Region

Region:

  • UNESCO Listed Citadel of Carcassonne (20mins)

  • UNESCO Listed Canal du Midi (10mins)

  • Montolieu. Village of Books and Arts (15mins)

  • Mirepoix. Medieval City (30mins)

  • Limoux. Sparkling Wine (20mins)

  • Saissac, Monségur, Cathar Trail

  • Montréal. La Collégiale (5mins)

  • White Water Rafting

  • Mediterranean Beaches (1hour)

  • Skiing (45mins)

Languedoc is one of the most varied and beautiful regions in France. The superb beaches at Gruissan and Narbonne are less than an hour away. In winter, the ski slopes of Ax Les Thermes and Andorra are easily accessed.

There are two UNESCO World Heritage listed sites on the doorstep : Cité de Carcassonne - a C19th romantic re-evocation of the medieval citadel, and the Canal du Midi which connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean.

Fresh seafood on the beach at Le Poulpe, Leucat - or fine dining at the Michelin starred Barbacane in La Cité, Carcassonne - are among the gastronomic highlights.

This is also wine country. From the robust reds of the Languedoc (like Minervois, Corbières, and Fitou) and the sweet fortified wines of Roussillon (Banyuls, Maury) to the aromatic whites and sparklings (Gaillac, Limoux), there is something for every palate. Limoux, in particular, in the western hills south of Carcassonne has an ancient reputation for its fine traditional Blanquette method fizz.

Sunflower field under blue sky with scattered clouds at sunset.
Sandy beach with clear blue sky and distant mountains
Historic castle at dusk with illuminated walls, conical towers, and a tree in the foreground; people walking nearby.
Lush green forest with tall trees and dense undergrowth
Narrow street with old buildings leading to distant snow-capped mountains under a blue sky.
Elegant dessert presentation with chocolate elements, pistachio cream, and decorative foam on a beige plate.
Exterior of "La Rose des Vents" bookstore with red facade, showing books displayed in windows and a wooden box of books on stone steps.
Row of trees in front of a yellow rapeseed field
Wine barrels stacked in a cellar with a dog walking nearby.
Tree-lined road through countryside
Vintage books displayed in a shop window with glass reflection
Ancient stone church with Gothic architecture under a blue sky
Vineyard with grapevines, rolling hills, and distant mountains under a blue sky.
Medieval stone castle with towers and battlements, surrounded by a grassy moat, under a clear sky.
Seafood platter with oysters, mussels, shrimp, snails, lemon wedges, and sauce on ice
Colorful light patterns on curtains
Beach with person paddleboarding at sunset
Plate of thinly sliced raw salmon arranged in a circle.
Countryside field with red poppy flowers, green grass, and a rustic barn on a hilltop under cloudy sky.
Medieval castle with stone towers and walls, Carcassonne, France.
Scenic view of a rural landscape with a field of red poppies, golden wheat, green trees, and a partly cloudy sky.
Row of industrial stainless steel tanks with ladders and valves, used for liquid storage, outside a building.
Interior of a historic church with ornate arches, wooden pews, religious statues, and decorative chandeliers.
Gourmet dish with colorful ingredients in a white bowl, garnished with herbs on a restaurant table.
Vintage gold lamp with black shade on a cluttered table surrounded by various antique decor items, dishes, and glassware in a room with large windows and chandelier.
Pink salt lake in Gruissan, France, with contrasting green foreground and clear blue sky.