More about Puivert:
Puivert has its own lake, 'Le Lac'. With clean water, sandy beach and Buvette serving tasty meals throughout the summer months and only 5 minutes walk from our front door, it is just the place for relaxing in the sun.
Behind the beach, there is a tennis court, volley ball court and a boule-a-dome. The Gliding Club is nearby Le Lac, on the plain, where horse riding can also be arranged. Cycling, mountain bike riding and hiking are ideal for naturalists and photographers, alike. Puivert has an excellent boulangerie and just up from the village square there is a mini-supermarket offering everything that you may require. There is also a café/bar/tabac, restaurant and post office. The charcuterie and primeur visit the market square twice weekly and during the summer months, Puivert has a Wednesday evening market.
Surrounding area:
The charming village of Chalabre is 10 minutes away and has markets, restaurants, bars, supermarkets, banks, chemists, doctors, dentists and a petrol station, all to suit your needs. A suggested day trip to take in the beauty of the surrounding area might be to take the D12 to Chalabre, then D620 to Limoux. On the way and surrounding Limoux, stop at the many ‘caves’ and taste the famous ‘blanquette’ (the pre curser to champagne), and buy. Once in Limoux, take the D118 to Carcassonne. Or visit Rennes le Chateau. Once in Carcassonne, visit the famous la Cite, a must, have lunch in the embattlement. If time you have time, continue up to the famous Minervois wine growing area to the north east of Carcassonne. If not retrace the road back toward Quillan, via the D118 and 9km south of Limoux take a left turn into Alet-les-Bains, a medieval village, a must. Stop for dinner at Hostellerie de l’Elveche, a former Bishop’s palace. Or head back to Puivert, via Montazels, Esperaza, and Rouvenac.
Other Activities:
White water rafting, abseiling.
