Walkers' World 
Guided Rambling Holidays
Languedoc,
South-west France

 Oct 5 - 12,   2008

The Languedoc region of South-West France offers a variety of spectacular scenery. The Pyrenees Mountains tumble down to the azure Mediterranean.  A coastal foot-path provides lovely walking while inland areas are filled with castles and vineyards. As well as its beguiling landscape, Languedoc's history makes this region fascinating. This was the land of medieval troubadours and one can imagine knights on horse-back on the narrow streets of Carcassone. Artistic treasures abound. Picasso and Matisse lived and worked in the town of Collioure. The Dali Theater/Museum is just across the border in Spain. But our holidays in Languedoc are not just about scenery, history and art. The Languedoc's gastronomic heritage rivals any in France and no trip here would be complete without indulging in food and wine.

Walkers' World rambling holiday is a two-centred week. For six nights we stay in the pretty Mediterranean beach-front town of Collioure and our last night is in the exciting city of Toulouse. While in Collioure we walk on coastal paths along the azure Mediterranean and amid vineyards and castles in the hills surrounding the town. Our daily guided walks explore beautiful countryside and historic villages. Inland we stroll along the Canal du Midi and visit Carcassonne (both are UNESCO World Heritage sites). We have two guides so there will be both easy walking and some that is more challenging.