Day tour to Lastours,Wine tasting,Minerves &The Canal du Midi.From Carcassonne
1 day
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Chateaux de Lastours, 22 route des 4 Chateaux N 43.334219 - E 2.377995, 11600 Lastours France
In the morning discover the Lastours Castles, breathtaking view from the belvedere. The ruined castles sit on a rocky spur above the village of Lastours, isolated by the deep valleys of the Orbiel and Grésilhou rivers. (we do not do the hiking)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Château La Villatade, La Villatade, 11600 Sallèles-Cabardès, France
After this first stop we will go to a small vineyard for a wine tasting just before lunch. You will meet dedicated wine growers and oenologists, learn their different production methods and taste excellent wines. The lunch will take place in a typical French restaurant, the local food is delightful.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Le site cathare de Minerve, Museum of Archeology and non-arachnology, 34210 Minerve France
In the afternoon, we will drive to the beautiful and picturesque village of Minerve (1hr drinving) classified as one of the “most beautiful villages of France”. The fortified medieval village, is perched on a naturally defended rocky peninsula high above a canyon in the barren Languedoc landscape
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Canal du Midi, France
On the way back to Carcassonne, you will stop by the Canal du Midi where you will learn more about the story of the 350 year old Canal du Midi built in the 17th Century and still considered an engineering marvel. (UNESCO Site).
Duration: 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chateaux de Lastours, 22 route des 4 Chateaux N 43.334219 - E 2.377995, 11600 Lastours France
In the morning discover the Lastours Castles, breathtaking view from the belvedere. The ruined castles sit on a rocky spur above the village of Lastours, isolated by the deep valleys of the Orbiel and Grésilhou rivers. (we do not do the hiking)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Château La Villatade, La Villatade, 11600 Sallèles-Cabardès, France
After this first stop we will go to a small vineyard for a wine tasting just before lunch. You will meet dedicated wine growers and oenologists, learn their different production methods and taste excellent wines. The lunch will take place in a typical French restaurant, the local food is delightful.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Le site cathare de Minerve, Museum of Archeology and non-arachnology, 34210 Minerve France
In the afternoon, we will drive to the beautiful and picturesque village of Minerve (1hr drinving) classified as one of the “most beautiful villages of France”. The fortified medieval village, is perched on a naturally defended rocky peninsula high above a canyon in the barren Languedoc landscape
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Canal du Midi, France
On the way back to Carcassonne, you will stop by the Canal du Midi where you will learn more about the story of the 350 year old Canal du Midi built in the 17th Century and still considered an engineering marvel. (UNESCO Site).
Duration: 30 minutes
Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- private guide and driver
- Entry/Admission - Chateaux de Lastours
- Entry/Admission - Château La Villatade
Not included
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Soda/Pop
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
Aquatic
15%