France Walking Tours

The Cathars were a heretical set which existed in the Middle Ages.  The Cathars were a heretical set which existed in the Middle Ages. They were destroyed by a violent crusade authorized by the Pope and the tangible remains of this struggle are the dramatically sited castles built by the Cathars all over the Languedoc region.

West of the Massif Central lies a region of lush valleys dotted with little towns and villages. The Dordogne and Vezere Rivers meander through this tranquil landscape, irrigating forests that have produced wild mushrooms and rich black truffles for centuries.

Paths lead across rolling hills, through woods and flower-filled pastures, past medieval castles perched improbably on the edge of cliffs and gorges and stone-built medieval villages. Cuisine is a feature and the Perigord region is famous for its truffles and foie gras.

In the heart of Provence lies the Luberon, where ochre-coloure villages nestle amongst lavender fields and vineyards, and gentle hills rise to the south.