There's a lot to see outside your Montpellier villa; Roman ruins, Neolithic cave carvings, an Opera, parks, an oasis, old universities, beaches, rivers, canals, vineyards and countryside villages. To make the most of your vacation while staying at your own Montpellier rental, it is best to employ the services of an expert guide. A guided tour makes it easy for tourists to understand the stories behind each attraction and achieve the best holiday experience. Aside from knowing where the best attractions are, tourist guides can bring you to the top restaurants, shopping venues and wine-tasting vineyards.
Chateau de Quarante Tours: Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Chateau de Quarante Tours is excellent for adventurous vacationers who would want to sample every possible activity that a tourist can do while in the region. The owner of the chateau will personally drive you and your group around the attractions and speaks very good English. The tour is limited to 6 individuals to ensure maximum attention and flexibility.
Itineraries may include the fortified walls of Carcassonne, sightseeing pink flamingoes in lagoons, and a full-day cruise of Canal du Midi, horseback riding at Garrigue, visiting Cathar castles and touring Gothic cathedrals, abbeys and monasteries.
You can also choose to visit small producers of cheese, honey, wine and sample their products for free. If you're into antiques, there are several antique stores and pottery shops that you can visit while on your way to prehistoric archaeological valleys.
Chateau de Quarante Tours covers the whole Languedoc region but the chateau itself can be found in the small village of Quarante. Narbonne, Beziers and the Canal du Midi are just a few minutes away from the chateau.
Winter Tours: Languedoc-Roussillon, France
If you're an art and history buff, you can take Winter Tours. They have 2 tour packages that you can choose from; In the Footsteps of Hannibal and Charlemagne Tour, or In the Footsteps of Artists Tour.
If you choose In the Footsteps of Hannibal and Charlemagne Tour, expect a week-long tour of the Catalan area and North Eastern Spain. The guide will take you to several attractions from the time of Hannibal to the twentieth century.
In the Footsteps of Artists Tour will guide you to places and art galleries that will let you take a peek into the local artists' lives.
Guided tour rates are pegged at €450 to €840 (equivalent to $609 to $1,136) per week, bed and breakfast already included. Reservations are recommended as the tours simultaneously run from January to March.
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