Seix, in the time of the bear trainers

Accompanied by a tour guide all day, you will set off to discover the heritage and history of authentic villages in Couserans, in the Ariège Pyrenees Regional Natural Park.

PROGRAM

Morning – Guided tour of the Romanesque complex and the 18th century pharmacy.

The magnificent Saint-Lizier Cathedral, decorated with one of the most beautiful sets of Romanesque frescoes in the French Pyrenees, is supported by the only Romanesque cloister still standing in Ariège. By discovering this ensemble, you will also have the opportunity to admire the Bishops' Treasury, some of which even date back to the 10th century!

Then continue with your guide in theold pharmacy preserved as is. You won't have any trouble imagining nuns in the 18th century using this arsenal: from surgical tools to earthenware, including glassware and remedies with curious names. Listen to Dimitri tell you about the evolution of medical practices over the centuries, from dog oil to today's paracetamol!

Midi : Lunch in a warm and welcoming restaurantHome cooking is the order of the day. Here, each dish is prepared with fresh, local ingredients, offering an authentic experience of traditional gastronomy.

Afternoon : Visit the village of Seix.

Dimitri, your guide, will take you for a stroll through the alleys of this typical village, picturesque and bordering. Discover its houses with galleries, its church with a bell-wall and its medieval history and religious. Punctuated with anecdotes and legends, you will take a look at hidden details of the village. The hour-long walk will take you to the castle located in the heart of the village.

visit the Seix Castle, heritage interpretation center of the Couserans valleys. By presenting an overview of the past and present life of people in the Haut-Salat valleys, the Château de Seix offers you the keys to understanding this Pyrenean territory.

Optional, make a gourmet break well-deserved "O Bon Thé Divine" which offers you its selection of pastries, biscuits, all homemade and made with love, accompanied by tea, coffee or other drinks for a sweet end to the day.

This rate includes:

• all-day support from a tour guide,
• the guided tour by a tour guide of the Saint-Lizier cathedral, Romanesque cloister, Bishops' Treasury and 18th century pharmacy,
• entrance to the Château de Seix and guided tour,
• Guided tour of the village of Seix,
• lunch (wine and coffee included).

This price does not include:

• transportation
• The personal expenses
• optional cancellation insurance
• The O Bon Thé Divine tasting break

Validity : All year round (except winter for the Château de Seix)

Sample menu:

Warm goat cheese salad or Duck terrine with pistachios salad or
Gizzard salad, confit, croutons and tomatoes
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Roast veal with forest sauce or
Confit duck leg or
Salmon fillet on leek fondue, beurre blanc

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Norwegian omelet or
Apple crumble, vanilla ice cream or
Verrine of frozen vacherin with seasonal fruits

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Wine and coffee

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