a 2** hotel in Carcassonne
Prices per person in a double rooms :
On a basis of 2 participants
530€
On a basis of 4 participants :
450€
Price include :
- accommodation in a 2** hotel (half-board, breakfast, dinner,
drinks not included in Carcassonne and Cucugnan)
- entrance tickets to the sites and monuments mentioned in the
program
- Car rental, C category, unlimited mileage and all-risk insurance.
- A road book featuring a detailed and complete program.
- lunches
- personal expenses
- Car expenses: gasoline, parking, highway, etc…
. Prices subject to modification according to the number of people or season.
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Gourmet routes in Cathar Country
4 days / 3 nights
auto tour
From 600€
Day 1
Cabardès
Day 3
Minervois – La Livinière
Arrival in the morning and reception of your car at the airport or
train station of Carcassonne.
During that first day, visit of the Cabardès and the Dark Mountain
Aragon is a charming village on the top of a hill. Visit of the priory,
principal place of the “cru Cabardès”. Also discover the area Pierre
Sèche in the Dark Mountain located closer to the priory
Visit of the castle and medieval village of Saissac, and as well
Montolieu, place dedicated to the books. The tour ends with the
visit of the abbey of Villelongue, a true heaven of peace
Accommodation in a double room at your hotel in Carcassonne.
Dinner
Departure from your hotel to cross the villages and sites of the Minervois
region, mostly the prestigious vineyard of La Livinière
Le Causse et la Cité de Minerve. You may see :
The chapels of the Centenilles and Saint Germain,
The medieval village of Caunes Minervois with its Gothic and Renaissance
private mansions, the Benedictine abbey and the red crimson marble
quarry.
The particular heptagonal Romanesque church of Rieux Minervois
The Canal du Midi
The church of Pouzols-Minervois, a jewel of the Romanesque Lombard
style art and architecture
Accommodation in the double room of your 3***castle hotel
Dinner
Day 2
Malepère and Limoux
Day 4
Corbières – La Clape
Departure from you hotel to go in direction of the Limoux
vineyards. To join the place, pass by Ventenec- Cabardès, Pézens,
Villesèquelande, Arzens… and cross the vineyard of Malepère.
When you come back, visit the medieval city and the count castle.
Dinner and night at your hotel in Carcassonne.
For the last day, driving through the Corbières, you will see charming
villages like Lagrasse and visit the Fontfroide abbey as well.
Then drive along the Mediterranean coast to discover the stony massif of
La Clape
Drive back to Carcassonne to give back your rental car (other cities
contact us)
Price per person
On the basis of 2 participants : On the basis of 4 participants :
695€
600€
Price include :
- Accommodation in a 3*** hotel, half-board (breakfast, dinner
drinks not included)
- 3 appointments for wine tasting in cellars and our advises for
other visits
- a detailed and complete road book
- entrance fees for the abbeys of Fontfroide and Villelongue and
the count castle of Carcassonne
Price do not include :
- lunches
- personal expenses
- Car expenses: gasoline, parking, highway, etc…
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The Larzac and the Viaduct of Millau
Private day tour
From 620€
2 to 3 people
Departure with car or minivan with your guide for a full day tour to discover the Larzac plateau.
The first stop will be at the feet of the Millau Bridge designed by the famous architect Sir Norman Foster.
Second stop close to the bridge to enjoy a beautiful panoramic view.
Free lunch in the town.
In the afternoon, we will drive first to Roquefort Caves to discover how this famous cheese is produced.
On the way back, a stop will be made in La Couvertoirade, a medieval village built by the Templar Knights.
Price for the tour
From Montpellier
From Perpignan
From Carcassonne
2 to 3 persons
620€
620€
660€
660€
4 to 6 persons
660€
660€
710€
710€
7 to 8 persons
690€
690€
730€
730€
Price includes :
- lunch
- travel expenses,
- personal expenses
Prices subject to modification due to the season and the number of persons
Montségur Castle and Mirepoix
Private day tour
From 520€
From 2 to 3 persons
Departure with car or minivan with your guide for a full day tour to discover the Cathar Castle of Montségur.
The first stop will be Mirepoix, today a little town which has kept its « couverts » (medieval covered galleries).
