Languedoc Roussillon.

Two Gîtes with heated pool, each sleep four, alongside the Canal du Midi near Carcassonne

 

The gîtes are ideally situated to visit the many attractions. Whether you want to walk along the walls of the medieval city (Le Cité) steeped in history or to dip your toes in the sea at the sun drenched beaches of the Mediterranean.

The region is surrounded by vineyards and stunning countryside. You would never be short of places to visit or walk.

Carcassonne. The medieval walled city dates back to the 6th Century. It has 52 towers and 2 miles of ramparts and is still inhabited to this day. Narrow streets offer a vast selection of shops and eateries. The city has been the setting for several films inc.(Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves)

 

The Montagne Noir in the north is surrounded by stunningly beautiful scenery with lovely mountain villages. Beautiful walking or leisurely drives.

Visit the local markets: Wednesday in Lezignan, Sunday in Narbonne and Saturday in Carcassonne. The Saturday market in Revel is a must to see the authentic French way of life and buy local produce.
Beautiful local architechture includes several Cathar Churches near by dating back over 800 years.

Boat hire on the Canal du Midi from Trebes less than 10 minutes away with plenty of walks along the towpath. This is ideal for cycling.

Sports include sailing, white water rafting, and Skiing. The Pyrenees and Andorra are only just over an hours drive away. Mountains, rolling hills, vineyards, cathedrals, churches, lakes, gorges, rivers, rafting, and sailing what ever your interests will all be catered for close by.

For those Golf enthusiasts, there is an 18 hole course which accepts visitors in Carcassonne. Half sets of clubs can be rented. We also offer All Inclusive Golfing Short Breaks. Please see our web site at: www.golfbreaksfrance.com

African Animal Reserve within an hours drive at Sigean.
Inland salt water lakes with Flamingos at Peyriac de Mer & Bages again less than an hours drive away.


France is renowned for its food and drink. There are certainly no shortages of places to eat and drink to suit all tastes and pockets close by.

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 Canal du Midi      UNESCO world heritage site
On site
 Carcassonne      UNESCO world heritage site
20 Kms
 Mediterranean Sea
60 kms
 Boulangerie, Post Office & Butchers
In village
 Horse riding
5 Kms
 Swimming in lake
2 kms
 Fishing in canal (Permit required)
On site  
 Carcassonne Airport
20 kms
 Railway station
20 kms
 Skiing
80 Kms

 

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