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Languedoc Toulouse ◆ Carcassonne ◆ Albi with Your Council Leader Dr IN FRANCE’S LANGUEDOC TOULOUSE ◆ CARCASSONNE ◆ ALBI With Your Council Leader Dr. Joyce Davis, President, World Affairs Council of Harrisburg October 6 to 14, 2018 Y MARCH E B 3 V 0, R 2 E 0 S EARLY 1 E 8 R BOOKING N SAVINGS N N S ! A E V E L $ UP 600 PE R C O Dear Council Traveler, Bask in the South of France’s natural splendor during les beaux jours de l’automne (the beautiful days of autumn) on this exclusively designed, nine‑day sojourn amid the unspoiled landscapes, traditional French villages and lofty Cathar fortresses of the rich historical provinces of Languedoc‑Roussillon and Midi‑Pyrénées—a well‑kept secret of allure and intrigue—recently redesignated the Occitania region. Immerse yourself in the authentic way of life and vivid local culture and delve into the complex history, traditions and legends of its many past inhabitants, from the ancient Greeks and Romans to the Occitans and the Cathars. During this comprehensive itinerary, one of the widely acclaimed Town & Country Life® series, experience a unique combination of both town and country, from the UNESCO World Heritage‑designated medieval Cité de Carcassonne with its two concentric stone walls and 53 towers to the impossibly picturesque hilltop village of Cordes‑sur‑Ciel, built in the 13th century by the Count of Toulouse, and the rarely ventured département of Aude’s ample vineyards, where medieval monks first produced crisp Blanquette, a sparkling wine that predates Champagne. Enjoy two specially arranged wine tastings and a private cruise on the breathtaking Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage site and historic link between the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Marvel at the natural wonders of the Corbières region and the Pyrénées Mountains and walk the storybook cobblestone lanes amidst the Southern Gothic‑style architecture and distinctive red‑brick buildings of the UNESCO‑designated episcopal city of Albi. Interact with local residents who will share insights into their daily lives in the Occitania region during the exclusive Town & Country Life® Forum. Enjoy accommodations in the comfortable Hotel Mercure Albi Bastides, ideally located overlooking the River Tarn with terrace views of the medieval heart of Albi, and in the charming Château de Floure, an authentic 16th‑century French country estate. Golden Age of Toulouse Pre‑Program and Medieval Cathar Mystique Post‑Program Options are available to enhance your exploration of France’s best‑kept secret. This one‑of‑a‑kind small group travel program invites you to explore le coeur (the heart) of France’s most fascinating yet undiscovered region at the best time of year, and it is an excellent value. Other educational groups share this departure, so make your reservation today. Call (800) 942‑5004 x 209 or x 217 (email: [email protected]). Warm Regards, Shoshana Altrichter, Travel Director Can’t travel at this time? Ask about the Council’s other cruises with Gohagan & Company to Cambridge or China and the Yangtze River. Tour Leader Dr. Joyce M. Davis is founder and President of the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg. She also is Director of Communications for the City of Harrisburg. Davis is former foreign correspondent and foreign editor for National Public Radio and Knight Ridder Newspapers. She served NPR as Editor for the Middle East and Africa, as well as for Asia and Europe before she was promoted to Deputy Foreign Editor. She lived in Paris for a year as a participant in the “journalists En Europe” program sponsored by the European Union and Columbia University. Davis is a member of several boards, including the World Affairs Councils of America. Cooperating Councils: AKRON • ALABAMA • ALASKA • ARIZONA • ATLANTA • AUSTIN • BALTIMORE • BOSTON • BUFFALO • CHARLESTON • CHARLOTTE • CHICAGO • GREATER CINCINNATI • CLEVELAND • COLORADO SPRINGS • COLUMBIA • COLUMBUS • CONNECTICUT • DALLAS/FORT WORTH • DENVER • GREATER HAMPTON ROADS • GREATER RICHMOND • HARRISBURG • HILTON HEAD • HOUSTON • INLAND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA • JACKSONVILLE • KANSAS CITY • KENTUCKY/SOUTHERN INDIANA • LAS VEGAS • LOS ANGELES • MAINE • MID‑HUDSON VALLEY • MILWAUKEE • MINNESOTA • MONTANA • MONTEREY BAY • NAPLES • NEW HAMPSHIRE • NEW ORLEANS • NORTHERN CALIFORNIA • ORANGE COUNTY • OREGON • PEORIA • PITTSBURGH • GREATER READING • RHODE ISLAND • SAN ANTONIO • SAN DIEGO • SANTA FE • SAVANNAH • SEATTLE • SONOMA COUNTY • SOUTH DAKOTA • SOUTH TEXAS • ST. LOUIS • STAMFORD • TACOMA • TENNESSEE • TRAVERSE CITY • UTAH • VERMONT • WASHINGTON, DC • WESTERN COLORADO • WESTERN MICHIGAN • WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA Cover: The fortified walls and cobblestone byways of medieval Tucked below Cathar castles, quaint and cobbled Carcassonne have remained intact since approximately 