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Introduction tour to the Cathars, the Templars and the Magdalene in the Aude/
This four day, four-night tour in French Occitania, offers an introduction to the history and legends of Mary Magdalene, the Templars and the Cathars.
Scheduled group tours are available in May and June 2020 and private tours are available all year round.
I have curated this tour working with expert guides whom I have come to know through working with Cathar Country Tours. Historians, authors and researchers who are drawn here by its rich heritage and many stunning beauty today.
The gives an historic over view and an introdiction to the esoteric beliefs and legends and the sites made well known by Authors such as Kate Mosse, Dan Brown, Kathleen McGowan.
The tours also deliver an authentic flavour of the Aude today; its ‘Paysanne’ tradition and the southern French savoir-faire will be revealed in this tucked away corner of France.
The guides and itineraries are included in the tour - as are restaurant and hotel reservations. Bills for Restaurants and Hotels are paid directly. This is because I am an independent Destination Management Consultant rather than a travel agent. It also means that sales tax is not charged twice.
Below shows the basic tour price using our tried and tested www.catharcountry.info hotels. Hotel and restaurant choice can be tailored for group bookings.
Tour price includes 4 full days with 4 different expert guides
Hotel reservations
Restaurant reservations
Itinerary and orientation welcome pack
Please enquire for single and group bookings.
2 Participants 1500 Euros per person.
Day 1
Arrive at hotel
2 pm - Meet Expert Guide guide for Magdalen tour
Visit Alet-les Bains and nearby related Magdalene sites.
Introduction to the legacy of Mary Magdalene in Southern France generally,and in the Aude particularly.
Dinner with Guide at Hotel
Day 2
9 am - Collection from hotel by second expert Magdalene guide. You will visit more Magdalene sites including Rennes le chateau and the nearby Magdalene caves.
Visit Rennes le Chateau and Magdalene caves near Rennes le Chateau.
6pm - return to your hotel
Day 3
9 am - Collection from hotel by Templar and wine expert.
Chateaux Peyreperteuse and Queribus
Templar Bastide at Campagne-sur-Aude
Rennes le Château
Return to hotel at approximately 6pm.
Day 4
9am - Collection from hotel by local historian.
Tour to castles of Montsegur and Puivert
Lunch and entries are not included in the tour price
6pm - Return to Medieval City of Carcassonne.
We recommend the following reading list compiled for Cathar Country tours.