Carcassonne Languedoc - Roussillon South of France
Boat-hire, fishing, in the Canal du Midi. Rafting and canoeing in the river Aude. Swimming, wind-surfing, 20km Lakes of Montagne Noire. Bowling, laser-quest at Carcassonne, 15km. Golf, 18 holes at Carcassonne, 25mins. Hot springs at Alet-les-Bains, 52km. Regional Natural Park of Haut Languedoc, forests. Ski at Camurac, 100 km and Andorra, 207km. Horse-riding and the Llamas of the Montagne Noire, 15km. 3D Archery - Neighbouring centre. Nightclubs and bars at Laure, Carcassonne, Saissac and Fontiers.
Carcassone Golf Course
In addition to cultural pursuits and wine-tasting tours, visitors may like to try golf, horse-riding, fishing, white-water rafting, tennis, cycling etc. For those who are thinking about or actively looking to buy property in the area in France your hosts can give you helpful advice on the region, the buying process and other useful related insights.
Once you are here you will discover the term Le Pays Cathar (the cathar land) which was once home to the Cathars, a religious group who were eventually exterminated by the Albigensians. Catharism spread from the Balkans to Toulouse, Albi and Carcassonne during the 11th to 13th centuries, however in 1208, Pope Innocent III preached a crusade against the Cathars and joined forces with the Albigenses in a mission to wipe them out.
After long sieges, the major Cathar centres at Beziers, Carcassonne , the village of Minerve and the dramatically sited fortresses of Montsgur, Queibus and Peyrepertuse were taken and hundreds of Cathars were slaughtered and burnt.
It is still possible to visit all of the wonderful fortresses once inhabited by the Cathars, which are set in breathtaking locations.
On 14th July at 10-30 pm, the Cite hosts a spectacular fireworks display. People come from all over the world to experience this fantastic event. Throughout July, the Festival at the Citi brings Music, Opera, Dance and Theatre to town. From June to August there is also music and fetes throughout the area.
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