Location: Cailhavel in France
Nearest Airport:
Carcassonne at 20
Minutes
Nearest Train:
Carcassonne at 18
Kilometres
Nearest Motorway:
Carcassonne at 18
Kilometres
Nearest Beach:
Narbonne Plage at 60
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Nearest Barpub:
Brugairolles at 10
Minutes
Nearest Golf:
Carcassonne at 20
Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant:
Montreal at 10
Minutes
Car: necessary
The overall setting is rural but with good access by car to all the sight-seeing highlights in this lovely region. It's great too if you love walking, cycling, bird-watching or photography. Bread is delivered to Cailhavel daily and there are mobile shops (butchers, fishmonger and grocery) that deliver weekly. There are several small supermarkets, shops, restaurants and bars in 2 local villages, both less than a 10-minute drive.
As well as walking and cycling on the many marked tracks and footpaths which surround Cailhavel, the outdoor swimming complex in Montreal is open in July and August. There are also tennis courts there. Indoor swimming pools can be found in Limoux and Carcassonne. Also in the Limoux area is the River Aude offering all types of activites to do with the river - canoeing, kayaking etc.
For golfers, Carcassonne has an excellent golf course. Locally horse-riding and fishing are also available. This is a fantastic base for exploring this lovely region.