Today the village is developing fine craftsmanship, with its many shops. The medieval town and its beautiful architectural complex. Narrow streets lead up to beautiful listed houses: the House Maynard, La Maison Lautier. Also the former convent of the Sisters of Nevers, the House Sibra - The Old Bridge [1303] rebuilt in the XVII and XIX century. The church of St Michel Gothic. The Benedictine abbey of St. Mary Orbieu cited above Heritage House. For summer visitors there is a nice nature trail along a few kilometres of water which is nice during the hot weather. Beautiful walks up to Our Lady of Carla. Lagrasse has received over the past ten years the label "One of the most beautiful villages in France" and hosts a cultural event of national importance.

In Montlaur there is Vival - a good little convenience store that sells a full range of necessities as well as fresh bread and croissants. It is possible to order just about anything from them that you can get in a Casino supermarket. Ask Philippe the propriéteur by Tuesday morning and you should have it by the Thursday! The shop is just behind the church and is open daily from 7-12 and 3.30-7.30 except on Sundays when it is open only in the morning. Phone +33 [0]4 68 24 97 14

There is also an excellent butcher just down from the church. He can also supply you with excellent poultry.  

The closest market town is in Lezignan-Corbières and there is an Intermarché as well as good butchers, patisseries and green grocers in the town. Across the road from the Intermarché is Maison Bertrand, the best butcher in the area. On Wednesday mornings there is an excellent market in the centre of town.   

There is also a superb market on Saturday mornings in Carcassonne in the main square and a smaller one in Lagrasse. In Narbonne there is an amazing covered market that is open every morning. There are large Géant supermarkets near both Carcassonne motorway exits, as well as in Trèbes

The Little Yellow Train of the Pyrenees is one of the great railway journeys of the world – an historic metre gauge electric railway in the French Pyrenees which opened in 1909 and is still going strong! The line rises through dramatic scenery from an altitude of 427 metres at its lower terminus at Villefranche de Conflent, to a summit at Bolquère Eyne, France’s highest railway station, lying at an altitude of 1592 metres [5226 ft] above sea level. It then drops down to a high Pyrenean valley, to its terminus at Latour de Carol. Location:  Starting point at Villefranche de Conflent, in the eastern Pyrenees, 50 km inland from Perpignan.

The hillsides are covered with amazing walking trails. These are marked on the Série Bleue map on the kitchen bookshelf. There is a great climb to an old church on the shoulder of the Montagne d’Alaric behind the house. Drive down the gorge de Congoustes and leave your car at the bottom. You will see a trail that goes up through the scree. The entrance to which is indicated with a red and white striped marking. It is a 45 minute hike up and the views are stunning. To continue up to the top takes about another hour. There are guides at the house on the local hikes.

Book a 'wine and dine' visit, learn about vine pruning and growth from someone who actually has done the work and listen to the story behind O’vineyard and meet fellow foodies and wine fans. Discover the wine making process and see the barrel room and taste the wines. A truly memorable day - one to share with friends and family when you get home. You will find yourself in a picturesque hillside with breathtaking views of rolling vineyards as far as the eye can see. During your visit from start to finish you are made to feel so much like family. Liz is an accomplished chef and Joe creates some of the best wine in the area.

For 10 years their bike rental have enchanted guests. Based in Trebes , in a picturesque setting in the heart of the old town between the church and the Canal du Midi. They are located 60m from the canal near the marina. The location offers an ideal base for bike rides and hikes to discover the Canal du Midi, the paths of the Aude and more. You can go directly to the towpath to the side Carcassonne [to Toulouse] and in the other direction you follow the port to reach the road to Narbonne [to the sea] along peaceful shady paths. They will deliver to THE WINE STORE also and there are some good mountain biking routes marked out on the blue map that is kept with the others in the kitchen. 

Nearly two hundred trainees have succeeded over July in the Equi passion career Millegrand. Horse followers, children and holiday makers come from all over the area. There is something for everyone and all levels and classes are conducted on ponies and horses. On Wednesdays beginners from 5 to 9 years can participate in courses of one hour.

Discover free-fall simulator and a tour of the entire technical installation. This includes a flight - 2 long flights that is longer than a conventional parachute jump - a personalised flight certificate - a good time, good memories - original and unusual gift - a strap FlyZone - Photos and optional DVD!

 

The Circuits Cathares Baptême de l'air et survols de sites is a light aircraft tour from the airstrip by Lezignan-Corbières. You fly around all the main Cathar castles in the mountains to the south and it is very exciting. It is also quite reasonable at €45/person for a 1 ½ hour trip.  

Grotte de Limousis
The history of Grotte de Limousis goes back to the mists of time. It was a shelter under the rock used by both prehistoric men and Cave Bears. It has always been a refuge for men. The first chamber in this cave is as tall as the Eiffel Tower and is over 1,600,000 m3. There are no stairs to climb so it is suitable for all ages both young and old. You can also view a great number of traces of bears claws bearing testimony to the presence of bears here some 12,000 years ago during the Upper Paleolithic, the period corresponding to the last great Ice Age.

Gouffre Géant de Cabrespine
2008 was not only the 40th anniversary of the discovery of the Gouffre Géant de Cabrespine but also the 20th anniversary of its opening to the public but the history of the cave does not come down to these two dates. Since time immemorial, the history of Gaougnas has been connected with the history of men of La Clamoux as vestiges discovered in the first chambers of the subterranean system bear testimony to the long occupation of the site which would date back to the Bronze Age.

The Australian Park!  The tours last 1h30 and go inside the animal pens. They are free and we strongly recommend you to participate even with young children! The Australian Park aims to help you discover in a fun way the different facets of this fascinating continent 3 minutes from the medieval city of Carcassonne.   The passionate team does not intend to present an exhaustive collection of animals but rather to make you discover and share their special relationship with the animals.