A fifteen minute drive from Le Sarrail will take you to Carcassonne which has many attractions, not least it’s famous medieval castle (La Cité) the ultimate stronghold. Built in the 12th century it has undergone full restoration and is absolutely breath-taking. There is plenty to see inside the rampart walls, whether it be watching knights […]
There are many picturesque towns and villages nearby. Montolieu, the pretty book village is well worth a visit, known for the many quaint little book shops. Mirepoix with its pictureque timbered square and popular Monday market also boasts countless festivals throughout the year, including the apple festival and puppet festival. Limoux, on the banks of […]
For those who have enjoyed reading the Da Vinci Code or Holy Blood Holy Grail, you may be interested in visiting Rennes le Château, 40 minutes drive into the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains. Here stood the house of the priest Bérenger Saunière who supposedly discovered the original blood line behind the Holy Grail. For […]
If you want to cool down and see a totally different landscape, just drive north for 20 minutes and you will find yourself in the Black Mountains (La Montagne Noire). This beautiful mountain range is covered in tall pine forests, within which lie lakes (some with beaches) and trails, perfect for mountain biking, hiking, picnicing […]
If you can drag yourself away from the pool and fancy a day lazing on a Mediterranean beach, then jump in the car and within an hour you could be sitting on one of many beautiful wide sandy beaches. Gruissan, with its little chalets on stilts also has a charming old town filled will seafood […]
The Pyrenées have everything to offer; kayaking, rafting, climbing, walking, mountain biking and in the winter months skiing, snowboarding and husky sleigh rides. There are countless amazing attractions to visit, such as the Labouiche underground river, which is a most unusual cruise: 60 m underground, comfortably seated in a boat, you will be taken along […]