Nearest airport:
Carcassonne at 13 Miles
Nearest train:
Carcassonne at 13 Miles
Nearest beach:
beach at 50.0 Miles
Car:
recommended
The cottage is just 20 minutes from the medieval town of Carcassonne, one of the most interesting small cities in all of France. Visit the healing baths of Alet les Bains, probe the Da Vinci Code mystery of Rennes le Chateau, and enjoy white-water rafting near Quillan. Caves for spelunking and touring are nearby, including the ancient caves at Tarascon (e.g., Niaux) where you can see 14,000 year old cave paintings. Drive up into the Pyrenees (30-60 minutes) for serious hiking and skiing. One hour’s drive east puts you on sandy beaches of the Mediterranean. Walk through the surrounding farmland, take the bicycles into town for croissants in the morning, or bike along flat roads and gently rolling hills between picturesque villages in the immediate area. Sample the local wines at dozens of the local wineries, dine on superb cuisine in Limoux, Carcassonne, and the new Gayda restaurant 5 minutes away. One of the best micro-climates in France awaits you in the Razes area of Aude. Bienvenue!