Then drive to Montségur and walk up to the castle (good shoes needed)
Free lunch in Lavelanet.
In the afternoon, we will drive first to Puivert. Stop to visit the castle and then, drive back to Carcassonne
through the Aude valley.
Price for the tour
From Montpellier
From Perpignan
From Carcassonne
2 to 3 persons
660€
660€
620€
620€
Price includes :
- travel expenses,
4 to 6 persons
710€
710€
660€
660€
7 to 8 persons
730€
730€
690€
690€
- lunch
- personal expenses
Prices subject to modification due to the season and the number of persons
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Albi
what you should not miss
From 469€
4 days / 3 nights
auto tour
Day 1 :
Arrival to Albi
Day 3
Cordes-sur-Ciel et Najac
Arrival the late afternoon to your 2** hotel. Reception of your car. Free visit of Cordes sur Ciel, a medieval fortified village with its
typical houses (if you don’t want to climb up walking, a special
Dinner in a restaurant near your accommodation place.
train leads you there each 15 minutes).
Free Lunch
Day 2
Then drive to the fortified village of Najac, crossing the Valley and
Albi
the Gorges of Aveyron. In the village visit the royal castle in the
middle afternoon
The morning, visit Albi and its old streets, discover the old timber Dinner and night in the downtown of Albi
framed houses, the private mansions and the Saint Cecile
cathedral.
Day 4
Free Lunch
Bastides and vineyards
In the afternoon, have an audio guided tour in the Toulouse
Lautrec Museum, the ancient episcopal palace completely restored.
In the morning, discover the “bastides” cities, the symbol of the
Collection of paintings and visit of the private rooms of the palace.
Lauragais region : Castelnau de lévis, Castelnau de Montmirail,
Enjoy a cruise on a barge along the Tarn river in the late afternoon.
Puycelsi
Dinner and night in the centre of Albi
Free lunch
Then visit of Gaillac to finish at the Saint Michel Abbey for a
tasting of local wines
Drive way back to Albi to give back the car (other cities contact us)
Price per person sharing double room :
On a basis of 2 participants : 565€
On a basis of 4 participants : 469€
Prices include :
- Accommodation in a 2** hotel Logis de France, bed and
Breakfast
- entrance tickets to the sites and monuments mentioned in the
program
- Car rental, C category, unlimited mileage and all-risk insurance.
- dinners without drinks
- lunches
- personal expenses
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From Toulouse to Carcassonne
From 1.300€
7 days / 6 nights
auto tour
Day 1
Toulouse
Arrival to Toulouse airport or Train Station.
Welcome by your guide and reception of
your car. Transfer to your 4**** hotel in
Toulouse
Free time for lunch
Private guided walking tour of the city
centre : the basilica of St Sernin, the
Jacobins church, the banks of the Garonne
river, the private mansions
Dinner and night in a 4**** hotel in the
Toulouse’s city centre
Day 3
Albi
Departure from Toulouse towards Albi.
Audio guided visit of the Museum
Toulouse Lautrec and free visit of the
Cathedral Ste Cecile and its magnificent
rood screen.
Free lunch
On the road back, cross the vineyard and
the ancient villages of the region
Night in a 4**** hotel in the Toulouse’s
city centre
Day 5
Cathar Castles
Go to discover the Cathar castles. Climb up to
discover the Castle of Queribus
Free lunch in the village of Cucugnan
The afternoon panoramic point of view over
the Peyrepertuse Castle and tasting of the
Maury’s wine
Night in a 4**** hotel into the medieval city
Day 6
Narbonne Fontfroide
and the Corbières Mountains
Departure from Carcassonne in direction of
Narbonne: free visit of the Episcopal
Day 2
neighbourhood, the gothic cathedral and the
Montauban and Moissac
covered market.
Departure From Toulouse to Carcassonne. Free lunch. Visit the Cistercian abbey of
Departure from your hotel to Montauban.
Accommodation within the walled city in a Fontfroide
Visit of the Ingres Museum with audio
4**** hotel in the Medieval city of Drive back to Carcassonne through the
guides
Carcassonne
Corbières Mountains. Make a stop in Lagrasse,
Free lunch
Free lunch
one of the most beautiful village of France.
