Grand tour of the nature parks

Grand tour of the nature parks
Wide open spaces, crafts and traditions
Grand tour of the nature parks
Wide open spaces, crafts and traditions
Grand tour of the nature parks
Wide open spaces, crafts and traditions

GROUP offer

7 days / 6 nights
From 20 to 50 persons

Destination (s)

Languedoc Roussillon
Occitanie - South of France

Themes

Arts and craft
Countryside
Gastronomy – Cooking
Heritage – Museums
Mountain
Sports and Outdoor

Wide open spaces, crafts and traditions

From the authentic Anduze, famous for its pottery, to Millau, famous for its glove-making, via Saint-Jean-du-Gard, the Grands Causses and Cévennes natural parks amaze us with their preserved landscapes and the diversity of the natural sites they offer: Abime de Bramabiau, Gorges du Tarn, causses, valleys. An incredibly rich history from the Templars period to the Camisards war and crafts such as silk and glove making, testify to the diversity of this region. Fresh air, local gastronomy and discoveries are on the program.

program

Day 1 – Uzes

Guided tour of the charming town of Uzes in the early afternoon. From the arcades of the Place aux Herbes to the Fenestrelle tower, wind your way through a maze of narrow streets and shady squares lined with 17th and 18th century town houses.
Night in Anduze.

Day 2 – The Cevennes train and the Bamboo plantation

Board the Cevennes steam train for a journey through tunnels and viaducts, offering panoramic views of the Cevennes valleys.
Lunch
In the afternoon, visit the Bamboo plantation of Anduze, a remarkable exotic spectacle where more than a thousand varieties of bamboo, remarkable trees, flowers, and rare plants await you for a magical journey into the heart of nature.
Night in Anduze.

Day 3 – Cevennes past

Discover the history of the Protestants in the Cevennes and the famous Camisard war. In the heart of a Cevenol hamlet and its typical narrow streets, with authentic exhibits and documents, the Musee du Desert brings to life the Huguenot past and the history of the Camisards.
Lunch
Visit of the Silk Museum, retracing the sericulture past in the Cevennes. From the breeding of the silkworms to the manufacture, you will discover all the stages of the transformation of the silk and the traditional silk techniques.
Night in Anduze.

Day 4 – Nature Day

Drive through the Cevennes offering numerous panoramas of a land of character where man has been able to work with nature to shape the landscape. Visit of the Bramabiau abyss to discover this unique spot between rock and water.
Lunch
In the afternoon, discover La Cité de Pierres in Montpellier-le-Vieux, an imaginary town designed by nature. A journey told on board the little train with a stop at the baume obscure (rock shelter) for a video projection revealing the 7 keys to the city.
Night in Millau.

Day 5 – Gorges du Tarn

Discover the Tarn Gorges, the longest gorges in Europe, reaching a depth of 500 metres in some places and home to a fauna and flora that have become rare and even exceptional nowadays, with an 8 km boat trip.
Lunch.
Visit of the house of vultures: Cameras installed in the cliffs film the different colonies of vultures live. The images will be commented on by our enthusiastic guides. An observation terrace equipped with telescopes to contemplate the vultures in the sky of the Gorges and a unique panorama of the Jonte gorges.
Night in Millau.

Day 6 – Local Traditions

In the morning, departure for Roquefort, to discover this world-famous cheese from the Causses. Visit of the cellars where you will discover the production and maturing process.
Lunch.
In the afternoon, discover the old town of Millau and its traditions, notably by visiting a glove-making workshop, a tradition of the region.
Night in Millau.

Day 7 – The Templar villages

Departure to the villages of Ste Eulalie du Cernon and La Cavalerie to discover the old Templar properties.
Lunch.
End of our services

Package services

This offer includes 

  • Accommodation in 3- or 4-star hotels, half board in Anduze and Millau
  • Lunches in traditional local restaurants, ¼ of wine, coffee
  • Entrance fees to the sites and activities mentioned in the programme
  • Guided tours of Uzès, Ste Eulalie and La Cavalerie
  • Full day guide services on days 3, 5 and 6

This offer does not include

  • Transportation
  • Everything that is not mentioned in the description.
  • Personal expenses

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