Location
Ariège Pyrenees
Your program
1 - Visit of the prehistoric park in Tarascon-sur-Ariège.
Lunch at the on-site restaurant.
Guided tour of the Niaux cave. A masterpiece of parietal art with more than 100 representations of animals evoking large mammals and Magdalenian fauna, of internationally recognized quality, its preservation is exceptional.
Dinner and overnight stay at the LONS*** hotel in Foix.
2 - Visit of Saint-Lizier
Visit of Saint-Lizier: the cathedral, the cloister, the XNUMXth century pharmacy and the Palace of the Bishops.
A former Gallo-Roman site, Saint-Lizier has many monuments bearing witness to its past. On the way to Santiago de Compostela, it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Lunch at the Côté jardin restaurant in Lorp Sentaraille.
Visit of the Mas d'Azil cave and the interpretation centre.
This site known for its prehistoric remains has an impressive porch crossed by the river and by the road! The cave was the refuge of men from prehistory to the wars of religion.
Dinner and overnight stay at the LONS *** hotel in Foix.
3 - Visit of the old town of Foix
Guided tour of the old town of Foix with its monuments and medieval streets.
Lunch at the XNUMXth century restaurant in Foix.
Visit of Foix castle.
After exceptional work, the Counts of Foix welcome you to their home! Breathtaking medieval scenery, war machines, participatory workshops (crossbow shooting, the stonemason, etc.) and the new interactive museum in the Palace of Governors.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Lons*** hotel in Foix.
4 - Visit of Mirepoix and Montsegur
Guided tour of Mirepoix.
Beautiful medieval bastide with half-timbered houses with a magnificent cathedral whose nave is the widest in Europe.
Lunch at Les minotiers restaurant in Mirepoix.
Conference at the foot of the Château de Montségur.
Perched at an altitude of 1207 m on a rock, it became the seat and the capital of the Cathar Church. It is one of the last refuges of the Cathars who will disappear on the stake at the foot of the castle.
End of your stay.
Prices / Validity
Adult: 532 € Adult: 538 €
Price | Min. | Max. |
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Adult (from 01/04/2023 to 31/10/2023) |
Min. 532€ | |
Adult (from 01/04/2024 to 31/10/2024) |
Min. 538€ |
Payment method
- Bank / credit card
- Cheque
- Bank transfer
The price does not include
Transportation, personal expenses, optional travel / cancellation insurance.
The price includes
Support and guidance throughout the stay, entry to the sites, meals from the first day for lunch to the last day for lunch, drinks included, 1 nights in a ** hotel, double room basis.
Stay
Accommodation
- Hotel
- 3 stars