Departure for Moissac.
The afternoon private guided visit of the Night in a 4**** hotel into the medieval city
Guided or audio guided visit of the Moissac Medieval city and the Count's Castle
abbey and then free time to discover the
Day 7
city and its craftsmen
Give back the car, end of our services
Night in a 4**** hotel in the Toulouse’s
city centre
Day 4
Toulouse and Carcassonne
Price per person in a double room
1.500€
Prices do include:
- Accommodation in a double room in a 4**** hotel in
- car rental, C category, unlimited mileage and all-risk
insurance
program,
- The private guided visits by professional guides of Toulouse
and Carcassonne.
1.300€
- personal expenses
- Car expenses: gasoline, highway, car park, etc…
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From Toulouse to Carcassonne
From 1190€
6 days / 5 nights
Journey with train travel
Day 1
Toulouse
Day 3
Albi
Arrival to Toulouse airport or Train Station. Departure by train from Toulouse towards
Welcome by your guide and reception of
Albi.
your car. Transfer to your 4**** hotel in
Audio guided visit of the Museum Toulouse
Toulouse
Lautrec and free visit of the Cathedral Ste
Free time for lunch
Cecile and its rood screen.
Private guided walking tour of the city Free lunch
centre : the basilica of St Sernin, the In the afternoon, discover the narrow
Jacobins church the side of the Garonne medieval streets of the old Albi and have a
river, the private mansions
stroll along the river banks.
Dinner and night in a 4**** hotel in the Night in a 4**** hotel in the Toulouse’s city
Toulouse’s city centre
centre
Day 5
Narbonne and Perpignan
Departure by train from Carcassonne in
direction of Narbonne: free visit of the
Episcopal district, the gothic cathedral and
the covered market.
Free lunch
Train for Perpignan, the Ancient capital of
the medieval Aragon Kingdom. Discover the
medieval historic city centre.
Night in a 4**** hotel in the Carcassonne
walled city
Day 6
Day 2
Montauban and Moissac
Day 4
After the breakfast, end of our services.
Departure by train from your hotel to
Departure From Toulouse to Carcassonne.
Montauban.
Accommodation into an hotel in a 4****
Visit of the Ingres Museum with audio
hotel in the Medieval city of Carcassonne
guides
Free lunch
Free lunch
The afternoon private guided visit of the
Departure by train for Moissac. Guided or Medieval city and the Count's Castle
audio guided visit of the Moissac abbey and
then free time to discover the city
Night in a 4**** hotel in the Toulouse’s city
centre
Prices per person for a double room :
1300€
Prices do include:
- Accommodation in a double room in a 4**** hotel in
- all train tickets
program,
- The private guided visits by professional guides of
Toulouse and Carcassonne.
1190€
- personal expenses
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From Toulouse to Montpellier
14 days / 13 nights
Private tour
Day 1
Toulouse
Welcome by your guide at the airport or train station
Of Toulouse. Transfer to your hotel
Accommodation in an hotel located in the city centre
Day 2
Toulouse
Guided visit of Toulouse, 3 hours to discover the richness of
that city and its entire heritage: The Saint Sernin basilica, a
Unesco patrimony but also the greatest Romanesque church
in the world. Discover the Jacobin church and its famous
palm tree column
The capitol square and the private mansions in Renaissance
style. Have a walk along the Garonne riverside.
Accommodation in Toulouse
Day 3
Albi and Cordes sur Ciel
Guided visit of Albi, the painted walls of Ste Cecil cathedral,
the Toulouse Lautrec museum and the medieval streets.
Departure for Cordes sur Ciel. You will be seduced by that
charming village built on the top of a mountain.
Day 4
Moissac-Montauban
Guided visit of the abbey located on the pilgrimage way to
go to St James of Compostella. Visit of the village where
craftsmen (painters, string instrument makers, glass maker)
produce traditional objects. On the way back, have a stop
in Montauban, a Huguenot (protestant) city on the banks of
the Tarn river
From 2.350€
Day 6
Foix - Cave of Niaux
Departure for Foix, ancient counts ‘city, visit of the medieval
castle and historic city.
Departure for Niaux, a visit of a prehistoric cave lighted by a
torch, to discover the paintings.
