b"TO/FROMPARISYOUR ITINERARY Toulouse SPAIN, PORTUGAL AND FRANCEDays 1-2 - London and CarcassonneWe meet at London St Pancras and board the Eurostar for Paris. WeVilleneuve-Minervoiscontinue to Toulouse where we board a coach to Carcassonne. Our hotelFRANCEhere is the 5-Star DoubleTree by Hilton, where we stay in deluxe rooms6 Narbonneoverlooking the medieval city. On Day 2, we explore on a guided tour.CarcassonneUNESCO-listed Carcassonne is renowned for its city walls, defensiveMirepoix Chateau de Lastourstowers, and drawbridges - all original features. Accessed by an ancient bridge which crosses the former moat, the Cit encapsulates romanticNights in hotel First Class Rail Coachmedieval France and our tour includes entrance to Chteau Comtal. The rest of your day is free. TOUR HIGHLIGHTSDays 3-4 - Narbonne and Chteaux de LastoursToday takes us to Narbonne, watched over by its wonderfully dramatic Discover beautiful Narbonne on Gothic cathedral. We set out on a guided walking tour of the Robinea guided tour, seeing the ancient Canal, lined with pretty promenades, and an exposed section of theRoman Road and Les Halles food Via Domitia Roman Road, in the town square. Next, we see the grandmarket.courtyards of the Archbishop's Palace before moving on to Les HallesExplore the fascinating Catharmarket. Built in 1091, this indoor food market is a feast for the senses.Castles of Chteaux of Lastours Enjoy time to relax in one of the market's fantastic wine bars and getand visit the weekly market at a taste for the region's excellent cheeses and meats with an authenticMirepoix.charcuterie board. Tonight, we enjoy a traditional cassoulet dinner,Enjoy a guided tour of made with pork and duck and cooked with haricots beans. Carcassonne followed by a We explore the historic Chteaux de Lastours area on Day 4. Set intraditional cassoulet dinner.the heart of the Cathar countryside, this is a region famous for its sun- Enjoy dinner and a wine tasting at drenched vineyards, tranquil villages, and scattered Roman ruins and medieval castles. Home to a collection of four former Cathar fortressesChteau de Pennautier.- historic castles once a place of refuge for the Cathars during the 13thStay in the 5-Star DoubleTree century - we visit Belvedere Point, where we have some free time toby Hilton and explore medieval soak up the views over Chteaux des Lastours before exploring theCarcassonne on a guided walking chteaux themselves. Walk amongst the rugged landscape, admiring thetour.magnificent castles perched atop, and built into, the surrounding hills. We continue to a local restaurant for lunch, accompanied by local wine,WHAT'S INCLUDED before transferring back to Carcassonne. UK Tour Manager throughoutDays 5-7 - Mirepoix, Chteau de Pennautier and LondonThis morning we travel by coach to Mirepoix for the town's weeklyFirst Class rail travel, Standard market. Located in the medieval square, there's time to sample fresh,Premier Class on Eurostar local produce as well as home-made crafts and wine. Returning to thejourneyshotel, we take a scenic drive through the French countryside, travellingComplimentary luggage servicethrough charming villages, passing ruined castles and verdant woodland. On Day 6, enjoy a free day to relax in Carcassone ahead of a wine6 nights' hotel accommodation tasting and a farewell meal in the grounds of Chteau de Pennautier10 meals including 6 breakfasts, 1 this evening. Our delicious dinner is accompanied by wines producedlunch and 3 dinnersin the castle's own vineyards. On Day 7, we take the coach to Toulouse, continuing by rail to Paris for the Eurostar to London St Pancras. All tour excursionsYOUR HOTEL Days 1-7DoubleTree by Hilton, 2021 TOUR DATES Max 25 people Carcassonne5May61,695 Jun171,845 Sep2, 91,845201,795 Jul11,795 161,795Jun31,795 Aug191,795 Oct71,695Tour Code: CAB| per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 290 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 545. Call us on 01904 527199 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 81Visit your local Travel Agent"