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Cultural activities

Visit the City of Carcassonne, the abbeys of Fontfroide and St Hilaire and the ancient Cathar castles.

Many interesting museums and even one about Dinosaurs for the younger ones.

Carcassonne

The only fortified town in Europe still inhabited. The medieval city of Carcassonne has been designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1997. In this magnificent fortress dated back to 12th and 13th century with its double fortifications and its 52 towers, you can relive 2 500 years of history.

Amazing fireworks spectacle on July 14th, Carcassonne cultural festival in July and medieval spectacles in August.

Many restaurants, cafés and shops selling local produce, arts and crafts.

Carcassonne

Carnaval

Limoux

Limoux is a charming and picturesque town with a large square surrounded with arcades where you can enjoy a drink or a meal in the numerous cafés and restaurants. Limoux is famous for its Carnival, the longest in the world, during winter and until the end of March.

Limoux is a wine area with 5 AOC (appellations contrôlées), famous for its sparkling wine "La Blanquette" (1st in the world), its "Crémant" , Chardonnay and red wines.

Beginning of April : "Toques et Clochers", the most famous wine festival of the area.

Sporting activities

Walking and cross country cycling
Canoeing and water sports
Golf 18 holes in Carcassonne
Climbing
Fishing
Potholing and visite of the giant cave of Cabrespine
Down hill skiing or cross country skiing
Swimming in lakes or at the seaside
Adventure park

Canoe

Gastronomy

Visit the cellars of Sieur d'Arques in Limoux.

Quality local produce : regional and AOC wines, olives, cheese, charcuterie, honey.

Local dishes : the famous Cassoulet de Castelnaudary ( beans, sausages with preserved duck or goose ), la Fricassée de Limoux.

Raisin

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