Day 7
Carcassonne-Collioure
Departure for the medieval city of Carcassonne. Visit of the
city and of the counts' castle.
Then discover the Mediterranean coast till Collioure. Visit of
the village nestled at the feet of the Pyreneans mountains
Accommodation in Collioure or nearby
Day 8
Perpignan - Villefranche de Conflent
Departure for Perpignan, capital of the French Catalonia. Visit
of the historic centre. Travel to Villefranche de Conflent a
fortified city that nowadays is part of the UNESCO
patrimony.On the way back, discover the Romanesque
abbey of Saint Michel of Cuxa
Accommodation in Collioure
Day 9
Narbonne-Sète
Departure along the coast to Montpellier
A stop in Narbonne to discover the historic downtown and
the covered market. Arrival in Sète, the biggest port of the
region Languedoc Roussillon. From the top of the Mount
Saint-Clair, discover the wonderful view over the salt water
lagoon of Thau
Accommodation in Montpellier
Day 5
Castres - Mazamet-Revel
Departure for Castres and guided visit of a formal style
garden by Le Notre and the Goya museum. Departure for
the lake of St Ferréol, spring of the Canal du Midi, UNESCO
patrimony. Then following the rivulet that aliments with
water the Canal du Midi you will arrive to the Seuil de
Naurouze, where the waters share in two to feed each arm
of the Canal. Accommodation in Toulouse
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Day 10
Montpellier
Day 12
Viaduc de Millau – Roquefort -St Guilhem le Désert
Departure for Saint Guilhem-le-Désert, a Romanesque
medieval village surrounding the abbey of Gellone. Departure
for Millau. There find out one of the highest suspension
bridge in the world, build by Norman Foster. A stop in
Roquefort makes you enjoy the tasting of its famous blue
cheese. Accommodation in Montpellier
Guided visit of the historic centre: Triumphal Arch, the
Comédie place, Medicine university. The afternoon, enjoy a
relaxing free time and shopping. Accommodation in
Montpellier
Day 11
Nîmes-le Pont du Gard
Day 13
Pézenas - Abbaye de Valmagne
Departure toward the Pont du Gard. This roman aqueduct is
located into the wild and typical country of the region.
During the afternoon, guided visit of Nîmes: roman
amphitheatre, the roman temple, the garden of the Spring.
Accommodation in Montpellier
The road to Pezenas, town of art and history, offers a nice
passage through the vineyards of its region. Discover the
Renaissance and classical private mansions. During the
afternoon, visit of the Valmagne abbey and wine tasting on
site.
Accommodation in Montpellier.
Day 14
Depart
Transfer to the airport or train station
3*** Hotel : 2350€
Price per person on a basis of 6 participants.
4*** Hotel : 3070€
Prices do include:
-13 nights in 3 or 4 stars in Toulouse, Collioure et
Montpellier. Double room, Bed and Breakfast
-The transport in minivan for all the excursion (no
taxes)
-The services of a guide-interpreter from the day 1 to
14 on the base of a complete day
-The entrance fees in the sites and monuments
mentioned in the program
- personal expenses
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Guides-interpreters and tour leader services
Prices 2015
From Toulouse to Marseille, from Perpignan to Albi,
We provide services of guide-interpreters or speakers for
the next services :
- city tours : Montpellier, Béziers, Narbonne,
Carcassonne, Perpignan, Toulouse.
- monuments : Cathar castles, abbeys, Papal Palace
- excursions full or half days at the departure from the
places told above
- journeys
Languages
The services are proposed in French, German, English, Spanish
and Italian
Contact us for other languages (Chinese, Portuguese…)
Other services
- Tailor made private tours according to your client's needs.
