Discover Toulouse's rich cultural heritage, from Capitole Square to the Basilica of Saint Sernin.
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Day by day
Day 1: Montpellier
Private Transfer
A driver will pick you up and drive you safely to your destination, in a standard vehicle.
Arrival at your accommodation
After the check-in, you will have the rest of the day to visit the surroundings.
Private Walking Tour through Montpellier
The focus of the city is around the beautiful Place de la Comedie and the adjoining large open, tree-lined areas of the Esplanade Charles de Gaulle, and in the narrow streets of the old town to the north and west of these boulevards. A large part of the city center is pedestrianized. Montpellier is one of the most beautiful cities in France.
A visit will usually start from Place de la Comédie, the so-called “egg” and the main square in Montpellier – it is ovoid because it was built along the perimeter of the ancient city ramparts. In the center of the Place stands the ‘Fountain of Graces.’
The square is dominated by the facade of the Theater (late nineteenth century), artistically interesting and very spacious inside with a bell shape and a series of galleries with wide corridors. The theater, which was inspired by the Paris Opera, is by Cassien Bernard (1848-1926).
It is perhaps inevitable that a city like Montpellier, traditionally a regional wine capital, has a particular focus on cuisine and local produce. Each morning the visitor can find various markets in the city – try the Esplanade Charles de Gaulle in the Antigone district with its farmers market for a good selection.
Day 2: Pont du Gard
Private guided tour Nîmes – Uzes – Pont du Gard
You will start your day with a nice walking tour in Nîmes with its very well-preserved Arenas, its impressive Maison Carrée and Magne Tower.
Next is a visit to Uzès. This charming medieval town was once an independent duchy. Discover the picturesque Place aux Herbes Square, the Episcopal Palace, the Ducal Palace, the Fenestrelle Tower, and the cathedral. On Saturdays, a market of regional products is held in the city center.
Free time for a snack (not included).
Finally, stop at the Pont du Gard aqueduct. It was the highest aqueduct in the Roman world reaching a soaring 160 feet high (48m). It once brought spring water to the city of Nîmes winding over 30 miles (50 kilometers) through the mountains between Uzès and Nîmes. It is the name of the section that spans the Gardon River. Built around 50 AD, the aqueduct is a testament to Roman engineering. This spectacular section is a technical and artistic masterpiece.
Day 3: Toulouse
Private Transfer from your hotel to the train station
A driver will pick you up and drive you safely to your destination, in a standard vehicle.
Train in 1st class between Montpellier St Roch and Toulouse Matabiau
Private transfer from the train station to your hotel
A driver will pick you up and drive you safely to your destination in a premium vehicle.
Private guided tour to discover the most important sites of Toulouse
Situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees Mountains, Toulouse, the “pink city”, offers Spanish ambiance and Italian facades, it owes its nickname to the pink tiled roofs. The city’s cultural heritage has been restored with great care, visitors will be enchanted by the elegant townhouses going back to flourishing trading times. While wandering along the medieval alleys and the Convent of the Jacobins you will immerse yourself in the depths of the Middle Ages, do not miss a stroll along the picturesque river bank of the Canal du Midi.
Toulouse skillfully combines high-tech and old history, at the theme park City of Space you will be able to put yourself in the place of an astronaut or an Airbus pilot.
During your guided tour, you will discover the Capitole Square, the Basilica of Saint Sernin, considered a masterpiece of Romanesque Art; a major stopover on the road for the pilgrimage to Saint Jacques de Compostella and Jacobins church, parent Dominican House with extraordinary architecture. (entrance for the cloister not included)
Day 4: Albi
Full-day Albi & Cordes Sur Ciel private guided driving tour
In the morning, you will depart for the city of Albi, a newly declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Among the buildings of the town is the Saint Cecilia cathedral, a masterpiece of Southern Gothic architecture, built between the 13th and 15th centuries, characterized by a strong contrast between its austere, defensive exterior and its sumptuous interior decoration.
