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Enchanting Stay at Maison du Cassoulet in Castelnaudary

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Welcome to Castelnaudary, nestled in the heart of Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon. During your stay at Maison du Cassoulet, dive into a region rich in history and culture. Begin your visit with a walk along the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you can admire picturesque landscapes. Then, be sure not to miss the Collegiate Church of Saint-Michel, a gem of Southern Gothic architecture.
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To the abbey of Villelongue
16 km

To the abbey of Villelongue

Follow the old path that used to link the village to the abbey of Villelongue. Signs: Yellow markings The trail follows the old path that linked the village to the abbey and starts at the top of the village near the towers and medieval garden, at the foot of the Carsac stone. Take the small paved road to the left of the sign showing the three footpaths of Saint-Martin-le-Vieil. At the fork, leave the path "sentier des Capitelles" on the left , and carry on straight ahead. At the level of the vineyards, a marker will direct you to a path separating the different plots of land. This one will lead you through the vineyards and then, in the undergrowth, on a slightly sandy earth path. After a short hour's walk (half of the circuit), we arrive on the part of the path overlooking the abbey. We can then see the abbey, majestic, in its bosky bower. A visit of the abbey and the splendid garden is a must. For those who wish, a variant will take you to an old lime kiln.To reach it, cross the small bridge over the "La Vernassonne" and just after the last building on the left, take the path that climbs gently upwards: count one-hour round trip but it is worth it ! The return trip promises to be very pleasant; to do so, take the track starting from the parking lot and go along the edge of the wood. Then at the crossroads, turn right, make a small effort before reaching the plateau. The wooded part will be very nice in summer. When you reach the paved road, continue and then take the track on the right and, a little further on, a track on your right. During the descent at 50m on your right stands a “capitelle” (dry-stone hut) with as always, the doorway to the south.  As soon as you discover it, you will recognize the village and its two towers of the feudal castle, announcing you the end of the hike.

2 h
9.2 km
Very easy
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Via Ferrata in Mazamet
39 km

Via Ferrata in Mazamet

Looking for big thrills? Desire to surpass yourself? The via ferrata of Mazamet is for you! In the the Arnette gorges, in Mazame, via ferrata and giant zip line, under the footbridge. Acrobats and adventurers will enjoy this safe activity which completes, since 2022 the current tourist offer. This land is located in a protected natural site carried by an outstanding historic heritage (Cormouls-Houlès remarkabe gardens, St-Sauveur ruins, classified archeological site), and a rich and diverse wildlife. Nearby, after crossing the Mazamet's Hymalayan footbridge at 70 meters high over the Arnette river, you will find the medieval village of Hautpoul and its gardens, as well as, on the GR7, the House of Wood and Toy, its arboretum and its orchard. A nice wander along the 'Art Net' to picnic in th the shadows of chestnut trees. - Via Ferrata with ziplines : . Access: 20 mn . Drop : 90 m . Length: 880 ml . Difficulty: AD à D+ . Duration: 2 h 30 . Way back: 20 mn - Via Ferrata without zipline . Access: 30 mn . Drop: 110 m . Length: 370 ml . Difficulty: AD à D+ . Duration: 1 h 30 . Way back: 20 mn - Via Ferrata (upper part of Hautpoul) . Access: 20 mn . Drop: 60 m . Length: 130 ml . Difficulty: PD . Duration: 45 mn . Way back: 25 mn Minimum gear required: . Helmet . Harness . Closed shoes . Rest Karabiner & short lanyard . 2 wide aperture autoblock gate karabiners . Karabiner aerolink specifically for continuous safe line . Lanyard aeroline Ferrata . Double lanyard with shock absorber . Gloves General recommendations: Access to the Via Ferrata of Mazamet is prohibited: - to children measuring less than 1,35m and minors who are not accompanied by un experienced adult ; - outside opening hours and over night ; - in adverse weather conditions and especially when the route is slipppery and affected by snow, ice and stormy conditions. You agree to undertake this activity at your own risk. If you have little or no experience in this type of activity, please contact the services of a guide. Equipment rental: Mazamet Tourist Office Online booking: www.tourisme-castresmazamet.com/billetterie Rates: 18€/pers. Groups more than 5 persons: 16,50€/pers. Groups more than 10 persons : 15€/pers. Deposit: 400€ (on the day of the rental, chèque ou Crédit card) For beginners or persons needing a guide, you can contact: - Aude Escapades - Laurence Combes 06 03 50 00 85 - Axecime - Yannick Saulnier 06 08 42 27 13