- Assistance for tour planning
- Group assistance
- Airport transfers
prices
- city tours/ Transfers 2 hours
113€ ht*
- city tour 3 hours
134€ ht*
- Half-day tour (4 hours)
159€ ht*
- Full-day tour (8 hours)
247€ ht *
- Full-day tour + evening
300€ ht*
- Travel expenses
on a basis of a train ticket
- Lunch (if not included)
20€
* add 20% for French VAT if you don't have a VAT number
Double fares on Mai 1st, December 25th and January 1st
Estimate sent on request
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Article R211-3-1 et R211-4
Prior to the signing of the contract in the form of a written document giving the company’s name, address and indication of its official right to
exercise its business activity, the seller must give the consumer all relevant information concerning the rates, dates and component parts of the
services provided for the journey or the holiday such as:
1. the destination, means, nature and categories of transport involved,
2. the type of accommodation, its location, grade and major characteristics, official approval and tourist category corresponding to the regulations
and customs in use in the host country,
3. the meals provided,
4. the description of the itinerary in the case of a tour,
5. the administrative and health formalities to be carried out especially in the case of crossing borders, together with the deadlines by which such
formalities must be terminated,
6. visits, excursions and other services included in the package or which may be available against payment of a supplement,
7. the minimum or maximum size of the group enabling the journey or holiday to take place and, if the journey or holiday will only take place if
there is a sufficient number of participants, the deadline by which the consumer must be informed should the journey or holiday be cancelled; this
date may not be set at less than 21 days before the scheduled departure date,
8. the amount and percentage of the rate which is to be settled as a deposit on signing the contract and the dates by which the balance must be paid,
9. the rules for reviewing prices as laid down in the contract in application of article 100 of this decree,
10. The contractual terms of cancellation,
11. The terms of cancellation as defined by articles 101, 102 and 103 hereinafter,
12. All relevant information regarding the risks covered and the amount of guarantees underwritten in the insurance policy covering the
consequences of the professional civil liability of travel agencies and the civil liability of non profit-making associations and organizations belonging
to local tourist organisations,
13. Information concerning optional insurance policies covering the consequences of certain cases of cancellation or assistance contracts covering
certain special risks, in particular repatriation in the case of illness or accident.
Article R211-5
any prior information given to the consumer binds the seller unless the said information states that the seller expressly reserves the right to modify
certain elements therein. In this case, the seller must clearly indicate to what extent this modification may occur and regarding which elements. In all
cases, the modifications made to the information given previously must be sent in writing to the consumer before the contract is signed.
Article R211-6
The contract signed between the seller and the purchaser must be written down and drawn up in duplicate, one of which is given to the purchaser,
and must be signed by both parties. It must contain the following clauses:
1. the name and address of the seller, his guarantor and insurer and the name and address of the organiser,
2. the destination(s) concerned by the journey, and, in the case of a holiday covering several stages, the various periods and dates involved,
3. the means, nature and categories of transport involved together with the dates, times and places of departure and return,
4. the type of accommodation, its location, grade and major characteristics, official approval and tourist category corresponding to the regulations
and customs in use in the host country,
5. the number of meals provided,
6. the itinerary in the case of a tour,
7. the visits, excursions and other services included in the overall price of the journey or holiday,
8. the total price of the services invoiced and indication of any possible review in the invoicing by virtue of the provisions laid down in article 100
hereinafter,
9. indication, if relevant, of any duties or taxes connected with certain services such as landing tax, boarding or disembarking tax in ports and
airports and tourist tax, when these are not included in the price of the service(s) provided,
10. the deadlines and rules for the payment of the rates; in all cases, the last instalment made by the purchaser cannot be less than 30% of the price of
the journey or holiday and must be settled when the documents enabling the consumer to travel or take his/her holiday are handed over,
11. The special conditions requested by the purchaser and accepted by the seller,
12. The rules by which the purchaser can make a claim towards seller for the non-execution or inadequate execution of the contract, this claim must
be sent as quickly as possible by recorded delivery mail and written notification thereof given, if necessary, to the travel organiser and the persons
providing the service in question,
13. the deadline by which the seller must inform the purchaser in the case of cancellation of the journey or holiday, where the journey or holiday
shall only take place if the minimum number of participants is reached, in accordance with the provisions in point 7 of article 96 hereinabove,
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14. The contractual terms of cancellation,
15. The terms of cancellation as defined by articles 101, 102 and 103 hereinafter,
16. All relevant information regarding the risks covered and the amount of guarantees underwritten in the insurance policy covering the
consequences of the professional civil liability of the seller,
17. information concerning optional insurance policies covering the consequences of certain cases of cancellation (policy number and name of the
insurance company), and assistance contracts covering certain special risks, in particular repatriation in the case of illness or accident; in this case,
the seller must five the purchaser a document stating, at the very minimum, the risks covered and the risks excluded,
18. The deadline by which the seller must inform the purchaser in the case of a transfer of contract,
19. an undertaking to provide the purchaser in writing with the following information at least ten days before the scheduled date of departure :
) the name address and telephone number of the local representative of the purchaser, or, failing this, the names, addresses and telephone numbers of
the local organisations which may help the consumer should any difficulties arise, or failing this, a telephone number which will enable the consumer
to contact the purchaser in the case of emergency,
b) regarding journeys and holidays abroad for minors, a telephone number and address whereby direct contact can be made with the child or the
person in charge during his/her holiday.
