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The Area
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Within an hour or two's drive you can discover sundrenched beaches, great shopping, wine tasting, local markets, picturesque medieval villages, wonderful scenery - mountains, gorges, vineyards, lakes, waterfalls, and much more. You can even take a day out to Spain or tax-free shopping in Andorra.
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Swimming
Sailing
Wind surfing
Pedaloes
Canoeing
Motocross
Mini bikes
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Tennis
Go-karts
Fishing
Horse riding
Gliding
Hang gliding
Paragliding
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Archery
Shops & restaurants
Mini golf
Walking
Rock climbing
Rowing boats
Cycling & Mountain biking
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"There’s enough history, nature and culture, mad sports and action, good wine, food and shopping in the area to keep everyone happy"
Gudgon Family, Iceland
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AKE ST. FERREOL - (10 minutes) Constructed in the seventeenth century and covering 154 acres, this is the oldest artificial lake in Europe and was built to feed the Canal du Midi. The site includes an 80 hectare park, cascades, a geyser and shady paths ideal for walks, bike rides or picnics and the area abounds with tourist activities….
EVEL and its market - (5 minutes) Listed as one of the best markets in France, and recently featured in the TV programme "French Leave", this source of gourmet foods and wines is on your doorstep! Held every Saturday in the heart of the town, the market square is bordered by medieval houses with galleries underneath. In the centre of the square, a large tiled roof supported by a forest of ancient oak pillars and beams is topped by a belfry, once a watchtower. The town is famous as the capital of artistic furniture making. There is a cinema, open air swimming pool, and plenty of shows and events throughout the year.
LBI - Standing proudly on the banks of the river Tarn, this is a city where art and history stand side by side in one of the best preserved old towns in France. The former 13th century archbishop's palace, houses the celebrated Museum of the artist Toulouse-Lautrec who was born in Albi in 1864. More than 1000 pictures are housed in the museum, including all of the 31 posters he designed.
OREZE - (5 minutes) The old village is classified as a historical site for its medieval streets lined by 17th and 18th century half-timbered and corbelled houses. Sorèze owes its fame to the Abbey-School. The history of this abbey is fascinating: founded in the eighth century, it became a seminary, then a royal military academy under the reign of Louis XVI, then the Lacordaire school. Through the quality of its instruction, this institution gave Sorèze an international reputation.
ARCASSONNE - With over 3 million visitors each year, the medieval fortified cité is one of France's most visited tourist sites., and on 14th July, plays host to a most spectacular fireworks display. On the other side of the river, lies the bastide town, with its narrow streets of houses, shops and restaurants, constructed on a grid pattern from the 13th century.