The area
We are located in the middle of the Cathar country, less than 50 km around us, an important number of exciting places to discover waits for your visit.
Here are some examples:
Esperaza
Esperaza (800m from the house) will entice you with its typical Sunday Market where it is good to stroll around the many varied stalls.
For the enthusiasts, the Museum of Dinosaurs, true trip in time on 3.5 billions years and its grandiose collection on 3000m² exhibition space remains unsurpassed.
Rennes le Château at 4 km
A surprising visit in a village with its famous mysteries of which not the least is the fabulous Treasure found by Abbé Saunière in a XIX century.
Surprising also, the Sainte Marie Madeleine Church, the mysteries link to stories about Knights Templars, the Cathars and the Holly Grail.
In addition the exceptional panorama is unforgettable.
Alet les Bains at 10 km
A medieval town, the Abbey from the IX century, half timbered houses, its secrets symbols hidden in the streets, its prestigious historic heritage in an enigmatic atmosphere and its mineral water who have healing properties makes Alet les Bains an ideal place to regenerate and discover some secrets from the past.
Carcassonne at 45 km
Twenty centuries of history have led to this well known gem being listed a World Heritage site. The medieval Cité is the largest fortified town in Europe still in existence. Its composed of two gigantic ramparts each flanked by 26 towers stretching over a lengths of almost 3 km. It is possible to visit most of the Cité, la Basilique Saint Nazaire, le Château Comtal, one full day is necessary to visit the Cité of Carcassonne. A walk around the Cité streets provides a moment of intense emotion.
CATHARISM
Catharism was a name to a Christian religious sect who didn't follow the Catholic Church. The Cathars lived in Languedoc from the XI century. They were exterminated during the Albigensian Crusade. The last known Cathar was executed in 1321, several Cathars castles are witness to there story. The nearest : Puilaurens Château (27 km) was built on a rocky spur at an altitude of 690 m. This Château was above all the ultimate citadel and unviolated refuge of the Cathars who lived in clandestine. Here you can walk in the footsteps of the Cathars in a beautiful breathtaking landscape.
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