Article R211-7
the purchaser may transfer the contract to a transferee who fulfils the same conditions as the purchaser himself/herself to benefit from the journey or
holiday, as long as the contract has not yet taken effect. Notwithstanding any statement more favourable to the transferor, the transferor is bound to
inform the purchase of his decision by recorded delivery letter at least seven days before the beginning of the journey. In t he case of a cruise, this
period is extended to fifteen days. This transfer is in no way subject to the prior authorisation of the seller.
Article R211-8
When the contract explicitly contains the possibility of reviewing the prices within the limits laid down in article 19 of t he Act of 13th July 1992, it
must mention the precise means of calculation for both rises and reductions in the prices and in particular concerning transport costs and related
taxes; currency(ies) which may affect the price of the journey or the holiday; the percentage of the price affected by the variation; the currency rate
taken into account when drawing up the prices given in the contract.
Article R211-9
When, before the departure of the purchaser, the seller has no choice but to modify one of the key elements of the contract, such as a significant rise
in prices, the purchaser, without prejudice to his/her right to compensation for any damage which may be incurred, and after being so informed by
the seller by recorded delivery mail, may:
- either cancel the contract and obtain the immediate reimbursement of all sums paid without any penalty whatsoever,
- or accept the modification or the substitution journey proposed by the seller: an amendment to the contract stipulating the said modifications will
then be signed by both parties. Any reduction in the price is deducted from any amounts remaining due by the purchaser, and, if the payments already
made exceed the price of the modified service offered, the excess amount must be settled in his/her favour before the date of departure.
Article R211-10
In the case provided for in article 21 of the Act of 13th July 1992, when, before the departure of the purchaser, the seller cancels the journey or
holiday, he/she must inform the purchaser by recorded delivery mail; without any prejudice to his/her right to claim compensation for any damage
which may have been incurred, the purchaser should receive the immediate reimbursement of the sums paid from the seller without any penalty
being incurred; in this case,
the purchaser receives an indemnity which is at least equal to the penalty he/she would have had to have paid should the cancellation have been
made at his/her bidding at this date. The provisions laid down in this article shall not hinder in any way the signing of a friendly settlement, the
purpose of which would be the purchaser’s acceptance of a substitution journey or holiday proposed by the seller.
Article R211-11
When, after the departure of the purchaser, the seller is not in a position to provide a sizeable part of the services scheduled in the contract,
representing a significant percentage of the price paid by the purchaser, the seller must take the following measures immediately without prejudice to
his/her right to claim for any damage which may be incurred:
- either to propose services replacing the scheduled services and possibly accepting to pay any supplement in terms of price, and, if the services
accepted by the purchaser are inferior in quality, the seller must reimburse the difference in price as soon as the purchaser returns home,
- or, if the seller cannot propose any substitution service or if the said services are refused by the purchaser for valid reasons, to provide the purchaser
travel tickets, without any supplement to the price, to ensure his/her return home in conditions which may be considered as being equivalent, to the
place of departure or any other place accepted by both parties.
Special terms and conditions
Our Agency:
Our agency works under the registration of Atout France n°034120010 that guarantees you our professionalism and financial responsibility. Our
financial guarantee is granted to us by APST (Professional association for solidarity of tourism) .Our third party insurance is granted by Hiscox.
Contract number:
Your booking
When you wish to confirm a holiday booking you must pay a deposit of 30% of the holiday cost or any higher deposit which applies to your holiday.
