From Bordeaux

In the small village of Ainhoa you can see Basque traditional houses built around the 17th century.
It is located 730 km to the final point also on the pilgrimage route, and has flourished as a post town on the border of Spain from the 13th century.

Famous as the village of pepper Espelette is a lovely place for slow food.
There are many specialties such as ground veal ash, piperard, local wine called ilreggie, apple cider cider, sheep cheese called Osso Iraty, cherry jam from neighboring village Itzas, gadobasque. Visit the traditional Basque country house and the Notre Dame church built in the 14th century at La Bastide Clairance, which is registered as one of the most the beautiful village list.
*If you go to Lourdes through the mountain Basque pass and small villages instead of the highway, you will not visit La Bastide Clerance.

Overnight at Lourdes, the holy land of the Catholic Church.
The spring from the cave where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared, is famous for causing miraculous water.
You can get water from the nearby faucet, so please take it back home.
*Anyone can participate in the Lourdes candlestick procession (Procession Mariale) starting from 21:00.
(April to the end of October. It will not be held due to weather conditions or special religious events)

Options: Choose between Gavarnie Valley and Midi Observatory.

① Gavarnie Valley

Its glacier shaves over 100,000 years, and the erosion creates a 1700m-high and 5km-wide huge Gavarnyi Valley, where you can hike for about two hours.
Take a stroll along the riverside promenade where there is not much difference in elevation, while looking at the highest waterfall in Europe. If you are not confident in your
physical strength, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery from the cafe near the village. You can also have a picnic

② Pick du Midi Lookout
Head to the Pick du Midi lookout through passes, famous for the Tour de France, in the Pyrenees National Park.
Climb the ropeway to 2,877m and you'll find a magnificent view of the Pyrenees of Spain and France, previously only accessible to astronomers.
*There are regular holidays in May and each month.

Leave the Pyrenees and stay in Carcassonne , Europe's largest fortified city .
Walk through the walls of the iconic Contal Castle in southwestern France, visit the Narbonne Gate and the beautiful stained glass Saint-Nazaire Temple.
At night, you can enjoy the superb view made of illuminations.

Travel down to the river that winds through the cliffs of the precipice, and visit the beautiful village of Saint Cirq Lapopie in the Quercy region.
A fairy-tale village that has remained unchanged since the Middle Ages is beautiful no matter where you cut it out, and it is very popular with photographers and people who draw coming from all over the world. There are several restaurants in the village, so please select your own lunch or ask for booking.

Overnight on the Rocamadour, a sacred place built over the limestone plateau and attached to the cliffs along the valley . Upon arrival, we will guide you to some superb view spots.
On the way down to the village, please visit the sanctuary, cathedral, chapel, etc. In the evening, you can see the Rocamadour village illuminated from the opposite bank of the valley.
After many tourists getting back to hotel, explore the quiet villages of the daytime bustle.

Visit three beautiful villages of Dordogne. From La Roque Gageac, enjoy the cruise on Dordogne river, which is registered as a World Natural Heritage site .
(Reservation required for river descent: From November to the end of March, the village will be closed for a walk.) You can also dine while enjoying the spectacular view of the Dordogne region from the terrace of the auberge in the city ​​of Domme .
Enjoy goose foie gras, walnuts, truffles, and strawberries that are very sweet in summer.
Please let us know if you would like to make a reservation.

At Benac-et-Cazenac , you can see the famous castle which stands on the hill and was the stage of the 100-year war over the succession of the French throne.

A pioneer of the French Revolution, staying at Sarlat town, where the famous French artist La Boetie was born and raised .
Many restaurants and souvenirs shops line the Liberte Square (Freedom Square). Lively at night with light up and artistic events.

We will use the latest technology to tour the Lascaux IV cave paintings that faithfully reproduce the real thing .
One of the most famous archeological sites in southwestern France, the cave paintings painted by the Cromagnon 15,000 years ago are also known as the birthplace of prehistoric art.

Bypass the endless vineyards and head to Saint Emilion , the world-famous wine region . Take a guided tour of the monolithic church of monoliths, catacombs, hermitage where St. Emion lived and more (reservation required).
If you like wine, please visit the winery built from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance as an option.

Arrival in Bordeaux.