Food Lover's French Way of St James

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4 Based on 1 Review
  • duration 11 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-20248
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Le Puy-en-Velay, France
  • Ends Pau, France
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Taste the culinary specialties along the Way of St James
  • Experience the best walks along the route
  • Discover the most beautiful villages and towns whose history is linked to the trail
  • Stay in atmospheric hotels specially chosen for their local flavour
Start in Le Puy-en-Velay and end in Pau, the trip "Food Lover's French Way Of St James" is a guided food trip that takes 11 days. You will travel through Rocamadour, Moissac, Saugues and 6 other destinations in France. "Food Lover's French Way Of St James" is a small group trip which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Experience the Way of St James' culinary and walking highlights in France, from the stunning plateaus of the Auvergne to the Pyrenees. This guided 'Food Lover's' walk along the Camino in France is destined to appeal to a wide range of palates. This exquisitely crafted and zesty itinerary captures the essence of the Way of St James pilgrimage and the many culinary delights to be found along the way. Beginning in Le Puy en Velay in the Auvergne, the journey on foot is a rich sensory experience taking in the best sections of the Camino between Le Puy and St Jean Pied de Port, including time in the historic and beautiful towns of Conques, Rocamadour, Saint Come d'Olt and Saint-Cirque-Lapopie. The foodie highlights are endless, with tastings of delectable cheeses, wines and truffles, interspersed with the rustic cooking style for which the region is renowned. From lunch at a small 100 year old family restaurant, which is featured in Mary Moody's book 'Lunch with Madame Murat', to wine and Armagnac tasting, market visits, truffle hunting demonstrations and fine dining, this is a full-bodied experience. Most days include walks for 10-15kms and each night you'll stay in atmospheric accommodations ranging from restored convents to countryside inns and family run hotels.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Arrive Le Puy en Velay
  • Day 2 : Optional attendance at pilgrim service, follow camino sections to Saugues (6hrs)
  • Day 3 : Visit Laguiole museum, cheese farm visit and afternoon walk on Aubrac plateau (3hrs)
  • Day 4 : Morning transfer then walk into Conques, explore the town (3.5hrs)
  • Day 5 : Morning transfer, visit a truffle orchard, continue to Rocamadour
  • Day 6 : Hike along the camino to Madame Murat's restaurant, transfer to Cahors (3hrs)
  • Day 7 : Visit markets, hike to Saint-Cirque-Lapopie return to Cahors for gourmet dinner (3hrs)
  • Day 8 : Walk a section of the trail between Lauzerte and Moissac, visit the abbey (1.5-3.5hrs)
  • Day 9 : Visit Auvillar, walk to Montréal, guided tour of Armagnac producing estate (3hrs)
  • Day 10 : Transfer then walk into St Jean Pied de Port (5hrs)
  • Day 11 : Transfer to Pau where the trip concludes
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 10 nights at specially selected hotels from 2-4 star on a twinshare basis with private facilities
Meals
  • 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches (includes 1 picnic lunch) and 9 dinners (drinks included for dinner on day 7)
Transport
  • Group departure transfer to Pau on day 11
Guide
  • Guided visits: Le Puy en Velay on day 1, Conques on day 4, truffle orchard on day 5, guided tour of the abbey of Moissac on day 8, Auvillar on day 9 and St Jean Pied de Port on day 10
Others
  • Tour escort throughout
  • Private vehicle and driver for transfers including luggage during walking sections - luggage should be kept to a minimum. One bag weighing no more than 20kgs plus your day pack to wear while walking. Luggage room is limited in the vehicle.
  • 2 wine tasting sessions - AOC Cahors Malbec on day 7 and Armagnac on day 9
  • Detailed program and general cultural information booklet
  • Emergency hotline
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Travel to Le Puy and from Pau
  • Meals not listed as included: lunch (except on days 3, 4, 6) and one dinner (day 6),
  • Beverages except at wine tastings, breakfast and with dinner on day 7
  • Travel insurance - mandatory
  • A supplement will apply if you are booking a single room
  • Entrance fees not noted as included
  • Transfers not listed as included
  • Optional arrival transfer: Lyon airport to Le Puy En Velay can be booked at extra cost
  • Items of a personal nature
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4 - Very Good
Based on 1 review
  • Anonymous
  • On Oct 23 2018
4 - Very Good
Very Good
A pleasing combination of walking and bus travel in a wonderful rural area of France. Under the guidance of Mary Moody we walked the hills, and the cobble stoned streets of some historic and beautiful villages. Le Puy en Velay... Read more
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Food Lover's French Way of St James tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 07 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 07 June 2024, a deposit of 189 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Food Lover's French Way of St James tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Food Lover's French Way of St James tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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