La Taillade de Montségur

Whether you are interested in history, nature, walking, fishing or sport, the options close by are many and varied.
For those history buffs amongst you, why not visit the Castles of Montségur, Roquefixade and Puivert, all which bear testament to the turbulent history of the Cathars.

→ adventure trekking in trees  at Bélesta, close to the founain of Fontestorbes
→ the wolf sanctuary or bison farm,the Amarante's butterflies
→ Watersports at Montbel lake and whitewater sports too...

→ visit the caves of Lombrives, Niaux or Mas dAzil...
→ or the gorges of La Frau with their 400 m high cliffs
→ or the intermittent fountain of Fontestorbes at Bélesta
→walking or hiking for all the family in the heart of a nature reserve with footpaths and mountain bike trails

Looking for fresh, local produce or traditional crafts? Why not visit our local markets such as the one at Mirepoix, a town renowned for its famous cloisters.

Nearby, the mountain resort of Mont d'Olmes has one of the longest zip-wire treck in Europe, as well as downhill mountain bike tracks, and in winter, of course, skiing and snowboarding facilities.