100 B.C. lanes wind through medieval French villages. FRANCE Itinerary FRANCE Day Cordes-sur-Ciel 1 Depart the U.S. Pre-Program Toulouse Option* or Noailles Languedoc 2 Toulouse, France/Albi Sea Gaillac Albi Mediterranean ◆◆ Check into the Hotel Mercure Castres Caunes-Minervois Albi Bastides. Toulouse Minerve 3 Albi i nal du Mid ◆◆ Walking tour of medieval Albi with visits to Castelnaudary Ca the Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile and Collégiale Carcassonne Floure Abbaye Saint-Salvi. Alet-les-Bains de Fontfroide Cultural Enrichments: Couiza ◆◆ Tour of Palais de la Berbie’s acclaimed Musée Toulouse-Lautrec. UNESCO Château Mediterranean ◆◆ Lunch in a local restaurant. World Heritage Site de Quéribus Sea 4 Albi/Gaillac/Noailles/Cordes-sur-Ciel Air Routing ◆◆ Full-day excursion to Gaillac and Cordes-sur-Ciel with a visit to the Abbaye Saint-Michel de Gaillac. Cultural Enrichments: ◆◆ Wine tasting and tour at a family-owned estate in the village of Noailles. ◆◆ Languedoc Town & Country Life® Forum in Albi. Experience captivating, seldom‑visited 5 Albi/Castres/Castelnaudary/ Languedoc—the western half of Château de Floure ◆◆ Mediterranean France that extends Afternoon check-in to the Château de Floure. from the Alps to the Pyrénées— Cultural Enrichments: ◆◆ Visit to the Goya Museum in Castres. where la vie unfolds amid ◆◆ C’est Bon! CULINARY TRADITIONS™ Langudeoc medieval villages, lively outdoor cooking demonstration and traditional Coat of Arms. markets and hectares of lush cassoulet lunch in Castelnaudary. vineyards that produce some of France’s best wine. 6 Château de Floure/ This carefully planned itinerary balances time Carcassonne /Canal du Midi on your own to partake in local life with guided ◆◆ Walking tour of Carcassonne with visits to the historical and cultural excursions, immersing you in Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus and the the daily rhythms and generations‑old customs Château Comtal. in these quaint towns and villages. Parler (talk) Cultural Enrichments: with local residents as they go about their day and ◆◆ Time at leisure to explore Carcassonne. during our Town & Country Life® Forum. ◆◆ Canal du Midi cruise in a flat-bottomed boat. Experience delectable regional specialties during 7 Château de Floure/Corbières Wine Region/ two private wine tastings and specially arranged meals, Abbaye de Fontfroide including the C’est Bon! CULINARY TRADITIONS™ ◆◆ Guided tour of Narbonne. ◆◆ th excursion in Castelnaudary, birthplace of cassoulet. Visit to the 12 -century Cistercian Admire iconic works by Goya and Toulouse‑Lautrec in Abbaye de Fontfroide. Occitania’s most comprehensive museums and explore Cultural Enrichment: ◆◆ Corbières wine tasting and cellar tour. the rich architectural histories along the cobbled rues of beautiful, provincial villages. Enjoy charming 8 Château de Floure/ Caunes‑Minervois/Minerve accommodations in an authentic French château and ◆◆ Walking tour of the medieval hilltop villages of in a historic former water mill overlooking the Caunes-Minervois and Minerve, with guided River Tarn. This exclusive program at an excellent value visits to the Abbaye de Caunes-Minervois and is part of the popular Town & Country Life® series, the Église Saint-Étienne. providing intimate, incomparable travel experiences, Cultural Enrichment: custom built with your joie de vivre in mind. ◆◆ Time at leisure in Minerve. 9 Floure/Toulouse Post-Program Cathar Country Option* or ◆◆ Return to the U.S. * Available at additional cost. The scenic skyline of medieval Albi, known as ‘la rouge’ for its signature red-brick architecture, is dominated by the historic monuments of Cathedral Sainte-Cécile and the iconic Pont Vieux spanning the River Tarn. Mediterranean Sea Stroll the quiet lanes of Cordes-sur-Ciel, a scenic village founded in 1222 by the Count of Toulouse. Albi Savor lunch with regional wine in a restaurant. Known as “la rouge” by locals for the Enjoy time to explore Albi at your own pace. town’s signature red‑brick architecture, Experience a special Town & Country the UNESCO World Heritage‑designated Life® Forum with local residents, who will old city of Albi became a powerful episcopal discuss daily life in the South of France. center and market town following a crusade against the Cathars in the 13th century. Gaillac The quaint town of Gaillac is Today, beautiful Renaissance maisons located in one of France’s oldest (houses) and iconic crimson brick buildings wine‑growing regions, where narrow line the cobblestone streets, built with rues brim with bâtisse à colombages the wealth of 15th‑ and 16th‑century (half‑timbered buildings) and open up to textile and dye industries. Stroll across charming village squares. The vineyards of the River Tarn along the 10th‑century Gaillac produce grapes to make red wines (Old Bridge) for a spectacular Pont Vieux like Syrah, Cabernet
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