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Limoux
The market, the banks of the Aude and the famous Blanquette sparkling wine. A renowned winter carnival.
A large estate set in the middle of a magnificent region, among hills, vineyards and rivers.
Domaine Bellelauze stretches over 75 hectares, deep in the Aude countryside, where nature is still wild and the hills are covered with sunshine and vines. The perfect place to let your dreams run free.
The village of Bouriège is just nearby, a stone's throw from Limoux. Carcassonne is about forty-five minutes away. And on a clear day, the Pyrenees range appears on the horizon.
The Pyrenees from the estate
Explore the region on foot or by car, along old trails once walked by the Cathars, from castles to abbeys and from villages to citadels. Here are a few ideas, with driving times from the estate.
The market, the banks of the Aude and the famous Blanquette sparkling wine. A renowned winter carnival.
The fortified medieval city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A must-see in the region.
The mysterious village of Abbé Saunière, perched above a breathtaking panorama.
A Romanesque and Gothic gem, birthplace of the Blanquette, with its cloister and historic cellar.
A listed medieval village, its lanes, thermal baths and the ruins of its abbey, on the banks of the Aude.
Puivert, Puilaurens, Montségur: the dizzying citadels perched on their peaks.
Indicative driving times from the estate.
Trails starting from the estate to explore hills, vineyards and forests, on foot or by mountain bike.
Rafting, canoeing and kayaking in the gorges of the Aude and the Rébenty, about thirty minutes away.
Horseback rides and riding centres nearby, to discover the countryside another way.
Quiet little roads and rolling tracks: an ideal playground for cyclists.
Rivers, lakes and cool spots for a swim, not forgetting the estate's own pool.
The Blanquette wine route, cellars and farmers' markets: Aude gastronomy is right on your doorstep.
Mountain passes, gorges and winding little roads: the region is a dream playground for motorbike rides. At the estate you will find a friendly base, quiet parking and good ideas for routes across Cathar Country and the Aude Pyrenees.
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