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Our excursions and sightseeing tours
Due to its history and its position on the borders in the south of France, the region is home to several monuments of historical importance.
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Carcassonne

In Cathar country, in the heart of the city of Carcassonne, discover the county castle and the ramparts classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. A crucial city in the formation of the national territory.
Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert

A spiritual stopover on the Way of Santiago de Compostela, Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert is a small medieval town that is one of the most beautiful villages in France. The village is home to the Abbey of Gellone, a jewel of Languedoc Romanesque art.
Nîmes - Pont du Gard

The city evokes the image of the Roman city through its ancient monuments and the originality of its urban fabric. The Pont du Gard site that has UNESCO and Grand Site de France labels is nearby.
Avignon

Avignon is a destination for your getaway in Provence. An exceptional medieval heritage with the Popes’ Palace and the bridge of a famous song, and one of the best theater festivals that ensures a memorable moment.
Aiguës-Mortes

Aiguës-Mortes, the starting point for the crusades towards the Middle East, preserves the medieval heritage of the 13th and 14th centuries. Surrounded by ancient saltworks, its proximity to the sea makes it very appealing.
Arles

Eight monuments from the Roman imperial period in Arles are on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Arles also offers you landscapes whose beauty only Van Gogh’s talent was able to capture... Arles is the most productive period of the painter’s life.
Saintes Maries-de-la-Mer

A city that symbolizes this region. A place of Christian pilgrimage on the way to Santiago de Compostela. Pilgrims come to venerate the relics of the St Maries. The gypsy community gathers there every year to celebrate the relics of their patron saint Saint Sara.
Pezenas - Canal du Midi - Béziers

For many years, Pezenas was the capital of Languedoc and a resting place for several kings. We will discover the famous Fonserannes locks of the Canal du Midi, the oldest in Europe. Finally we will visit Béziers, the oldest city in France.
Roquefort - Viaduc Millau - Larzac

The Cirque de Navacelles, a huge canyon 400 metres deep. Visit of the village of la Couvertoirade, a village built by the Templars. Then, the Larzac plateau to discover one of the largest viaducts in the world: the Millau viaduct. We will end up meeting the village of Roquefort, famous for its blue cheese.
Aix-en-Provence

City of the famous impressionist painter Cézanne. Guided tour of the Cours Mirabeau, the Place de l’Hôtel de ville, St Sauveur Cathedral with its multiple architectural styles and its Romanesque cloister, the Pavillon de Vendôme, the Mazarin district
Sète

Built by order of Louis XIV, the main fishing port on the French Mediterranean coast shows history and nature. Sète beach, 12km long, is mainly composed of old salt pans and vineyards, i. e. a very pleasant natural character.
Marseille

A magnificent city between the Camargue, the Alps and the French Riviera, discover its monuments: the Notre Dame de la Garde basilica, the Château d’If, the Old Port, the Roman Dock Museum, the Panier district, Fort St Jean...