Service Description

Your first stop is Mirepoix, a charming medieval bastide and one of the most distinctive towns of this Pyrenean region. During a private walking tour, you will explore its half-timbered houses, arcaded square, and cathedral, while discovering the area’s deep Cathar history and the unique story of Mirepoix’s reconstruction after medieval destruction. You will then have free time to explore at your own pace. On Mondays, the town hosts the largest weekly market of the region, a lively and deeply local experience—very different in atmosphere and produce from markets further north. It is an ideal moment to observe daily life, browse stalls, and enjoy lunch independently at a café or market stand alongside locals. In the afternoon, you continue to Fanjeaux, a hilltop Cathar bastide turned quiet artists’ retreat. A guided walk through the village introduces its layered past and commanding views, followed by a personal encounter with a local artist, offering a contemporary echo to the region’s long tradition of independent thought and creativity. Included: – Services of a registered local guide for the full day – Two private walking tours as described – Artist encounter in Fanjeaux Not included: – Cancellation insurance (guests are advised to be covered by their personal travel insurance) – Personal expenses and extras not mentioned above – Tips Cost (all taxes included): – Guiding services: €540 for up to 6 passengers Add €10 per person from 7 passengers Need a ride? – Driver services from your hotel in Toulouse for the whole day: €650 for a van up to 6 passengers (quotes for other vehicles up to tourism coaches on request)