THE LOCAL AREA

WHAT TO DO AND SEE NEARBY:

• Plenty of walks straight from the house, along the river and into the hills
• Cathar castles, Montsegur Roquefixade
• Mirepoix medieval town and vibrant Monday morning market
• Carcassonne, fortified city
• Lac Montbel, paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing, swimming, café (15 minutes drive)
• Vineyards and wine tastings
• White water rafting and Canoeing
• Mediterranean beaches 90 minutes drive
• Cycle hire can be arranged with Velomondo for trips round Lac de Montbel, along the straight Voie Verte (the old railway line), up to the mountains. 
• Tennis Court at Leran
• Horse riding at Lac de Montbel
• Zip wires Crapahut 
• Toulouse, Space Museum 
• Rennes le Château
• Birdwatching
• River swimming in our grounds
• Skiing at Mont d’Olmes (40 minutes drive) or a bit further to Ax les Thermes for more variety of slopes.
• Incredible cave paintings at Grotte de Niaux 
• Foix Château 
• Prehistoric Park at Tarascon

RESTAURANTS 

• L’Abbaye-Château de Camon, 10 minutes drive, 5 course tasting menu from chef Tom Sleigh in a beautiful ancient former Benedictine monastery. Open on Thursday and Fridays.
• Château de Sibra, 10 minutes drive, Table d’hôtes Saint George, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. From June the restaurant is also open on Monday and Tuesdays.
• Restaurant and winery at Domaine Gayda in Brugairolles
• L’Autre Jardin, Mirepoix, Delicious, fresh local food, 10 minute drive
• Restaurant Llobet, Camon, 10 minutes drive, Typically French bistro
• Le Saint Maurice, Centre of Mirepoix, delicious pizzas, burgers and salads
• Night market in Leran on Fridays during high season, July and August ​