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.

Brent puts his heart and soul into his tours. He provided detailed information about Carcassonne,…read moreas well as the region. Wine and chocolate was the primary focus, but there was descriptive information about the history and geography of Carcassonne. He showed us many pictures as well to exemplify his stories further. The places we visited were excellent choices, and the proprietors greeted us with a welcoming and hospitable attitude. Brent is caring, warm, and interested in his travellers, and I would highly recommend his tours to others. A delightful experience! Sincerely, Wendy R. (Toronto)

From the owner: Love wine tasting? Love chocolate? Enjoy hearing historical stories of places you visit? The Cocoa…read more& Grapes - Chocolate & Wine Tasting Food Tour of Carcassonne is the tour for you. Taste exquisite handmade chocolates and delicious local fine wines, while seeing and hearing fascinating stories of Carcassonne, France. Enjoy our highly-rated guided walking tour along the 16th century streets of Carcassonne's Bastide Saint-Louis. Revelations include firsts in the world of wine created right here in this dynamic and intriguing wine growing region, and learn about the ancient roots and modern artisanal production of theobroma cacao, the 'food of the gods.'

A pleasant surprise. Josephine Baker's home for 30 years has been brought back to its former glory…read more The grounds and gardens are immaculate, with a troop of gardeners picking up every leaf and planting new flowers near the chapel. A falconry show begins at 11:15, with another at 4. Audioguides in numerous languages are available at the gift shop and start of the tour. The gorgeous chateau has an interesting history beginning in the 15th century, with gargoyles galore. Josephine, resistance fighter, humanitarian, and world renowned singer and dancer from the 1920s to the 60s, installed some amazing bathrooms into the chateau, which has lots of stairs. Great views over the valley and village. Pieces of her music are available on the audio guide. A woman-owned business about an amazing woman. Cafe and toilets are available. Free parking, but tickets are required to enter grounds.

Chateau Milandes was built in the early 15th Century, but it's most famous inhabitant (in my…read moreopinion) was Josephine Baker. She started renting the Château in 1937, then bought it and lived their till the late 1960s. This is where she raised her flock of adopted children (she had 12!). Evicted and swindled in her later years, she spent her final years elsewhere, dying in Paris in 1975. The Château was bought 20 some years ago, and the current owner and her daughter have brought back the Château and gardens in all their glory! The items on display map out Baker's tumultuous life, from her birth in Jim Crow Missouri to her rise to fame on the French entertainment world. Truly fascinating and a must see for any fan of Josephine Baker!