Not a model, not a replica, the real deal. It was amazing. To look at drawings made thousands of…read moreyears ago was humbling. To see the signatures of adventurers from the 1700's and 1800's who have also stood in awe and looked at the same things only reinforced the sense that we are a tiny, insignificant speck in history. I think for me that was the best part about this visit, to be reminded how small and inconsequential me and my problems are. The guide was knowledgeable and handled well a group that was larger than I'd expected. The cave is large enough and the ventilation good enough that having a half billion people tromp through won't ruin the cave paintings. Sadly water seeping from unexpected places has marred a few but even then they've built tiny, artificial stalactites to limit the amount that gets to the paintings. And the end of the tour provided a surprise that I never would have guessed. I'm not tellin' so you got to see for yourself. They provide flashlights and if you go at the right time there's a tour available in English. The road to the cave is a bit narrow so two cars meeting head on would have meant an exciting drive in reverse for one. And the parking lot is under a roof of rock which means no rain but guarantees a poopy pelting from the local birds. There are sections that are slippery, narrow and irregular so wear shoes with a little traction. Bring your jacket too. It would be uncomfortably cold without one. Go and be humbled ....and amazed

This place is amazing! To start with, it is a cave with real drawings of Magdalenian people. How…read morecool is that! And to add to the fun, the guide giving the English tour was very knowledgeable (I asked her about her background - she majored in art, with a focus on prehistoric art), and the setting is beautiful. Couple practical things to know - there are two English tours per day, which do fill out during the high season. Also, the cave is very cold (what else would you expect?) - bring a jacket!

Ever heard of the Cathars? They were big in this part of the world 800 years ago and they changed…read moreworld history. If you.re interested in them you could read some books about them, or come on one of these week-long tours, or better still do both. Highly recommended Tours. Thrilling history. This really is as good as it gets.

Top rate tours of the Languedoc focusing on Cathar sites and other locations associated with the…read moreAlbigensian Crusade. First rate historical tours.

From the owner: Tourisme dans la cité et dans la région L'Office de Tourisme de Carcassonne délivre un grand nombre…read mored'informations aux touristes de passage. Dépliants sur les activités sportives ou artistiques de la région et de la ville mais aussi horaires de bus ou de cinéma. Il organise également des visites guidées de la Bastide Saint Louis le jeudi matin en juillet et en août seulement, départ à 9h30 de l'Office de Tourisme.

This is well worth seeing if you're traveling through this part of France…read more Caves Byrrh is a historic aperitif winery with an immersive industrial heritage museum boasting one of the world's largest wine barrels. Your self-guided tour (€5.50 for this senior) takes you through a pretty courtyard & into a large structure with rows & rows of huge barrels. At the very back is the most impressive barrel. Then you make your way back the way you came until you're in the tasting room/retail shop, where you are given 2 samples of their product. Nice way to spend a rainy afternoon.

A very impressive winery and museum just west of Perpignan. Tours are given at frequent intervals…read morethroughout the day and for most of the tour non-French speakers are accommodated for (through the audio-tour-phones). While there is a physical guide (depending on what tour you sign up for), the tour also includes many segments with little displayed screens throughout the museum that will play the selected language of the audio-tour. These movies are very high quality and produced very professionally. I like how the museum is very hands-on and will let you get up close to their machines and ingredients, as well as a taste of their aromatised wine... or grape juice for those who do not or can not drink.

From the owner: Une demeure typique à colombages On l'aperçoit de loin avec ses tons orangés et ses colombages…read more.. La maison qui abrite aujourd'hui l'Office du tourisme est une demeure urbaine moyenâgeuse typique de la région, datant du XVIè siècle. Restaurée en 1963, elle est formée d'un rez-de-chaussée de pierre - autrefois occupé par une boutique - qui soutient trois étages fait de bois et de briques.