There simply isn't enough room to list all the things to do and see in this medieval corner of France, but based on the experience of previous visitors, you will run out of time long before you have done a fraction of what is available.

A day on a Mediterranean beach is very easy, with Narbonne plage the nearest, but you don't have to go to the coast to enjoy water and a beach ... The lovely lakes at Ferreol and Cavayaire see below are only 20 - 30 minutes away. There, you can laze on the beach or perhaps hire a pedalo for a trip on the water.

Revel market on Saturday mornings will let you experience the typical France that everyone imagines. The spit-roasted chicken can be irresistible !

La Cite in Carcassonne is a must and, as you can see, it is quite simply spectacular, as are all the Cathar castles.

Lastours is 20 minutes away, where you will find three or four castles on top of dizzying crags and the caves and gouffres of Limousis and Cabrespine are right next door..