Smart Travels Europe with Rudy Maxa Carcassonne and the Pyrenees, Bordeaux and the Dordogne
France’s Carcassonne & The Pyrenees From a fairy tale fortress to the gentle Pyrenees, Rudy takes in the castles and peaks of this magical region. We tour the largest fortress in Europe, Carcassonne. A gallop through the countryside takes in several romantic castle ruins and the artwork of Toulouse Lautrec. Then we head for high country and one of the worlds natural wonders a mountain amphitheatre with cascading waterfalls.
TIPS on driving in France, and mountain trails. France’s Bordeaux & Dordogne The worlds finest wines, sweeping vineyards and fine food couple with a river valley dotted with castles. We sample the best Bordeaux then cruise the lovely Dordogne and Lot rivers with stops at chateaux, ancient watermills, and perched villages. Cooking classes and an underground adventure to see pre-historic cave paintings round out the trip. TIPS on wine tasting and walking paths.