Location: Aude < Languedoc-Roussillon < France
A country blessed with history, natural beauty and gastronomy !
La Commanderie is in th Heart of the Cathar country in the Aude,
ideally located between the Pyrenees and Mediterranean sea.
It is a paradise for lovers of hiking, horse-riding, fishing, hunting,
alpine and cross-country-skying.
History lovers will find this wild region similar to Tuscany,
with landscapes littered with Romanesque churches.
Close to the medieval fortified town of Mirepoix and
to Castelnaudary, with its world famous cassoulet, you can also
discover the Cathar castles, including Montsegur.
Just 40 minutes from La Commanderie are the medieval
City of Carcassonne (a world heritage site), the chateau of Foix
an the 'pink city' of Toulouse, with many cultural and
touristic attractions. Great for kids : the Forge of Pyrenes,
the Prehistoric Park, Space city and
many other fun and sporty activities.
And don't forget to sample the local delights
from the market of Mirepoix or Castelnaudary.