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Light Cycling Holiday in Tarn Bastides Albigeois from Albi.Albi, Salettes, Puycelsi, Najac, Cordes sur Ciel, Villefranche-de-Rouergue, St. Antonin Noble Val.
Albi, UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
Today the Old Bridge (Pont-Vieux), the Saint-Salvi quarter and its
church are testimony to its initial development (10th -11th centuries).
Following the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathar heretics (13th
century) it became a powerful episcopal city. Built in a unique southern
French Gothic style from local brick in characteristic red and orange
colors, the lofty fortified Cathedral (late 13th century) dominates
the city, demonstrating the power regained by the Roman Catholic clergy.
Alongside the Cathedral is the vast bishop's Palais de la Berbie, overlooking
the river and surrounded by residential quarters that date back to the
Middle Ages. The Episcopal City of Albi forms a coherent and homogeneous
ensemble of monuments and quarters that has remained largely unchanged
over the centuries.
West of Albi. You then head North through rolling countryside, visiting wonderfully preserved fortified villages (Bastides), the most famous of which is hill-top Cordes-sur-Ciel. These walled settlements, with grid-pattern streets and handsome squares, are now beautiful reminders of the great conflicts of the Middle Ages. More to North you will head to Najac the famous fortress in Aveyron where you can even bike to Villefranche de Rouergue in the 10 days trip. Click here for some pictures of this cycling tour in Tarn, Albi & BastidesLight tour : 28 - 48 km a day. (longer distances up to 70 km a day
are possible).
In some of the superior hotels of a less known department (Tarn) of France we propose a high quality cycling holiday tour. Medieval villages with famous names and beautiful castles, Gaillac vineyards, and the Gorges de l'Aveyron: a light cycling tour made up to discover this historically interesting part of France. Accommodations: *** hotels, one Chambre d'Hôtes de Charme with equal
standard one **** BnB hotel in Albi. The hotels chosen for this tour
are small nicely restored mansions in medieval village of which 4 are
labeled l'un des plus beau villages de France: one of the 100 nicest
villages of France. Good accessibility (railway) from the airport of Toulouse and (UK travellers Ryanair) the Airport of Rodez.
Winding river valleys,
empty roads with just the occasional tractor. Gorgeous Gaillac wines,
plus the culture and old city of Albi, with its museums and art galleries,
its markets and medieval city centre. Albi is the perfect start of a
holiday. Rolling countryside, with half-timbered houses and the walled
'Bastides'(Najac and Villefranche de Rouergue) that go back to the time
of the Plantagenet Kings. For booking please complete our booking form .
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B07A luxury packages | Bags transfers included in basic rate. Basic rate: in p.p. double room, sharing. | |||||||
2024 | BnB | Dinners | Basic rate p.p. |
Max. Suppl. July-August p.p. |
Suppl. single room |
Bike rental |
e-Bike rental |
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5 days | 4 | 1 | 970 | 54 | 518 | 100 | 137 | |
6 days | 5 | 1 | 1167 | 65 | 632 | 114 | 160 | |
7 days | 6 | 2 | 1363 | 79 | 725 | 143 | 200 | |
8 days | 7 | 2 | 1552 | 95 | 822 | 172 | 240 | |
9 days | 8 | 2 | 1795 | 112 | 919 | 200 | 281 | |
Extra nights | BnB | Dinner | Basic rate p.p. |
Suppl. July-August p.p. |
Suppl. single room |
Bike rental |
e-Bike rental |
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Albi Mercure hotel **** | yes | no | 136 | 16 | 112 | 29 | 39 | |
Château de Salettes **** pool | yes | yes | 207 | 21 | 115 | 29 | 39 | |
Cordes *** Maison Bakea | yes | yes | 115 | 0 | 115 | 29 | 39 | |
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Discount on basic rate p.p. for small groups and families See terms and conditions of group discounts Parties van 3 personen : 3 % p.p. Parties van 4 personen : 5 % p.p. Parties van 5 personen : 7 % p.p. Parties van 6 personen : 6 % p.p. Parties van 7 personen : 7 % p.p. Parties van 8 personen : 9 % p.p. |
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B07Albi: Luxury ****/*** Program | 5 days | 6 days |
7 days |
8 days |
9 days |
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Albi Hotel Mercure **** | Day 1 |
Day 1 |
Day 1 |
Day 1 |
Day 1 |
Chateau de Salettes **** Cahuzac sur Vère | Day 2 44 km |
Day 2 44 km |
Day 2 44 km |
Day 2 44 km |
Day 2 44 km |
Cordes sur Ciel *** Maison Bakéa | Day 3 62km |
Day 3 44 km |
Day 3 62 km |
Day 3 62 km |
Day 3 62 km |
St.Antonin Noble Val, La Résidence *** | Day 4 44 km |
Day 4 44 km |
Day 4 39km |
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Najac Chateau de Longcol**** | Day 5 47km |
Day 5 47km |
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Najac Chateau de Longcol**** | Day 6 Circuit to Villeneuve de Rouergue |
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Bruniquel Cornelia**** | Day 4 52 km |
Day 5 52 km |
Day 6 57 km |
Day 7 47 km |
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Albi Hotel Mercure **** | Day 4 |
Day 5 |
Day 6 |
Day 7 |
Day 8 |
Leave after breakfast | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 |
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