b"YOUR ITINERARY7 DAYSFROM FRANCEDay 1 - London and Carcassonne 1,795At London St Pancras we board the Eurostar to Paris, continuing to2023 DEPARTURES IN:Toulouse where we transfer by coach to Carcassonne. Our hotel hereMAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, is the 5-Star Hotel du Roi & Spa by Sowell, where we stay in deluxeSEP, OCTrooms overlooking the medieval city.Day 2Carcassonne UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES We explore Carcassonne on a guided tour. With a UNESCO-listed centre, this historic destination is renowned for its city walls, towersDiscover beautiful Narbonne on a and drawbridges - all original features. Accessed by an ancient bridgeguided tour, tasting the delights of across the moat, the Cit encapsulates romantic medieval France.Les Halles food market.Our tour includes entrance to Chteau Comtal - a 12th century hilltop fortifi cation with a fascinating museum. 7he rest of your day is free.Explore the Cathar Castles of n the newer part of town, youll fi nd restaurants and independentChteaux de Lastours and visit the boutiques. You could also take a relaxed stroll along the Canal du Midi. weekly market at Mirepoix.Day 3 - Narbonne Enjoy a guided tour of Today's excursion takes us to Narbonne, with its dramatic GothicCarcassonne followed by a cathedral. We enjoy a guided walking tour of the Robine Canal andtraditional cassoulet dinner.an exposed section of the Via Domitia Roman Road. Next, we seeExperience dinner and a wine the grand courtyards of the Archbishop's Palace before exploringtasting at Chteau de Pennautier.Les Halles market. This indoor food market is a feast for the senses, and we experience it on a food tour, tasting some of the region'sStay in the 5-Star Hotel du Roi & excellent cured meats and cheeses. We also sample a variety ofSpa in the centre of Carcassonne. other specialties, such as locally-grown olives, tapenade and delicious Muscat wine. We continue our gastronomic adventure with aWHAT'S INCLUDED traditional cassoulet dinner, a dish of pork, duck and haricot beans. Day 4Chteaux de Lastours The expertise of a UK Tour We explore the historic Chteaux de Lastours area, set in the heartManager from start to fi nishof the Cathar countryside. The area is famous for its sun-drenchedFirst Class Rail and all transfers,vineyards, tranquil villages, scattered Roman ruins and medievalEurostar Standard Premiercastles, and is home to a collection of four former Cathar fortresses - historic castles once a place of refuge for the Cathars during theComplimentary luggage servicereligious persecutions of the 13th century. We visit Belvedere Point,6 nights' 5-Star accommodationwith free time to admire the views before exploring the chteaux, then make our way to a nearby restaurant for lunch with local wine. 10 meals including 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinnersDay 5Mirepoix All tour excursionsA coach takes us to Mirepoix for the town's weekly market. Located in the medieval square, Place des Couverts, there's time to sample fresh, regional produce and to purchase home-made crafts and wine. During our visit, you may also like to visit the towns Gothic-style Cathedral of Saint Maurice, the former Bishops Palace and the Porte dAval TO/FROMthe only remainder of Mirepoi[s original \x14\x17th\x10century fortifi cations.PARISReturning to the hotel, we take a scenic drive through the FrenchToulousecountryside, travelling through charming villages and passing ruined castles nestled amid verdant woodland.Day 6Chteau de Pennautier Villeneuve-MinervoisEnjoy a free day in Carcassone ahead of a wine tasting and farewellFRANCE 6 Narbonnemeal in the grounds of Chteau de Pennautier. Dating back to the 1600s, this golden-coloured stately home is set within beautifulMirepoix CarcassonneFrench-style gardens. Our delicious dinner - served in a rusticChateau de Lastoursrestaurant, converted from a former sheepfold - is made up ofNights in hotel First Class Rail Coachmultiple courses of local specialties, accompanied by wines produced in the chteau's own vineyards. Tour Code: CAB|per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 300 per person. Day 7Carcassone and London Supplement for solo travellers from 565.We transfer to Toulouse after checking out of our hotel, continuing byFor the latest guidance on entry rail to Paris where we board the Eurostar to London St Pancras. requirements, please visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-adviceCall us on 01904 527231 or visit greatrail.com for more details 97"