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Alet les Bains

There are a number of well preserved and lovely villages in the region, all accessible within 30/45 minutes by car from Carcassonne.  Any of them are accessed via lovely country roads winding through some of the most productive wine growing areas in the world. Amonst one of the most impressive is: Alet les Bains Home

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Bastide Saint Louis

In 1247, Saint Louis, (Louis IX) authorised construction of a new city opposite the medieval fortress village on the left bank of the Aude river.  Marked by a series of square blocks that surround the Place Carnot, Carcassonne’s primary civic gathering place, the Bastide serves as the commercial center for the city.  Restaurants, bars, shops,

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La Cité Carcassonne

Built on a tall hill adjacent to the Aude River, La Cite was originally a pre-roman settlement and then a fortified village. In turn it was occupied by Gauls, Romans, and Visigoths and was of military significant during a series of historic conflicts including the Albgensian Crusade, wars between France and the Crown of Aragorn,

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Narbonne

Less than a 30 minute train ride from Carcassonne or 45 minutes by car, the lovely city of Narbonne is an easy day trip and permits visitors to see Roman museums and even offers Mediterranean beaches nearby. Learn more by clicking on this link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narbonne

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Lagrasse

There are a number of well preserved and lovely villages in the region, all accessible within 30/45 minutes by car from Carcassonne.  Any of them are accessed via lovely country roads winding through some of the most productive wine growing areas in the world. Anongst the most impressive is: Lagrasse  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagrasse In the heart of

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Mirepoix

There are a number of well preserved and lovely villages in the region, all accessible within 30/45 minutes by car from Carcassonne.  Any of them are accessed via lovely country roads winding through some of the most productive wine growing areas in the world. Amonst one of the most impressive is: Mirepoix Known for its

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