Culture · Minervois
Crime fiction & Languedoc – a week for writers
Late evenings, good wine and stories that cannot bear daylight.
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Price
€1,500
Meeting point
Toulouse
Agnes Matre and Geir Tangen – two of Norway's leading crime writers and connoisseurs of the dark and the beautiful – invite their colleagues to Languedoc in May 2027. This is not an ordinary trip. It is five days where the daylight belongs to southern France – markets, vineyards, medieval towns and warm stone – and the evenings belong to the writers themselves. We read to each other. We read each other's work. We talk about what we actually do. The food is good. The wine is better. The nights are long. Elisabeth and Morten host and guide. Agnes and Geir are with you throughout.
Express interest
No fixed departure is scheduled. Tell us when you plan to travel – we'll get in touch.
What's included
- 4 nights at L'Hirondelle or Villa Belle
- All meals including drinks
- All local transport
- Two guides and hosts throughout
- Cultural excursions tailored to the group
Not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- 5th night (NOK 5,000 supplement if desired)
Physical fitness, mobility and health
The trip normally has a comfortable pace, but along the way you may encounter:
- cobblestones and uneven surfaces
- stairs and inclines
- a lot of walking and standing
The organiser recommends that you have normal mobility and good balance to participate.
If you have reduced mobility, a disability or health conditions that may affect your participation, this must be disclosed to the organiser before booking or at the latest immediately after booking.
The organiser will, as far as is practical and safe, seek to make reasonable adjustments, but cannot guarantee that all activities are accessible to everyone.
For safety reasons, the organiser may refuse or limit your participation in certain activities if your physical condition or state of health makes it unsafe for yourself, other participants or suppliers. In such cases, a refund is normally not given for the activity in question.
If you are unsure whether the trip is right for you, we encourage you to contact the organiser in advance – the aim is for all guests to feel safe and well looked after.
Age requirement
The trips are especially aimed at adult travellers who appreciate good food, wine and culture. Most trips are designed for participants over 40, but those over 30 with an interest in the concept are also welcome.
There is an age limit of 18 to participate in the trips, unless otherwise explicitly stated in the programme. Children (persons under 18) cannot as a rule take part in the organiser's standard trips.
Some trips may have their own age limits or recommendations; where applicable, this will be stated in the trip description.