Self-catering holiday homes: Limoux

Make a holiday rental house or apartment in Limoux, France your home away from home

The market town of Limoux is found in the Aude Department of France. Made famous by its Blanquette sparkling wines, the predecessor to Champagne, Limoux apartments soon become a favourite holiday retreat as people discovered the many treasures which the town conceals. Limoux is known as a hugely hospitable town, where anyone taking a Limoux apartment will receive a wonderfully warm welcome.

Things to do on holiday in Limoux, France

The weekly market, which is held every Friday, has a wonderful range of stalls, and anyone staying in a let holiday home in Limoux should defiantly have a quick tour of the market in order to fill the shelves of your self catering Limoux house, apartment or property. There is always something going on in Limoux, from the regular petanque championships held on the tree lined Promenade du Tivoli to the exhibitions in the Musee Petiet. There is a huge amount of culture to enjoy from a Limoux house, with theatre, music and dance performances holding huge importance to the people of Limoux, and occurring sporadically throughout the year.

Limoux is home to a fantastic winter festival known as the Fecos, which last from January right through until Easter. The period is marked with a huge number of events, dancing and feasts held in the Place de la Republic in the heart of the town. If you are lucky enough to be able to rent a Limoux house during this period, you will certainly be impressed.

All across the Aude area are a huge number of historic attractions, with many medieval castles adorning the skyline. Walking and cycling holidays in the area are made even more memorable by stately chateau, castles and villas which you can tour. There are many excellent paths and routes in the surrounding countryside, the vast majority are well signed and easily found from a holiday rental property in Limoux, France.

Places to visit on holiday in Limoux, France

Carcassonne is located within 16kms of a Limoux apartment, and offers wonderful day trip options. The main attraction is the stunning Carcassonne Castle which stands at the centre of the town, but there are many excellent restaurants, cafes and little shops to tour.

Weather in Limoux, France

The Mediterranean climate of Limoux means that summers are long and hot, with average temperatures reaching over 30˚C in July and August. If you would like to have a really active holiday from a Limoux apartment, September and October are magnificent months to be in a Limoux house, as temperatures remain warm, yet some of the sting is taken out of the peak temperature during the day, meaning you can enjoy participating in more activities, tours and performances.

Cheap flights to Limoux, France

Reaching a Limoux apartment is very easy from Britain. Carcassonne Airport (CCF) is just down the road. RyanAir has done wonders for the tourist industry here, as before they started services direct to Carcassonne from five airports spread across the UK, reaching a let holiday home in Limoux would have been much harder.

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