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Château de Floure September/October 2018 ◆◆ In the heart of Cathar Country, just minutes Itinerary* from Carcassonne ◆◆ Charming, individually decorated rooms 1 Depart the U.S. ◆◆ Historical castle 2 Toulouse, France/Albi ◆◆ Modern amenities ◆◆ Fine local cuisine 3 Albi ◆◆ Complimentary Wi-Fi
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5 Albi/Castres/Castelnaudary/Canal du Midi/Floure ◆◆ 18th-century, historically registered former water mill overlooking the River Tarn 6 Floure/Carcassonne ◆◆ Spacious accommodations 7 Floure/Corbières Wine Region/Abbaye de Fontfroide ◆◆ Spectacular views of the old city of Albi from the hotel’s terrace 8 Floure/Caunes-Minervois/Minerve ◆◆ Modern amenities ◆◆ Seasonal, regional cuisine 9 Floure/Toulouse/Return to the U.S.
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