Private: Rennes le Château & Montsegur Cathar castle
Highlights
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Discover the Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Rennes le Chateau.
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Visit the Château de Montségur and Take In the Stunning Views.
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Carefully Selected English-Speaking Guides; Local Experts.
Summary
Rennes-le-Château and the Château de Montségur are two must-see attractions outside Toulouse, but organizing transportation independently cuts into valuable sightseeing time. On this full day tour, travel through the countryside in comfort with your guide and visit both sites in one day! Learn of the mysteries and 19th-century conspiracy theories for which Rennes-le-Château is famous for. Follow the Cathar road to Château de Montségur—where spectacular Languedoc scenery awaits.
Tour info
Duration
8 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English
Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
In the morning, we will come and pick you up at your centrally located hotel in Toulouse. Meet your English speaking driver who will go over the itinerary and program of the day. Then board your air conditioned minivan and depart for the foot hills of the Pyrénées mountain range. This is where the small village of Rennes le Chateau and the Cathar castle of Montségur are located. Don’t forget to wear good walking shoes as the climb to the castle is made on rocky, uneven grounds.
Experience Rennes le Château, a small French hilltop village known internationally for being at the center of various conspiracy theories and for being the location of an alleged buried treasure discovered by its 19th-century priest Bérenger Saunière (name of the curator of the Louvre in the Da Vinci Code). After visiting the village, follow the Cathar road and arrive at Château de Montségur, which was built on the ruins of one of the last strongholds of the Cathars. It is one of the most symbolic destinations in this part of France. After the visit we'll return to Toulouse where we met you for this fantastic journey.
What’s included?
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Pick up and drop off at hotel. -
English speaking driver guide. -
Visit of the village of Rennes le Château including the church. -
Follow the Cathar Route. -
Visit the Cathar castle of Montségur. -
Entrance fees to monuments, museums, attractions.
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Personal insurance and expenses.
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Meals and drinks.
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Gratuities for the guide.
Things to know
Before you book
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English speaking tours, other languages on request.
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Comfortable walking shoes are required, please note that the access to the Castle represents rough paths, most without handrails. Approximately 40 minutes up the hilly access.
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This product is on request. We will confirm availability within the shortest possible time after we receive your order.
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Not wheelchair accessible.
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This tour requires minimum 2 adults to operate.
Before you go
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Remember to bring good walking/hiking shoes.
Cancellation Policy
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Operator strictly adheres to its cancellation policy and will make no exceptions to the policy. If Guest chooses to cancel his or her reservation, Operator must receive written notice of said cancellation in writing via certified mail, fax or e-mail sent to [email protected] (with confirmation of receipt from Operator), and Guest shall be subject to the following cancellation fee schedule:
Ophorus requires full payment by credit card, internet payment (through our website) or wire transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest) to make a reservation. We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%. For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund:
Up to 8 days prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees.
7 days prior to departure and less > no refund.
No show - no refund.
Redemption information
If any hotel or predetermined meeting place changes, notify Orphorus immediately. Otherwise be at location 10 minutes prior to pick up time.
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
About operator:
Ophorus Tours is both a licensed Tour Operator, member of Atout France and ETOA, and a Transportation company with headquarters in Bordeaux. We operate since 2005 and conduct Walking Tours, Day Trips, Private Tours, Shore Excursions and multi-regional Tours throughout France.
Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world.
Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...
Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world.
Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...
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