**THE MONTAGNE NOIRE - 20K NO. of CARCASSONNE**:
**We're between the CATHAR CASTLES at LASTOURS and SAISSAC. Dating from 1000 A.D.these sites are great for hiiking & exploring. In 1998 records were released by the VATICAN about the persecution of this Protestant group. Many people make the pilgramage to learn more. In neighboring BROUSSES ET VILLARET the ancient MOULIN DE PAPIER still produces handmade artful treasures with demonstrations in the grand stone building. Bring a picnic lunch. Follow the nature trails along the river and enjoy the waterfalls & plant life!
**MONTOLIEU, the BOOK VILLAGE is just beyond.. drive across the ridge.. take your time and view the PYRENEES across the Carcassonne valley.. Breathtaking beauty!!! Slow down for the sheep crossings! Then enjoy browsing the shops of literary finds in all languages. Wine or espresso in the cafe?
Within 10/15 kilometers from 'home' are several 'caves' for WINE TASTING... Top variety & quality, low cost! With friendly servers, even owners pouring!
**CARCASSONNE, BELLE of THE SOUTH!**:
**We're only a short drive from CARCASSONNE, Europe's largest functioning Double-Walled Midieval City with 52 turrets, a CASTLE & a CATHEDRAL within her walls..
CARCASSONNE & the CANAL DU MIDI, are both UN World Heritage sights! Take a walk or a cruise down this hand-dug canal dating from the 1600's, through sunflower fields & vineyards with locks raising & lowering travelers onboard. From TOULOUSE to SETE it visits stoney villages & towns in between..
JUST NORTH of CUXAC-CABARDES: The LAKE at LAPRADE is 10K up D118 for swimming & fishing.. Also north in LES MARTYS is our favorite restaurant LES TROIS FONTAINES. Don't forget, there's also a great CAFE/RESTAURANT/BAR in CUXAC! Leisurely dining the French way, bonne value pour le prix!
So, WHETHER YOU'RE a HISTORY BUFF, an ADVENTURER, a SHOPPER, or BONNE VIVANTE... THIS LOVELY AREA OF FRANCE is a WONDERFUL PLACE to visit!
THE PROBLEM? It's LIKE TRYING to EAT ONE CHIP! YOU'LL JUST HAVE TO COME BACK!
We are aproximately an hour to the MEDITERANNEAN beaches at NORBONNE.. A day trip to BARCELONA is about 3 hours.. TOULOUSE airport, an hour by the A-61 autoroute..
Ski:
MANY SKI STATIONS just south In the PYRENEES
Golf:
There is a GOLF CORSE in Carcassonne
Other Activities:
TOURING CARCASSONNE & CATHAR sites, WINE TASTING, BROCANTE sales, MONTOLIEU the BOOK VILLAGE, CANAL DU MIDI...
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