95 rue de la Resse 81200 Mazamet
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COLLEGIALE DE SAINT FELIX LAURAGAIS
16 km

COLLEGIALE DE SAINT FELIX LAURAGAIS

The highlight of St-Félix-Lauragais. The Collegiate Church dates from 1317 and contains a magnificent organ from 1781, classified as a historical monument and completely restored. Built in the early 14th century, the collegiate church of Saint-Félix-Lauragais replaced the castle chapel as the parish church. Built on a rather small plot of land, it is 50m long, 26m wide and 19m high under the vault. The 42-metre-high bell tower reaches for the heavens. The architecture of the building is in the Southern Gothic style: a single nave, chapels between the buttresses, mitre arches on the levels of the bell tower, completed by decorative elements typical of Flamboyant Gothic (high-relief sculpture). The church of Saint-Félix became a collegiate church in 1317 during the pontificate of John XXII. This honorary title established a chapter of canons whose mission was to preach the Catholic faith during the Inquisition and in the aftermath of the crusade against the Albigensians/cathars. Saint-Félix had a little help from the Lord of the village, who was none other than the Pope's brother. One of the masterpieces of the Collegiate Church is without doubt the organ and its superb Louis XV case. The organ was built in the 18th century, between 1780 and 1781. It underwent an epic restoration! It was classified as a Historic Monument in 1967. The first restoration took place in 1930, so that the organ could play Romantic music! The restorers added keyboards therefore notes to the organ. So Déodat de Séverac was able to play his romantic compositions. In 1989, a restorer from the Monuments Historiques came to Saint-Félix-Lauragais and discovered this magnificent 18th-century organ, still in all its original materials. Many organs today are mechanised and modernised for greater convenience. The organ at Saint-Félix still has its large bellows made of rabbit skins, glued together with ‘fish bone’ glue. Depending on the outside temperature, the rabbit skins also had to be moistened with a cloth... The restorer was amazed, but soon realised that the organ had been modified! What an idea to add notes! So it was decided to remove them all! The organ was restored for the second time between 1990 and 1992, losing its romantic style but regaining its original appearance.

16 Rue Déodat de Séverac 31540 SAINT-FELIX-LAURAGAIS
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LES MOULINS
16 km

LES MOULINS

Taking advantage of the force of the wind blowing across Lauragais hillsides or the water flowing through the valleys, several mills have been built in our destination to grind grains from local crops or make textiles. Today, some mills are still part of our landscape, carefully preserved as witnesses to another era. Among the mills still standing, you can admire the following from the road: - Mourvilles-Hautes mill, a windmill and tower with two pairs of millstones, whose roof was restored in 1997. A second, more recent mill in front of the miller's house has a tiled roof. - Three mills in Le Vaux are located below the castle, a little further south. One of these mills is among the eldest in the area, dating back to the 16th century. - the windmills of Saint-Félix-Lauragais, located on the aptly-named ‘butte des trois moulins’, visible from the Rue des Nobles, the Moulin du Chapitre at the foot of the Montfort tower and the Moulin de la Croix (on the Route de Toulouse, next to the chemist's shop), which was given a state-of-the-art wooden roof in autumn 2024. - There are also mills along Sor stream between Revel and Durfort. These are private properties. Moulin du Chapitre and Moulin de l'Abbé offer bed and breakfast accommodation. - Durfort town council has created a heritage trail upstream from the village, along Sor. It is called ‘lo Camy des martinets’. Complete your discovery of the mills by reading our dedicated pages on the website. You can also take a look at our brochure of themed tours, which will take you on a tour of the little roads ‘Aux sources du canal du Midi’ in search of our hidden treasures.

31250 REVEL
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BEFFROI, HALLE ET PLACE CENTRALE DE REVEL
16 km

BEFFROI, HALLE ET PLACE CENTRALE DE REVEL

The town of Revel was founded by the French King Philippe VI in 1342. This bastide is organised around a central square where the streets converge in a grid pattern. This square with its polychrome galleries and arcades of brick, wood and stone is a real setting for a splendid medieval market hall. The 14th century market hall is one of the largest in France. It is 39 m each side and is supported by 79 oak pillars. It is the heart Revel citizen life, especially on Saturday mornings when one of the 10 most beautiful markets in France takes place. Revel Belfry, neo-classical style, dates from 1834 replacing a half-timbered and bricks architecture. The belfry rings the bell for the whole town. The country guard and town crier lived there until 1965. It had several functions: watchtower, town clocks and bells, prison and town hall. These two intertwined buildings are subject to a major restoration campaign scheduled to run from late 2024 to spring 2026. Climbing up the belfry will no longer be possible. The roof will be re-tiled, fragile beams replaced, some pillars reinforced, the bell tower masonry restored. The dome covered with its original mateial: fish-scale slates. The clocks will be settled in their original height and the terrace cladding removed to reveal the terracotta floor tiles of it conceals. The terrace door will be returned to its original position. The interior of the tower will also be refurbished to provide the best possible conditions to welcome the public after the works. In the meantime, the Tourist Office will be moved to the Musée du Bois et de la Marqueterie.