The deposit will only be refundable as set out in these booking conditions. Please note some providers (hotels, Bus Company...) have certain booking
and cancellation conditions and these may affect any cancellation charges. When you make a booking, the lead name confirms that you understand
and have accepted these booking conditions. We reserve the right to refuse any booking without necessarily specifying a reason. We will therefore
ask you at the time of booking to provide us with your first forename (as shown in your passport), surname and address... When booking your
holiday, if you wish to make a modification to a holiday we will try to assist. Additional services will be quoted for upon request. Should you wish
to extend your holiday by making your own private arrangements, this can usually be done. Prices for accommodation can be quoted on request.
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Before your booking is confirmed and a contract comes into existence, we reserve the right to increase or decrease, and correct errors in advertised
prices and to change any of the information. Changes will be made known to you at the time of booking.
A booking is not accepted until we issue an invoice. The date shown on the invoice, which will be sent to you is the date of booking. It is important
to check the details on the invoice when you get it. If any details appear to be incorrect or incomplete, please contact us immediately as it may not be
possible to make changes later. We regret we cannot accept any liability if we are not notified of any inaccuracy (for which we are responsible) in
any document within 10 days of our sending it out. We will do our best to rectify any mistake notified to us outside these time limits but you must
meet any costs involved in doing so.
Paying For Your Holiday
After your booking is taken and a deposit received, a confirmation invoice will be sent to you detailing the total cost due. Full payment must be
received not less than 30 days before departure. If we have not received full payment at least 30 days before departure, we reserve the right to treat
your booking as cancelled by you and forfeit your deposit by way of cancellation charges. If we do not cancel straight away because you have
promised to make payment, you must pay the cancellation charges depending on the date we reasonably treat your booking as cancelled. If you make
a holiday booking within 30 days of your departure date then you must pay the full cost of the holiday at the booking stage.
Travel Information & Documents
After booking you will receive an invoice with all important information relevant to your destination. We strongly recommend you check the details
carefully and read the information. Approximately 14 days before departure you will receive your vouchers together with your final itinerary.
However in the case of late bookings, changes or late payments, vouchers may be emailed to you.
Changes or Additions to Your Holiday
- If you want to change any part of your holiday arrangements after the invoice has been issued, we will do our best to make the change, but it may
not be possible. Any request for changes must be made in writing by the person who made the original booking. If it is possible to make the change,
it will be subject to an administration charge of 50€ per booking, and payment of any further costs incurred as a result of the change.
- If any person named on a booking is prevented from travelling as a result of illness, the death of a close relative, jury service or other significant
reason, we will agree to that person’s booking being transferred to another person (introduced by you) who satisfies all the conditions applicable to
the package, subject to both persons accepting liability for full payment of the holiday cost and all costs and charges incurred by us and/or incurred
or imposed by any of our suppliers in order to make the transfer.
Prices
Prices are calculated according to economic conditions on January, 1st, 2013. Prices on our brochure and internet website may vary according to
change rate, increase of airport taxes and legal taxes.
GuideSud travel Agency keeps the right to change the prices. In this case, the purchaser will be informed of his decision by recorded delivery letter.
The purchaser will confirm or cancel his booking within 4 days.
Cancellation
If you or anyone on your holiday booking decides to cancel the holiday, the lead name must notify us of the decision as soon as possible. Any
notification by telephone must also be confirmed in writing or by e-mail within 24-hours by the lead name. Cancellation will take effect from the day
we are notified provided that written confirmation is received by us within 24-hours of the original notification.
Cancellation fees:
Cancellation received prior to 60 days:
deposit
59 to 31 days:
30% of the total amount
30 to 21 days:
20 to 11 days:
10 days or less:
Applicable Jurisdiction
The Terms and Conditions are subject to French Law. Any dispute concerning their interpretation and/or their execution will be brought to Tribunal
de Commerce of Béziers arbitration. For the purposes of arbitration, the original French version of the present Terms and Conditions shall alone have
authenticity. Intellectual Property
Guidesud Agency is the owner of all intellectual property rights pertaining to all elements contained in this brochure and in its website. As a result,
the reproduction, modification, transfer or use of part or the entire Site is prohibited without the express written authorisation of Guidesud Agency
The resale of products or the use of the Site for commercial purposes without our express written permission is strictly prohibited.
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