Places of Interest
There are many beautiful places close to the village where you can relax or unwind. Castles and villages steeped in Cathar history; long sandy beaches; the giant chasm of Cabrespine.-one of the largest caves in the world open to the public - 80 metres long and 220 metres high.The geology of the cave is unusual, with a huge range of crystal and rock formations; In Carcassonne you will also find a man-made beach at Lac de la Cavayere, along with the Australien Parc which is a leisure park and zoo. If you like the series of books that Kate Mosse wrote 'Labyrinth, Sepulchre, Citadel then this is the region that was written about and filmed around.
Lagrasse
(11.4kms) - 15 mins by car
The village is famed for its Abbey, medieval houses and streets, book and pottery fairs over the summer months, and a lovely 12th century hump backed bridge. It is great place to explore anytime of the year and has a number of fine restaurants.
Carcassonne
​(26.6kms​) - 30 mins by car
Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne has been around since the pre-Roman period. A medieval fortified town it has massive defences encircling the castle and the surrounding buildings, its streets and its fine Gothic cathedral. Filled with independent artisan shops. There is a City Festival in July and August (involving major international artists), and on National Bastille day 14th July a 'mahousive' fireworks display (2nd biggest in France).
Peyrepertuse, Pyrénées
(57kms) -1.5hrs by car
Peyrepertuse is a ruined fortress and one of the Cathar castles of the Languedoc located in the French Pyrénées in the commune of Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, in the Aude département. It was associated with the Counts of Barcelona, later kings of Aragon. This is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne", along with Queribus, Termes, Aguilar, Peyrepertuse and Puilaurens: five castles strategically placed to defend the new French border against the Spanish.
Narbonne
(53.9km) - 50 mins by car
Lovely sandy beach, ideal for sand-castles, gently sloping sea bed. Lots of things to do directly in front of the town, or a little further along the beach. Pedalos, jet-skis, wind surfing, dinghy sailing, sand yachting, quad bikes, crazy golf, horse riding, cycling. All great fun in a very laid back way. Small resort, with a reasonable selection of restaurants.