Welcome to Carcassonne

Explore Carcassonne which is an extraordinary place, a perfect medieval city with massive fortifications dominating the surrounding countryside. Carcassonne is best known for having an entire city that is a castle

You can still experience the city as it was in Medieval times when visiting. As you can see Carcassonne is worth visiting as a historical site.

If you visit this place don’t miss out on a terrine of duck foie gras, foie secs (a traditional pork liver recipe), and even Languedoc-style snails.

Arrival at your accommodation

After the check-in, you will have the rest of the day to visit the surroundings

Full-day Lastours Castles and Cite of Carcassonne private guided driving tour

In the morning, you will discover the Castles of Lastours with breathtaking views from the Belvedere. Then, you can enjoy lunch in a local village in a traditional French restaurant.

In the afternoon, visit the Cité de Carcassonne, a Unesco World Heritage-listed walled city. A medieval fortress settlement with a history that exceeds two and a half thousand years with picturesque fortifications, over 3 km of walls with 52 towers. La Cité is a stunning and unique place to visit. Strolling through the medieval village with its tiny and twisted alleys The medieval charm and detail of this ancient city transports you back in time and impresses you at every corner.

Private transfer from Carcassonne to Nimes with a stop over in Aigues Mortes

Visit of the Medieval City of Aigues-Mortes

Your guide will take you to the medieval city of Aigues-Mortes (dead water) which was built into wild swamp land under the reign of Louis XI, known as Saint Louis in the 13th century. You will come to know the historical background of this royal decision. The defense tower Tour de Constance was commissioned by Saint Louis before one of its departures to the Crusades. It conceals dark stories that will be revealed by your guide before heading to the rampart. Then you will visit the Tour des Bourguignons, the ancient port and the saline. You will end your visit with a detour to the church Notre-Dame-des-Sablons, a veritable witness of the city’s history.

Private luxury cultural tour to the Roman Provence

During this journey, you will feel how powerful the Roman Empire was. Your driver-guide will pick you up at your hotel.

First, you will discover the wonders of Nîmes, a 2000-year-old city full of surprises and contrasts, ideally situated on the Via Domitia between Italy and Spain. You can begin with the massive Magne tower, which is the only vestige of the Roman enclosure. From its top, after climbing 140 stairs, you will appreciate a beautiful view of all Nimes and its surroundings, perfect to understand the geography of the site. Going down to the city, you will pass through the amazing fountain gardens and also in front of the Diane Temple. Then, you may be astonished by visiting the famous Maison Carrée (Square House), one of the best preserved Roman temples to survive in the territory of the former Roman Empire, that proudly faces the art contemporary museum the Carré d’Art (Art Square), imagined by the British architect Norman Foster. Later, you will have an overview of Roman leisures with the spectacular amphitheater, which used to be a public event theater and a gladiator fighting arena. Nowadays, it continues to be the heart of the city, whether it is for the traditional bullfights or eclectic cultural events, from techno music festivals to operas and concerts. You can rely on your guide to make this Roman atmosphere alive.

Finally, you will reach the magnificent Pont du Gard. You will get the clues to understand what makes this bridge such a masterpiece and to what extent the Romans were so ingenuous. This impressive structure is the largest and highest Roman aqueduct (48 meters high for 275 meters long !), providing water for Nîmes from Uzès. Besides, it spans the Gardon River and is surrounded by spectacular scenery.

At the end of this well-rounded day, your driver-guide will drive you back to your hotel.

Private Historic and cultural luxury tour to the Avignon country with a driver-guide

During this day, you will immerse yourself in medieval and spiritual Provence with the Rhône River as a cornerstone. Your driver-guide will pick you up at your hotel.

You will first reach Avignon. Situated on the rock of Doms, overhanging the Rhône River, the Popes’ Palace is

the largest medieval Gothic building in Europe. You will enjoy a historical guided visit to this Papacy heritage, which ended in 1376 when Pope Grégoire XI decided to move to Rome, announcing the Great Occidental Schism. A walking tour in the center of Avignon will complete this day. The 4-kilometer ramparts of the city are gathering lovely squares, cafés, handicraft shops, churches, and other surprises…

Later, you will continue to Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Walking along the canals you will notice how the Sorgue River runs between the narrow ancient streets. There are little bridges to cross and great wheels to look at with mossy blades turning in the river. You will discover the importance of the river Sorgue to the many villages and towns it goes through. In the Middle Ages, the Sorgue was diverted to form several canals. One of them, the Canal de Vaucluse, today runs along the Rue des Teinturiers before joining the Rhône River by Avignon’s walled city. From Saturday to Tuesdays, antique lovers and art collectors will be gratified by the nearly 300 permanent antique dealers and second-hand shops here.

At the end of this well-rounded day, your driver and your guide will drive you back to your hotel.

Private walking tour of Arles

Visit Arles with a passionate local. Learn about a fascinating city steeped in history and rich with secrets.

Arles is packed full of Roman and medieval sites, many included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Few cities offer so many spectacular sites in such a small place. This included the splendid Roman arena, amphitheater, the ruins of the forum, and more. Painter Vincent Van Gogh immortalized Arles, and you’re sure to spot a few familiar sites. The city’s cultural scene is vibrant with events and festivals that attract visitors from all over the world.

As you stroll along the bank of the Rhône River, your guide will show off the splendid Place de la République and the Saint-Trophime Cathedral. The old Hôtel-Dieu hospital was featured in many of Van Gogh’s paintings. Today it boasts a charming inner courtyard and is known as the Espace Van Gogh cultural center.

Suggestion : Alyscamps and Saint Trophime church

The Church of St. Trophime (Trophimus) is former cathedral built between the 12th century and the 15th century in the city centre of Arles. It is an important example of Romanesque architecture, and the sculptures over the portal, particularly the Last Judgement, and the columns in the adjacent cloister, are considered some of the finest examples of Romanesque sculpture.

The church contains rich groups of art from other periods which include several important carved Late Roman sarcophagi, reliquaries from various periods, and Baroque paintings. The church has been used to hold items originally from other churches or religious houses in the region that were dispersed in the French Revolution or at other times.

Les Alyscamps is a site imbued with historical and religious importance which was once one of the most famous necropolises of the ancient world. Originally an Ancient Roman necropolis where prominent figures were laid to rest, most of the thousands of strewn sarcophagi that crowd together actually date back to medieval times.

Today, Les Alyscamps is part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing.

Private Transfer from your hotel to the airport or nearby train station

A private driver will pick you up and drive you safely to your destination, in a luxury vehicle.

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