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Cathar Country in the South of France - Languedoc-Roussillon Knights Templar, Holy Grail Mystery, Rennes-le-Chateau & The Cathars

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Languedoc-Roussillon is one of the most varied areas in France. Towering mountains, deep gorges, forests & caves, wild remote plateauxs as well as the Mediterranean Sea. This predominately rural area also has a very rich history, castles, cathedrals, museums and so much more. The area is also rich in a variety of vineyards and wines. Mountains rame both ends of the region - the Cevennes in the northeast & the Pyrenees in the south. Jagged ridges, deep river canyons and rocky limestone plateaux (with vast caves beneath) make it one of the most scenic.

Another main feature of this area is the havoc caused by religious and political conflicts over the centruies. The ruined castles which cling precariously to hilltops played a leading role in the struggles between Cathars Catholics at the beginning of the 13th century. Others guarded the volatile border with Spain. Whole communities were wiped out during the merciless campaigns to rid the area of the Cathar 'heretics' and later when Protestants fought for religious freedom. Also the area is rich in mystery - Rennes-le-Chateau, Knights Templar and possible treasure, the Holy Grail mystery, leylines and geometric alignments on the land, Nazi treasure hunters, and so much more.

On this tour we will be visiting several of the departements of Languedoc-Roussillon - Ariege-Pyrenees & Aude in particular.

Day 1 - Arrive at Toulouse airport a.m. - transportation to hotel by minibus &/or cars (about an hour and a quarter drive east) - overnight the next 7 nights near Carcassonne. Time for rest before dinner this evening..

Day 2 - Breakfast. Orientation to the area, the tour and teachings on the Cathars & other mysteries of the area. Journey to village of Alet le Bains on the beautiful River Aude for picnic lunch and then visit to Puilaurens castle high on the mountain. Overnight here next 7 nights.

Day 3 - Breakfast. Morning teachings on the Knights Templar & Mysteries of Rennes-le-Chateau. Picnic lunch at Alet les Bains. Afternoon journey to Rennes-le-Chateau for visit to Sauniere museum, church, tower, graveyard and more.

Day 4 - Breakfast. Today we will make our way through this wonderful land of gorges and vineyards through small villages, the magnificent gorge of Galamus, to the incredible Cathar castle of Peyreperteuse (one of the least-ruined castles of the area built high on a rocky crest in the 12th-century. The ruins are spread along a 900-1000 foot long ridge). Time to hike to the top for those who desire. Breathtaking views & an exhilarating experience. We also will be able to see Queribus (a very impressive site perched on a rocky crag 2200 feet high above the village. This site was first recorded in 1020 and was a Cathar stronghold in the 13th century.

Day 5 - Breakfast. Morning teachings on the Black Madonna, Mary Magdalene, Sacred Feminine, Knights Templar, & Bloodline of Christ. Morning visit to the Black Madonna & healing well at Marceille. Afternoon in the nearby, impressive, old walled city of Carcassonnewith its wonderful turrets & vistas. Day & lunch on your own there with optional visits to castle (extra cost), cathedral, shopping, exploring the walls and more.

Day 6 - Breakfast. Afternoon visit to the incredible Grotte de Niaux - incredible cave with ancient cave paintings. Extensive galleries have been excavated in this network of caves halfway up a steep rocky hillside south of Tarascon-sur-Ariege. The wellpreserved prehistoric paintings in them are the best of all those discovered so far in 23 caves in the area. Dating from paleolithic times, around 12,000 BC, they depict mainly animals - bison, ibex, deer & horses - all neatly outlined in black and red. Visitors restricted to 200 persons per day to help preserve the cave & paintings. This is always a highlight of our tour!

Day 7 - Breakfast. Free time OR continued advanced teachings for those interested on Merovingians, Head Mysteries, Egyptian Connections, Priory of Sion & more. Picnic lunch. Free afternoon at Chateau de Cavanac for swimming, tennis, walking, sauna, relaxing, more. (Can end your tour here & overnight near Toulouse airport, if you are only interested in the first portion - see details next page & price on registration form.)

Day 8 - Breakfast & check out of hotel. Journey south & east up, along a beautiful mountain road, into the Pyrenees - mountain range that stretches for 270 miles from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, separating France from Spain. We will stay near the magical, mystical Mount Canigou in Catalonia near Prades to Grande Hotel Thermal, a spa hotel, located in the beautiful Castallane river gorge with waterfalls & lake, ancient sites, wonderful vistas & walks, pool & optional spa session. The spa waters of Molitg-les-Bains are rich in sulphur and sodium as well as fresh w ater plankton. The many qualities of the waters have been recognised by health services for the treatment of eczéma, rheumatism, asthma, psoriasis and other skin conditions.Time for relaxation and spa therapies (optional session) while here. Dinner in Villefranche de Conflent this evening. Overnight here for the next 4 nights.

Day 9 - Breakfast. Free day for relaxing at the Spa - option of spa water therapy session (extra approx 45-50 Euros for a variety of options - special showers, jet pool, mud baths, etc.) and swimming in outdoor pool, walking, hiking & relaxing. Dinner in Villefranche de Conflent this evening. Overnight Grande Hotel Thermal.

Day 10 - Breakfast - morning trip to Collioure on the Mediterranean sea. Free day on your own there - Time for visiting Chateau Royal & the church/lighthouse & the seaside town - chateau (extra), shopping, swimming, boat rides (extra) and more. Lunch on your own there. Return late afternoon. Overnight Grande Hotel Thermal.

Day 11 - Breakfast. Morning trip up into the Pyrenees about 30 minutes, visiting the walled city of Villefranche-de-Conflent with time for shopping, lunch and exploring the walled city. Possibility of visiting some extra abbeys in the area, depending on weather. Dinner in Villefranche de Conflent or other. Overnight Grande Hotel Thermal.

Day 12 - Breakfast. Leave this morning for wonderful mountain journey out of the Pyrenees on beautiful mountain roads. Picnic lunch along the way. Afternoon visit toarea of Montsegur - & viewing & visit to Montsegur - ruined castle on 1000 foot crag . This site provided refuge for over 200 Cathars in 1244 during the Albigensian Crusade until they were martyred on a burning pyre after they descended. Speculation has continued as to whether Cathar treasure is hidden on the site! Return to Toulouse airport area. Overnight at Ibis Hotel or similar near Toulouse airport for flights home in AM or on your own.

Day 13 - Breakfast. Our journey together has ended and transportation to Toulouse airport in AM from nearby hotel.

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