Languedoc Attractions

Languedoc Visitor Attractions

This is Cathar country – one of the most inspiring and dramatic landscapes in Europe. Located in the heart of the picturesque Corbieres hills, Villa La Cascade is perfect for either an activity packed Languedoc villa holiday or a relaxing getaway. Within a short distance of the villa there are the ancient monasteries at Lagrasse and Fontfroide, medieval castles at Queribus and Peyrepertuse, the historic walled city of Carcassonne and the beautiful Canal du Midi meandering through the countryside north of the hills.

Nearby, the thriving Languedoc market towns of Narbonne and Beziers are a short drive from the villa and provide a wide range of shops and services, whilst the city of Perpignan offers a vibrant mix of influences – more Catalan than French in atmosphere. Swimming and wind-surfing are available in the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean at Cap Leucate, just 30 minutes from the villa.

The snowy peaks of the Pyrenees rise dramatically the south and a range of winter sports are available in ski resorts only 2 hour drive away. Golf, tennis, horse-riding and sailing are within easy reach of this Languedoc villa rental and the Corbieres hills are criss-crossed by lovely walks for every level, all with magnificent views to the foothills of the Pyrenees.

Down the hill just 5 minutes walk from the villa is the village of Durban Corbieres - a typically southern French affair, with a café, supermarket, bank, pharmacy and of course the local cave cooperative selling a range of well priced Languedoc wine. The African Reserve at Sigean is one of the most highly rated wildlife parks in Europe and is a just 25 minutes drive from Villa La Cascade. The reserve provides an outstanding range of wildlife from lions, elephant, rhino and cheetahs and many more animals - all to be seen in a convincingly natural environment.