Discover the Arize and Lèze valleys, around Mas d'Azil and Carla-Bayle: from prehistory to today, let yourself be carried away by centuries of history.

Program
- 10 am: Visit of the village of Carla-Bayle and the Maison Pierre Bayle.
Discover the narrow streets of this charming village perched on its promontory: half-timbered houses, church and Protestant temple will amaze you in turn. The interpretation center is housed in the birthplace of the philosopher Pierre Bayle. It evokes the life of the philosopher, from his childhood in Carla to his death in exile in Rotterdam, as well as his intellectual and biographical journey, all against a background of constant and multiple religious repression which characterizes the reign of Louis XIV.

- 12 p.m.: Lunch in a restaurant by the lake.
Menu suggestion: Welcome Kir - Country terrine - Guinea fowl supreme and gratin dauphinois - Ariège cheese - gourmet tartlet of the moment - wine and coffee included. 

- 15 p.m.: Guided tour of the Mas d'Azil cave.
Discover the first men. Your visit will begin with the 300m² interpretation centre: models and new virtual techniques will allow you to better understand the guided tour. Your guide will discuss in turn the formation of the cave, paleontology but especially prehistory. 

- 16 p.m.: Self-guided tour of the prehistory museum at Mas d'Azil. 
This museum allows you to discover collections of Magdalenian weapons and tools, but also many decorated objects including the reproduction of the famous propellant "The fawn with birds", as well as painted pebbles, characteristic of the Azilian period.

Location

Arize - Lèze

The Arize-Lèze destination, halfway between Toulouse and the Pyrenees, on the slopes overlooking the valley, was born, there are [...]

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Prices / Validity

Adult: 31,10 €
Price Min. Max.
Adult
(from 01/01/2023 to 31/12/2023)
Based on 20 people
Min. 31,10€

The price does not include

Transport and transfers - additional drinks - personal expenses - cancellation insurance.

The price includes

The visits mentioned on the program - lunch (wine and coffee included)

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