• Chateau de Queribus - We depart in the morning to visit these two amazing ruined castles…. We start with Quéribus Castle, also called citadelle du vertige, which, as it’s name suggests will offer you a wonderful view, literally breathtaking. During the Cathar crusade, Queribus served as a shelter to the cathars. This is sometimes regarded as the last cathar stronghold, in a sense it was. After the fall of the chateau of Montsegur in 1244 surviving cathars gathered together in the corbieres in another mountain top stronghold on the border of Aragon (the present border between the Aude and the Pyrenees Orientals department)

Queribus is high and isolated, it stands on the top of the highest peak for miles around. From a distance it can be seen on the horizon, sticking up into the sky.

We take lunch in the pretty village of Cucugnan. After lunch, take the time to stroll through the medieval streets of this picturesque village and go to the windmill where you will be surrounded by vineyards. According to the old mill at the top of the village, the story goes that The baker of Cucugnan, together with the co-operation of local farmers was master of bread production, using the now abandoned wheat variety known as the Bearded Roussillon.

• private guide and driver
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• All fees and/or taxes

• Lunch
• Carbonated beverages
• Tea and coffee

This is the ideal excursion for enthusiasts of nature and history… it showcases some incredibly beautiful surroundings, and I will provide more insights about the Cathars…

This trip calls for excellent physical health, and sturdy hiking shoes. Anyone in good shape and capable of hiking can participate.

I have 4 walking sticks available for borrowing.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.