Art Pursuits
 

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ALBI: Heritage and Heresy

Land and legacy of the Albigensian heretics

11 – 17 September 2008

This tour explores the mediaeval heritage of one of the most beautiful and unspoilt areas of France. We will visit the richly decorated Romanesque pilgrimage churches at Moissac, Conques and Toulouse, and discover the impact of the political and religious turmoil provoked by the Cathar rebellion, the Albigensian heresy of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, from the stunning defences of the walled town Carcassonne to the great fortress like cathedral of Albi itself.

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This Art Pursuits study tour includes:

  • Scheduled return flights with British Airways between London Gatwick and Toulouse airport – transfers between airport and hotel and excursions (as appropriate) by private coach.
  • Six nights bed & breakfast in a beautifully atmospheric 4-star family run hotel, with a picturesque garden, conveniently situated in the historic centre of Albi.
  • 3 dinners and 2 lunches – services of the lecturer and tour manager – all entrance fees and gratuities – detailed programme and study notes
  • Small group: between 12 and 22 participants

The tour will be led by Dr Cathy Oakes, Director of Studies in History of Art at the Department of Continuing Education of the University of Oxford. She is a well-known mediaevalist who has written on Romanesque art and architecture in England and France.  

Not Included:

  • Transport between home and London Gatwick
  • Three dinners and four lunches
  • Travel insurance

Price

The price of this tour is £1350 per person, based on two people sharing. Double room for sole use supplement £195.

Deposit (non-refundable) payable at the time of booking £200 per person.

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