The region is host to many wonderfully preserved medieval towns, ranging in style from middle european to mediterranean. All are within 1.5 hours drive. To name but a few:

Beautiful medieval towns

  • Carcassonne
  • Castelnaudary
  • Foix
  • Limoux
  • Mirepoix
  • Narbonne
  • Perpignan
  • Quillan

    • Or, if you are happy to travel a little farther, Barcelona is a 3-3.5 hour drive away...

    And if after all this relaxing you get the overwhelming urge to shop, Toulouse is nearby to offer retail therapy of any kind.

    Enjoy local wines and food in the towns' central squares.

    World Heritage Site, Carcassonne. Stay at Yobaba Lounge, holiday rental nearby in Chalabre, Aude. Large, gorgeous Maison de Maitre in medieval village. Nestled at the feet of the massive Pyrenees, medieval town Foix. Stay at Yobaba Lounge, holiday rental nearby in Chalabre, Aude. Large, gorgeous Maison de Maitre in medieval village. Market square at Limoux. Stay at Yobaba Lounge, holiday rental nearby in Chalabre, Aude. Hip, cool and fabulous accommodation. Monday market at Mirepoix. Stay at Yobaba Lounge, holiday rental nearby in Chalabre, Aude. Large, gorgeous Maison de Maitre in medieval village.