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The wonderful thing about the South of France is the amazing variety that it offers visitors in a mix of big cities, medieval towns and hilltop villages that are truly inspiring.

TOULOUSE
The high-tech centre of the aerospace industry in France has over 2,000 years of history and a first-rate heritage.
» Basilica of St. Sernin
» Jacobin Convent
» St. Étienne Cathedral
» Bemberg Foundation
» Augustins Museum - Toulouse Museum of Fine Arts
» La Cité de l’Espace - Space City
» Airbus Factory

THE BASQUE COUNTRY
The vast region in the western Pyrenees is home to worldfamous winter sports centres, coastal resorts and much more.
» La Rhune Mountain
» Biarritz Marine Museum
» Asiatica Museum of Asian Art
» Biarritz History Museum
» Planet Chocolate Museum
» Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
» St-Jean-de-Luz
» San Sebastián

CARCASSONNE
The greatest fortress city of Europe lies at the crossing of two major traffic roads in the foothills of the Pyrenees.
» Old Town & the Basilica of St. Nazaire
» Château Comtal
» Eagles of La Cité - medieval falconry show
» Australian Park

LOURDES
Drawing pilgrims from all over the world. Its prime location at the foot of the Pyrenees makes it an ideal base for outdoor activities and excursions to the mountains.
» Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes
» St. Bernadette Museum
» Chateau-Fort & Pyrenean Museum
» Pyrenees National Park & Cirque de Gavarnie
» Pic du Midi astronomical observatory
» Pont d’Espagne
» Betharram Grottos
» River Rafting Gave de Pau
» Lac Vert Water Park


Top tips/recommended tours:
  • Direct flight from Dublin to Carcassonne
  • 1 night in Carcassonne | Breakfast & Dinner
  • 1 night in Toulouse | Breakfast & Dinner
  • 2 nights in Lourdes  | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach for duration of the tour
  • Direct flight from Lourdes to Dublin
Local Information
Day 1  
Morning flight and transfer on arrival at Carcassonne; guided tour of La Cité followed by medieval falconry show at the Eagles of La Cité
Day 2 
Full day in the Space City in Toulouse; guided city tour of Toulouse
Day 3  
Morning visit to the Airbus A380 assembly factory to see the Concorde, the A380 and other planes; afternoon at the Aquensis Spa Thermal Centre 
Day 4  
Guided walking tour of Lourdes, visit to the Chateau-Fort and Pyrenean Museum; excursion to the Pic du Midi astronomical observatory
Day 5  
Visit to the Betharram Grottos; transfer to Lourdes airport for return flight to Ireland

Combine SOUTHERN FRANCE 
with BARCELONA or BILBAO!