Route: Toulouse - Castres - Carcassonne - Toulouse
Duration: 9 h
The first stop of our tour will be at city Castres where you will walk along Quai des Jacobins quay, there's a striking view of the old colourful houses of Castres lining the River Agout. These former tanners' and dyers' homes are a top tourist attraction. The Goya museum, housed in the former episcopal palace, is dedicated to Spanish painting and in particular the work of the famous Spanish artist Francisco de Goya. Outside the museum, the Bishop's palace garden contains magnificent embroidery-like flowerbeds (parterres de broderie) designed by Le Notre. The old town also boasts some interesting mansions, including the Hotel de Vivies and Hotel de Nayrac. After we will drive to next stop of our tour , city Carcassonne. With its 3 kilometres of ramparts and its 52 towers, the high town of Carcassonne, situated on the left bank of the River Aude, is the largest fortified city in Europe! Listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, the famous and impressive medieval Aude town, which was admirably restored in the 19th century by the architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, is one of the most visited locations in France. Those who love heritage and old buildings can have a great time exploring the architectural treasures of Carcassonne... The majestic Gallo-Roman and medieval fortifications which encircle the town, the imposing Narbonnaise Gate flanked by two high, overhanging towers, the 12th century Counts' castle, built in the Trencavel dynasty , the Saint-Nazaire Basilica with its Gothic statues and splendid 13th and 14th century stained-glass windows, as well as the Promenade des Lices, nestling between the two city walls, are all wonderful reminders of the past which can be appreciated while strolling about. The charming Marcou square, dotted with shaded café terraces, and the picturesque streets, lined with souvenir and craft shops, are also great places to explore during a walk around the city. After we will return to Toulouse.
Price: per person
Duration: 9 h
The first stop of our tour will be at city Castres where you will walk along Quai des Jacobins quay, there's a striking view of the old colourful houses of Castres lining the River Agout. These former tanners' and dyers' homes are a top tourist attraction. The Goya museum, housed in the former episcopal palace, is dedicated to Spanish painting and in particular the work of the famous Spanish artist Francisco de Goya. Outside the museum, the Bishop's palace garden contains magnificent embroidery-like flowerbeds (parterres de broderie) designed by Le Notre. The old town also boasts some interesting mansions, including the Hotel de Vivies and Hotel de Nayrac. After we will drive to next stop of our tour , city Carcassonne. With its 3 kilometres of ramparts and its 52 towers, the high town of Carcassonne, situated on the left bank of the River Aude, is the largest fortified city in Europe! Listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, the famous and impressive medieval Aude town, which was admirably restored in the 19th century by the architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, is one of the most visited locations in France. Those who love heritage and old buildings can have a great time exploring the architectural treasures of Carcassonne... The majestic Gallo-Roman and medieval fortifications which encircle the town, the imposing Narbonnaise Gate flanked by two high, overhanging towers, the 12th century Counts' castle, built in the Trencavel dynasty , the Saint-Nazaire Basilica with its Gothic statues and splendid 13th and 14th century stained-glass windows, as well as the Promenade des Lices, nestling between the two city walls, are all wonderful reminders of the past which can be appreciated while strolling about. The charming Marcou square, dotted with shaded café terraces, and the picturesque streets, lined with souvenir and craft shops, are also great places to explore during a walk around the city. After we will return to Toulouse.
Price: per person
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