Lunch in a restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will visit Cordes sur Ciel. The steep ascent transports you back to medieval times, past the porches, battlements, sculpted facades of the Grand Ecuyer and the Grand Veneur, and the splendid 18th-century Gothic mansions that belonged to wealthy traders. The narrow winding alleyways up to the city are also peppered with galleries and craft shops. Painters, writers, ceramicists, sculptors, and jewelers were drawn to this inspiring place many years ago and the tradition continues. On misty mornings, Cordes sur Ciel truly lives up to its name as it seems to float in the sky.
Day 5: Bordeaux
Private transfer from your hotel to the train station
A driver will pick you up and drive you safely to your destination, in a premium vehicle.
Train in 1st Class – Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux
Private transferfrom the train station to your hotel
A driver will pick you up and drive you safely to your destination, in a standard vehicle.
Welcome to Bordeaux
Bordeaux is one of France’s most fascinating cities. It lends its name to its renowned wines and is praised for its fine cuisine. There is no need to go to a fancy restaurant to find an excellent meal, great eats can be found in many bistros.
Besides being France’s uncontested capital of good food and wine, it also boasts splendid monuments, mansions, and architecture.
Outside of the city, you can go on many exciting excursions. Like: Wide Atlantic beaches, imposing sand dunes, lush vineyards, and dense fragrant pinewoods dominate the landscape. You will also enjoy well-marked hiking and biking trails that help to make this region an outdoor paradise!
You can discover Le Porge, a quiet village inland and 13 km of sandy beach facing the waves, and it is the closest beach to Bordeaux.
Visit to Bassins des Lumieres
Experience a day at Les Bassins des Lumieres and immerse yourself in the wonderful play of lights. It is a former German submarine base for the Second World War. Today it is a unique art museum where you and your loved ones can delve into the unique blend of lights and remarkable artworks by some of the greatest artists of all time.
This art center includes four water basins, which are 110m long, 22m wide, and 12m high. There are 90 video projectors and 80 speakers that are installed to project images over 12,000m. A soothing soundtrack accompanies you during the experience, making it feel even more wholesome.
Day 6: Bordeaux
Private Bordeaux Gourmet food tour in old city and Capucins Market
In this gourmet food tour, you will delve into the culinary wonderland of Bordeaux. Your knowledgeable foodie guide will take you for a walking tour of the city, stopping in beloved local shops to sample the best things in the city.
The culinary stroll will start from Place Saint-Pierre. There, you can discover the history of the port and its merchandise. Here, you will have your first taste of the city’s finest coffee and chocolate.
Your journey through this district will be punctuated by three sweet gourmet stops, where you will be introduced to an innovative grocery store, then to one of the city’s emblematic specialties, and finally to a fascinating subject: bread.
After a short stroll through the streets of the Old Town, you will arrive at the Covered Market, an intriguing old market in octagonal shape, built in the middle of the 19th century. There, you can savor cheese with wine and charcuterie.
End the tour on a high by tasting a dish at a local bistronomic restaurant. It will be accompanied by wine and/or followed by a small dessert.
Suggestion – Aquitaine Museum
You will discover the Museum of Aquitaine which was officially created in 1963 by museologist Georges-Henri Rivière, who was tasked with reorganizing France’s museums of history, archaeology, and ethnology after the war.
You will also see the museum which boasts over 1.3 million pieces, illustrating the history of Bordeaux and the local region from prehistory to the twentieth century. Prestigious collections of regional and extra-European archaeology, history, and ethnography retrace the lives of the Aquitaine people and their relationship with the rest of the world.
All the guests of the museum can be a part of the activities organized by the museum – like a series of conferences, concerts, events, discussions and film screenings relating to the exhibition themes: history, archaeology, ethnology and subjects touching on civilization or society.
Day 7: Provence
Private Transferto the train station or the airport
A driver will pick you up and drive you safely to your destination, in a standard vehicle.
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