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Hotel Le Domaine aux Quat'Saisons
Languedoc Tourist Attractions

"The Languedoc is what Provence was 70 years ago; the British ideal of the South
of France" (The Daily Telegraph)

If you enjoy stepping back in time to France as it was 50 years ago, virtually untouched by tourism and development, you will love the Languedoc. Wild flowers flourish on roadside verges and in the garrigue, most produce is grown locally, is free from chemicals and tastes like it used to. The Languedoc enjoys 300 days' sunshine a year, spring comes early and winter late. Nearby we enjoy the Mediterranean beaches and the Pyrenees, some of the most beautiful scenery in the South of France, and the sophistication of stylish cities such as Montpellier and Toulouse.

There is a lot to do in this region and we can only give a small flavour here:

Visit the medieval walled Cité at Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sieged in 1209 in the Cathar suppression.
Take a boat cruise along the stunning Canal du Midi, (also a UNESCO World Heritage Site)
we can arrange mountain river fly fishing (wild trout) or ocean fishing with an experienced qualified guide;
Spend a day on the beach: the coastal towns of Narbonne, Agde and Sete can be easily reached by car. Lunch on spanking fresh local mussels and oysters, farmed nearby, washed down with Picpoul de Pinet, the region’s seafood wine.
we can arrange guided expeditions to one of the largest cave systems in Europe (Gouffre de Cabrespine, 20 mins away). Includes a 200m climb up and down and 3km walking through an underground river so it's not for the faint hearted!
You can also try kayaking, white water rafting or canyoning along the river Aude.
If you’re here on a Monday visit the bustling Mirepoix market and stock up on fantastic cheeses from the Pyrenees.
The village of Rieux-Minervois has one of only 3 heptagonal churches in the world; well worth a visit.
Rent a bike, which we can arrange, and explore the country lanes leading out from Rieux.
Head up into Minerve one of France’s most beautiful bastide towns.
take a short trip to one of the nearby (excellent) wine Domaines for a tasting, or take a day tour with a professional wine taster to favourite estates.

We list below some further information on the principal attractions in the area; we keep a large stock of literature and are happy to advise on other options, of which the ones selected are only a few.

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Local attractions 11th century heptagonal church in Rieux-Minervois. Canal du Midi and Citadel of Carcassonne (UNESCO world heritage sites) Abbey of Caunes-Minervois. Walking, cycling (local guide available), fishing (local guide available), wine tasting, tennis, lake swimming, boating.
Attractions within 30 minutes Fortified Cathar village of Minerve. Village of Lagrasse. The Chateaux of Lastours. Black Mountains and the Haut Languedoc National Park. Spectacular limestone caves at Cabrespine and Limousis. L'Abbaye de Fonfroide. Olonzac market
Attractions within 1 hour Medieval market town of Mirepoix. Coastal town of Narbonne. Béziers and the nine locks. The Mediterranean coast (40 mins) Golfing. Rennes-le-Chateau Many Cathar fortresses and ruins.
Attractions further than 1 hour Toulouse and Montpellier. The Catalan city of Perpignan. Collioure and the Cote Vermeille. Skiing and snowboarding - 13 sites easily accessible. Girona (Catalonian Spain). Albi. Millau Bridge and Roquefort caves. Andorra.
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