b'LandmarkAvignon, the Rhne Five-Star7 DAYS from 1,999ppand Provence Carcassonne,1,799 ppChteauxTO/FROMPARIS&Vineyards ToulouseVilleneuve-MinervoisChteau de PennautierFRANCE 6 NarbonneCarcassonneMirepoix Chteau de LastoursCARCASSONNE Discover the medieval city of Carcassonne, Cathar castles andWHATS INCLUDED:historic Narbonne on a luxurious five-star break including a 6 nights 5-Star hotel private lunch and wine-tasting at a 17th-century chteau. accommodationEurostar Plus First Class rail travelYOUR ITINERARYAll rail and coach travelDay 1. Arrival in Carcassonne throughout your tourMeeting in London St Pancras, we board the Eurostar to Paris then continue by railExpertise of a UK Tour Manager in First Class to Toulouse. Here, we transfer by coach to Carcassonne and check infrom start to finishto our five-star hotel, beautifully located on the banks of the River Aude.Eurostar light mealsDay 2. Exploring Carcassonnes medieval walled city Breakfast each day, Today we explore the restored citadel on a tour of this World Heritage site,2 lunches, 2 dinnersincluding entrance to Chteau Comtal. This afternoon is free, and you could haveAll guided tours and excursionslunch in a restaurant set in a shady square or enjoy the towns museums.Day 3. Uncovering the sights of historic Narbonne Tour Code: CAB| per person based onWe travel by coach to Narbonne for a sightseeing tour including the spectacular2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers but unfinished Gothic cathedral and Les Halles food market. We also walk besidefrom 600.the Robine Canal and visit the Archbishops Palace before time at leisure. 2025 Departures: Day 4. Exploring the Chteaux de Lastours area MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCTThe incredible Chteaux de Lastours is our destination today, as we discover four dramatic fortresses built by the medieval religious sect, the Cathars. After free time, we visit a traditional auberge in the scenic Minervois wine region for lunch.Comfortable Explorer RatedDay 5. Market day in medieval Mirepoix 1 2 3 4A journey into the Pyrenean foothills by coach takes us to historic Mirepoix for the towns weekly market nestled in a historic square lined by half-timbered houses. You are free to browse or visit the remains of the 14th-century fortifications. Day 6. Wine tasting and lunch at Chteau de PennautierDriving to 17th-century Chteau de Pennautier today, we enjoy a guided tour Secure your place nowof the stately home and grounds. A highlight follows as we savour a tasting of with a 450pp depositthe chteaus wines, followed by lunch served in a rustic restaurant. Day 7. Homeward bound For more information on Leaving Carcassonne hotel this morning, we transfer to Toulouse by coach anddates and prices,continue by First Class train to Paris, switching to the Eurostar back to London.visit greatrail.com/CABFRANCE 45'