Based in Southern France since 1997 sophie can help you know the lie of the land and locate expert guides and reliable services to make your most of your time in the Aude. Templar-Quest is a trustworthy gateway to the History and Mysteries of the Languedoc. Engage published and professional locals. Discover nature or organise a day the children will never forget. Sophie will provide you with a tailor-made experience and show you the hidden treasures of one of France’s lesser known regions, Occitania.
THE HISTORIES AND THE MYSTERIES OF THE FRENCH LANGUEDOC
Based in the Languedoc since 1997 Sophie has worked closely with published experts and reliable friendly local partners together welcoming visitors to a forgotten corner of France known by the French for its wilderness, rural savoir faire and beauty. Sophie collaborates with James McDonald on Cathar Country Tours and Templar Quest finding reliable partners for conference venues, transport and accommodation for conferences, events and individuals.
It was a labour of love that gave Sophie the opportunity to develop her flair connecting connoisseurs, experts and artists with visitors. For the last 22 years, Sophie has lived in the area, renovating a castle in a small French village and sourcing local delicacies and interests for visitors. She is now an expert in the cultural, gourmet and therapeuric resources of this unspoiled and majestic corner of France
TOURS NOW AVAILABLE
Grail Quest Tour in Scotland November and December 2019
Introduction to the History and Legends of Mary Magdalene, the Templars and the Cathars.
Ask Sophie.
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Bespoke Services
Let me help you to plan family days, romantic treats or multi day adventures. I will pick the best the Aude has to offer for your occassion from taking care of everything to connecting you with a local expert. As a Destination Management Consultant I have a flair for sourcing the right venues and resources to fit your needs. For conferences and occasions let me find you the musicians or speakers that will surprise and delight you and your guests.
Expert guides bring an unforgettable dimension to your visit.
Sophie will guide you to outstanding English speaking History, wine, pre-history, hiking, botany experts and guides on and esoteric and spiritual teachers all drawn to the Aude's beauty and ancient history.
Sophie will guide you to outstanding English speaking History, wine, pre-history, hiking, botany experts and guides on and esoteric and spiritual teachers all drawn to the Aude's beauty and ancient history.
To see Sophie’s track record please see Tripadvisor feedback from her founding work with www.catharcountry.info
Tours now booking for 2019 amd 2020
Scottish Templar Quest Tour with Hayley A. Ramsay
Fantastic value introduction to the Knights Templar Legacy in Scotland.
https://templarquests.blogspot.com/2019/10/grail-quest-tour-in-scotland-this.html
Tours now booking for 2019 amd 2020
Scottish Templar Quest Tour with Hayley A. Ramsay
Fantastic value introduction to the Knights Templar Legacy in Scotland.
https://templarquests.blogspot.com/2019/10/grail-quest-tour-in-scotland-this.html
History and Mystery
Children
The Aude is particularly rich in watersports. Canoeing, rafting, canyoning, swimming lakes, natural spring pools (wild and public) and the beaches on the coast.
Fire up your children’s imagination as they climb to castles on hill tops with doctors of Botany, qualified to guide and inform them. Our guides are experts at making the educational recreational.
For the history
Discover the sweeping historic events and consequences of the Albigensian crusade.
passed away June 29th 2019 RIP. protogees follow his trail.
Group Clients include Road Scholar and the New York Open Centre.
The Mystery programme Includes:
- Learn about and experience the legacy and sacred sites of Mary Magdalene. You may be interested in her meaning within the agnostic tradition or more in her role in the power of the sacred feminine. Whether you are interested in the Magdalene's role in the early Christian church or wish to experience the meaning of Mary Magdalene spiritually, Sophie will know an informative and expert guide.
Make sure that you enjoy France's flair for good food.
Discover little known caves and pre-historic sites.
Have a friend's welcome to the Renaissance and Medieval Chateaux of the region.
Join other friends for banquets, conferences and small cultural shows. Support the renovation of the stunning Renaissance Chateau of St Ferriol.
www.st-ferriol.com
Join other friends for banquets, conferences and small cultural shows. Support the renovation of the stunning Renaissance Chateau of St Ferriol.
www.st-ferriol.com