Top Midi-Pyrénées Spring Break

Discover the wine bars of the Toulouse city center with this small-group tour. Meet your guide for a walking tour that includes several intimate wine bars and taste your way through the lesser-known wines of southwest France. Learn wine tasting techniques and snack on local foods including charcuterie and cheeses during the tour. Explore new grape varietals and build confidence in how to order wine in France and beyond.

An immersive and intimate wine experience, renowned for its authenticity and premium quality. Between heartfelt encounters with passionate winemakers and a guided tasting of around ten wines, guests discover the region in a whole new light. Throughout the experience, you’ll travel comfortably in a luxury minivan with a private driver, and be dropped off at home with your purchases. All this under the care of a dedicated and knowledgeable guide, for a gourmet escape in complete serenity—no stress, no hassle.

Discover the Gaillac Wine Region on a Small Group Tour Explore Gaillac, one of France’s oldest wine regions, on this half-day small group tour from Toulouse. Dating back to the 2nd century B.C., Gaillac is known for its rolling vineyards and diverse wines. Departure from Toulouse - Meet your English-speaking driver-guide at a central meeting point and travel in a premium air-conditioned minivan to the Gaillac wine region, just north of Toulouse. Explore Gaillac’s Winemaking Heritage - Visit two carefully selected wineries to learn about local grape varieties like Braucol, Duras, Mauzac, and Loin de l’Oeil. Discover Gaillac’s unique wines, from crisp whites to robust reds and sparkling varieties. Wine Tastings and Return - Enjoy guided tastings at both wineries before relaxing on the drive back to Toulouse. This intimate tour is perfect for wine lovers seeking an authentic taste of southern France.

Step into the story of Saint Bernadette with this immersive walking tour through Lourdes. Guided by a knowledgeable local, you’ll retrace the key moments of Bernadette’s life—from her humble birthplace at the Moulin de Boly to the Cachot where her family lived during the apparitions of 1858. Visit the hospice where she studied with the Sisters of Nevers, and the parish church where she was baptized and took her First Communion. Along the way, hear powerful anecdotes that bring Bernadette’s world to life, and discover how her visions forever changed the town’s destiny. You’ll also explore the former presbytery where she shared her divine message, gaining insight into both her spiritual path and the deep-rooted history of Lourdes. But this isn’t just a journey through time—it’s also a taste of the Pyrenees. Enjoy local delicacies like cured meats, artisan cheese, and three wine tastings, all sourced from regional producers. It’s a unique blend of culture, faith, and flavor.

Spend a Day at the Most Beautiful Sites Around Toulouse Departure from Toulouse Meet your English-speaking driver at your hotel and depart in an air-conditioned vehicle towards Albi. Albi and Its Cathedral Visit Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, the world’s largest brick structure, built as a fortress in the 13th century. Inside, admire its stunning Renaissance frescoes. Old Albi and Toulouse-Lautrec Museum Stroll through Vieil Alby, discovering medieval streets, cloisters, and Renaissance mansions like Hôtel de Reynes. Optionally, visit the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum (entry not included). Enjoy free time for lunch. Cordes-sur-Ciel Explore this stunning hilltop village, known for its Gothic homes, ogive windows, and medieval market square. Visit artisan shops and galleries. Wine Tasting in Gaillac End the day in Gaillac, one of France’s oldest wine regions. Visit a winery and taste a variety of wines, including the famous Perlé. Return to Toulouse to conclude the tour.

Visit Europe’s largest walled city, Carcassonne, on a full-day excursion from Toulouse. With a private guide, drive towards Carcassonne, stopping in the village of Castelnaudary to admire the Canal du Midi, a feat of modern-day civil engineering. Then, head to the medieval village for a guided tour of the walled city. Your day concludes with wine tasting at a small vineyard before heading back to Toulouse.