Place Philippe VI de Valois 31250 REVEL
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CHAMBRES D'HÔTES DE MONTCAUSSON
12 km

CHAMBRES D'HÔTES DE MONTCAUSSON

Beautiful estate surrounded by listed parkland, 7km from Revel-Lac-Saint-Ferréol. Features: jacuzzi, infrared sauna, heated communal swimming pool, billiards table, function room for 250 people. Come and enjoy comfort, peace and relaxation at Domaine de Montcausson! This beautiful property, with a stream running through it and surrounded by listed parkland with trees over a hundred years old, is the ideal place to stay, just 7km from the art town of Revel and Lake Saint-Ferréol. Both business and leisure guests are welcome here, and can take advantage of the communal heated swimming pool (from April to October), spa, sauna, yoga room and massage room. The Domaine also offers a 250m² function room for hire, which can also be converted into a seminar room, as well as 2 gîtes d'étape (additional 24 beds). A small breakfast room (or seminar room) for up to 20 people is also available. The 18th-century residence has 5 guest rooms with refined, personalised decor (lift between the ground and ground floors). All have a view over the park, TV and Wi-Fi internet access, reversible air conditioning, private bathroom with walk-in shower and separate WC. The ground-floor bathroom also has a bath. The entrance hall features a pool table and an Arcade console with thousands of video games. The dining room and lounge will be shared with your guests. Of course, no events (weddings, seminars) will be organised at the same time as your reservation. TELETRAVAIL: a desk and an armchair are available, as well as an electrical socket for plugging in a laptop (extension lead and power strip on request), high-speed internet connection (wifi), 4G telephone coverage (operator: Free pro).

Domaine de Montcausson 31250 REVEL
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PÉNICHE DONDON
15 km

PÉNICHE DONDON

A cosy barge on the Canal du Midi, in Avignonet-Lauragais, perfect for a stopover between Toulouse and Carcassonne... a unique change of scenery guaranteed! Accueil Vélo accredited. For an unusual stay on the famous Canal du Midi, in the heart of the Lauragais region between Toulouse and Carcassonne, come and discover the Péniche Dondon! Moored at the Emborrel lock, in the commune of Avignonet-Lauragais, the Dondon barge has everything you could wish for! Just 1.5km from the historic village, where you'll find a bakery and small grocery shop, post office and railway station. From the barge, you have immediate access to the Canal towpath, on foot or by bike, and some sites are accessible by car or by the Canal cycle path; pilgrims of Santiago de Compostela, cycle tourists... you'll find the ideal stopover here! Karoline even offers breakfast (or a packed lunch/picnic) on request! Parking in front of the barge. Port-Lauragais 3 km away (bike hire, discovery centre, local produce shop), Naurouze threshold, swimming at Lac de la Ganguise, Revel 25 km away (remarkable market under the covered market on Saturday mornings), Lac de Saint-Ferréol 28 km away (swimming and water sports)... Toulouse and its many attractions are just 40 km away, easily accessible by motorway in 12 minutes, and all shops and restaurants are 7 km away. This cosy barge can accommodate up to 7 people. You enter the captain's cabin, which has been converted into a fully-equipped galley, and a few steps lead down to the saloon with a lift-up coffee table for dining inside, a 140x200 futon sofa-bed and a modular footstool armchair that can be converted into an extra bed for 1 person. Master bedroom (1 king-size bed 160x200), children's bedroom (bunk beds 90x190), shower room, WC/laundry room. Reversible air conditioning, pellet stove, WIFI. Terrace on the deck of the boat (deckchairs...), dining area on the riverbank and small aperitif area, smoking area, café... in front of the barge. No baby facilities. The canal runs parallel to the A61 motorway, which can be seen 200m away when you are outside (absolute peace and quiet inside).

Ecluse d'Emborrel Le Radel (derrière le camping) 31290 AVIGNONET-LAURAGAIS
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We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