Castelnaudary Tourism Aude
Outings & Tours
The cassoulet capital of the world
20 minutes from the estate, we will be happy to recommend a few restaurants to taste the famous Castelnaudary cassoulet.
TOWN OF CASTELNAUDARY
One of the most beautiful markets in France
25 minutes from the estate, you can admire the market hall and the belfry of the town of Revel, built in 1342 by Philippe VI, listed as historic monuments. On Saturday, a market classified as “the most beautiful markets in France” takes place under the hall supported by its 79 oak pillars.
THE HALL AND THE BELFRY OF REVEL
The pink city dear to
Claude Nougaro
The famous and magnificent Place du Capitole, the Saint-Sernin Basilica, the Jacobins Convent, the Augustinian Museum, the Natural History Museum, the pink brick, the Cité de l’espace, etc. the city of Toulouse, 40 minutes away, offers you its Occitan riches.
TOULOUSE PINK CITY
Medieval city of Aude classified as a unesco heritage site
The medieval fortified city of Carcassonne, whose entry is free, offers you its 2500 years of history with its 52 towers and 2 concentric enclosures which total 3km of rampart. On July 14th, you can witness the breathtaking fireworks for the national fete.
THE CITY OF CARCASSONNE
Near the domaine...
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The village of Belflou and its 13th century castle
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Lake Ganguise and its nautical base
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The Canal du Midi, classified as a UNESCO heritage site, with the Naurouze threshold, a watershed site, and the obelisk of Pierre Paul Riquet.
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The village of Montferrand and the Aéropostale lighthouse, one of the few still to be admired, whose famous pilots Mermoz and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry were guided by its glow
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The Nailloux brand village
A little further...
…from 40 minutes to 1 hour from the domain
The town of Fanjeaux, Cathar stronghold and cradle of the Dominican order
The medieval bastide of Mirepoix
The Sorrèze abbey school
The book village of Montolieu
The town of Foix with the castle of the Counts of Foix (Gaston Phébus)
1hr - 1hr30 from the domaine...
The city of Narbonne and Narbonne beach
The Monts d’Olmes ski resort
Events
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Carcassonne fireworks on July 14
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Cassoulet Festival in Castelnaudary from August 16 to 20
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Every Saturday morning Revel market
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Belflou local festival 1st weekend of August