Top Midi-Pyrénées Car Tours in 2026

Two nights at a four star hotel within walking distance of the Sanctuary Breakfast and dinner included on both nights Private transfers from the airport or train station on arrival and departure Five hour guided tour of the Sanctuary with a licensed local guide Entry included to the Basilica of St Pius X and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary Private experience for your group only, with no other travellers joining

Journey into one of the most decisive chapters of medieval French history on this private day trip to Albi and Cordes-sur-Ciel from Toulouse. Travel a dramatic chapter of medieval history. Discover how the Albigensian Crusade transformed Occitania, reshaped political power and left a lasting mark on the cities of Albi and Cordes-sur-Ciel Throughout the day, this experience goes beyond the exploration of beautiful monuments. It offers a unique opportunity to understand how religion, politics, warfare, and economic ambition shaped medieval southern France and left a lasting imprint on the landscape that survives today. -Follow the story of the Cathars and the Albigensian Crusade -Understand how medieval warfare reshaped southern France -Explore Albi, symbol of ecclesiastical authority after the crusade -Walk through Cordes-sur-Ciel, one of France's most remarkable medieval hill town -Discover the rise of royal and religious power in medieval Occitania

Begin your day with a drive from Toulouse to Cahors, a city with over two thousand years of history. In antiquity, it was known as Divona Cadurcorum, a name that refers to a sacred spring, associated with a Celtic water goddess: this was a place defined by water. First, encounter the natural origin of the city at the Fontaine des Chartreux — a powerful underground spring that supplied water and likely gave rise to early religious practices. Then move into the Roman period, where urban organization becomes visible through remains like Diane's Arc, part of ancient thermal baths. As you progress, enter the Middle Ages, where you’ll explore the Cathedral of St. Stephen of Cahors, a monumental structure. After Cahors, travel to Cabrerets, where you will visit the Pech Merle Cave. The paintings you will see there date back to prehistoric times — around 20,000 to 30,000 years ago. They are evidence of symbolic thinking, of culture, and of early human imagination.

Begin your journey with a scenic drive to Rocamadour, a medieval village nestled in the Alzou Valley. Upon arrival, take a moment to admire the dramatic canyon carved into the limestone plateaus of the Quercy region. Explore the village, the space of daily life and commerce, before ascending the Grand Staircase to the religious complex, the spiritual heart of the site. Discover the Black Madonna, a statue housed in one of the chapels, believed to perform miracles. Learn about the founding legend of Saint Amadour, a hermit whose perfectly preserved body was discovered in the 12th century, establishing Rocamadour as a major pilgrimage destination. Continue to the castle, which ensured protection and control, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Finally, visit La Borie d’Imbert, a traditional farm, before returning to Toulouse.